The Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamic Invites Applications for its 2027 Summer Research Program for Undergraduates

November 01, 2026

The Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics at Columbia University offers a 10-week research opportunity for talented undergraduate students to perform cutting-edge research at the intersection of cancer biology and mathematical sciences. Areas of research span from cancer biology to computer science, mathematics, statistical bioinformatics, engineering, and more. The 2027 IICD Summer Research Program will tentatively operate from June 1 to August 6, 2027*. Undergraduate students from mathematics, computer science, statistics, computational biology, data science, biology, engineering, etc. are welcome to apply.


Benefits for Summer Interns:
- 10-weeks research experience 
- Weekly seminars and professional development events
- A stipend of $8,000
- Reimbursement of commuting expenses (up to $300)

Application Deadline: February 1, 2027 (11:59 PM, ET)
Program Dates (Tentative): June 1 – August 6, 2027*

Learn more and apply here.

*Dates are subject to change and will be confirmed closer to the beginning of the program. We are currently planning for an in-person program.