CURE Research Internship Program

The CURE Research Internship is a paid opportunity for high school and community college students interested 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 and career 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