The Summer Research Internship Program at the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center is where tomorrow’s scientists get their start. Designed for motivated high school students, this eight-week hands-on experience opens the door to discovery, mentorship, and the possibility of a career in biomedical science.
Interns train alongside leading cancer researchers in our laboratories, learning real-world lab techniques, gaining essential research and study skills, and developing the professional and presentation abilities that will set them apart in college and beyond. The program culminates in a poster session or oral symposium where students showcase their work to faculty, peers, and the community.
Why Join the Summer Research Internship Program?
Graduates of the program have gone on to:
- Present their research at national scientific and medical conferences.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Pursue medical or graduate school.
- Launch careers in STEM fields.
This is more than a summer program. It’s the beginning of a pipeline that prepares the next generation of cancer researchers, clinicians, and innovators.
Eligibility
High school students must:
- Live in the New Orleans area or vicinity during the summer internship.
- Be in their junior or senior year of high school and between the ages of 16-18 at the time of the application submission (NO EXCEPTIONS).
- Attend an all-day mandatory orientation and be available during all dates of the program. If you have a prior commitment during the dates of the program, you are ineligible to participate. This is a full-time, eight-week commitment.
Contact
Please direct all inquiries to SummerResearch@lsuhsc.edu and reference your interest in the Summer Research Internship Program.