Summer Programs

Summer Programs: From Planning to the Best Experience

Want to turn your summer into a real asset to your resume? In this BALSA workshop, we'll present the main paths to securing summer programs —both in the US and Brazil —and how to use this experience to accelerate your academic and professional trajectory.

You'll understand in practice:

• What are the main types of opportunities: REUs/summer research , internships in industry (biotech, health, tech, innovation), and research projects in Brazil through direct contact with laboratories and professors.

• How do selection processes work in the US (structured applications, CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation) vs. how to secure opportunities in Brazil (cold emails, academic networking, and strategic communication)?

• Strategies to strengthen your application and make the most of your summer experience (goals, mentoring, deliverables, networking, and next steps).