About Internship Program

The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) is a partnership between the University of Maryland and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The JIFSAN internship program allows undergraduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park to participate in research at FDA facilities, including the Harvey Wiley Building in College Park and the MOD1 & MOD11 facilities on Muirkirk Road in Laurel, MD. Internships are available in many areas, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, biochemistry, entomology, microbiology, nutritional sciences, toxicology, public health, and a variety of non-laboratory-based projects. Internships require a time commitment of 8-10 hours/week during the semester and 30 hours/week during winter term and summer.

Available Internships

A complete listing of current JIFSAN internship projects is available on our INTERNSHIP DATABASE.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled full or part-time as an undergraduate, degree-seeking student at the University of Maryland, College Park
  • Completion of two college semesters prior to internship start date
  • Willingness to devote ~30 hours/week during summer and 8-10 hours/week during spring and fall semester
  • Foreign Nationals: In order to gain access to FDA facilities individuals must be able to pass a background check that is predicated upon their residency in the U.S. for three full years (a total of 36 months) during the last five years.

To Apply

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Contact Information

Mary Grimley
Coordinator, Fiscal Affairs
301-405-8434
grimleym@umd.edu

Dr. Kaci Thompson
Director of Undergraduate Research and Internship Program
301-405-3353
excels@umd.edu