Base Pair Research Internship

A biomedical research mentorship program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center that pairs UMMC faculty with public high school students in Mississippi. Students take a Biomedical Research course that counts toward graduation, then do laboratory research at UMMC during the school year starting in January. Most participants are juniors and seniors, and students have co-authored or presented hundreds of abstracts, posters and papers since the program began in 1992.

Offered by Base Pair. Internship for high school students in Mississippi, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Mississippi.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Base Pair Research Internship

When is the Base Pair Research Internship deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Base Pair Research Internship free?

Yes. Base Pair Research Internship is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Base Pair Research Internship?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Mississippi. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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