Internships & Fellowships

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Internships and fellowships are available for undergraduate or graduate students and recent graduates, as well as professionals on sabbatical or making a career change. We ask that interns be able to devote at least 12 hours/wk for at least 3 months. Interns and fellows are usually not paid but are given a transportation subsidy to defray the costs of commuting to our office.

As an intern or fellow at the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund, you will learn to:

  • Scrutinize research and translate findings into easy to understand, user-friendly articles on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and disease management.
  • Work with coalitions and coordinate with cancer service providers, researchers, and advocates both nationally and locally in Washington, D.C.
  • Educate opinion leaders and policy makers on issues relating to cancer prevention and treatment.
  • Connect with the media to ensure the timely and accurate dissemination of information about cancer prevention and treatment.
  • Manage social media to raise awareness about cancer prevention and treatment.
  • Research answers to questions sent to us through our Health Hotline.

In addition to assisting staff, interns may be permitted to develop and carry out their own projects, provided they further the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund’s mission.

Two internships offer stipends:

  • The Ros Brannigan internship offers a stipend of up to $750 to work on lung cancer issues.
  • The Omega Silva internship offers a stipend of up to $1,000 to a student or graduate who will work on the implementation of health care reform.

All paid internships require completion of at least 3 years of college and  a commitment of at least 20 hrs/week for at least 12 weeks.  Preference is given to college grads or grad students who can make a greater time commitment.

FELLOWSHIPS

The Lenora Moody fellowship offers a stipend of up to $700/month plus a public transportation subsidy for a 6-month commitment. This fellowship is for a graduate student or graduate who wants to focus on improving policies, screening, and prevention on the topic of women and lung cancer.

For more information or to apply, call 202-223-4000 or write us at info@stopcancerfund.org

Individuals interested in applying should send a cover letter, resume, and brief (2-3 pages) writing sample to the above email.