Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program

A great fit for Massachusetts high school and early-college students (16+) interested in cancer research who can travel to Boston's Longwood Medical Area five days a week for a paid summer research internship.

• High school sophomore, junior, or senior, or a college freshman, sophomore, or junior
• At least 16 years old at the start of the program
• Reside in and/or attend school in Massachusetts
• Able to travel to the Longwood Medical Area in Boston five days a week

• Full-time, paid summer research internship of 7–11 weeks
• Hands-on cancer research with mentorship from leading scientists
• Summer stipend (amount not specified)
• Scientific skills training, seminars, and journal clubs
• Research presentations, conference attendance, and networking events

• Completed application form
• Copy of transcript or report card from your most current school and year
• Current résumé
• Two letters of recommendation (max three; one must be from a science or mathematics teacher/professor)

• Secure your science/math recommendation early — at least one letter must come from that subject area.
• Tailor your résumé to highlight science coursework, projects, or relevant activities.
• Confirm you can travel to Longwood five days a week for the full 7–11 week program.
• Submit a clean, current transcript and complete every component before the deadline.
• Express specific interest in cancer research and what you hope to learn.

CURE (Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences) is run by Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. 2026 applications were due February 6, 2026. Contact: iecd@partners.org.