ALT MSK Engage Program for NYC College Students Define your path to a PhD with MSK Engage, a two year program designed for NYC college students. MSK Engage is sponsored by the Gray Foundation.

ALT Research experience – immersion in biomedical research in cutting edge laboratories at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) for up to 26 months. • Community – Scholars will receive guided mentoring by faculty, graduate students and postdocs with social activities to foster community. • Educational training – participation in professional development workshops and skills building classes, as well as research seminars. During their gap year students will participate in a Cancer Core class. • Professional guidance – individualized career guidance and assistance with the graduate school application process. • Benefits – competitive stipend at all phases of the program; plus, health benefits (during gap year). February 2, 2026: Deadline to apply. June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026: Scholars begin a 10-week summer internship in MSK labs. During the first week they will participate in a bootcamp in lab basics and will be immersed in professional development activities with other summer interns.

ALT Image of OCRA grantee Dr. Daniel Heller of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

ALT Image of OCRA grantee Dr. Daniel Heller. Copy reads as: OCRA-funded research is MOVING SCIENCE FORWARD. GIFTS MATCHED UP TO $500,000 THROUGH 12/31.