Ralph Kistler Research Internship
Established in 2021, this internship is for undergraduate college students who are interested in biology, neuroscience, public health, and/or non-profit operations.
Duration: June - August 2023
Location: Remote or Local (Bethesda, MD)
Work hours: M-F, 9:00 – 5:00 pm ET
Stipend: $2,500
Application deadline: March 27, 2023
The Hydrocephalus Association is seeking applicants for the Ralph Kistler Research Internship. The internship is for undergraduate college students interested in the sciences, public health, and non-profit operations.
Under the guidance of the Hydrocephalus Association National Director of Research, the intern will be involved with specific research projects and activities that advance the mission of the Association. These projects and activities may be related to the HA patient-powered registry, the HA Network for Discovery Science (HANDS), and/or other initiatives of the Association. In addition, the intern will be involved with developing blogs and other research communications geared toward the hydrocephalus community, interact with community members, clinicians, and scientists who support the Association, and aid in running a research grant cycle.
Ralph Kistler was a longtime friend of the Hydrocephalus Association. The Ralph Kistler Research Internship commemorates Ralph's spirit and the impact he had on the hydrocephalus community.
Application Process
If interested, please submit all application materials to: research@hydroassoc.org. Please include “Ralph Kistler Research Internship” in the subject line. No telephone calls, please.
Materials can be downloaded here. Make sure to also include your resume and unofficial transcript.
General Information
Ralph Kistler was a longtime friend of the Hydrocephalus Association. The Ralph Kistler Research Internship commemorates Ralph's spirit and the impact he had on the hydrocephalus community.
- Undergraduate currently enrolled in a college or university
- Remote Interns: computer and reliable internet service
- Scientific writing and publication experience are preferred
2022: Kevin Miller, Florida State University
Quote: "My time with the Hydrocephalus Association was so memorable and inspiring that I am currently pursuing a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct hydrocephalus research on access to healthcare in Canada. This opportunity would not have been possible without the connections I made through this internship. I am extremely grateful for the Hydrocephalus Association and hope to work again with this fantastic organization.”
As of February 2022, Kevin is a semi-finalist for the Fulbright Scholarship. He is also first-author of a soon-to-be published paper about access to care in hydrocephalus.
2021: Elliot Myong, BSc, University of Southern California
Quote: "One of the things that set my experience with HA apart from other organizations I have worked with is how in touch the company is to the needs of those they are serving. It meant a lot to be a part of an organization who is truly making a difference in the lives of others, and I will cherish my time at HA forever."
Elliot has been recently published in the Journal of Neurosurgery for the work he did during his time at HA, helping to establish the research priorities of hydrocephalus through a scientifically validated method. You can find his work here.
Internship applications, along with your resume and unofficial transcript, must be received by 5:00 pm US ET, March 27, 2023.