Our Goal
To enrich the education of 6-12 grade students by providing year-round science education, a wide array of cancer focused activities to bolster skills, and community experiences so we can improve student potential to thrive in advanced degree science programs and engage in cancer related careers.
ARISE Summer Research Internship Information
Hands-on lab experience
Interns will be placed in a mentor lab and participate in cancer research. Including:
• Laboratory skills training
• Get to know the bench
• One-on-one check-ins with the Principal Investigator
• Work on a project of their own
Program dates
June 15 – August 7, 2026
Program Details & How to Apply
When applying, be ready to upload:
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Two Essays
- Letter of Recommendation
Enrichment activities
Paired with lab hours, interns will participate in career development activities. Including:
• Career exploration – School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy
• Pathology experience
• Medical ethics discussion
• Career panels
• Science presentation workshop
Application window for summer 2026 opens December 6, 2025 and closes on February 6, 2026 at 5PM
Alumni Corner
Zaki
Studied T-Cell migration
analysis in Dr. David
Kosoff’s Lab during his
ARISE Internship
in 2022. Siraj continues to
work in the Kosoff Lab
part-time.
Lily
Junior
2022 Alumni
Learn more about Lily’s Experience
Caroline & Aurora
Seniors
2023 Intern
2024 Intern
Joshua Lang, MD, MS
Shannon Reese – Direct Supervisor
Caroline (2023) continued her work in the
Lang Lab after her internship and was an
ARISE mentor for Aurora (2024).
Parent Testimonials
“The presentations yesterday were truly impressive for their delivery, attention to time constraints, and especially for the level of understanding that the students achieved in such a short time. Those presentations just reinforced the sense that the internships are a truly unique experience. ” ~Erik
“Skyler is enjoying every aspect of the internship and we know this whole experience will only point him in the right direction. He speaks highly of everyone, and enjoys sharing what he’s learning with us. He is excited & enthusiastic about the internship & everyone involved. It’s been great. ” ~ Loreen
“Ashley loves the program and we are continually blown away by what a great opportunity it is! She is learning so much and it’s opening her mind to studies and careers she didn’t know existed.” ~ Julie
Intern Excitement
“Applying for the UWCCC internship is likely the best decision I’ve made. Not only did the internship introduce me to an R1 science lab, but it also provided me with excellent guidance, helpful connections, and a fun summer experience. Working alongside brilliant grad students, I helped conduct experiments to further understand the relationship between GATA2 protein deficiency and its effects on cell signaling.”
– Bjorn, 2022 Summer Intern
“For me it was about being in an environment that was a real-world experience. It really gives you insights as to whether or not this is something you want to do.”
–Ananya 2022 Summer Intern
“The ARISE program is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. It allows teenagers to find their passions, discover their callings, and learn an insane amount in just 7 weeks. I would recommend this program to everyone I know, and if I could, I’d go back and do it a million more times.”
Ellie – 2023 Summer Intern
“The program proceeded as I thought it would both in the lab and in the enrichment activities but the program overall still exceeded my expectations in how smooth the program went and how much I actually learned. I knew I would be working in a lab and going to enrichment activities, but I did not think I would learn as much as I did about the gut microbiome, colorectal cancer, and lab procedures from working in the lab and more about college and career plans from the enrichment activities”
–Xavier 2024 Summer Intern
Contacts
Mary Headington
education@cancer.wisc.edu