Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars Program

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Job Location:

Oklahoma City - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview & Responsibilities

Discover a future in biomedical research this summer through OMRFs Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars Program. During this 8-week paid summer research experience Fleming Scholars will be guided by senior scientists while working on individual projects in cutting-edge labs. The discoveries made during this program could not only shape your future but also contribute to advancing treatments for human diseases. Since 1956 OMRF has been committed to training the next generation of Oklahoma scientists through the Fleming Scholar Program. We hope you will join us in making history as an OMRF Fleming Scholar!

Program Perks

Students selected to join the Fleming Scholar program will receive many perks including:

Free dormitory housing for all students living outside of the OKC metro area (defined as a 40-mile radius from OMRF)
Free breakfast on workdays
Free 24-hour gym access
Free parking
Free outings and cultural experiences

During the 8-week summer program (June 1 - July 24 2026) Fleming Scholars are expected to:

Maintain communication with program staff
Attend weekly seminars and participate in occasional social events
Write an abstract summarizing their summer project with the help of their mentor
Present their research findings through a short talk

Minimum Qualifications

To apply for the Fleming Scholar Program you must:

Be at least 16 years old
Be an Oklahoma resident at the time of high school graduation
Be classified as a high school senior (graduating May 2026) or college freshman sophomore or junior at the time of application submission
Be a U.S. citizen permanent resident or have unrestricted work authorization (e.g. J-2 with Employment Authorization Document). H-4 visa holders are not eligible
Be committed to the full eight-week program from June 1 to July 24 2026
Prior research experience is not required.

Scholar Selection Criteria

While scholars are expected to have strong grades in science and math courses scholar selection is based on many factors including:

Curiosity and enthusiasm about scientific research
Good academic standing
Compelling personal statement
Strong positive recommendation letters
Your ability to convey your scientific interests and desire to participate in the program during your interview if selected

Work Hours

Typically Monday Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM. However schedules may vary typically with advanced notice depending on laboratory experiments/needs and/or special events.

Special Instructions

All application components must be submitted by 11:59PM on Sunday February 1 2026. Incomplete applications or materials received after this date will not be considered.

Application Components

Resume - Your resume should briefly describe your education employment volunteer work and extracurricular activities. This should not exceed two pages.
Personal Statement - Your personal statement should tell us about you your passion for science and how well you can communicate and express your ideas. Your personal statement should not exceed 750 words and should include:
- Your name
- Why science interests you including examples of classes hobbies projects or experiences that sparked this interest
- Why you want to participate in the Fleming Scholar Program
- Your long-term career goals
Unofficial Transcripts - Applicants that are high school seniors should submit unofficial high school transcripts. Applicants currently in college should submit unofficial high school transcripts and unofficial college transcripts as a single document
Recommendation Letters - A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 recommendation letters. One recommendation letter must be from a STEM instructor. Please give your recommendation letter writers the Recommendation Letter Guidelines

Document Submission

In the application when prompted to upload your Resume you should upload only your resume
In the application when prompted to upload your Additional Documents you should upload your Unofficial Transcripts and Personal Statement as a single document
Recommendation Letters should be submitted to

If you have questions or need assistance with your application please email

OMRF Overview

Founded in 1946 the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nations oldest most respected independent nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease cancer lupus multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area with low cost of living short commute times and a diversified economy OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission . . . so that more may live longer healthier lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview & ResponsibilitiesDiscover a future in biomedical research this summer through OMRFs Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars Program. During this 8-week paid summer research experience Fleming Scholars will be guided by senior scientists while working on individual projects in cutting-edge ...