Coleman Fellowship: Neurodevelopment Clinical Research Intern at UVA Brain Institute - Summer 2026

This organization is recognized as a partner in the UVA Coleman Fellowship, which is a new, competitive opportunity that brings together ambitious undergraduates who share an interest in pediatrics and family medicine and are motivated to explore careers through hands-on learning and clinical experience. 

To apply for this position, students must complete an application for the program linked here: UVA Coleman Fellowship – Summer 2026 Application.   

Questions? Contact the UVA Career Center 434-924-8900 or ipp@virginia.edu. 

Internship Title:  Neurodevelopment Clinical Research Intern

Website: UVA Brain Institute

Internship and Organization Description:  

The UVA Brain Institute is seeking an undergraduate intern to support neurodevelopment clinical research program activities.  The purpose of this internship is to introduce undergraduate students to the field of clinical research and to provide a working knowledge of the proper conduct of pediatric neuroscience/neurodevelopment clinical research.

Interns will perform CRC entry level tasks that may include research protocol training, database training/data entry, case report form creation/completion, subject screening, and completion of training for shipping biologic specimens. Other opportunities may include observational experiences, and learning a broad overview of clinical research.

The Brain Institute was established in 2016 to create a network of closely interacting basic, translational, data and clinical neuroscientists at multiple schools at UVA to address key problems in neuroscience for the benefit of the society. We foster high-impact collaboration across Grounds between basic and clinical scientists through collaborative projects, training programs, and infrastructure to allow a translational approach and an accelerated bench to bedside transition for potential treatments.

Duties:  

• Data abstraction using the electronic patient medical record system
• Redaction of PHI and electronic file management
• Screen for potential study participants
• Interact with participants for the collection of research data
• Obtain IATA Certification and assist with biospecimen collection/processing
• Data entry utilizing various Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Systems

Qualifications:  

• 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate student enrolled full-time at UVA
• 1st years are eligible to apply in the second round of recruitment
• Good academic standing; Overall GPA 3.0 or above
• Clear disciplinary record
• Meet the health, age, academic, security, and/or related internship criteria of UVA Health

For this internship, what level of experience is needed?  

•   1-2 professional experiences preferred.

Internship Learning Objectives: 

• Students will gain knowledge of research regulations as well as the ethical conduct of human subject research. 
• Interns will have exposure to multiple pediatric neuroscience-related disease states for which research is being conducted to improve patient care and outcomes. 
• Organization, attention to detail, and communication skills learned during this internship will enable the intern to pursue a career in clinical research, a health care related field, or use what is learned to acquire additional education.

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies: 

• Career & Self Development: Proactively develop oneself and one's career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one's organization.
• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
• Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
• Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals

Schedule:  

3 Semester Part-time: 20 hr/week from June 1st - July 24th (summer); 10 hr/week from August 25th - December 8th (fall), and 10 hr/week from January 20th - May 4th (spring).

Locations:    

In-person only   

UVA Brain Institute, Ivy Translational Research Building, 

560 Ray C. Hunt, 4th Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22908

Personal transportation needed?:   

Yes, a car is required to get to and from the internship site.