2013 Cancer Research Summer Internship Program
The application deadline for 2013 has passed.
Applicants will be notified of their status via email in May
Stem cells. Biomarkers. DNA damage and repair. Genetics.
Four of many areas with one thing in common: Cancer Biology.
June 3 - August 9
About the Cancer Research Internship Program
Where will it take place? U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ann Arbor
When? Summer 2013 for 10 weeks
Why? To expose college students to cancer research
Program Includes:
- Mentoring
- Career counseling
- Hands-on training in labs
- Opportunities to work with physicians, biologists and other research professionals
- $5,000 stipend
Details:
As part of its Cancer Biology Training Program, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center provides exposure to cancer research for highly motivated and talented college undergraduates. This program gives the successful applicants an opportunity to explore potential careers in the field of cancer research. Internships are aimed at students who are completing their freshman sophomore or junior undergraduate year this spring. Applications are encouraged from individuals from minority groups that are currently underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research.The program will run for a ten-week period in the summer (June 3 - August 9). Students selected are matched with an appropriate U-M faculty. Interns are paid a stipend of $5,000 and are responsible for their own housing and travel arrangements.
Interns work directly in a cancer laboratory setting. Program mentors give presentations on their work in cancer every other week at an informal luncheon that interns are required to attend. At the end of the internship program, each intern will be asked to give a short presentation on their work.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a registered full time freshman, sophomore, or junior in college or a university.
- Applicants must have maintained a grade point average of a 3.0 or better.
- Applicants must be able to devote 10 weeks full-time to laboratory research
- Applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents
Program Benefits:
- Compensation of $5,000 is provided to the individual.
- Direct supervision by a full time faculty member.
- Exposure to cancer research through direct participation in laboratory activities.
The application deadline for 2013 has passed.
Applicants will be notified of their status via email in May
Questions?
Email us: cc-carsip@med.umich.edu
last updated 03/26/2013
Adjust Text Size