The Sansum Diabetes Research Institute’s Summer Internship Program supports a variety of research interests and projects but has a primary focus on diabetes mellitus. Four student interns spend up to ten weeks working under the general supervision of Chief Scientific Officer, Lois Jovanovič, M.D., and under the immediate direction of a Senior Scientist. It may be possible to accommodate special interests of the student intern. Interns receive a stipend equal to the minimum wage allowed by law. Each student receives an additional stipend for laboratory expenses associated with their research project. We attempt to assist with housing but final responsibility for housing and travel expenses rests with the intern. Interns 1) attend weekly staff meetings, 2) attend research program presentations by staff and visiting scientists, and 3) learn to critically review pertinent literature. There are weekly educational sessions on diabetes mellitus, its treatment and complications, the physiology of the pancreas and various organ systems affected by diabetes. Senior Scientists present background reviews of their research. Interns receive instruction in many aspects of medical research including writing, analyzing and presenting their research results in professional publications.