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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Pediatric/Childhood Cancer, Child Health, Healthcare Research/Access, Workforce/Career Development
Deadline: Feb. 17, 2026
“The POST Program is a summer research internship designed for undergraduate, graduate (only students pursuing a master’s degree are eligible, PhD students are not eligible) and medical students interested in pursuing a career in pediatric oncology research. The goal of the ALSF POST program is to expose students to the field of pediatric oncology research while experiencing a real-time research project. It is expected that students will develop practical research skills and engage in a mentoring relationship with a pediatric oncology researcher.
The POST program provides an opportunity for students to train with a mentor who is conducting research in the field of pediatric oncology. A mentor/mentee pair is a prerequisite for applying. Students may join a research project underway in a mentor’s lab or begin an original investigation with the mentor. Although the mentor and student should work together on the application, it should be submitted by the mentor. Students may train at an institution other than their own college, graduate or medical school, and the internship should last 8-10 weeks during late spring/summer over a period of time mutually acceptable to both the mentor and the student.
ALSF seeks to increase diversity in the pediatric oncology research community by supporting the next generation of biomedical researchers from underrepresented communities. A portion of the 2026 ALSF POST Program grants will be awarded to students who identify as being from a racial and/or ethnic group that is underrepresented in the scientific workforce, as outlined in the ‘Overview’ section of the National Science Foundation’s Diversity and Stem Report. The following groups have been shown nationally to be underrepresented in biomedical research: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.”
Funder: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer
Eligibility: “Mentors must be ALSF grantees (past or present, including those who have previously mentored POST students), Advisory Board, or Review Board members. Mentors must be active in the field of pediatric oncology research. The Mentor’s Institution must be in the U.S. or Canada. The Mentor/Mentee do not need to be U.S. citizens. Mentors must have all final years’ POST requirements submitted (including final reports, budget sheets, and mentor surveys). Mentor/Student pairs must be identified prior to submitting an application. Mentors must commit to training the student by submitting a commitment letter with the application, and, during the program period, they must plan training activities and provide guidance. | Students must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate (only students pursuing a master’s degree are eligible; PhD students are not eligible) or medical degree-granting program. Students who graduate from undergraduate studies in the spring and are accepted into an eligible program starting in the fall may apply. Students must be able to dedicate at least eight full consecutive weeks to the program, typically between May 1 and August 31. The dates may vary depending on the student’s scheduled break.”
Amount: Up to $5,000
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