Summer Intern

Summary

Join XPRIZE's Healthspan team as a part-time, remote summer intern from June 9, 2025, to August 15, 2025. This internship offers undergraduates and graduates valuable work experience in a non-profit setting. Interns will participate in virtual social activities, receive professional development opportunities, and present a final research project. The internship focuses on supporting the XPRIZE Healthspan competition, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the approach to human aging. You will contribute to research, communication, administrative tasks, and collaboration with team members and external partners. The internship provides hands-on experience, networking opportunities, mentorship, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Strong interest in aging research, healthcare innovation, and public health
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong team player mentality
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program or higher in a related field (e.g., biology, biomedical sciences, public health, healthcare administration, etc.)
• Availability to work from 8:00am-12:00pm PDT on Mondays, and 9:00am-1:00pm PDT Tuesday-Friday for the duration of the 10-week program

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on aging-related topics, emerging technologies, and healthcare innovations to support the development of competition resources and strategies
• Assist with research projects by gathering data, analyzing trends, generating reports, and presenting your findings to support decision-making processes for the Healthspan prize
• Review industry publications, attend webinars, and participate in relevant workshops to stay informed about the latest industry trends
• Support slack and email communications to teams registered in the competition
• Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, events, and other program activities, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation
• Collaborate with team members, external partners, and stakeholders across various sectors to facilitate knowledge sharing, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative initiatives
• Review industry publications, attend webinars, and participate in relevant workshops to stay informed about the latest industry trends

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with data analysis tools/software

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment at the forefront of aging research and healthcare innovation
• Opportunity to network and collaborate with leading experts, researchers, and organizations in the field
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Flexible work arrangements and potential for remote work