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Bioethics and Health Policy Research & Clinical Ethics Internship

Posted January 08th 2026

Organisation
Baylor College of Medicine- Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy

Location
Houston, TX

The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy is seeking students for the BCM–Dana Foundation Neuroscience and Society Summer Internship. This paid internship runs June–August 2026, requires approximately 20 hours per week, and is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled for Fall 2026.

Interns will contribute to research projects examining the ethical, legal, and social implications of neuroscience, neurotechnologies, therapies, and treatments.

Opportunities are available remotely or in person for Houston-based participants.

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