About the Program

The Hastings Center Summer Bioethics Program for Undergraduates is a five-day live online program opportunity for undergraduates who are interested in bioethics issues and related careers who have limited opportunities for bioethics training.

Admission to this competitive program is by application; 20 applicants will be invited to participate.

Sessions include lectures, discussions, and small-group work. To see the 2026 program, visit the program website.

All sessions are held live on Zoom. Students who complete all program requirements, including daily attendance and participation, receive a stipend.

If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please email programs@thehastingscenter.org, with “Summer Bioethics Program” in the subject line.

Questions regarding program leadership or curriculum may be directed to Julia Kolak, PhD, HEC-C, Chair of the Summer Bioethics Program for Undergraduates.