Eligibility and Compensation - NSIP

• Undergraduate students with a genuine interest in cancer research, cumulative GPA >3.2, and strong letters of recommendation as reflected in their application packages are eligible.
• Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
• Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
• Twenty internships are awarded each summer; applications for these slots are reviewed by committee and evaluated on a competitive basis.
• Note that the NSIP is an eleven-week full time commitment that is not compatible with concurrent outside employment or classes.

Subsistence Allowance and Housing

• Interns receive a subsistence allowance of $6000 for the 11-week internship.
• Apartment-style dormitory housing is available at Loyola University Maryland and the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
• A travel allowance of up to $500 is provided for round trip travel to Baltimore.