2024 NCI summer interns pose with former NCI Director Dr. Kimryn Rathmell during the Summer Intern Orientation at the NIH Clinical Center
If you have any questions or issues during your internship, please don’t hesitate to contact your Summer Coordinator.
| Center for Cancer Research - Bethesda | Grace-Ann Fasaye |
| Center for Cancer Research - Frederick | Carrie Wagerman |
| Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics | Diane Wigfield |
| Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences | Rick Moser |
| Center for Biomedical Informatics & Information Technology | Shannon Silkensen |
Summer Orientations and Mandatory Training
There will be a lot of information available to help you get started in the summer. The best way to get acclimated is to attend the summer orientations: one hosted by the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) and one hosted by your Division, Office, or Center (DOC) at NCI. All summer interns are required to attend an OITE orientation, which covers NIH culture and NIH-wide resources, and an NCI orientation, which covers NCI-specific administrative details and resources.
NIH OITE Planning a Successful Summer Internship & Ethics
| May 26 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Register here |
| June 2 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Register here |
| June 23 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Register here |
NCI-Specific Summer Orientation & Trainings
Be sure to check with your Summer Coordinator to determine which orientation and mandatory trainings are required for your internship. The requirements will be different depending on the campus location of your internship and the focus of your research project.
Summer Curriculum
Both NIH and NCI offer workshops, seminars, and events to support your career and professional goals. The NIH OITE offers a weekly curriculum, summer intensives focused on specific topics in science, and summer journal clubs. Calendar details are shared regularly via email and are also available on the Summer Intern Curriculum webpage.
The training offices at NCI have also developed a curriculum to complement NIH OITE's offerings. Be sure to check with your Summer Coordinator for additional DOC-specific events.
For CCR Interns, check out CCR Training Opportunities for Current Fellows (NIH log-in required).
| NCI Summer Curriculum | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| NIH Library Resources & Services Support NCI Fellows | June 17, 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Virtual |
| Introduction to SAS | June 24, 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Virtual |
| DCEG Young Investigators Panel | TBD | TBD |
Summer Networking
Building Community
Get to know the other summer interns on your campus. Join OITE and NCI training staff in fun games and conversation.
- Bethesda Campus – June 4, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Frederick Campus – June 18, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Shady Grove Campus – TBD
Lunch & Learn or Virtual Coffee Chat
Get to know the current Acting OITE Director, Dr. Lori Conlan during an informal lunch and learn (Bethesda) or Virtual Coffee Chat (all other campuses).
- Virtual – June 23, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
- Bethesda Campus – June 26, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Popsicles in the Park
Take a break, grab a popsicle, and connect with fellow interns. Come for the popsicles and stay for the connections!
- Bethesda Campus (front lawn of Building 1) – July 1, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
- Frederick Campus – TBD
- Shady Grove Campus – TBD
Scavenger Hunt
Team up with fellow interns and set off on a guided scavenger-style journey across the NIH campuses—discovering iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and the stories behind them.
- Bethesda Campus – July 21, 2:00 – 3:00PM
- Frederick Campus – TBD
- Shady Grove Campus – TBD
Cancer Research Interns (CRI) Curriculum
The Cancer Research Intern Summer Program provides valuable research experience combined with mentorship and professional development designed to advance your career in biomedical research. All CRI fellows must attend the required activities (listed below). For any questions, please contact the CRI Program Coordinator, Vi Black.
| Title | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Making the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships | June 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Shady Grove, Rm 2W032/034 |
| Introduction to Cancer Biology | July 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Bethesda, Building 31, Rm 10A03 |
| Creating and Presenting Posters | July 10, 3:00 – 4:00PM | Registration TBD |
| NIH Summer Poster Day | August 6-7 | Abstract Submission Deadline July 7 |
Other Important Dates
| Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| July 15 | NIH Graduate and Professional Fair | This will be an in-person event, that will take place in Natcher Conference Center. |
| July 30 | NCI DCCPS Fellows Symposium | Abstract deadline for summer interns is June 29. |
| August 6-7 | NIH Summer Poster Day | Registration opens June 8. Submit your abstract by July 27. |