National Cancer Institute Summer
Are you deeply interested in science and keen to try out cutting-edge lab research? The internship program at the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, MD offers a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the top research scientists in the county. It will be intensive, but rewarding!
“The Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program (WHK SIP) at the National Cancer Institute at Frederick is designed to expose high school seniors to research and administrative management in a health care environment. The scientific interns experience the basic methods of biomedical research through “hands-on” laboratory training. The students in the Internships in Support of Science/Research are assigned projects in budget, personnel, information technology, graphics and media.”
Note: This 8-week internship pays a $3,400 stipend.
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How do I expand this narrative arc? There are an incredible number of prestigious, often paid (or stipended) summer internships and fellowships at cutting edge research labs across the country. The great ones are very difficult to secure, but if you are selected you will have access to cutting-edge research and world-class scientists. If you like the looks of the NCI internship, check out these other options too:
Cancer Research Internship at Fred Hutch
Children’s Health Research Internship at Colorado Children’s Hospital
HOT TIP: Summer internships can be hard to find, especially ones that expose you to cutting edge science research. Don’t waste the opportunity to develop a close relationship with your scientist mentor, and do you best to continue your work (or take it in a new direction) once your internship is complete.