YES in THE HEIGHTS

A paid summer research internship at Columbia's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center for high school and undergraduate students. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor, attends a weekly cancer biology journal club, and writes a scientific abstract over 8 weeks of full-time work at 35 hours per week. Applicants must be at least 14 and U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and no housing is provided.

Offered by Columbia University. Summer Program for high school students in Washington Heights, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, College Access, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Washington Heights.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about YES in THE HEIGHTS

When is the YES in THE HEIGHTS deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is YES in THE HEIGHTS free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to YES in THE HEIGHTS?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Washington Heights. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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