Applications are now open. Applications are due on April 15, 2024 at 5pm EST. We will notify the selected intern on May 15, 2024.

The Wiegand Summer Internship provides an opportunity for a current high school senior who resides in the following counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and (portions of) Westmoreland, and will be graduating in the spring of 2024 to spend four to five weeks learning first-hand about regenerative medicine research and scientific investigations in general. The outline of the program is as follows:

• Student will participate in and contribute to ongoing research in one of the laboratories
• Student will prepare a presentation based on his/her experience at the Institute
• Student is recognized for contributions and receives a $1,200 stipend for the internship

The Wiegand Summer Internship is made possible through an endowment from Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wiegand, friends and supporters of the Institute.  The endowment is designed to provide an opportunity for a high school senior to experience the opportunities and excitement of a career in science and engineering, with a focus on regenerative medicine.

For an application to be considered complete, you will need to upload your official transcript, a copy of your SAT or ACT scores, and recommendation letters from both your high school advisor and your science teacher.

Go to the application form to begin applying now!

If you have any questions, please email Katy Wharton at whartonkm@pitt.edu 

Past recipients:

2023 – Blessing Musa

2018 – Kairlyn Wintruba

2017 – Kira Furlong

2016 – Maya Black

2015 – Makenna Laffey

2014 – Anna Sinelnikova

2013 – Wei Mon Lu

2012 – Casey Reyburg

2011 – Lisa Stabryla

2010 – Dana Hicks

2009 – Chelsea Meyer

2007 – Kimberly Autore

2006 – Ben Campbell

2005 – Rachel Werner

2004 – Latoya Lewis

2003 – David Willis

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