HEART Summer Program

 

Application Process:

Applications for Summer 2025 are now closed. We cannot grant any extensions from our deadline of February 3rd, 2025.

The HEART Summer Program application process includes two components: (1) the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP application, and (2) the HEART supplementary application. Each year, applications open on November 1st and close in early February.

You must submit an application through the Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) and designate Harvard University Division of Medical Sciences as one of your application recipients. Required SR-EIP application materials include the following:

  1. A personal statement explaining your goals, research interest and experience and why you want to participate in the summer program (no more than 1,000 words)
  2. Two strong letters of recommendation that speak to your work in the lab and in the classroom
  3. A demonstrated commitment to scientific research, as shown by coursework, research, and recommendations
  4. Unofficial transcript(s) in PDF format

Link to SR-EIP application: https://theleadershipalliance.org/summer-research-early-identification-program. 

In addition to the SR-EIP application, you must complete a HEART supplementary application.

Link to HEART application: https://hms.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brpGt50g06LqN5s.

For additional questions regarding the admissions process, please see the SHURP and SR-EIP websites or e-mail us at mdphdheart@hms.harvard.edu.

The HEART Summer Program welcomes applications from all students who meet the eligibility criteria for participation in our program (see FAQs).