DF/HCC Initiative to Eliminate Cancer Disparities

Student Training Programs


***IF YOU RESIDE OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS, PLEASE APPLY TO THE SUMMER-ONLY CURE PROGRAM***

Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) , a comprehensive cancer center in Boston, Massachusetts 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 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.

CURE-RAI (Summer Only)

Program Dates
Undergraduates
May 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026

NOTE: The deadline to submit applications is February 6, 2026

THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS. You will be notified when your completed application has been received. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • Application Form
  • An unofficial copy of transcript or report card from most current school and year
  • Current résumé
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation: A total of two letters of recommendation is required. At least one recommendation letter must be from your science or mathematics teacher/professor. A maximum of three recommendation letters per application should be submitted.
  • Parent/Guardian Consent form (if under the age of 18)

Please create an account to access the application form and information on how to upload these components. Once your account is created, you can log into your application and make updates prior to the application deadline. Be sure to SAVE changes to your application as you go; the application form will NOT automatically save changes. Your application cannot be submitted until all required fields have been completed.

After you have submitted your application with all of the necessary information it will be sent to the CURE-RAI (Summer Only) program. You will be able to print your submitted application. You may also sign back in at any time to view it, however, SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE EDITED FURTHER.


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