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, particularly in mental health research, to create lasting change in physical and mental health self-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 at the NourishED Research Foundation offers hands-on experience and one-on-one training in mental health research, clinical and contemplative research, and community-based interventions. This ensures that each intern acquires valuable skills that translate into competitive opportunities in both academic and professional settings.
Internship Benefits
✅ One-on-One Mentorship with experienced research mentors, particularly in the field of mental health research.
✅ Customized Research Training Plans with tailored learning experiences based on individual interests and needs, including opportunities for a research internship through the NourishED Research Foundation.
✅ 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 innovates healthcare research, especially in mental health.
✅ Professional Development workshops and mentorship on CV development, interviewing, career-planning, networking and collaborating, presentation & communication skills, conference etiquette, and more!
Mission & Aims
The NourishED Research Foundation's Research Internship Program serves as a launchpad for future leaders in mental health research, consciousness, spirituality, and healthcare.
Core Aims
🔹 Advancing innovative research in whole-health awareness and health self-efficacy through the initiatives of the NourishED Research Foundation.
🔹 Training the next generation of researchers in biomedicine, clinical mental health counseling, and complementary and integrative health research and care, including valuable opportunities for a research internship.
🔹 Generating impactful studies that explore interventions rooted in mental health research, consciousness, spirituality, and community support.
Program Evaluation
Interns at the NourishED Research Foundation actively contribute to ongoing mental health research projects, participate in conferences, and work toward the publication of their findings. 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 internship 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!
Join a community-driven research movement dedicated to advancing mental health research and promoting social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
📝 Apply today for a research internship and help shape the future of scientific discovery!
📍 Learn More: Visit the NourishED Research Foundation's Research Page.
Apply Today
To inquire about the research internship application process at the NourishED Research Foundation, please email a copy of your cover letter and CV to nourished@nourishedrfi.org (CC brenna@nourishedrfi.org). This opportunity is a great way to contribute to mental health research.
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Welcome to NourishED! We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization that uses uses research to improve awareness, prevention, treatment outcomes, and lived experiences of eating disorders and other mental health disparities. We're so glad you're here!