A paid NIH summer research internship for students; applicants can target cancer-focused labs (e.g., NCI) when contacting mentors. Designed for students seeking hands-on biomedical research experience.
Eligibility Criteria:
-
Student eligibility depends on program rules (see official SIP page + FAQs).
-
Requires online application plus reference letter(s) by deadline.
-
Applicants should be able to complete an 8-week summer research experience (mentor-dependent).
Funding Details:
-
Stipends vary by institute/lab and student level (not fixed on the SIP schedule page).
-
Research training placement in NIH intramural labs.
Deadline:
- February 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon ET (reference letters due 2026-02-25, 12:00 noon ET).
Where to go for further information: