HSC Explore Program
The HSC Explore Program is a 5-week summer research internship for high school students. HSC Explore interns are matched with a faculty mentor, receive hands-on experience with biomedical sciences research, and have chance to learn more about career opportunities in the biomedical sciences.
Pictured: TABS junior Haleema Williams presents her HSC Explore Research at the HSC Summer Research Internship Programs poster session in July 2019.
2023 HSC Explore Program
June 5 to July 14, 2023
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, Texas
Apply Online by March 31
Application details below
Information for Student Applicants
High school students interested in participating in the 2023 HSC Explore program can apply here.
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
- Application steps:
- Complete the online application by the application deadline (March 31, 2023). You can preview the application here.
- Have a teacher, academic counselor, or school administrator complete the HSC Explore Intern Recommendation Form. The individual completing the recommendation form should email the form to Katy Heesch (katy.heesch@unthsc.edu) by March 31, 2023.
Student requirements
- High school enrollment in Fall 2023 (10-12th grade standing preferred).
- Preference for enrollment in a Fort Worth ISD high school.
- Students from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Program details
- HSC Explore Interns will be matched with a HSC Faculty Mentor to receive hands-on training in biomedical sciences research.
- The 2023 HSC Program runs from June 5 to July 14, 2023. Interns are expected to complete a minimum of 5 weeks (weeks do not have to be consecutive), up to 8 hours a day of research on the HSC campus. Interns may discuss the details of their schedule with the HSC Explore Program Coordinator and their Faculty Mentor at the program orientation.
- Interns are expected to attend a program orientation on June 5, and a HSC Summer Research Internship Programs Day poster session on July 14.
Information for Faculty Mentors
- HSC Faculty can apply to be a HSC Explore research mentor here.
- Per UNTHSC policy, all individuals working in the same lab as the HSC Explore intern must undergo a background check and participate in a short online training. Additionally, at least 2 adults must be available to supervise an intern when they are on campus. More information on the HSC Minors on Campus guidelines can be found here.
Contact
Rachel Menegaz, Ph.D.
HSC-TABS Outreach Coordinator
rachel.menegaz@unthsc.edu
Katy Heesch
Director, External Relations
HSC Explore Program Coordinator
katy.heesch@unthsc.edu
This page was last modified on February 21, 2023