[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] SHARP (Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program) - DEADLINE: February 8, 2026

[Noreen Balos]

SHARP (Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program)<https://sharpinternship.org/>
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 8, 2026
PROGRAM DATES: June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026

SHARP (Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program)<https://sharpinternship.org/> is an innovative 10-week paid summer mentored internship and learning experience designed to inspire students from all communities to pursue further studies and careers in public health-oriented clinical, socio-behavioral, and community-focused research.

Program Highlights

  *   Gain hands-on experience conducting a research project<https://sharpinternship.org/projects/>
  *   Receive one-on-one mentoring from an experienced researcher
  *   Explore career options in scientific research and public health
  *   Participate in workshops and seminars led by internationally recognized experts in HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance use research
  *   Network with Bay Area students and young researchers
  *   Learn about conducting research responsibly - in a way that respects participants and communities

Stipend
SHARP is a paid internship program; participating scholars will receive a stipend of approximately $20.50/hour. Scholars are expected to work 40 hours a week and dedicate their time fully to SHARP. Support for local transportation within San Francisco is available.

There are limited housing and travel scholarships available for scholars traveling long distances. SHARP staff may be able to assist in finding housing that students can lease for the summer. Students should also look at our blog post with tips on finding housing in San Francisco.

Eligibility
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Students must also be currently enrolled in an accredited institution (such as a 4-year university or a community college) as an undergraduate or have graduated within the last 2 years. Those already enrolled in a graduate program are not eligible.

Ideal candidates are interested in conducting research that addresses health disparities as part of their career, interested in HIV and populations at risk, and connected to the community they want to conduct research with.

Travel stipends are available for out-of-state scholars.

CONTACT
Please email info.sharp at sfdph.org and put "SHARP Internship Question" in the subject line of the email.
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