Summer 2026 MU Alcohol Research Training Summer School (MU-ARTSS)
The University of Missouri has an exciting opportunity for undergraduates interested in summer research experiences. Undergraduate students are invited to apply for an internship with our program: MU Alcohol Research Training Summer School (MU-ARTSS). MU-ARTSS provides an intensive week-long introduction to alcohol research, coupled with an 8-week paid internship ($5,200 stipend plus room and board) for each student to be mentored by alcohol researchers in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Department of Psychiatry. The program aims to increase the pipeline of scientists among undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in alcohol research and is supported by an institutional training grant through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
The week-long program of structured learning experiences will be conducted at the University of Missouri in Columbia from June 3-June 10, 2026. At the conclusion of the course, MU-ARTSS students will be placed in internships from June 11-July 31, 2026 in the laboratories of researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Depending upon students' interests, students will be placed in laboratories that focus on one or more of the following areas: (1) human genetics, (2) behavioral pharmacology, (3) psychiatric epidemiology, (4) neuroimaging, and (5) statistical modeling. In these internships, students will work alongside other interns, graduate students, postdocs and faculty members to gain experience in contemporary alcohol research that will provide valuable experiences in preparation for graduate study.
The program seeks applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in science and medicine. Applicants ideally must have completed 2 years of undergraduate work (exceptions may be made), with a B average or better in all coursework. It is desirable for students to have completed at least 2 courses (3 semester credit equivalents) in each of the following areas: a) behavioral or social sciences, b) biological sciences, and c) physical sciences/mathematics. Acceptance into MU-ARTSS will be made on the basis of academic performance, overall breadth and depth of academic coursework to date, and recommendations. Seven students will be selected to participate. Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree are not eligible to apply. Application deadline is Feb. 16, 2026.
The internship is also posted on Handshake. For more information contact Carol Waudby, MU-ARTSS coordinator, MUARTSS@missouri.edu, 573-882-1682 or visit the MU-ARTSS website: https://psychology.missouri.edu/research/mu-artss
