Kidney Workshop (SRIP-Kid)

The University of Pittsburgh serves as the hub of kidney research in Pittsburgh and is one of the premiere kidney research programs in the United States. Whether treatment for kidney genetic disease, injury related kidney disease or kidney transplant, the University of Pittsburgh is expanding the research frontier with new and innovative therapies for the cure of kidney diseases.

The applicant must:

  • Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program with an institution of higher learning. Science based programs are preferred.
  • Be able to verify: 
    • undergraduate coursework of two semesters of education, or 
    • coursework of at least one semester of education remaining upon completion of theinternship, or
    • acceptance into an advanced degree program upon completion of the internship.
  • Provide proof of: 
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • U.S. Citizenship or Legal Status.
  • Successful submit the SRIP Written Evaluation and Application
  • Complete All Onboarding Paperwork which includes:
    • Required Clearances (Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73)
    • Pre-employment Health Assessment (self-scheduled and required to be up to date on immunizations and free from contagious disease)
    • I-9 Form

The Application will be available until January 15, 2024.

Contingently accepted participants will be notified, in February 2024, to begin the onboarding process. To receive an Acceptance Letter and Mentor Assignment, participants must complete all aspects of onboarding. 

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