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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of 11 agencies that make up the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NCI is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. NCI’s mission is to lead, conduct, and support cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives.

As the leader of the cancer research enterprise, collectively known as the National Cancer Program, and the largest funder of cancer research in the world, NCI manages a broad range of research, training, and information dissemination activities that reach across the entire country, meeting the needs of all demographics—rich and poor, urban and rural, and all racial/ethnic populations.

You will be involved in a variety of interesting and original activities. You will learn and collaborate on projects that make use of expertise from a variety of fields as determined by NIH at the time of selection. 

What is the anticipated start date?

Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidates. This may be a part-time or full time internship.

ORISE is continuing normal program operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This opportunity will be offered as long as the NIH Laboratory is able to complete the onboarding process and ensure a meaningful experience to participants. We encourage you to apply and submit your application as soon as possible.  Updates to this opportunity will be provided on this page as needed.

What are the benefits?

You will receive a competitive stipend for living and other expenses as determined by NIH. Stipends are typically based on academic standing, discipline, and experience. You may also be eligible to receive a health insurance allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses.

Nature of the Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, NIH, NCI or any other office or agency.  Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

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Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) at the time of application.
• Be currently pursuing or have completed within the last 60 months an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in a related field.

A complete application consists of:

• Complete Zintellect profile
• Essay Questions - the application includes questions specific to the opportunity.
• Current Resume/CV
• Academic Records - The applicant must submit records for the most recent degree or degree in progress. Unofficial transcripts or copies of academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted. Academic Records must include name of the academic institution, name of the student, courses completed/in progress, grades and degree expected/awarded.
• One (1) Recommendation - Applicants are required to provide contact information for at least one recommendation in order to submit the application. You are encouraged to request a recommendation from a professional who can speak to your abilities and potential for success as well as your scientific capabilities and personal characteristics. Recommendation requests must be sent through the Zintellect application system. Recommenders will be asked to complete a recommendation in Zintellect. Recommendations submitted via email will not be accepted.  Recommendation must be submitted before an offer is made.

All documents must be submitted via Zintellect. All application components must be received in the system in order to be considered.

Documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
  • Engineering (27 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (46 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
  • Physics (16 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (1 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (28 )