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On our programs there are many areas of Biology that are available to intern or research with our partners:
Biomolecular Sciences, Cell Biology, Cell Biology and Neurobiology, Cell Biology and Physiology, Cell and Structural Biology, Computational and RNA Biology, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Functional Genomics, Glycobiology, Membrane Biology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Stem Cell Biology and Synthetic Biology.
Grace goes to Smith College and joined one of our Biology research projects at the University of Iceland!
What type of program did you experience?
I was involved in research focused on exploring if there are phenotypic and genetic differences significant enough between common whelks from Iceland and those from Canada to declare them separate species. I primarily focused on data processing and analysis while in Iceland and learned R studio on the job. In addition to analysis, I was involved in lab work and learned how to run PCRs, perform gel electrophoresis, and DNA extractions. I also got to dissect a few whelks which was really cool!
How was your coordinator Jon?
Jon was fantastic. He was so welcoming and did his absolute best to make sure that things were going great for us. Jon was a lot of fun on the excursions that we went on and explained a good amount about the areas that we traveled to. He was always reachable and made time for us to get to know him!
Would you recommend the program?
I would! If you are looking for a guaranteed placement with housing and the opportunity to make connections with professors as well as other students this is a great way to go!
Each internship or research group is unique in its work and what the day to day is like. However, there are many similarities as well.
Typically, the day will start around 9 a.m. and ends at around 3:30 or 4:00. Once onsite, your first day starts with a meeting with your program leader. During this meeting, they will provide the detailed goals for your time with the program, many of these points will have also been covered during your video interview with them prior to acceptance. They will also go over any health and safety training that may be necessary.
For the next 8-10 weeks, you will be working within the program towards those goals. You will often work with both the lead professionals, professors, Post-doc students, PhD students and others. Their goal is to make sure that your time is spent learning and working towards the project goals. And don't forget, you will have a lot of fun as well!
In addition to the amazing time that you'll have living and experiencing the local city and country, you will get to experience working with a group of leading professionals in your field that are focused on finding solutions.
It's a completely different experience than simply studying abroad. Here you are learning about some of the most important challenges that we face, and working hands-on with leaders and teammates to help solve them.
It's an incredibly valuable learning experience, but it's also a fantastic way to build your network and resume, and even earn academic credit.
1. Apply Online ($49 application fee)
2. You then video call with Perinorth – we’ll go over your resume/CV and talk through your goals, interests and experiences as well as the program opportunities.
3. After acceptance, you confirm your spot in the program.
4. Once confirmed, we finalize your resume/CV.
5. We then schedule video interviews with the program leaders
6. After the interviews, they will send you an invitation letter!
7. Four-six weeks before the program starts, you receive all of the final program details – housing details, excursion dates, coordinator details and more!
8. Hop on a plane and start your program! When you land, your onsite coordinator will be there to meet you!
