Afrisnet/Stanford University Summer Research Internship Program 2025

In collaboration with Stanford University, Afrisnet is pleased to announce a summer research internship opportunity for students from the University of Ibadan. The finalists will spend 8-10 ten weeks in a research training internship at Stanford University in the United States during the summer of 2025. As the interns perform research in laboratories, Afrisnet provides them with intensive professional training. This training is intended for helping the students integrate successfully into the American culture and make the most out of their internship experience. Furthermore, this training is geared towards improving the students’ professional and research communication, both oral and written. Students gain a wide understanding of the academic research landscape in the United States, and they are encouraged and prepared to apply to graduate programs in the country. The professional training is run by dedicated postdoctoral fellows and a research scientist, who are part of the Afrisnet Research Training Committee

The exact dates of the internship will be communicated later, but they will be between May and August 2025.

• Table of Content
• About Stanford University
• Afrisnet/Stanford University Summer Research Internship
• Aim and Benefits of Afrisnet/Stanford University Summer Research Internship
• Requirements for Afrisnet/Stanford University Summer Research Internship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Stanford University

Stanford University was founded in 1885 by California senator Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, “to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization.”

Afrisnet/Stanford University Summer Research Internship

Aim and Benefits of Afrisnet/Stanford University Summer Research Internship

The Stanford University SURF Internship provides students with;

• Housing,
• A meal plan,
• A travel stipend, and
• A $5,500 stipend upon completion of the program.

Additionally, Student engagement in research increases

• The retention of students in scientific research,
• Student interest in graduate school, and;
• Student interest in STEM careers.

Requirements for Afrisnet/Stanford University Summer Research Internship Qualification

• Applicant must be a Nigerian
• Applicant must be a student from the university of Ibadan.
• Applicants must be Third-year student (who will complete their third year before September 2025).
• Applicants must have First Class Honors with a cumulative grade point average of 70/100 or above.
• Applicants must have demonstrated interest in research in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Applicants must be willing spend 8-10 ten weeks in a research training internship at Stanford University in the United States during the summer of 2025.

Documents Required for Application

• Complete Application Form
• Academic Transcripts
• CV
• Personal statement describing the following:
  • Your academic and research background.
  • Your future academic and professional goals, and how research training will contribute to the achievement of the stated goals.

Application Deadline

How to Apply