The Stanford Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are partnering to provide a cancer research internship program. This internship offers a holistic curriculum designed to provide 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.

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)

FAQs

How are mentors and mentees paired?
A selection committee will pair mentors based on their research interests. 

Is housing provided?
No, housing will be the responsibility of the students. 

Can I receive academic credit for this summer internship?
No, interns instead receive a stipend of $5,000 for the summer internship.

Is this program offered virtually?
No. This program is an in-person internship where students will gain research experience by working in Stanford Cancer Institute labs.