Full-Time Research Summer Intern - 2026

About the role#

Breakthrough T1D is seeking a Full-Time Research Summer Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This role focuses on the Cell Therapy program, specifically assessing methods used to measure insulin-producing cell function. The intern will support the development of harmonized guidelines for these assays to improve comparability across research programs.

What you'll do#

• Interface with leading researchers in the islet cell replacement field.
• Survey literature databases to identify current methods and procedures.
• Synthesize, analyze, and present data to help establish recommended guidelines for the field.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of scientific projects within the Breakthrough T1D research portfolio, with an emphasis on cell therapy and islet transplantation.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a relevant field of study, such as Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, or Data Science.
• Familiarity or interest in biomedical research, with a focus on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
• Strong communication skills to conduct informational interviews with researchers.
• Experience working with NLM NCBI PubMed.

Location & details#

• Location: New York, NY
• Modality: On-site
• Status: Full-time, paid internship