Research Internship

Camp Surefire is partnering with the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center (WCDRC) at The Miriam Hospital/ Brown University Health to sponsor a paid Summer Internship Program for students interested in gaining exposure to behavioral medicine research science.

Program Goals:

To introduce behavioral medicine research to eligible students. Student(s) accepted into the program will receive a combination of hands-on research experiences, professional development education, and personalized mentorship. A $5000 stipend will be provided for student(s) who may otherwise be unable to participate in unpaid volunteer experiences.

Program Schedule:

The internship program will occur for 6-8 weeks during the Summer of 2026. Interns will complete a combination of the following activities:

Shadowing/volunteering on actual research projects
Educational workshops
Introduction to research methods
DEI training specific to behavioral medicine
Professional development
Work on an independent project

Eligibility:

This program was developed specifically for students (ages 18+) who do not have prior experience in research. Selected interns must be able to commit to being an overnight counselor at Camp Surefire (August 22-28, 2026).

Application:

Camp Surefire is offering 1-2 scholarships for students to complete this summer internship who may This program was developed specifically for students (18+) who do not have prior experience in research. The intern(s) must be available to attend Camp Surefire’s overnight summer camp program (August 22-28, 2026).

Students who are interested in this experience and can complete an unpaid internship over the summer should contact Dr. Warnick directly at Jennifer_warnick@brown.edu.

Applications are due by January 31, 2026.

Research Internship