SIP Current Interns
Welcome to the 2024 NCI Summer Internship Program!
Each November, the NIH recruits students across the nation to gain research experience in the biomedical sciences. High school students, undergrads, and graduate students are selected to participate in cancer research across the NCI Divisions, Offices, and Centers (DOCs). There will be numerous events designed to help you learn more about the NCI, assist you in your projects, and encourage your professional development. Summer is always an exciting time, and completing an internship isn’t easy, but we hope that you are able to gain the skills and tools you need for your next career stage.
"Welcome to 2024 NCI Summer Internship Program! Contributions toward advances in cancer research are made by people with many different skills, experiences and talents and at every career stage (including summer interns). There are a lot of amazing opportunities taking place this summer and I hope that you are able to take advantage of them. Please know that the NCI and NIH are always here to partner and support you in this journey."
- Oliver Bogler, Ph.D., Director of Center for Cancer Training
Summer Orientations and Mandatory Training
There will be a lot of information available to help you get started in the summer. The best way to get acclimated is to attend the summer orientations: one hosted by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) and one hosted by NCI. All summer interns are required to attend an OITE orientation, which covers NIH culture and NIH-wide resources, and an NCI orientation, which covers NCI-specific administrative details and resources.
NCI Virtual Summer Orientation
If you were unable to attend, please view the virtual orientation held on June 25, 2024 here.
Is a Postbac Right for You?
This panel discussion was held on June 28, 2024 and the recording can be viewed here
The NCI-wide orientation was held on June 10, 2024 in the Lipsett Auditorium (Building 10 – Bethesda Campus). Each DOC may have their own orientation to provide specific information, however all NCI interns are welcome to attend.
Be sure to check with your Summer Coordinator to determine which orientations and mandatory trainings are required for your internship. The requirements will be different depending on the campus location of your internship and focus of your research project.
You can find the complete list of orientations and mandatory trainings here.
Summer Curriculum
Both the NIH and NCI offer workshops, seminars, and events to support your career and professional goals. The NIH OITE offers weekly curriculum, summer intensives that focus on particular issues in science, and summer journal clubs.Calendar details are shared regularly via email, but can also be found on the Summer Intern Curriculum 2024 webpage.
The training offices at NCI have also put together curriculum to complement the offerings by NIH OITE. All offerings listed below are open to all NCI summer interns across the DOCs. Information about upcoming NCI-wide events, including the meeting details, will be sent weekly via email. Be sure to check with your Summer Coordinator for additional DOC-specific events.
Tuition, Fees, Training-Related Expenses & Health Insurance
| NCI Summer Curriculum |
Date/Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gap Years: Is a Postbac Right for Me? | June 28, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Virtual |
| Introduction to SAS | June 27, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Virtual |
| DCEG Young Investigators Panel | June 27, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Shady Grove 5E32/34 and Virtual |
| The Impact of Cancer Research at NCI | July 11, 2024 3-4PM | Virtual |
Additional Opportunities
Epidemiology 101
There will be a weekly science seminar series where NCI postdocs will provide a brief overview of scientific topics relevant to cancer research such as pharmacology, genetics/genomics, microbiology, and immunology. Each session will take place from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Shady Grove campus (5E32/34).
Please contact Diane Wigfield for additional information.
Other Important Dates
| Date |
Title |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
| July 17 | NIH Graduate and Professional Fair | This will be an in-person event, that will take place in Natcher Conference Center. |
| July 24 – 25 | NCI DCCPS Fellows Symposium |
Register at https://events.cancer.gov/dccps/fellowssymposium/. Abstracts are due June 28. |
| July 30 | NCI CCR Poster Day | This event is specifically for CCR summer interns that provides a more intimate presentation experience for CCR interns and mentors. |
| August 1-2 | NIH Summer Poster Day |
Registration typically occurs in mid June – early July. |
For Summer Mentors
Thank you for helping to make summer 2023 a success! Similar to last year, we held a Mentor Orientation to help you prepare for your summer intern on May 8, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Should you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your summer coordinator. You may also find helpful information in the NIH Summer Handbook.
Important Contact Information
If you have any questions or issues during your internship, please don’t hesitate to contact your Summer Coordinator.
| Center for Cancer Research - Bethesda |
SIP - Vi Black & HS-SIP - Chanelle Case Borden |
| Center for Cancer Research - Frederick | |
| Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics | |
| Division of Cancer Control and Population Science | |
| Center for Biomedical Informatics & Information Technology |