Undergraduate STEM Research Internship
Diversity in Cancer Research
Summer 2025 Undergraduate Internship Program
***Please DO NOT apply through HANDSHAKE. Visit our webpage and find our Online application here: https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/education/diversity-in-cancer-research-undergraduate-internship-program/ ***
About the Program
This program, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Georgetown University, is open to rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors with an interest in STEM, cancer and/or biomedical research.
Applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligibility requires students to be rising sophomores, juniors and seniors with at least one year of college-level course attendance, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Program Features
- 10-week full-time program runs June 2 through August 8, 2025 ($5,000 stipend).
- In-person/virtual workshops, seminars, scientific meetings, mentoring and career development activities during the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Carefully matched mentors and peer mentors for each intern.
- Designated Slack workspace designed to facilitate mentoring, peer interactions, and community.
- Georgetown campus housing offered for in-person interns. (NOTE: Georgetown summer housing is for interns only)
Visit our webpage and find our Online application here: https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/education/diversity-in-cancer-research-undergraduate-internship-program/
***PLEASE NOTE: *** DO NOT apply through HANDSHAKE ***
Applications must be submitted via the application link on the webpage above. In the application: One (1) single combined pdf file MUST contain the following documents:
- short DICR interest statement,
- CV or resume,
- unofficial transcript
The single uploaded file MUST be NAMED: Last name_First name_2025DICR
Failure to follow these directions means your application is not complete, and we will NOT review it.
Questions: cancerresearchtraining@georgetown.edu
FAQs
Can I be in community college? Yes, as long as you will have one year of college-level courses completed when the internship starts
Can I be a senior in college? No, you must have at least one (1) academic year remaining before achieving your bachelor’s degree. Currently, May 2026 is the earliest graduation date
Can I apply if I am on a student visa or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)? Yes
When will I receive my stipend? Stipends will be paid in one payment approximately halfway through the internship.
What type of housing is provided? We request 2 bedroom (double occupancy), 1 bath apartments with a full kitchen. NOTE: Georgetown summer housing is for interns only.
Is laundry available? There is a laundry room. There is a fee to wash and dry clothes.
What are my expenses for housing? The housing is paid by the program. The intern will need to provide their own food and other personal items. The program has a limited number of kitchen items to lend to each apartment.
Are there stores and restaurants nearby? There are several restaurants, grocery stores and shopping all within walking distance of campus
Can I bring my car? No. There is no parking on campus for interns. If you choose to bring a car, you are subject to $25 daily parking fees in the garage. The streets are zoned for permanent residents only.
How to get to/from campus? Each intern will be responsible for their transportation to/from Georgetown and while staying at the University. Public transportation and rideshare services are readily available. Georgetown also operates a free shuttle service to various locations.
How to Apply
*** DO NOT apply through HANDSHAKE ***
The application period for Summer 2025 runs from Monday, December 16, 2024, through February 7, 2025, or until 500 applications have been received. Apply at the link below.
Apply Now for the 2025 Program
Questions/More Information
Email cancerresearchtraining@georgetown.edu
Application Portal Opens: December 16, 2024
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025