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Overview

A Unique Opportunity for Research Experience

The Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Summer High School Research Program introduces Bronx high school students age 16 and older to cutting-edge scientific research. Students will be part of a research team under the guidance of an Einstein faculty member. Program participants will learn research skills while working in an Einstein lab. The goal of the program is to provide Bronx HS students with an experience that will encourage them to think about a career in science.

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Program Activities

Laboratory bootcamp
Career and professional development workshops
Seminars by Einstein faculty, postdocs and students

Research Presentations

Participants will have the opportunity to present their work to the Einstein community on the last day of the program.

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Summer High School Research Program

A Unique Opportunity for Research Experience

Program Details

Start Date: July 11, 2022

Six week, full-time summer research experience; Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Participants will receive:

A stipend for completing the program ($2,500)
Metro card for transportation
Daily meal voucher

Application Process

Application Online; Deadline April 15, 2022

Program Requirements
- Attendance is required M-F from 9am to 5pm and includes lab work and attending weekly information sessions/workshops
- Must attend all 6 weeks; there are no holidays or days off
- Students are responsible for daily transportation to and from the Einstein campus
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of the program
Participant Requirements
- Must live and attend high school in the Bronx
- Must be at least 16 years old by program start date
- Must be entering the 11th or 12th grade
- Must be able to travel independently to and from the Einstein campus (1300 Morris Park Avenue)
- Must be able to attend the entire 6 week program
- Must have a passion for science!
Preparing Your Application
- Complete the application
- Complete the parental permission form (English or Spanish)
- Obtain a copy of your high school transcript
- Request 1 letter of recommendation, which must be submitted by a teacher or school principal (instructions here)

All applications are submitted to:

HScancer-researchers@einsteinmed.edu

Getting to Einstein

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is located in the northeast section of the Bronx.

Transportation: The Einstein campus is easily accessible via public transportation.

2 or 5 train to East 180 Street, then the Bx21 bus on Morris Park Avenue to Eastchester Road
Must attend all 6 weeks; there are no holidays or days off
Students are responsible for daily transportation to and from the Einstein campus
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of the program

Contact Us

To learn more, please contact us at HScancer-researchers@einsteinmed.edu

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Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Summer High School Research Program

Overview

A Unique Opportunity for Research Experience

Program Activities

Research Presentations

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Summer High School Research Program

A Unique Opportunity for Research Experience

Program Details

Application Process

Application Online; Deadline April 15, 2022

Program Requirements

Participant Requirements

Preparing Your Application

Getting to Einstein

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is located in the northeast section of the Bronx.

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