Molecular Imaging Summer Program
Opportunity Description:
The Molecular Imaging Summer Program (MISP) at Memorial Sloan Kettering offers undergraduate students hands-on research experience in cutting-edge laboratories and the opportunity to interact with research and clinical faculty and trainees. Molecular imaging is one of the most rapidly advancing specialties in medicine and MSK has established a vibrant and state-of-the-art laboratory-based translational molecular imaging research program, in addition to a world-class clinical research and care operation.
The 10-week program begins on June 6 and ends on August 12, 2022.
Students who are accepted into the MISP will:
- Adapt their skills to address biomedically-focused research questions in cutting-edge laboratories
- Interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
- Attend weekly luncheon/seminar series of presentations by faculty
- Attend professional development workshops
- Present a poster on their work at the end of the program
Students will receive a stipend of $6,000 for the summer. Housing is available.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements:
MISP seeks current domestic undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are intelligent, self-motivated, and passionate about science and careers in molecular imaging, nanotechnology, and radiology. We strongly encourage students from groups historically underrepresented in science (disadvantaged, disabled, Black, Hispanic/LatinX, Native American) to apply.
Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
Additionally, applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Completed college-level general biology and/or introductory chemistry, have taken some advanced science courses
- Have an interest in the application of molecular imaging to biological problems in the laboratory/clinic
- Have some hands-on experience or laboratory work
Application Process:
Students can complete and submit the online application here starting November 1, 2021.
Application Timeline for Summer 2022
November 1: Applications open
February 1: Application closes on February 1 at 11:59pm EST
Decisions will be announced no later than March 15, 2022