Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) , a comprehensive cancer center that brings together the cancer research efforts of seven member institutions (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Massachusetts General Hospital), is committed to building the most well-trained cancer research workforce in the world.

The DF/HCC Young Empowered Students for Continued Research Engagement (YES for CURE) program is a 2.5 YEAR program providing training experiences for high school and undergraduate students interested in a career in science or research. Students engage in hands-on, mentored research with basic, clinical, population science or nursing research investigators in research environments within DF/HCC.

The Summer-Only Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program is a highly competitive 7 - 11 WEEK summer program for high school and undergraduate students residing in or attending school in Massachusetts who are interested in a career in science and research. Students conduct hands-on, mentored basic, nursing, clinical and/or population science research at DF/HCC.

The Summer-Only Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences for Out-of-State Research-Active Institutions (CURE-RAI) program is a highly competitive 11 WEEK summer program for undergraduate students attending out-of-state research-active institutions, including but not limited to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). This includes colleges and universities that have historically not been recognized for high research activity, such as institutions that offer few or no doctoral programs. We are committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all persons. Accepted students conduct hands-on, mentored basic, nursing, clinical and/or population science research at DF/HCC. Additionally, housing and transportation costs are covered.

We are currently accepting applications for the following programs. To apply, click on the approriate link below:

CURE (Summer Only)

CURE-RAI (Summer Only)

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