How the Program Works
The program is designed to create new internship opportunities by subsidizing intern stipends for small life
sciences companies and academic researchers, enabling them to hire paid interns.
Students submit an online application, which includes their
resume and cover letter, through the MLSC’s online platform.
There is no application deadline, but interns are generally
selected between February and June since most internships
begin in July.
Host institutions first register online through MLSC’s website.
Once approved, they are given access to a secure database
to review applications, reach out directly to candidates, and
select interns with the qualifications that are most suited to their
needs. Interns are hired and paid by the employer. Companies
can hire up to two interns per year and research institutions can
hire no more than 20 interns per year.
The MLSC reimburses eligible host organizations for intern wages
of $13 per hour, for a total reimbursement of up to $3,120 per
intern (based on six weeks of full time work).
Eligibility Requirements
Interns must be Massachusetts high school students that are
at least 16 years old and currently in their sophomore, junior,
or senior year. Recent graduates (not enrolled in college) that
received their high school diploma within the past two
calendar years are also eligible.
Host institutions must be life sciences companies, incubators,
or research institutions located in Massachusetts. Companies
must have 100 or fewer employees in MA (up to 250
worldwide) to be eligible for the internship subsidy. Larger
companies are also encouraged to participate, but cannot
be reimbursed for intern stipends. Host institutions are
expected to provide a hands-on learning experience and at
least one mentor that directly oversees the internship
The program is designed to create new internship opportunities by subsidizing intern stipends for small life
sciences companies and academic researchers, enabling them to hire paid interns.
Students submit an online application, which includes their
resume and cover letter, through the MLSC’s online platform.
There is no application deadline, but interns are generally
selected between February and June since most internships
begin in July.
Host institutions first register online through MLSC’s website.
Once approved, they are given access to a secure database
to review applications, reach out directly to candidates, and
select interns with the qualifications that are most suited to their
needs. Interns are hired and paid by the employer. Companies
can hire up to two interns per year and research institutions can
hire no more than 20 interns per year.
The MLSC reimburses eligible host organizations for intern wages
of $13 per hour, for a total reimbursement of up to $3,120 per
intern (based on six weeks of full time work).
Eligibility Requirements
Interns must be Massachusetts high school students that are
at least 16 years old and currently in their sophomore, junior,
or senior year. Recent graduates (not enrolled in college) that
received their high school diploma within the past two
calendar years are also eligible.
Host institutions must be life sciences companies, incubators,
or research institutions located in Massachusetts. Companies
must have 100 or fewer employees in MA (up to 250
worldwide) to be eligible for the internship subsidy. Larger
companies are also encouraged to participate, but cannot
be reimbursed for intern stipends. Host institutions are
expected to provide a hands-on learning experience and at
least one mentor that directly oversees the internship