Computational Biology Summer Program (CBSP)

The Computational Biology Summer Program (CBSP) is a 10-week research experience jointly offered by the Tri-Institutional PhD Program in Computational Biology & Medicine (CBM) and the Office of Science Education & Training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This program is designed for approximately 15 outstanding undergraduate rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in computer science, applied math, or related fields, who are interested in pursuing careers at the intersection of computer science and biomedicine. Participants will conduct research on the Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, and Rockefeller University campuses, adapting their computer science skills to address biomedically-focused research questions in cutting-edge laboratories. The program provides opportunities for students to interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, attend weekly seminar series by faculty, and participate in professional development workshops. A key component is the presentation of a poster on their research work at the program's conclusion. Students receive a stipend of $6,500 for the summer, and housing is available. The CBSP is sponsored by an NCI grant to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have completed college-level computer science courses in languages such as C/C++, Perl, Python, or R, and demonstrate an interest in applying computational techniques to biological problems. While not required, courses in general biology and/or genetics are preferred. The program strongly encourages applications from groups historically underrepresented in science.