CURE Research Internship Program

The CURE Research Internship is a paid opportunity for underserved high school and community college students interested in health careers to spend two months at UCSF supporting various types of research with the primary objectives of:

1. Immersing promising students in career opportunities across the spectrum of research, including basic, clinical, behavioral, and population sciences;
2. Providing positive training and support for participating students so they will declare a major aligned with biomedical research and seriously consider research as a career option.

The CURE program provides students with an exceptional scientific, health, and medical environment to further their career interests, as well as college preparation and academic and professional development.

• Read about the 2022 program in this article.

What Students Will Gain from the Program

• CURE Interns will be mentored by UCSF faculty, post-docs, and graduate students. 
• CURE Interns will have the opportunity to conduct scientific research and present their research project and findings at our Research Symposium.
• CURE Interns will receive college and career advising and college application support.

What are the Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a current 11th grader in high school OR a current community college student at CCSF
• Must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must have completed Bioloy or Chemistry with a grade of B or better
• Must be able to commit 40 hours/week for 8 weeks

If you have any questions, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions and/or email us at [email protected].