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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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Paid summer research internship at NIH campuses for high school students age 17+. Students work alongside NIH scientists on biomedical research projects in areas including cancer, genetics, neuroscience, and public health. Provides hands-on laboratory experience at the world's largest biomedical research agency.
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