Training for Undergrads, Grads & Medical Students

The Yale Cancer Center offers a 10-week summer internship in cancer biology for underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate students as part of the Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR) Training Program. The program aims to inspire URM students to pursue careers in cancer research by providing hands-on research experience under the mentorship of accomplished investigators in labs, clinical, or community settings. Interns receive a $5,000 stipend and participate in career development and networking activities throughout the year. For more on the program visit here. For more on applying to Yale’s ACS DICR program, visit here.

The Yale ACS DICR Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program offers a two-year cancer research experience for recent bachelor’s degree graduates aiming to pursue PhD or MD-PhD programs in biomedical sciences. Fellows conduct independent research under Yale Cancer Center faculty, take graduate courses in cancer biology, and participate in seminars and training alongside graduate students. The program is designed for individuals from underrepresented, first-generation, or economically disadvantaged backgrounds and requires a strong academic record, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and a demonstrated interest in cancer research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to pursue a PhD or MD-PhD. For more details on the ACS DICR Post-Bac program go here.

A new four-week fellowship at the Yale Cancer Center for medical students attending other institutions that will introduce those chosen to the field of oncology. Participants will be introduced to clinical and research leaders and settings at the cancer center and the Smilow Cancer Hospital at the Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. They will learn essential skills that will help them become competitive candidates for oncology residencies and future leaders in the field. For more visit the fellowship information page.