The Summer Research Program (SRP) at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center aims to increase the number of high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented populations pursuing biomedical and behavioral science careers by providing positive and meaningful first-hand exposure to these fields.
Applications for 2023 have closed. Please check back in early 2024 for next year’s dates.
Program Dates: Monday, June 5 – Friday, July 28
Selected participants are paired with a research mentor. Research projects may involve laboratory-based research, computer-based database research or clinical research.
Students learn about research methodology and will complete a project over the summer months. They will present their findings at poster and oral presentation sessions.
Applicants are expected to actively participate in all aspects of the program, including professional development. During the eight-week program (June 5-July 28, 2023), participants work 40 hours each week. Full-time attendance of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. is mandatory throughout the program’s duration.
Please read all of the instructions carefully to ensure accurate completion and correct processing of this application.
Academic Transcripts: Your application will require you to upload school transcripts. Please prepare by downloading them from your school or requesting a copy from your school’s administration.
Personal Statement: Please prepare a document in which you describe why you are interested in participating in the Summer Research Program. You will upload it to the application.
Recommendation Letter: All applicants must provide a one (1) letter of recommendation. When you complete the General Information part of the application, you will receive a link to provide an email addresses for the individual who will be writing your letter of recommendation. This individual will then be automatically notified of your request.
We strongly suggest that you speak with your recommender beforehand and get their approval before you provide their email on your application link.
The program will provide housing for students from the Jackson State University collaboration. For all other applicants we will provide assistance in identifying campus housing options, but housing and transportation will be the responsibility of each student.
We gladly welcome the cohort of students from Jackson State University to undertake this unique summer experience with other students from the Summer Research Program at the cancer center and other programs affiliated with IU School of Medicine.
