High School Research Internship for Diversity Targeted Students

We are currently not accepting applications.

About the Program

High school students are welcome to apply for an 8 week, paid summer research internship at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.  The Hutchinson Center has an international reputation for its pioneering research in biological sciences, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, cancer prevention, epidemiology, and biostatistics. 

Selected Interns will spend 1 full week in training.  This includes hands-on training in laboratory safety techniques and skills in our Training Lab, a designated safe lab for minors. Selected Interns will select an area of interest amongst our five major divisions: Basic Science, Human Biology, Clinical Research, Public Health Sciences, and Vaccine and Infectious Disease.  For more information about faculty research and each of these scientific divisions, please visit: http://www.fhcrc.org/en/labs.html. Interns will then be paired with a mentor who will supervise them over the remaining 7 weeks on a specific project outlined by their mentor. 

There are two program sessions in 2013:

1. Monday, June 24^th to Friday, August 16^th
   OR
2. Monday, July 1^st to Friday, August 23^rd

Applicants should select their preferred dates in the application.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have completed 11^th grade by the beginning of the internship. 
• Strong scientific interest and academic background.
• Cover letter, transcripts, and two teacher recommendation letters.
• Ability to participate in an on-campus interview with one or more faculty members.
• Be available for the entire duration of the 8-week program.
• Students from racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in health sciences, persons with disabilities, and persons raised in economically disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Complete the application.  Be sure to include contact information for your recommenders and to attach your cover letter and transcripts.  Incomplete applications, including those that do not receive recommendation letters, will not be considered. 

Applications submitted on or before Sunday, March 31^st, 2013 are guaranteed review.  However, the application will remain open until all positions are filled.

For useful tips on how to submit a successful application, please visit the Tips for Submitting a Quality Application High School page.

For questions about the program or application process, please contact: Scott Canavera at scanaver@fhcrc.org or 206-667-4026.