UMASS EDGE PhD: Experiential Development for Graduate Education
Partner with UMASS EDGE at the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School to host highly trained PhD students in structured, skills-based internships. Our students bring advanced expertise in scientific research, data analysis, and problem-solving, and are prepared to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects across industry, healthcare, and research settings. Through a guided internship process and ongoing institutional support, we make it easy for organizations to engage emerging talent while advancing their own strategic goals.
Graduate Programs
Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology · Cancer Biology · Immunology and Microbiology · Interdisciplinary Graduate Program · Neuroscience · Population Health Sciences · RNA Therapeutics and Biology · Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology · Translational Science
Why Host an Intern?
- Highly Skilled PhD Talent
Advanced training in research, data analysis, and problem-solving - Real Project Impact
Students contribute to meaningful, organization-driven work - Flexible Internship Models
Project-based or standard; remote, hybrid, or onsite - Full Institutional Support
We handle approvals, coordination, and student preparation
How it Works
- Submit Internship Opportunity
- Interview Candidates
- Confirm Offer & Approvals
- Onboard Intern
- Host and Evaluate Intern
Types of Internships
| Project-Based Internship | Standard Internship (Non-Project-Based) | |
| Overview | Work on a clearly defined project with specific goals, deliverables, and outcomes. | Contribute to ongoing team activities and organizational work rather than a single defined project. |
| Typical Duration | Approximately 6 weeks | Up to 3 months |
| Work Structure | Focused on one project with measurable outcomes | Participate in daily operations, team projects, and organizational initiatives |
| Work Format | Part-time or full-time • Remote • Onsite • Hybrid | Part-time or full-time • Remote • Onsite • Hybrid |
| Skill Development | Project management • Research translation • Collaboration • Professional communication | Workplace experience • Team collaboration • Professional skills • Career exploration |
| Primary Benefit | Focused exposure to a specific career path while applying research expertise | Broad exposure to workplace environments and professional practice |
| Extension Policy | Any extension requires approval from supervisor, PI, or relevant advisors | Any extension requires approval from supervisor, PI, or relevant advisors |