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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Program is a research run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. Open to: 16 and up.
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Free
About the program
MSK's eight-week summer research internship places high school juniors in research labs. About 20 interns are accepted.
Interns work in a biomedical or computational lab with a mentor and complete a self-directed project.
Key facts
- Run by
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Where
- New York, NY
- Who can join
- 16 and upCurrent high school juniors who live in NY, NJ, or CT within 25 miles of MSK's Upper East Side main campus; 16 or older by June 2027; 3.5 GPA in science; authorized to work in the U.S.
- Commitment
- 8 weeks, June 29 to August 20, 2027
- Applications
- Opens December 1, 2026; all materials due by 8:00 a.m. EST on February 5, 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)Deadline: February 5, 2027
- Cost
- Free; $1,200 stipend
- To apply
- Short essay responses
- Two recommendation letters
- Unofficial transcripts
- One-page resume
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Program?
16 and up. Current high school juniors who live in NY, NJ, or CT within 25 miles of MSK's Upper East Side main campus; 16 or older by June 2027; 3.5 GPA in science; authorized to work in the U.S.
How many hours does Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Program require?
8 weeks, June 29 to August 20, 2027
When does Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Program take applications?
Opens December 1, 2026; all materials due by 8:00 a.m. EST on February 5, 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) Deadline: February 5, 2027.
What do you need to apply?
Short essay responses, Two recommendation letters, Unofficial transcripts, One-page resume.
Sources and method
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