During the summer months MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) provides undergraduates with an opportunity to engage in biomedical research projects through the MHIR Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
Research at MHIR covers the spectrum of biomedical science in our various Research Centers: Center for Molecular Medicine, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Center for Interdisciplinary Population & Heath Research, and the Center for Applied Science & Technology.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is ten weeks in duration, and students work 40 hours per week. Students are responsible for their own transportation and housing, though resources will be provided to help students search for housing options in the Greater Portland area.
We welcome you to review the information provided here about the 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Program, including eligibility and program dates, as well as previous student projects. Please revisit this page on December 5, 2022 when the application will go live.
Please contact us with any questions.
MaineHealth Summer Research Internship Program has a two part application process.
- You must go online and complete the Maine Medical Center Employment Application
- You must complete the supplemental MaineHealth Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program Application
Only applicants who complete both parts of the application will be considered. The applications will be live December 5, 2022 for the 2023 Summer Program.
The MMC Employment application asks for information about your past employment and education history- you may upload a resume and it will pre-populate much of that application for you. The MMC Employment application will ask you to provide the names and contact information for two references. Your references may be contacted via email or phone but formal recommendation letters are not required to be submitted as part of the MMC or MHIR applications.
The application deadline for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program is January 31, 2023. Selection will begin in February, and all students will be notified no later than April 1. Students being considered for positions may be contacted for interviews which may be conducted via telephone or virtually.
Monday, December 5 Application Available Online
Tuesday, January 31 Application Deadline
No later than April 1 Notification of Admission
April 1 – May 29 Intern Employment Onboarding
Monday, June 5 Program Orientation
Wednesday, August 9 & Thursday, August 10 MaineHealth Research Intern Symposium
Friday, August 11 Last day of Summer Program
| Stipend | The 2023 rate will be published when available |
| Duration | 10 weeks: June 5, 2023 – August 11, 2023 |
| Work Hours | Although there is some variation depending on research location and where you are in your research project, generally interns work from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday |
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Program Stats & Previous Projects
Data below represent 2022 application numbers, and 2022 participant information.
Applications: 191
Selected Participants: 22
Class of 2022
The MaineHealth Summer Research Internship Program welcomes applications from students who meet eligibility requirements for the program. The class data below represents a snapshot of our program participants but does not represent any particular preferred population. Students are selected based on a range of factors, including research experience, academic background, and genuine engagement and interest in research, as evidenced by their submitted application materials.
Rising sophomore – 1
Rising junior- 5
Rising senior- 13
Graduating senior/postbac- 3
Colleges represented: University of Southern Maine, Colby College, Bowdoin College, Union College, Haverford College, Boston University, Arizona State University, Dartmouth College, Georgetown University, Villanova University, Vassar College, Bates, College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Oberlin College, Rutgers University, Johns Hopkins University, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
2022 Research Project Titles:
- Analyzing the Expression of ErbB2 and ADAM-10 on Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells (HMEC)
- In vivo study of Dio3os imprinting and its regulation of the Dlk1/Dio3 domain
- Effect of Dobutamine on Osteoclast Differentiation Through the Activation of the β1 Adrenergic Receptor
- Host Contributions to the Transmission of Powassan Virus in Nymphal Deer Ticks
- Tranexamic Acid suppresses inflammation and promotes the signaling stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis
- Mapping Melanoma Risk and Locating High-Need Regions for Dermoscopy and Skin Biopsy Training
- Exploring the Impact of CTHRC1 on SOX9 Phosphorylation
- Things are Heating Up: The Effect of Eliminating PPAR𝛼 on the Growth of In Vitro Trpv1 Adipocytes
- MaineNET Stakeholder Engagement
- The Effect of Bone Marrow Adipocyte Signaling on the Proliferation of MM.1S cells
- Studying the relationship between rurality and patient characteristics for cardiac arrest patients
- Investigating the genomic regions mediating the thyroid hormone responsiveness of Dio3 in vivo
- Bone loss as a Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias
- PUPillometer Performance in Neuro-ICU Patients (PUPPI)
- Is the use of the PQ-16 screen sufficient for identifying individuals with or at high risk for psychosis?
- Validation of Potential MEST Binding Partners
- COVID-19 Testing for Vulnerable Communities in Maine
- The Effect of Fenofibrate Mediated PPAR-alpha Activation on the Differentiation of Trpv1 Preadipocytes in Vitro
- Perivascular Adipose Tissue and Cardiovascular Disease
- Characterizing differences in RAB27a expression between male and female mice
- Fibrous Nonunion of Odontoid Fractures: Is It Safe To Accept Nonoperative Management?
- Age associations to Early Psychosis Screener-9 response patterns
