Computational Biology Summer Program (CBSP) 2027
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Deadline: February 1, 2027
- Amount
- $6,500 stipend for the summer. Housing available
- Location
- New York, NY (Upper East Side)
- Cost
- Free
- Class level
- Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0
A 10-week summer research experience (June 1 to August 6, 2027) that places about 15 computer science and applied math undergraduates in computational labs at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell and Rockefeller, with seminars, workshops and a closing poster session.
Why it matters
A rare New York research program whose own FAQ says F-1 and J-1 students may take part using CPT or OPT, which makes it realistic for international computer science students.
Who can apply
U.S. citizensGreen-card holdersDACA / TPSRefugees and asyleesInternational students (F-1 and other visas)
The eligibility FAQ says the program accepts applications from non-U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited college, that accepted interns must show eligibility to work in the U.S., and that F-1 or J-1 student visas are acceptable with OPT or CPT. No visa sponsorship.
Eligibility
Current undergraduates majoring in computer science, applied math or a related field at an accredited college, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and completed college-level programming coursework (C/C++, Python, R). Interest in applying computation to biology. Biology courses preferred but not required. Two faculty recommendation letters, an essay and an unofficial transcript. Confirm your class year with sciencesummer@mskcc.org, as the two official pages word it differently.
What you need
- Enrolled undergraduate not graduating before summer 2027
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- College-level coding coursework
- Two faculty recommendation letters
- F-1/J-1 students arrange CPT or OPT with their school
How to apply
Apply through the MSK admissions portal linked on the CBSP page once it opens on November 2, 2026: upload your transcript and essay and have two professors submit letters online.
Portal opens November 2, 2026 and closes February 1, 2027 at 8:00 AM ET. Offers by March 15, 2027.
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