Internships for high school students in oral health research
Official title: Forsyth Student Scholars Summer Internships in Oral Health Research
Funded at Ada Forsyth Institute, INC. · NIH-11058786 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed for high school students from underserved communities to explore careers in oral health and science through hands-on research projects, skill training, and informative seminars, all while promoting diversity and a sense of belonging.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ada Forsyth Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | December 11, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $135,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R25DE034582-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11058786 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are high school students from communities of color or low-income backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in science and oral health.
✕Less likely to help
Students not interested in science or oral health careers, or those not from the targeted communities, may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program provides high school students from underserved communities with opportunities to engage in oral health research and science. Participants will work on mentored research projects, receive training in laboratory skills, and attend seminars on science and oral health. The program aims to increase awareness of career opportunities in these fields and foster a sense of belonging among students. By emphasizing diversity and inclusion, it seeks to empower students to pursue careers in science and oral health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve career readiness and opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds in the field of oral health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing diversity and career readiness in STEM fields, indicating a positive potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Ada Forsyth Institute, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pugach, Megan Kardon — Ada Forsyth Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Pugach, Megan Kardon
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.