NourishED Research Internship Program
Empowering the Next Generation of Conscious Research & Care
At the NourishED Research Foundation (NRFi), we believe in the transformative power of research to create lasting change in physical and mental health sefl-efficacy and holistic, humanistic, (whole-person-centered) standards for public health and clinical care.
The NourishED Research Internship Program is designed to equip aspiring researchers—whether undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral students—with the knowledge, experience, and mentorship needed to drive innovation in conscious, whole-health research.
What We Offer
Our free research internship provides hands-on experience and one-on-one training in scientific inquiry, clinical and contemplative research, and community-based interventions, ensuring that each intern gains valuable skills that translate into competitive opportunities in both academic and professional settings.
Internship Benefits
✅ One-on-One Mentorship with experienced research mentors.
✅ Customized Research Training Plans with tailored learning experiences based on individual interests and needs.
✅ Expert Guidance through study design, responsible and ethical research conduct, grant and manuscript preparation and submission, collaborative networking, and research presentation.
✅ CITI Training & Certification in responsible and ethical research conduct, good clinical practices, human subjects research, HIPAA compliance, and more.
✅ Hands-on Research Experience ranging from study design to publication that innovate healthcare research.
✅ Professional Development workshops and mentorship on CV development, interviewing, career-planning, networking and colalborating, presentation & communication skills, conference ettiquite, and more!
Mission & Aims
The NourishED Research Internship Program serves as a launchpad for future leaders in consciousness, spirituality, and healthcare research.
Core Aims
🔹 Advancing innovative research in whole-health awareness and health self-efficacy.
🔹 Training the next generation of researchers in biomedicine, clinical mental health counseling, and complementary and integrative health reesarch and care.
🔹 Generating impactful studies that explore interventions rooted in consciousness, spirituality, and community support.
Program Evaluation
Interns actively contribute to ongoing scientific projects, participate in conferences, and work toward publication of their research. Evaluation criteria include: 📌 Completing NRFi’s Research Onboarding Process in the first month. 📌 Gaining CITI certification within the first month. 📌 Joining an ongoing study or initiating an independent research project within three months. 📌 Preparing an IRB Proposal and grant application within the first year. 📌 Submitting research for national conferences and publication annually.
Join Us!
Become part of a community-driven research movement that seeks to transform mental health care and foster social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
📝 Apply today and start shaping the future of scientific discovery!
📍 Learn More: Visit our Research Page
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To inquire baou the application process, please email a copy of your cover letter and CV to nourished@nourishedrfi.org (CC brenna@nourishedrfi.org).
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