Overview
The GROW Internship Program provides crucial, early-career paid opportunities in the regenerative medicine sector to Black undergraduate and graduate students. ARM represents 450+ organizations in the cell, gene, and tissue-based therapies sector that target a range of diseases and disorders, many of which affect the Black community. ARM convenes the diverse stakeholders in our community to tackle key issues limiting the progress of the sector and the delivery of transformational therapies to patients. A report released by BIO in June 2021, found that Black Americans comprise only 7% of biotechnology company workforces while making up over 13% of the US population. ARM and the AFE Task Force believe that improving the representation of Black employees at ARM member organizations and cultivating a community of these future leaders is fundamental to achieving the full promise of our work
Goal of the Program
The goal of the program is to increase the disproportionate number of Black employees and executives in ARM member organizations, and to build a strong and ongoing community of GROW interns. We hope that the exposure and experience you gain during your internships will spark a passion for your desire to work in the regenerative medicine field.
Eligibility Requirements
Intern applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Interns must identify as Black/African American.
- Interns much be a current undergraduate or graduate student.
- Interns must be a US citizen, or a permanent US residents.
- Students must be in good standing at their current institution at the time of application.
- Students must submit a completed application by the deadline.
- All majors are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadlines
- October 1, 2023: Early selection deadline
- January 15, 2024: Final application deadline. HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2024
Timeline
- September 1, 2023: Internship applications opens
- September 26, 2023 at 7 PM (EST) : Applicant webinar, Click HERE to register.
- October 1, 2023: Early selection deadline
- January 15, 2024: Final applcation deadline. HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2024
- Nov - March: Intern and Company; Matching & Interview Process
- March 31, 2024: Intern selection deadline
- May 2024: Mandatory GROW Internship Orientation in Washington, DC
- June 3 – August 16, 2024: 12-week summer internship period (these dates may vary based on company)
- October 2024: Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa in Phoenix, AZ
Questions
Please email GROWInternProgram@alliancerm.org with questions.
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