Medicine and health
SHIP (Summer High School Internship Program)
SHIP is a 8-week commuter program run by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Open to: students entering 12th grade.
- Last cycle's deadline
- March 13, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Free with stipend
- Who can apply
- Grade 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Commuter
What students do
Interns complete two weeks of lab safety and skills training, then spend six weeks placed in a Fred Hutch research group. They also attend weekly seminars and workshops and finish with presentations.
- Biomedical research
- Cancer research
- Laboratory research
Key facts
- Run by
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Where
- Seattle, WA (commuter)
- Who can apply
- Students entering 12th gradeMust be 16 or older by the start of the program and live in the Greater Seattle area; out-of-state and international students are not accepted.
- Dates
- June 22 to August 14, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- Free with stipendStipend: Interns receive a financial award on completing the internship (amount not printed)
- Deadline
- March 13, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.Application opens 2027 information to be posted in November 2026.
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Resume or activities list
- Interview
An online form with short-response essays, two recommendations submitted through an online form, a recent transcript and a resume; finalists attend a Zoom interview.
How a mentor helps with your SHIP application
- Decide whether SHIP fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the SHIP deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student ProgramMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NYCommuter | Current high school juniors | Free with stipend | February 5, 2027, 8:00 am EST |
Frequently asked questions
When is the SHIP application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was March 13, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does SHIP cost?
Free with stipend. Stipend: Interns receive a financial award on completing the internship (amount not printed).
Who can apply to SHIP?
Students entering 12th grade. Must be 16 or older by the start of the program and live in the Greater Seattle area; out-of-state and international students are not accepted.
What does the SHIP application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Resume or activities list, Interview. An online form with short-response essays, two recommendations submitted through an online form, a recent transcript and a resume; finalists attend a Zoom interview.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
