If you’re a high school student in Ohio and looking for top-tier internships, in this blog post I will layout the Top Five Internships across various fields of interest.

Whether you're interested in biomedical research, engineering, or working in a corporate environment, these internships help students explore career paths, develop professional skills, and build networks.

1. Cleveland Clinic Louis Stokes Summer Internship Program Description: These paid internship programs provide high school students with engaging, real-world work experiences and professional learning opportunities in a variety of clinical, nonclinical and advanced technology tracks.

Advanced Technology Summer Internship program includes advanced technology pathways such as: artificial intelligence (AI), biomedical engineering and robotics; coding; computing sciences; and information technology/cybersecurity.

Cleveland Clinic Louis Stokes Summer Internship program includes nonclinical, business-focused areas of healthcare pathways such as: art and design; building and design; finance; healthcare administration; and marketing and communications.

Science Summer Internship program pathways include clinical-focused areas of healthcare such as: applied medicine, behavioral health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, occupational/physical therapy and respiratory care.

Overall Application Criteria: Be in 9, 10, 11 or 12 grade.

Be at least 15 years of age by June 1, 202

4. Demonstrate a strong interest in a clinical, nonclinical or advanced technology-focused healthcare career.

Have a cumulative GPA of

2. 5 or better on a

4. 0 scale, preferred.

Be a U.

S. citizen, noncitizen national or legal permanent resident.

Must be able to attend the entire program from June 10, 2024, through July 26, 2024, during business hours from 9 a. m. to 3:30 p. m.

Science and Advanced Technology Summer Internship program specific requirements: Live AND attend school in one of the following Northeast Ohio counties: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina or Summit.

Cleveland Clinic Louis Stokes Summer Internship specific program requirements: Live in one of the following Northeast Ohio cities: Cleveland, East Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Warrensville Heights, Euclid, South Euclid, Richmond Heights, Garfield Heights, Bedford, Bedford Heights or Maple Heights.

2. NASA SCaN Internship Project (SIP) Description: The SCaN Internship Project (SIP) at the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is a paid internship held in the spring, summer and fall where high school, undergraduate and graduate students, fellows, and educators gain hands on experience working with NASA mentors on projects in specialized areas of Space Communication and Navigation.

SIP introduces students to powerful communication systems and network software tools, allowing them to design and analyze space communication systems and networks.

This interdisciplinary internship program was designed for both students in STEM and none-STEM related fields.

Eligibility: High School Students who are at least 16 years old, have a minimum GPA of

3. 0 and live within 50 miles of the center Location: NASA Glen Research Center, Cleveland

3. Explorations in Neuroscience Research Internship Program Description: The Explorations in Neuroscience Research Internship Program is a National Institute of Health (NIH) funded program that provides an opportunity for high school students to experience biomedical research and learn from trained mentors during a 7-week paid internship.

Participants will gain hands-on research experience in Neuroscience, Neurological Injury, or Neurodegeneration while exploring Neuroscience as an undergraduate major and career choice.

Application Deadline: March 6 Eligibility: Rising Juniors or seniors Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply

4. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital High School Senior Summer Internship Program Description: The High School Summer Internship Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an eight-week program in which graduating high school seniors work 20 hours per week with a mentor in one of multiple pediatric specialties.

This internship is a paid, part-time position for Cincinnati-area graduating high school seniors only.

The program is very competitive, offering an exciting opportunity for highly motivated students interested in pursuing higher education (MD, PhD, or MD / PhD) to learn more about careers in Biomedical Sciences.

Stipend: Interns work in person part-time (20 hours per week) and are paid $13 per hour.

Location: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Application Process: Academic record (official transcript and weighted GPA through fall semester, 2023).

All standard test scores, if available (SAT and ACT preferred, PSAT scores not necessary).

Select top three specialties and mentors in which they are most interested.

We make every effort to match interns with their specialty of greatest interest.

Resume featuring leadership in extracurricular activities, community service, and employment.

Please be prepared to answer a series of essay questions, including giving a personal statement, explaining why you are interested in your top ranked specialties, describing your academic and career goals and your motivations for wanting to join the program.

Two letters of recommendation evaluating the applicant's scientific potential, maturity, and responsibility.

5. High School Teen Internship Program Description: The High School Tech Internship program reimburses Ohio employers for hosting high school interns in technology-focused roles.

The goal of the High School Tech Internship program is to provide businesses with the tech talent they need while also providing students with valuable work experience at an early age.

Interns will be expected to perform job duties similar to what is expected of an entry-level employee in technology roles that focus on software development, data, cloud and IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, broadband/5G, advanced mobility, and other in-demand technology-focused roles Conclusion Learn how to get into these top research internship opportunities with this video where Rishab Jain, a Harvard Student, reveals his four part strategy which helped him land crazy research opportunities, publish research papers, and win awards at internships science fairs.

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