Summer Internship for High Schoolers
The Summer Internship Programme is a highly competitive, 6-week residential opportunity designed for students in grades 9–12. Hosted by our Lab, the programme offers an exciting and immersive experience in biology and adjacent fields, specifically curated for young, curious minds. Each student is paired with a dedicated mentor to work on an independent and original research project.
Every year, the programme receives hundreds of applications from students across Pakistan. Following a multi-stage selection process, including interviews and a final selection conference, a small group of students is invited to join this learning journey.
What is it?
The Summer Internship Programme at the Precision Medicine Lab is part of our firm commitment to nurturing future scientists. We focus on developing young talent through hands-on research, skill-building workshops, and a supportive scientific community. Our goal is to empower students with the knowledge, confidence, and experience they need to explore careers in biomedical sciences.
What to Expect?
- Six Weeks of Full-Time Research: Interns spend six weeks working full-time at the Lab, gaining firsthand experience in real-world research within a lab setting.
- Learning by Doing: You’ll be trained in how to read scientific literature, ask meaningful research questions, design your own experiment, and present your findings clearly and confidently.
- Scientific Integrity: Interns are trained to the importance of research ethics, academic honesty, and the discipline required for rigorous scientific work.
- Professional Experience: The programme helps students build essential workplace skills like teamwork, effective communication, time management, and maintaining a strong work ethic.
- Career Conversations: Throughout the internship, students are encouraged to explore future academic and career paths with support and guidance from experienced researchers and mentors.
Why Do We Do It?
At Precision Medicine Lab, we believe that anyone with curiosity and a passion for learning no matter their academic background can contribute meaningfully to science.
- Discover the Power of Interdisciplinary Science: Biology today is deeply connected to many other fields. Through this programme, students get to explore the exciting overlap between biology, technology, and innovation, especially at the cellular and molecular level.
- A Head Start in Science: This internship offers early exposure to the real world of research, giving students a strong foundation for future studies and careers in science.
- Building Future Leaders in Science: We believe that by mentoring young minds today, we are helping shape the scientists and changemakers of tomorrow, those who can drive scientific excellence and innovation in Pakistan and beyond.
The Internship So Far......
Since 2020, multiple students have successfully graduated from our Summer Internship Program. We receive applications from cities all across Pakistan, reflecting the growing interest of high schoolers in scientific research.
Our interns come from diverse backgrounds and institutions, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to the lab each year.
Alumni Projects
2024 Cohort
Ayan Amjad
PakTurk Maarif, Peshawar
Biopigments from Upcycling Food Waste
Ahmad Ali Abdullah
The City School, Sargodha
Prototype Plastic Molds as a Frugal alternative to 3D Bioprinting for Regenerative Medicine and Organoid Culture
Majid Shakoor
Pak Turk Maarif, Lahore
The Hunt for Biological Semiconductors: Using BLAST to Search the Known Protein Space for Unknown Diode-Like Proteins
Shehzadi Bakhtiyar Zaina
Peshawar Model Degree College for Girls, Peshawar
Eco-acrylic: Creating a biodegradable composite fiber to replace acrylic fibers in fast fashion
Talha Khan
Pak Turk Maarif, Peshawar
DL-Powered Nutritional Analysis from Food Images
Mahir Raza Qureshi
The Cadet College, Kohat
Bacteria on the Go: Investigating Bacterial Presence on Mobile Phones Across Different Professions
Romaisa Malik
Peshawar Model Degree College for Girls, Peshawar
Exploring the Chemotherapeutic Effects of Plant Medicine on OSCC
2023 Cohort
Easha Noor
Effect of Cisplatin on Co-cultured Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines & Candida Albicans
Hassan Ijaz
Lahore Grammar School, Lahore
Gene Expression Analysis of F. nucleatum infected Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells
Syed Affan Hayat
Bloomfield Hall School, Peshawar
FlurOptics - E.coli Biosensor for Detecting Organophosphate Pesticides (OPs) in Water
Malik Shahid Khan
Roots Millennium Khyber Campus, Peshawar
Simplified Genomic Data Analysis for Medical Professionals
Solleh Farooq
Pak Turk Maarif, Peshawar
The use of OmcS nanowires of Geobacter Bacteria to Create Diodes
Simal Kundi
International Islamic University Islamabad, School and College
Can the Adenine Analogue 6 Hydroxyl Amino Purine Inhibit The Growth of Cancer?
Mohib Arif Kundi
EMS, Islamabad
Treatment of Textile Water using Bacteria
Essa Khushdil
Pak Turk Maarif, Peshawar
Comparative analysis of Saliva Samples Among Smokers, Non-smokers, and Vapers
2022 Cohort
Aleesha Hayat
Bloomfield Hall School, Peshawar
Biosynthetic Perfumery: Engineering microbial and plant based perfumes using synthetic pathways for monoterpenoid production
Dina Shah
Bloomfield Hall School, Peshawar
Bio-Glitter: A biosynthetic approach towards sustainable glitter industry
Maliha Rashid
Beaconhouse College, Lahore
In Vitro Drug combination screening In local patent-Derived OSCC Cell Lines.
Currently studying at Williams College, Massachusetts, USA
Nukhba Arshad
Beaconhouse School FC Campus, Peshawar
Genetically Engineered Plastic and Non-Biodegradable Waste Eating Bacteria
Shaban Muhammad
Lahore Grammar School, Lahore
Capsicum annuum Seed Germination and Symbiotic Relationship with PGP Rhizobacteria in Martian Soil.
Currently studying at Duke-Kunshan University, China
Khired Sajid
NUST, Islamabad
Decomposing the role of Fusobacterium nucleatum in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by learning from colorectal cancer using protein interaction networks.
Currently studying at Başkent University, Ankara, Türkiye
Muhammad Awais
Khyber Medical College, Peshawar
Studying Differentially Expressed Genes in Medulloblastoma Subtypes.
Currently completing his fellowship at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA.
2021 Cohort
Zainab Ali
Beaconhouse School FC Campus
Triple Negative Breast Cancer: An Overview
Radiyah Usman
Beaconhouse School FC Campus
Mapping of Cancer Cells Morphology
Muhammad Omar Amin
Bloomfield Hall School
Effects of Tobacco Metabolites on Cancer Causing Genes
Muhammad Sulaieman
In-Vitro Screening of Natural Compounds in Patients Derived Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines
2020 Cohort
Muhammad Dawood
Aitchison College
Identification of Saliva Biomarkers as Tools for Detection of Early-Stage Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Currently Studying at Imperial College London, UK
Furqan Ahmed Sethi
Cadet College Kohat
Identification of Available Drugs Against Actionable Genes in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Haya Basit
Bloomfield Hall School
Data Mining of miRNA Candidates for Approachable Solutions in Cancers
Currently studying at New York University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Muhammad Ibrar
Bloomfield Hall School
Actionable Mutations in Breast Cancer and Availability of Drugs in Pakistan
Thinking of applying? Here's what you should know.
Who is eligible to apply for the internship?
Students aged 15 or older, enrolled in grades 9–12, with excellent academic performance, are eligible to apply.
What qualities do we look for in applicants?
We seek students with a demonstrated interest in Precision Medicine Lab’s work and relevant professional or extracurricular experience for the chosen team.
What are the timings and duration for the internship?
Interns must commit full-time, attending five days a week for six weeks at our lab in Peshawar.
Will prior experience be considered?
Yes, additional consideration is given to relevant professional experience.
Apply for the Next Cohort (Call for 2026)
Join us for 6 transformative weeks of mentorship, innovation, and real-world impact. Sharpen your research skills, strengthen your scientific voice, and connect with experts shaping the future of medicine.
