The Stanford Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society are partnering to provide a Diversity in Cancer Research Internship Program. This internship offers a holistic curriculum designed to provide underrepresented minority undergraduate students from San Francisco Bay Area schools with the tools and experiences necessary to pursue careers in cancer research.
The program combines mentored research experiences in Stanford Cancer Institute labs with scientific seminars and skill-building workshops. Its overarching goal is to provide hands-on lab experience to non-Stanford undergraduates interested in further exploring cancer-related career tracks. This is a ten-week, in-person program funded by the American Cancer Society.
Eligibility:
- Non-Stanford rising college sophomores, juniors, or seniors from San Francisco Bay Area community colleges and four-year institutions
- Identify as part of an underrepresented minority group
- Have an interest in any STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- In good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Full-time students who are not enrolled in summer courses concurrent with the internship
Key dates:
- Program dates: June 30 - September 8, 2025
- Informational sessions:
- January 10, 2025 (4 pm PT)
- January 13, 2025 (10 am PT)
- Application deadline: February 24, 2025
- Virtual Interviews: March 3-7, 2025
- Decision letters: March 10, 2025
- Waitlist notifications: March 17, 2025
Commitment and expectations:
- Regular check-ins with mentor and lab meetings
- Weekly skill building/professional development workshops, trainings, and Stanford Cancer Institute seminars
- Social events
- Work in the labs with faculty mentor and other scholars (up to 8 hrs/per day)
Funding:
Students receive a minimum $5,000 stipend ($500/week) for the summer internship. Depending on availability, they may receive approximately an additional $1,000 support for travel and accommodation. Housing is not provided through the program, and preference will be given to Bay Area students who can commute to campus regularly. Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodations.
For questions, contact:
Sei Lee, PhD: seilee@stanford.edu
