Summer Research Program for College Students
May 26 - July 31, 2009
Requests for applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Summer Research Program for College Students at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. A component of The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson is one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment centers.
The purpose of the program is to interest and challenge qualified college students in biomedical research as it relates to cancer. The program provides firsthand research experience in various areas of cancer research. It also points out the varied career opportunities available in the biomedical sciences.
Curriculum
Each student selected for the program is given an opportunity to conduct a research project in one of the biomedical disciplines under the guidance of a full-time member of the M. D. Anderson faculty. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the basic principles that form the foundation for scientific investigation.
During the program, students work in M. D. Anderson laboratories five days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The majority of this time is spent in hands-on research. The work provides participants with a clear idea of what it means to be a biomedical researcher and the discipline required. The laboratory experience is supplemented by seminars presented by faculty on a wide variety of research topics.
At the end of the program, each student will prepare an oral and written report of his or her activities for presentation to fellow students and their research sponsors.
Qualifications
To qualify for the program, students must be classified as of September 2009 as college sophomores, juniors or non-graduate seniors. Applicants should be pursuing a career in the sciences, and have a transcript that demonstrates a record of academic achievement.
Remuneration
Participants in the program receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 10-week period. The stipend is not a salary; it is meant solely to subsidize students so that they may participate in the program.
Housing
Accommodations for out-of-town students are usually available in university dorms a short walking distance from M. D. Anderson. Students will be asked to indicate on the application if they will need housing. Responsibility for housing, however, rests solely with each student.
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To Receive Information/Application Packet
Information packets consisting of application information and brochure are currently not available.
Application Process
The completed application -- consisting of biographical data sheet, student letter, official transcript with grades and letters of recommendation -- must be returned by February 6, 2009. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Selection of participants will be made in March 2009 by members of the Curriculum Subcommittee for the Summer Research Program for College Students.
Before starting the program, selected applicants will be required to submit a completed immunization record (form provided) as well as a statement of general health signed by a physician.
For More Information
All correspondence concerning the program should be addressed to:
Michael J. Ahearn, Ph.D.
Summer Research Program for College Students - Unit 2
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030-4009Phone: 713-745-1205
FAX: 713-792-0800
E-mail: mahearn@mdanderson.org or esolguin@mdanderson.org