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American Cancer Society Research Intern

University of Chicago
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American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer Research Interns at UChicago work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers at the university. Rigorous research training is complemented with a cancer-based summer lecture series, year-round career development and skill-building workshops, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to participants’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium to showcase participants’ work across basic, translational, clinical, and population-based areas of cancer research.

The summer experience also includes career development and skill-building workshops, a cancer-based faculty lecture series, individualized mentoring and a culminating research
symposium for family, friends, and members of the scientific community. Participants receive a taxable stipend of $5,000 per year. This position is not eligible for benefits. 

PROGRAM DATES
The 2026 summer research experience runs from June 7th to August 14th (37.5 hours/week).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • High school sophomore, junior or senior, OR college freshman or sophomore at time of application
  • At least 16 years of age on or before June 16, 2026
  • United States citizen or permanent resident. 

ADMISSION
To apply:

  • Submit the online application form by 11:59PM Central on Monday, January 19, 2026.
  • Students should not email or apply via Handshake. They must submit their applications through the materials available on the website: www.uchicagomedicine.org/DICR

Individuals from groups underrepresented in biomedicine, encompassing all relevant social, behavioral as well as health sciences, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are encouraged from any individual with a demonstrated commitment to increasing the full participation of underrepresented groups in biomedicine.
Please refer to https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html for additional information.

Conflict of Interest Policy: The selection of applicants is managed by the program leadership team. Immediate family members of the leadership team, UChicago faculty, or the Chicago EYES on Cancer Advisory Committee are ineligible for the program. All applications will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Policy.