The Fred Hutch Cord Blood Transplant (CBT) Internship Program is a paid, part-time, 10-week long internship open to the following students interested in clinical, laboratory, and public health stem cell research:
- High school students entering their senior year
- Undergraduate of any level
- Postbaccalaureate (no more than 1-year post-graduating from an undergraduate program)
- MD or DO students entering their first or second year
Structure
For summer 2026, between three to five projects supporting cord blood and stem cell transplant research within the CBT group will be identified based on current program need. Please see our main program page for current areas of focus.
Interns will be selected and matched based on alignment of interest, education and experience with determined projects and notified of their match at time of acceptance.
Interns will work directly with an assigned mentor within the CBT program that aligns with their project/academic focus. Additional experiences will be provided on a case-by-case basis for individualized career development. Opportunities include clinical shadowing, hands-on laboratory experience, clinical data analysis, public health research and more.
At the end of the program, students are expected to create and present their completed project either in poster or oral presentation format at a CBT Program-approved event or conference.
Timeline and hours
The program is roughly 10 weeks long, beginning in either May or June and ending in either August or September*.
This internship is part-time with the following paid-hour allotments per week for each education level:
- High School: 15 hours
- Undergraduate, Postbaccalaureate, MD/DO first year students: 20 hours
*Note: Exact timeline will be dependent on academic calendars and student availability as discussed with internship program team.
Eligibility for applying
High school
- Entering senior year of school
- 18 years or older (at time of starting with the program)
- Interest in clinical, laboratory, or public health research with no specific requirements
- Able to be onsite at the Fred Hutch campus in South Lake Union
Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate
- 18 years or older
- Undergraduate of any level or no more than 1-year post graduation from an accredited degree program
- Strong background either practically or academically in clinical, laboratory, or public health sciences
- For laboratory: Previous experience in a wet lab with basic BLS-2 skillsets with interest in stem cell research
- For clinical: Previous experience with statistics with interest in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant. Previous clinical experience, REDCap and/or statistical analysis software strongly desired.
- For public health: Experience with basic public health frameworks, statistical analysis and applied public health practice preferred. Previous experience with statistical analysis software strongly desired.
- Able to be onsite at the Fred Hutch campus in South Lake Union
Graduate
- 18 years or older
- Current 1st or 2nd year MD, MD/PhD, or DO student
- Strong background in clinical or laboratory sciences
- For laboratory: Previous experience in a wet lab with basic BLS-2 skillsets with interest in stem cell research.
- For clinical: Previous experience with statistical analysis with interest in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant. Previous clinical experience, Redcap and statistical analysis software strongly desired.
- Able to be onsite at the Fred Hutch campus in South Lake Union
Compensation, Travel, Housing and Transportation
Interns will be compensated at a competitive hourly rate based on their education level and previous experience. Exact salary ranges will be included in applications and posted on the Fred Hutch Careers page on October 1.
There are no travel or housing funds available for participating students relocating to the Seattle area for this position. Interns are required to make their own arrangements for travel, housing, meals and transportation for the duration of the internship.
Seattle transit passes are available at a significantly discounted rate to Fred Hutch employees. See the Fred Hutch benefits and culture page for additional information. Student interns are not eligible for full-time benefits.
Application Information
Applications will be posted on the Fred Hutch Careers page. For updates, please follow our Instagram and LinkedIn pages.
Application Requirements: Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter to be considered.
Applications Open: Applications are now open. Links to applications are listed below by education level:
Undergraduate/Post Baccalaureate
Rolling Interviews: Interviews with qualified candidates will be conducted on a rolling basis during the application period (Late November to February 1, 2026)
Applications Close: February 1, 2026
Acceptance Notices: Sent out in Early March, 2026
Contact Us
Sarah Mahan, Project Manager
smahan@fredhutch.org
206.667.4150
Cord Blood Transplant Internship alumni and current medical student at OHSU, Paulo Bifulco, rides in the 2025 Obliteride race with the Fred Hutch CBT team.
Cord Blood Transplant Internship alumni, Alessandra Azure, shadows Dr. Filippo Milano during a bone marrow harvest.
Cord Blood Transplant Internship alumni, Priscilla Hagan, presents at the 2025 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Cord Blood Transplant Internship alumni and current medical student at OHSU, Paulo Bifulco, rides in the 2025 Obliteride race with the Fred Hutch CBT team.
Cord Blood Transplant Internship alumni, Alessandra Azure, shadows Dr. Filippo Milano during a bone marrow harvest.