The Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States (CBTRUS) is a not‑for‑profit organization committed to gathering and disseminating current epidemiologic data on all primary brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors, benign and malignant. CBTRUS data are used to describe incidence and survival patterns, evaluate diagnosis and treatment, facilitate etiologic studies, raise disease awareness, and ultimately support brain tumor prevention.

Our Summer Internship Program offers students hands‑on experience working with population‑based brain and CNS tumor data and supporting mission‑driven epidemiologic research. Interns contribute meaningfully to projects aligned with CBTRUS’s national reporting, research support, and awareness‑building efforts.

Eligible applicants include: Undergraduate students, Graduate students (MPH, MS, PhD, MD, DO, etc.), and recent graduates (within one year). Applicants should be enrolled in or training for a health‑related, quantitative, or scientific discipline, or have recently completed training.

No. Prior experience is helpful but not required. Successful applicants demonstrate curiosity, strong analytical or communication skills, and interest in CBTRUS’s mission.

Yes. The program is open to students nationwide and is not limited to specific universities or regions.

A formal letter is not required at the time of application, but references may be contacted during the selection process.

Compensation details (paid, unpaid, or stipend‑based) will be specified in the internship posting or communicated directly to selected interns.

Internships may be remote, hybrid, or in‑person, depending on project needs and intern location. Most projects are well suited to remote participation.

Yes. Interns work closely with CBTRUS staff, including epidemiologists, analysts, and senior scientific leadership. Mentorship includes regular check‑ins, feedback, and guidance on professional development.

Interns may contribute to: epidemiologic analyses of incidence and survival patterns, data cleaning and quality assurance, support for CBTRUS statistical reports, literature reviews related to CNS tumor etiology, Development of educational or awareness materials, and data visualization or reporting tools. Projects are assigned based on intern interests, skills, and CBTRUS priorities.

Interns may work independently on defined tasks while also collaborating with CBTRUS staff and other interns as appropriate.

Some projects may lead to acknowledgments, presentations, or contributions to reports or publications, subject to project scope, timelines, and CBTRUS policies.

Applications are evaluated based on: alignment with the mission, interest in epidemiologic or population‑based research, relevant skills or coursework, and clarity of motivation and goals.

The number of interns varies and depends on available projects and mentorship capacity.

International students may apply. Applicants should indicate their status in the application.

Visit www.cbtrus.org to learn more about CBTRUS’s mission, data resources, reports, and publications.