Who is eligible for STEP? How do I apply?
To be eligible for STEP, prospective interns must satisfy the following required qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction in English
-
Enrolled at Riverland Community College or University of Minnesota Rochester, UM-R Students must enroll in UMR course: CLI 4394 for 2 credits
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Prior laboratory experience
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Applications are now open!
-
Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota. Applications must be submitted through the U of M jobs website:
UMR: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/extstu/356123
Riverland: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/extstu/362140
-
Open to eligible University of Minnesota Rochester and Riverland Community College students
- Intern at The Hormel Institute for up to two consecutive semesters
- Gain hands-on biomedical research experience
- Apply knowledge learned through coursework to a research setting
- Professional development opportunities
