Training for Undergrads, Grads & Medical Students

The Yale Cancer Center hosts the ACS CICRT Internship, a 10-week summer program designed to inspire the next generation of leaders in cancer research.

Interns spend the summer engaged in hands-on research under the mentorship of an accomplished investigator in a laboratory, clinical, or community-based setting. The program provides students with meaningful exposure to cutting-edge cancer research while fostering critical thinking and scientific skills.

Participants receive a $5,000 stipend ($500 per week) and benefit from a range of career-development and networking opportunities throughout the year, including workshops, seminars, and connections with Yale faculty and peers.

This immersive experience equips students with the tools, mentorship, and community to help them explore and pursue careers in cancer research. Learn more about the ACS CICRT Internship and how to apply here.

The ACS CICRT Post-Baccalaureate (PB) Fellows Program provides recent college graduates with a two-year, mentored research experience at Yale Cancer Center. This program supports bachelor-level trainees who aspire to pursue a doctoral degree in a health profession or STEM discipline, such as biomedical science, data science, population health, or public health. PB Fellows conduct hands-on cancer research in a laboratory, clinical, or community setting under the mentorship of Yale faculty. In addition, fellows participate in seminars, professional development workshops, and career-planning activities that prepare them for the next stage of their academic journey. Participants receive an annual stipend along with funds to support professional meeting travel, graduate school application fees, and healthcare coverage. The program’s ultimate goal is to increase the number of future cancer researchers and health professionals by providing strong scientific training, mentorship, and resources for success.

A new four-week fellowship at the Yale Cancer Center for medical students attending other institutions that will introduce those chosen to the field of oncology. Participants will be introduced to clinical and research leaders and settings at the cancer center and the Smilow Cancer Hospital at the Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. They will learn essential skills that will help them become competitive candidates for oncology residencies and future leaders in the field. For more visit the fellowship information page.