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MCC & EIPM Summer Internship Program

This seven-week summer internship program at Weill Cornell Medicine provides high school and college students with mentored research experience in cancer and precision medicine to encourage STEM careers.

Research Internship
The Meyer Cancer Center (MCC) and the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine (EIPM) collaborate to offer a comprehensive seven-week summer internship program. This initiative provides high school and college students with hands-on, mentored research experiences focused on cancer and precision medicine, aiming to foster interest in STEM careers. The program is anticipated to be held in-person two to four days per week, depending on mentor availability, at the Upper East Side campus (70th & York Avenue). Participants will engage in a variety of seminars and program-specific educational sessions covering cancer biology, precision medicine, cancer epidemiology, health disparities, academic research, computational biomedicine, journal clubs, and professional development courses. They will also attend regular lectures and interact with Weill Cornell Medicine faculty, staff, and peers. Students are also invited to participate in regular EIPM and MCC events, including seminar series and working groups. Throughout their time, students receive hands-on mentorship to research scientific questions and learn about the translational research hub that utilizes precision medicine tools such as genetics, genomic sequencing, and clinical data to enhance patient healthcare. The program includes professional development workshops on resume and personal statement building, networking, crafting a pitch, and navigating college and graduate/medical school applications. Interns will also interact with members of the Meyer Cancer Center and Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff.

Program

Organizers: Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medicine
Hosts: Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, Meyer Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medicine
Timeframe: June 25, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Duration: 49 days
Locations: North America, United States, New York City
Study Areas: Life Sciences & Biology, Medical & Health Sciences
Specific Fields: Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Clinical Medicine, Genetics & Genomics, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Pharmacology & Biomedical

Application

Deadline:
  • January 19, 2026
Criteria: Some STEM experience is required (e.g., STEM programs, AP courses, collegiate courses, publications, science fairs, professional conferences, presentations, competitions, clubs, research experience). Applicants must not be past participants of the program. Must be 16 years old as of March 1, 2026. Must be in good academic standing, verifiable by transcript or a letter of recommendation from a current teacher/professor. Proof of COVID-19, MMR, and Varicella vaccinations, and TB Blood or Skin Tests are required.
Target Degree: Bachelor
Required Documents:
  1. Transcript
  2. Letter of Recommendation

Costs & Contact

Stipend: Unpaid; housing is not available.
Cost: No costs associated with this program.
Contact: suj2003@med.cornell.edu
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