CPRIT Summer Undergraduate Program
Join our program for outstanding undergraduate students interested in cancer research.
The Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) Summer Undergraduate Research program is a ten-week research program designed for outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in cancer research.
| Who should apply? | Students enrolled in a college or university in good academic standing |
| Why CPRIT/CURE? | Hands-on laboratory experience in cancer research |
| When is the program? | June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013 |
This program provides students with interactive and fulfilling research experience in various laboratories and with very prestigious mentors at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Students will be given hands-on research training in cutting-edge labs, interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, attend weekly events, lectures and seminars and the opportunity to present their work at a poster session at the end of the ten-week program.
Stipend
2012 CPRIT Summer Program Students
Students will receive a stipend of $5,000/$500 per week worked for the ten-week program. Housing will be paid by the students from these funds. Paychecks will be issued on the 5th and the 20th of each month deducting the required federal tax.
CPRIT Faculty Mentors
CPRIT scholar faculty mentors serve as direct supervisors for CPRIT scholars or as co-mentors on student advisory or supervisory committees. CPRIT faculty mentors participate in all aspects of the CPRIT training program, including formal instruction and supervision of research.
- Browse the complete list of MD Anderson faculty participating in the program.
Online Application Form
The application period for the 2013 Summer Program is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications.
Questions?
- View our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have additional questions or would like more information about the CPRIT Summer Undergraduate Program, please contact:
Shelly Smith
Program Manager, CPRIT Training Grant
Email: smsmith@mdanderson.org
Tel: 713-745-6131
Mailing Address
CPRIT Summer Undergraduate Program
MD Anderson Cancer Center
1400 Pressler, Unit 1436, FCT8.5064
Houston, TX 77030
Event Schedule
CPRIT/CURE Summer Program 2013
Download the complete schedule (pdf)
Welcome Lunch
Monday, June 3
11:00am – 1:00pm
Ice Cream Social/ Student Gathering
Friday, June 7
4:00 – 7:00pm
Poster Coaching Session
Speaker: Dr. Michael Galko
CPB8.3059 Telehealth Classroom
9:00 – 10:00am
Career Paths Luncheon
Speakers: Dr. Khandan Keyomarsi – Clinical and Translational Sciences
Dr. Dianna Milewicz – MD/PhD
Dr. Stephanie Watowich – Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
Thursday, June 27
11:30am – 1:00pm
Institutional Tour
Tuesday, July 2
8:00 – 10:00am
Mini Lecture Presentation
Speaker: Dr. David McConkey
Tuesday, July 9
4:00 – 5:00pm
What is Translational Research?
Speaker: Dr. Ron DePinho
Friday, July 12
12:00 – 1:00pm
Mini Lecture Presentation
Speaker: Dr. Lauren Byers
Tuesday, July 16
ACB1.2345 /ACB Telehealth Classroom
4:00 – 5:00pm
Ethics in Research
Speaker: Dr. Madhu Purewal, Institutional Compliance
Friday, July 19
12:30 – 1:00pm
Mini Lecture Presentation
Speaker: Dr. Nick Navin
Tuesday, July 24
3:00 – 4:00pm
Poster Session and Presentation
Thursday, August 8
8:00am – 5:00 pm