Cancer Grand Challenges/American Friends of Cancer Research - Graduate Internship
Focus Area: Global Governmental Health and Research Funding – Cancer Research Funding in a Public-Private Partnership Context
Location: Boston, MA/Hybrid
Duration: Spring/Summer 2025
About Cancer Grand Challenges
Cancer Grand Challenges is the leading global public-private funding initiative dedicated to addressing the most complex problems in cancer research. Through bold thinking and international collaboration, we support the brightest scientific minds to make transformative progress against cancer.
Internship Overview
Cancer Grand Challenges is seeking a graduate-level research intern to conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of global governmental and quasi-governmental funding mechanisms for cancer research. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in global health policy, biomedical research funding, or public-private partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a landscape analysis of global government and related funding mechanisms that support cancer research.
- Identify key players, policies, funding trends, and strategic priorities across countries and regions.
- Develop a detailed report summarizing findings, with insights relevant to Cancer Grand Challenges’ strategic planning.
- Present key findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
- Engage with the Cancer Grand Challenges team to understand the structure and operations of a global funding initiative.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a graduate-level program (e.g., MPH, MPA, MSc, MPP, PhD, MBA) in public health, public policy, global health, biomedical sciences, international relations, international business/economics or a related field.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in policy analysis or funding landscape reviews.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Interest in cancer research, global health funding, or public-private partnerships.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to high-level strategic planning in a global health research funding initiative.
- Opportunities to connect with leaders in cancer research and global health policy.
- Mentorship and professional development support.
- A final deliverable that can serve as a portfolio piece or academic supplement.
To Apply
Please submit the following:
- Resume/CV
- Brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
- Writing sample (2–3 pages, can be excerpted)