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The GEM Challenge 2026 – Engineering Novel Solutions to Clinical Problems. Apply Today!
The Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) along with the Jacobs School of Engineering and Health Sciences is pleased to announce the thirteenth round of the Galvanizing Engineering in Medicine (GEM) competition to identify clinical challenges for which novel, early phase technology solutions can be developed and implemented by an interdisciplinary team of UC San Diego engineering and health science researchers. Awards will be made up to $40,000 for one year.
Application Deadline: Monday June 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT
Now Accepting Applications for OPALS Summer 2026. Apply Today!
Discover the UCSD IEM OPALS High School Internship Program, a unique opportunity for motivated students to engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering and medicine. Get involved in work alongside UCSD researchers and students on innovative projects while developing your critical thinking and scientific research skills.
Applications for Summer 2026 open February 1st and close April 19th.
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