Ludwig Princeton Summer Internship
The Ludwig Princeton Summer Internship program provides hands-on training to conduct research on the molecular events leading to the onset and progression of cancer. Students will participate in cutting edge cancer research in laboratories at Princeton University or the Rutgers Cancer Institute, and have the opportunity to attend lectures by leading cancer researchers. Physician shadowing in a cancer clinic and participation in molecular tumor board meetings will provide rare opportunities to observe how scientific discoveries are translated into effective medicine and improved patient care.
Eligibility
Students must be rising sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at Princeton University or Rutgers University.
Program Details
- Program duration is 9 consecutive weeks, commencing in early June 2026.
- Participants will be paid a weekly stipend
- Students will be placed in research labs either at Princeton University or the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
- Transportation costs for program participants will be reimbursed up to $600. Receipts required to claim reimbursement
- Dormitory style housing provided at each respective campus
Campus Life
- Rutgers is the heart of New Brunswick, NJ, a vibrant campus that boasts the Zimmerli Art Museum, a new Esports Gaming Center, sporting events, and more. New Brunswick is a direct train ride away from Penn Station in New York City, or connect to SEPTA via Amtrak to explore Philadelphia
- Princeton offers the dynamic McCarter Theater, the Princeton Art Museum, live music all summer long in Palmer Square, a rich restaurant scene, and more. The Dinky train connects to Princeton Junction to take you to NYC or Philadelphia, and TigerTransit offers free shuttles to shops and restaurants in Princeton