Application Process and Timeline

BIDMC-Shapiro Scholars is an 8-week program at BIDMC for HMS students searching for summer research opportunities between their first and second years of study.  BIDMC Principal Investigators (PIs) act as Mentors, providing you with an opportunity to work on research problems in an area of interest. A variety of PIs will be participating in Summer 2026.

If you are interested in participating in this Program, you are expected to learn more about the PIs participating as Mentors. The “Participating PIs/ Departments” section of this webpage includes information on each Mentor, their research interests, and the research projects you will have an opportunity to work on.

PIs and projects will be added to (and removed from) to the "Participating Principal Investigators (constantly updated)" page (left-hand menu option) between October 2025- February 2026, and are available on a first come, first serve bases.

You can apply using the form below. You will have the opportunity to select your top 3 project opportunities, and/or submit topics of interest that are not currently available. You must also submit your CV to Ethan Selinger, Program Director for the BIDMC Office of Student Engagement and Experience, for consideration.

BIDMC Shapiro Scholars Program Application- HMS Summer Research at BIDMC (Summer 2026) – Fill out form

The application deadline for this program is Friday, February 27th, 2026

Applicants will be matched with PIs throughout November 2025- March 2026 on a rolling basis. Program Administrators will do their best to match you with one of your top choices. Please note that while we cannot guarantee matches, if you apply we will do our best to find an opportunity for you.

The Summer 2026 Program dates are June 1st, 2026- July 24th, 2026

Breakdown of Steps and Timeline