About this Opportunity:

NFCR is accepting applications from U.S. based college students who are passionate about pursuing a career in life sciences, with a particular interest in cancer research. The selected student will work as a lab intern with an NFCR-supported scientist this summer. The exact time will be decided upon mutual agreement between the lab and the student.

Placement Requirements:

  • Must be at least a Sophomore in Undergrad
  • GPA must equal or exceed 3.5
  • Major or Focus must be Biology or Other Science Field
  • Applicant must be a US citizen or green card holder

How to Apply:

Interested college students should use the form below to submit their Resumes/CVs and Statement Letters (no more than 350 words).

Lab(s) available for placement are listed below.

Applications will close on February 28, 2025.

Program Benefits:

> A stipend for an eight-week internship (housing and travel not included).

> Develop hands-on lab skills in a prominent cancer research lab.

> Receive guidance from esteemed cancer researchers to navigate your academic and career paths.

> Elevate your research background to further your education and assist you when applying for jobs.

> Contribute to cutting-edge cancer research that has the potential to save lives.

The following principal investigators are working with NFCR to host selected interns at their prestigious cancer research institutions:

James P. Basilion, Ph.D.

James P. Basilion, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University

Teresa Davoli, Ph.D
New York University School of Medicine

Teresa Davoli, Ph.D.
New York University Langone Health

Elana Fertig, Ph.D
University of Maryland

Elana Fertig, Ph.D.
University of Maryland

J. Silvio Gutkind, Ph.D
University of California San Diego

J. Silvio Gutkind, Ph.D.
University of California San Diego

Courtney W. Houchen, M.D.
Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Courtney W. Houchen, M.D.
Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Rakesh K. Jain, Ph.D.

Rakesh K. Jain, Ph.D.
Harvard Medical School

John J. Letterio, M.D.
Case Western Reserve University

John J. Letterio, M.D.
Case Western Reserve University

Kornelia Polyak Portrait

Kornelia Polyak, M.D., Ph.D.
Harvard Medical School

Suzanne Topalian Portrait

Suzanne Topalian, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University

Valerie M. Weaver, Ph.D
University of California San Francisco

Valerie M. Weaver, Ph.D.
University of California San Francisco

Danny R. Welch, Ph.D. University of Kansas Cancer Center

Danny R. Welch, Ph.D.
University of Kansas Cancer Center

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