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
Program Dates
Acceptance Notification Deadline - Competitive
April 1, 2013
Documentation Due - Competitive & Independent
May 1, 2013
Appointment Letter Received
May 20, 2013
Online Onboarding Complete
May 27, 2013
Summer Experience Check-In
June 3, 2013
Summer Experience ends
Aug. 9, 2013
Calendar of Events
Welcome Reception
June 7, 2013
Lunch Lecture
June 14, 2013
Lunch Lecture
June 21, 2013
Lunch Lecture
July 12, 2013
Lunch Lecture
July 19, 2013
Poster Session/ Elevator Speech Comp
August 9, 2013
