ResearchDue in February · ~4 months

Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

An eight-week, full-time biomedical or computational lab research internship where high school students complete a self-directed project under a mentor and receive a stipend.

Who should apply

A great fit for NY/NJ/CT-area high school juniors interested in biomedical science; members of groups underrepresented in STEM are particularly encouraged.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled high school juniors only
At least 14 by June 2026
Live in NY, NJ, or CT within 25 miles of MSK's Main Campus
A 3.5 GPA in science subjects
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to commit to the full eight-week program

What you get

8-week summer lab internship (June 29 – August 21, 2026) with a faculty mentor
A self-directed research project
A $1,200 stipend (housing not provided)

What the application involves

Online application form
Required short essay responses
One-page resume highlighting academics and scientific experience
Unofficial transcript(s) from every high school attended
Two confidential recommendation letters from STEM teachers, counselors, or research mentors

Application tips

Choose recommenders who can speak to your science ability and curiosity.
Use the essays to connect your interests to specific MSK research areas (cancer biology, computational biology, immunology).
Submit early, materials are due by 8:00 a.m. EST on the deadline and late materials aren't accepted.

Good to know

Materials due 8:00 a.m. EST on February 6, 2026. Housing is not provided.

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