Welcome to the Summer 2026 B-BRITE Program Application!

Application materials for Oregon Health & Science University's Biomedical & Bioinformatics Research Internship and Training Experience (B-BRITE) at the Knight Cancer Institute, including letter(s) of recommendation, must be submitted online by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Selection and notifications are expected to take place by early March 2026.

The B-BRITE program is scheduled to run from June 22, 2026, through August 14, 2026, contingent upon the continued availability of program funding.

Please note: All interns onboarded at OHSU are required to meet institutional health and safety requirements. If selected for the program, you may be asked to verify your vaccination records depending on your lab placement. Please be prepared to adhere to these requirements, as compliance is necessary to participate in an in-person internship at OHSU.

Please review the B-BRITE Summer Program website to learn more about the program.

Eligibility:

• We are seeking motivated college undergraduates with a strong interest in biomedical or data science careers who have completed foundational introductory science courses, such as biochemistry or computer science, depending on the student's research interests.
• This internship program is for college students who have completed two undergraduate years but have not yet graduated by the start date of the program in June 2026. Please visit the OHSU Summer Internship site for a complete list of internships across OHSU.
• Students must be available and present for the entire duration of the internship. No vacations or breaks may be taken.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this program. International students enrolled at a U.S. institution with a valid visa may be eligible to participate, subject to approval from their designated school official.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the B-BRITE program to participate.

The B-BRITE Application:
Our application form requests information about you and your interest and experience in scientific research.

We also ask for the name(s) and contact information of at least one, and no more than two, professors or supervisors who can provide a letter of recommendation commenting on your potential to be successful working in a basic science research environment.

After you identify your references in the application, they will receive an email from no-reply@rlogx.com within 24 hours containing a link to upload their letter of recommendation.

If your reference does not receive the email within that timeframe, please ask them to check their spam or junk folder. If the email is still not found, contact us at cancerbiointern@ohsu.edu for assistance.

In addition to completing the application form, you will need to submit the following documents (as PDF, JPG or Word Files):

*Please note that file uploads can only be completed on a computer or on devices that support a split-screen file upload functionality.

1. Resume/CV - Highlight science courses and any relevant research or work experience.
2. Unofficial College Transcript(s)(From the past 12 months) - If selected, official transcripts may be requested.
3. A One-Page Essay (single-spaced) - Explain your motivation for applying to the B-BRITE program at the Knight Cancer Institute. In your response, describe a personal, academic, or professional experience that sparked your interest in cancer research. What aspects of cancer biology, treatment, or prevention are you most curious to explore through laboratory or computational research? Why are you specifically drawn to the research environment and mission of OHSU and the Knight Cancer Institute? Finally, how do you envision this summer experience shaping your long-term career in cancer research or related fields?

Instructions to Submit an Application

Please follow the steps below to complete your B-BRITE 2026 Application.

1. If you do not have a Research Logix profile, you can create one by clicking “Create Profile”. Follow the instructions to set up your account. You will receive an email from no-reply@rlogx.com containing a verification link. Click the link to verify your account.

2. After logging into Research Logix, return to the B-BRITE 2026 Application page and click “Start Your Application”. You will be directed to the application, which is divided into four sections. Each section appears as a separate box. When a section is finished, the status above “View Selection” will change to “Complete”. Once all four sections are marked complete, you will be able to submit your application.

We suggest that you have all the required information ready before you start. You can save your progress and return later, but only completed applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.

A confirmation email from no-reply@rlogx.com will be sent once your application is successfully submitted.

Questions? Email cancerbiointern@ohsu.edu