Summer Science Program

The Summer Science Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, co sponsored by the UAMS Department of Pediatricss and Arkansas Children's Research Institute, is intended to provide outstanding rising sophomore through senior level college students with a feep and focused experience in health-related research project under the guidance of active pediatric health-focused scientists. Research opportunities include laboratory-based experiences in basic and translational biology, clinical investigation, and community-based research projects. Student scholars will spend eight weeks during their summer primarily engaged in a mentored research project, with additional opportunities for touring hospital units and research facilities as well as shadowing physicians and researchers in rounds and clinics.

The Summer Science Program hosts a lecture series for participants highlighting elements of biomedical research including research methodology, introductions to academic pediatrics, and sessions exploring post-graduate educational pathways such as graduate school, medical school and other post-baccalaureate training. Student scholars will present the findings of their research projects to other program participants, mentors, and the Arkansas Children’s research community at the conclusion of the program.

The Summer Science Program offers valuable experience for college students interested in pursuing post-graduate training in biomedical sciences through an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. program. A competitive stipend is offered to program participants. Limited housing is available, but the costs are not included in stipend support.

2026 Summer Science Program: June 1, 2026- Jul 24, 2026
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
Notifications: Mid-February to the beginning of March