Description

The Native American Research Internship (NARI) is a dynamic 10-week internship based in at the University of Utah. We offer undergraduate and recent graduates the opportunity to gain research experience in STEM, biomedical, and health care fields, as well as in professional and allied health careers. We offer housing, a stipend, mentoring, cultural opportunities, community engagement, and academic and professional development. Students will work closely with research mentors as well as Native American faculty and staff mentors, develop meaningful relationships within the Health Science and Native American research communities, attend a National Health conference, and have opportunities to shadow physicians at their clinical practice. Students will also gain valuable insights into creating scientific posters and presenting research materials. Additionally, students who complete the summer internship have the option to apply to participate for a second summer. You will also get the opportunity to participate in the Native American Community Health Internship (NACHI) which allows you experience job shadowing on healthcare centers from Native communities and territories.

Requirements

1. Be a U.S. Citizen

2. Completed NARI Application Includes:

• a. NARI Online Application Form: Filled out. 
• b. Personal Statement via this online form (must be a .pdf or .docx file). A one-page single space statement addressing all the questions and statements below:
  • Why are you interested in the NARI Program?
  • What are your future career goals and how will this internship program help you reach your goals?
  • Describe any past research/professional/other experience in general that interested you in working with tribal groups/nations.
  • Reflecting on your personal barriers you have faced in pursuing a career in science/medicine/health care. How have these experiences shaped your motivations and commitment to these fields? 
• c. Academic Transcript(s) via this online form (must be a .pdf or .docx file): Your unofficial transcript(s) will be accepted. If you are accepted an official transcript will be required.
• d. One Letter of Recommendation (LOR): A confidential letter of recommendation must be submitted from a college professor, research lab supervisor or academic advisor who can address how your experiences have prepared you for this NARI program. Additional letters of recommendation from previous employers, tribal elders (when applicable), or additional professors are encouraged but not required, and are limited to a total of three letters of recommendation. It is your responsibility to provide the correct name and contact information of up to three references. You will be notified when a LOR has been submitted on your behalf.
• e. Sign the Agreement Form which can be found at the end of the online application.