Research / Medical

Application opens: Early Winter 2022

Deadline: February 2023

An 8-week summer program designed to provide high school students with laboratory experience by pairing them with mentors to conduct research projects and allow them to attend training sessions and events to further enrich students in translational medicine and biomedical research.

Additional Information:

• Expected commitment of 40 hours each week

• Students will receive a stipend of $1,200

• At MSK’s main campus on the Upper East Side

• No housing or transportation is provided

Application Information:

• Open to rising high school sophomores, rising high school juniors, and rising high school seniors

• Applicants should have a minimum science GPA of 3.5

• Application materials include submitting a resume, unofficial transcript, 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a science/math teacher), and short-response essays

Application opens: November 2022

Deadline: Spring 2023

A 7-week program that provides students with research and laboratory experience in subjects such as engineering, life sciences, or computer/data sciences, mentoring by NYU graduate students, and college advising.

Additional Information:

• 5 weeks of research in NYU labs

• 2 weeks of workshopping in science topics and college advising to prepare students for the college application process

• Students will also receive public speaking and presentation training

• Expected commitment of Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm

• Students will receive a stipend of $750

Application Information:

• Application opens around late November

• Open to rising high school juniors and rising seniors

• Applicants must live in an NYC borough

• Application materials include submitting a transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, and completing a group interview

Deadline: April 2023

A 12-week program that takes place during the academic school year which provides high school students with classes in science courses spanning physical, chemical, biological, behavioral, and computing sciences.

Additional Information:

• Annual tuition of $600 for new students (can be waived)

• Classes are held every Saturday from 10 am to 12:30 pm

• Admitted students who are in good standing can continue the program until their high school graduation

Application:

• Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors living within 75 miles of Columbia University’s main campus

• Applicants must take a 2-hour entrance examination containing math and science questions

• Application materials include a $50 application fee, submitting a transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, and 1 essay question regarding interests in science and math

Deadline: April 2023

A 2-year program designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the health field, with the first year focusing on population health community-based projects and the second focusing on presentations and seminars relating to health issues.

Additional Information:

• During the academic school year, medical students will mentor students

Application Information:

• Open to rising high school juniors

• Application materials include submitting a list of extracurricular activities, awards and recognitions, an academic course schedule, standardized test scores, 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a science teacher), and 2 short-response essays

Deadline: February 2023

A 6-week mentorship program where students can gain hands-on experience in conducting laboratory research in topics such as astronomy, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, medical laboratory research, neuroscience, physics, psychology, and public health.

Additional Information:

• Commitment of 40 hours per week

• Students are expected to live on campus or commute from a relative’s home

• Tuition: $4,900, Room & Board + Meal Plan: $2,876, Deposit: $1,000

• Limited financial aid is available

Application:

• Applicants must be rising high school seniors

• Application materials include submitting a $50 application fee, transcript, standardized test scores, and 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a science/math teacher), and 3 short-response essays

Application opens: April 1, 2023

A 3-week program where students can learn biomedical science and laboratory and clinical techniques from scientists and health professionals through lectures and workshops

Additional Information:

• The program is in-person, taking place from 8:15 AM to 12:00 Noon

• Program fee: $800

• Prep courses for SAT/ACT/MCAT are available

Deadline: Spring 2023

A 7-week program where underrepresented high school students are paired with a mentor to gain hands-on biomedical research experience through hands-on projects

Additional Information:

• Mentors will hold weekly meetings, seminars, and workshops

Application Information:

• Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the time of program start date

Application OPEN

Deadline: Rolling

A program where high school and undergraduate students can be mentored by pathologists and observe laboratory professionals in their practice in pathology subspecialties such as histology, surgical pathology, cytology, hematopathology, and molecular pathology.

Additional Information:

• Commitment of 1 hour/week for at least 1 month

Application Information:

• Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA

• Application materials include submitting middle school and high school GPAs, 3 references, an interview, and 1 short essay

Deadline: Spring 2023

A 6-week program where students can work alongside MSK laboratory professionals and pathology experts.

Additional Information:

• Commitment of 37.5 hours/week for 6 weeks

• Students can earn internship credit through their school

Application Information:

• Applicants must be eligible to work

• Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA

• Application materials include submitting high school GPA, a resume, and 3 references

Application OPEN

Deadline: Rolling

A program where high school and undergraduate students can be mentored by pathologists and observe laboratory professionals in their practice in pathology subspecialties such as histology, surgical pathology, cytology, hematopathology, and molecular pathology.

Additional Information:

• Commitment of 1 hour/week for at least 1 month

Application Information:

• Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA

• Application materials include submitting middle school, high school, and college GPAs, 3 references, an interview, and 1 short essay

Application opens: August 2022

A 10-week program where undergraduate college students can enhance their knowledge of medical research and biology through hands-on laboratory work under the mentorship of faculty members in disciplines such as Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biophysics, & Systems Biology, and Computational Biology and Medicine.

Additional Information:

• Students will analyze scientific journals, attend lectures, and prepare written reports to orally present

• Students will receive a stipend of $4,000 and $500 for travel expenses

• Free on-campus housing is provided for students outside of NYC

Application Information:

• Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA

• Applicants must be at least a rising junior in college with a desire to pursue a PhD

• Application materials include submitting a transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, proof of citizenship, and a personal statement.

Application opens: August 2022

Deadline: February 2023

A 7-week program for pre-medical college students to engage in laboratory and clinical research to further their knowledge of public health and learn about different specialties in medicine.

Additional Information:

• Program helps prepare students for the MCAT and medical school applications