MCC & EIPM Summer Internship Program
Meyer Cancer Center (MCC) and Englander Institute for Precision Medicine (EIPM), Weill Cornell Medicine
Program overview
High school and college students with some STEM experience interested in hands-on cancer and precision medicine research, seminars, professional development, and exploring STEM careers
Eligibility
Must be 16 years old as of March 1, 2026. Must currently be enrolled in high school or college/university at time of application. Some STEM experience required (e.g., STEM programs, AP courses, collegiate courses, publications, science fairs, professional conferences, presentations, competitions, clubs, research experience). Must be in good academic standing verified by either transcript or letter of recommendation from current teacher/professor. Proof of COVID-19, MMR, and Varicella vaccinations, and TB blood or skin tests required. Past participants are not eligible to reapply. Post-baccalaureates and higher are not eligible. Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by the author to suj2003@med.cornell.edu with wet signature or certified electronic signature.
Key details
- Organization
- Meyer Cancer Center (MCC) and Englander Institute for Precision Medicine (EIPM), Weill Cornell Medicine
- Type
- Summer internship program
- Location
- New York, NY (Upper East Side campus, 70th & York Avenue); in-person 2-4 days per week
- Format
- hybrid
- Eligible grades
- High school, College/university
- Application deadline
- January 19, 2026 @ 5pm EST/ET
- Cost
- No cost associated with the program; unpaid internship; housing not available
- Time commitment
- ~25 hours/week (4-6 hours hybrid lectures/events, 20 hours lab research, mentor meetings, etc.); subject to mentor availability and specific project
- Application status
- Open for Summer 2026
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.