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Summer Research Program for College Students

A component of The University of Texas System, MD Anderson is one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment centers dedicated to patient care, research, education and prevention.

The purpose of this 10-week 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.

2012 Summer Research Program for College Students begins on May 29, 2012 and concludes on August 3, 2012
Due to the nature of the program, participants must be able to start the program on May 29, 2012 and continue through the last day of the program, August 3, 2012. 

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 MD Anderson faculty. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the basic principles that form the foundation of scientific investigation.

During the program, students work in MD Anderson laboratories five days a week, from 8:00 am to 5:00 PM 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 his or her research sponsors.

Qualifications

To qualify for the program, students must be classified as upcoming college sophomores, juniors or non-graduating seniors for the school year that starts in September 2012. 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 available at Rice University during the program dates of May 29, 2012  through August 3, 2012 only.  The Rice University dorms are within  walking distance from MD Anderson and the Houston light rail system.  Responsibility for housing, however, rests solely with each student, therefore.applicants need to indicate whether or not they will need housing when completing the application form.. 

Program Applications

The College Program Application must be received by February 10, 2012
Selection by committee will be made in mid- March 2012

Download, complete, and e-mail the Application form to esromero@mdanderson.org

The additional required documents listed below  must be mailed to the program mailing address.
- Official current college transcript
- Two letters of recommendation from college science faculty (may be E-mailed from recommender's email address)
- Personal statement by applicant (may be E-mailed from applicant's E-mail address)

Program  Mailing Address

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Summer Research Program for College Students
1515 Holcombe Blvd.- Unit 2
Houston, TX 77030-4009
Phone: 713-745-1205
Fax: 713-792-0800

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