Organization: Weill Cornell Medicine
Program Type: Paid Summer Research Fellowship
Stipend: $3,000
Program Dates: June 14 – July 30, 2027
Duration: 7 weeks
Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
Location: New York City, NY
About the Program
The Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship (WCMSRF) offers premedical students an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience under the supervision of a Weill Cornell faculty member.
The seven-week program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. In addition to research training, fellows can participate in career panels, receive guidance on medical school admissions, and explore shadowing opportunities.
The fellowship accepts approximately 25–27 premedical students and provides an opportunity to learn from faculty and professionals in a leading academic medical environment.
Stipend and Benefits
Selected fellows receive the following benefits:
- $3,000 summer stipend, generally paid biweekly; the exact payment schedule is confirmed each spring.
- Housing in a Weill Cornell dormitory in New York City.
- Subsidized travel for fellows living outside the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area.
- Hands-on research training under the supervision of a Weill Cornell faculty member.
- Career panels and medical school admissions guidance.
- Shadowing opportunities.
Please note: Meals are generally not covered. Fellows must attend the full program and cannot take classes or hold outside employment during the fellowship period.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the program’s eligibility criteria.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. DACA recipients are not eligible.
- Be a current college junior or senior applying to medical school during the current application cycle, or a post-baccalaureate premedical student who is not taking a gap year.
- Be available to participate for the full seven-week program.
- Meet the program’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Who is not eligible?
- College freshmen and sophomores
- Students enrolled in combined B.S./M.D. programs
- DACA recipients
Research experience: Previous research experience is not required. Applicants with fewer than 250 hours of research experience are specifically encouraged to apply.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must complete the online application and submit all required supporting documents.
- Résumé or CV outlining academic background, experience, and relevant activities.
- One-page essay addressing the applicant’s interests and goals, following the application instructions.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Registrar’s letter verifying current enrollment.
- Two letters of recommendation:
- One from a premedical advisor or science professor.
- One from someone outside the applicant’s college who can speak to their work with underserved populations.
Ensure that the application, transcripts, and recommendation letters are submitted by the deadline.
How to Apply
Complete the online application through the official Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship website.
Apply for the Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Research Fellowship 2027
Applications opened on October 21, 2026. The application, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation are all due by February 1, 2027.
Questions?
For questions about the fellowship or application process, contact:
Email: srf@med.cornell.edu
