Medicine and health
Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program is a 8-week commuter program run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Open to: current high school juniors.
- Application deadline
- February 5, 2027, 8:00 am
- Cost
- Free with stipend
- Who can apply
- Grade 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Commuter
What students do
Interns work on a mentored research project in a cancer research lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering's main campus in Manhattan. Housing is not provided, so students commute.
- Cancer research
- Biomedical research
- Laboratory research
Key facts
- Run by
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Where
- New York, NY (commuter)
- Who can apply
- Current high school juniorsMust be 16 or older by June 2027, have a 3.5 GPA in science subjects, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and live within 25 miles of the Main Campus in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
- Dates
- June 29 to August 20, 2027
- Cost
- Free with stipendStipend: $1,200 for the summer
- Deadline
- February 5, 2027, 8:00 am ESTApplication opens December 1, 2026.
- Selectivity
- We typically receive 1000+ applications and have a 2% acceptance rate; the program enrolls 20 interns per summer.
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Resume or activities list
Short essay responses, unofficial transcripts from every high school attended, two confidential recommendation letters, and a one-page resume.
How a mentor helps with your Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program application
- Decide whether Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program 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 Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
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| SHIPFred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WACommuter | Students entering 12th grade | Free with stipend | March 13, 2026Last cycle’s date |
Frequently asked questions
When is the Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program application deadline?
The deadline is February 5, 2027, 8:00 am EST. The application opens December 1, 2026.
How much does Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program cost?
Free with stipend. Stipend: $1,200 for the summer.
Who can apply to Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program?
Current high school juniors. Must be 16 or older by June 2027, have a 3.5 GPA in science subjects, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., and live within 25 miles of the Main Campus in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
What does the Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Resume or activities list. Short essay responses, unofficial transcripts from every high school attended, two confidential recommendation letters, and a one-page resume.
How hard is it to get into Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program?
We typically receive 1000+ applications and have a 2% acceptance rate; the program enrolls 20 interns per summer.
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.
