2010 Intern Meighan Parker and mentor Elizabeth Kwan. Photo credit: Dean Forbes.

Partnership for the Advancement of Cancer Research is pleased to sponspor undergraduate and graduate internships at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center each summer. Learn more about each opportunity below, including links to apply. 

About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is an intensive, nine-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will complete an independent research project and present their findings at a competitive poster session.  

Summer 2027 dates will be announced soon! Stay Tuned!

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
• Enrolled at NMSU at the time of application submission;
• Entering the summer BEFORE the final year (or semester or quarter) of undergraduate studies;
• *Underrepresented student; and
• Strong background in the sciences or related area of interest.

*This includes racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in health sciences, persons with disabilities, and persons raised in economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compensation

Interns will receive $4,938 (minus taxes) for their participation in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

Travel

Round-trip travel costs are provided. 

About the Cancer Research Internship for NMSU Graduate Students

This program is designed to provide experience and mentorship for graduate students interested in diverse aspects of cancer research in human populations. Accepted students, in coordination with their mentors, will design a project tailored to the student’s interests. Research areas include, but are not limited to:

• Epidemiology
• Health Disparities
• Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
• Genetics

2027 dates will be announced soon! Stay Tuned!

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at NMSU, such as, but not limited to: Public Health, Social Work, Physical Anthropology, Psychology, Physiology, Statistics, and Computer Science;
• *Underrepresented student; and
• Strong academic background.

*This includes racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in health sciences, persons with disabilities, and persons raised in economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compensation

Interns will receive $4,938 (minus taxes) for their participation in the nine-week Cancer Research Internship for NMSU Graduate Students.

Travel

Round-trip travel costs are provided.