MLSI – Mohanlab Summer Internship Program for High School students
Rising seniors (completed 11th grade of high school) are welcome to apply for the MLSI summer internship program at MohanLab. Following 1-2 weeks of instruction and introduction to basic laboratory techniques, students undertake bench research under the guidance of a scientist or graduate student over a period of 8 weeks (June 8 to July 31, 2026). Areas of research include biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, big data analytics (including AI and image analyses), and neuroscience. Ongoing research in the lab is summarized at lab-website. At the end of the 8-week research program, the students present their research findings as an oral presentation. Depending on the project, some of the research may contribute towards research publications. Students have the option of continuing their research with the lab, beyond the internship period, engaging in manuscript writing and/or data analysis.
Students with a strong academic track record and an interest in pursuing biomedical, bioengineering, and/or computer science are encouraged to apply for this competitive summer internship program. We accept applications starting from February 1st, 2026, and the application period closes at 5 PM CST on Thursday March 26th, 2026. Please send in your resume (with age, GPA and class rank), a 1-page personal statement (include: what sets you apart from other applicants, research interests, long-term aspirations), and 2 teacher recommendation letters (using enclosed form) to sofcan1403@gmail.com by the March 26th 2026.
Logistics: No funding is provided to admitted students. Out-of-Houston students are expected to make their own boarding arrangements. Students should make their own transportation arrangements. Shuttle buses are available to Sugarland residents. Also, Houston Metro provides free Metro cards to students during the summer. Finally, the campus Student Center has several places for buying lunch.
See past MLSI Interns here.
What happens during MLSI? Please review this video clip from past internships.
See Testimonials from Past MLSI interns.