Summer Fleming Scholar Program

Discover how the Summer Fleming Scholar Program can kickstart your career! Fleming Scholars are paid to work in state-of-the-art biomedical research laboratories on individual projects and are supervised by senior members of OMRF's scientific staff.

Get innovative this summer by working on real life scientific mysteries! The work done during this program makes a lifelong impact, not only in shaping a Fleming Scholar's future but also in the contribution made toward fighting human diseases.

OMRF's excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

To apply for the Fleming Scholar Program, applicants MUST be:

  -An Oklahoma resident at the time of high school graduation

  -At least 16 years of age

  -Classified as a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior at the time of application.

  -A United States citizen or permanent resident or have unrestricted employment authorization in accordance with applicable Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations (example: J-2 with Employment Authorization Document). Applicants with an H-4 visa are not eligible to apply.

  -Willing and able to commit to the program's entire eight-week time frame, which begins the first Monday following Memorial Day.

GPA at or above 3.0 and especially strong grades in science and math courses.

Scholars are selected based on aptitude and interest in science and math, academic standing, as well as essays and recommendation letters written as part of the application process.

No research experience is necessary.