Full-Time Research Summer Intern - 2026

Breakthrough T1D

As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

501-1,000 employeesFounded 1970New York , New YorkNon-profit Organizations

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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

Relevant fieldsBiomedical Sciences Biology Public Health Biomedical Engineering Data Science

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Founded1970

About the role#

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.