1. What are my chances of getting into the program?

The Summer Fellowship Program is highly competitive. In 2024, our acceptance yield was 6 percent. However, since students apply for specific projects, some projects are more competitive than others. It is recommended that students apply for those projects that specifically interest them and for which they have relevant academic preparation and/or research experience.

2. When is the deadline for submission?

Our application process is open for 9 weeks. All applications and the Letter of Good Standing submission must be complete and received by the application deadline, which is January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. There will be no extensions granted.

3. What are the dates of the program?

The program will run for 8 weeks from June 9, 2025 until August 1, 2025.

Applicants should consider final exam schedules, second- or third year start dates, family obligations, family vacations, and any anticipated personal commitments during program dates before applying. Uninterrupted participation is required.

4. When will I find out if I’ve been accepted to the program?

All applicants will be notified of a decision by email during the Week of February 24, 2025.

Accepted students will be expected to confirm their participation within three business days of their acceptance notification or forfeit their spot in the program.

Our application will close on January 31, 2025 and all student applications will move to the faculty review phase. Notifications of acceptance / denial in the program are sent via email once faculty members have reviewed all applications for their project. 

5. What is the difference between my personal statement and research statement within my application?

Your personal statement shouldn’t exceed 3,000 characters (including spaces) and should address your interest in oncology and the program or experience. Your research preference summary (250 words or less) should address the projects you chose.

6. Where can I find the projects for the fellowship program?

The projects and descriptions for 2025 are listed in the actual application. Applicants must begin the application and complete the demographic sections, to review the available projects. We would like students to apply to projects based on interest.

7. Are Letters of Recommendation required for this application? Should Letters of Recommendation be uploaded?

Our program doesn’t require Letters of Recommendation to be uploaded to our application portal; our only requirement is a Letter of Good Standing from your medical school.

A Letter of Good Standing is required for upload stating your current medical school year, confirmation of good standing, potential graduation date, and that no courses are being repeated or need to be repeated during the summer.

8. Will students be required to be onsite for the entire 8 weeks?

The summer program hosts mandatory lectures, events, team building activities in NYC at our main campus (1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10065). A requirement of this program is hands-on experience, so students will have a desk onsite for the entirety of the summer. Your daily schedule will be determined by the research department you are working within, and students normally follow the schedule of their faculty sponsor or what would work best for the lab.