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.