MSK Bridge is a two-year post-baccalaureate research program for recent college graduates from historically underrepresented and underserved groups who intend to apply to biomedical PhD or MD-PhD programs upon completion of Bridge.
MSK BRIDGE PROVIDES:
• Research experience - immersion in biomedical research in cutting-edge laboratories at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), and an opportunity to give an oral presentation on your research project at the MSK Bridge symposium.
• Community - intensive mentoring from faculty, graduate students, and postdocs.
• Educational training - participation in the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School (GSK) cancer biology core course, professional development workshops and skills building classes, as well as research seminars and departmental talks.
• Professional guidance - individualized career guidance and assistance with the graduate school application process from the Office of Scientific Education and Training.
• Benefits – an annual stipend of $41,000, health benefits, and access to MSK rental housing.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We invite applications from current college seniors and recent graduates with a biomedically relevant Bachelor’s received within the last 3 years, and who are from historically underrepresented and underserved groups. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Apply at: mskbp.mskcc.org
For more information, visit: mskcc.org/bridge
For questions, email: oset@mskcc.org
