Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), with funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), offers summer research experiences in programs designed to give undergraduates an opportunity to learn and become active participants in basic biological and biomedical research.

The Summer of 2010 will be the 58th Anniversary of Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s Research Experience for Undergraduates. This is a program designed for college juniors who will benefit from an intensive pre-graduate (PhD) research experience. We are interested in all applicants including those from non-research universities who have had limited opportunities to participate in research, under-represented minority students and students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. The program will run from June 7 - August 13, 2010.

National Cancer Institute - (15 fellowships):

Current junior standing (member of the Class of 2011).
Student career goals should focus on achieving a graduate or professional degree in the biomedical or natural sciences.
Selected participants receive a $3,500 stipend plus room.
USA citizen or permanent residents only.

CURE - Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences - (5 fellowships):

Current junior standing (member of the Class of 2011).
Student career goals should focus on achieving a graduate or professional degree in the biomedical or natural sciences.
Selected participants receive a $3,500 stipend plus room.
USA citizen or permanent residents only.
Must be from a minority group (e.g. African American, Hispanic American, Native American Indian).

The major objectives of the program are (1) to introduce you to scientific research through a project supervised by graduate faculty members, (2) to help you develop your own philosophy of science, (3) to give you an opportunity to discover and experience the graduate student lifestyle, and (4) if you have not already decided on a field of specialization, to aid in selecting your PhD program. Selected students will be assigned to laboratories of graduate professors in molecular biology, biophysics, genetics, bioinformatics, nanotechnology, biochemistry, immunology, or pharmacology as your choice of research interest and training indicate.

Applications are accepted from students who have completed their junior year in college (Class of 2011) and have demonstrated a high ability and interest in a scientific career. The program is held each summer for 10 weeks. Each student works on an independent research project under the guidance of RPCI scientific staff and spends time attending various seminars. All students present their research results (oral & poster) during a scientific conference held at the end of the program.

Completed applications, including a $10 application fee, must be received by February 1. Applicants should send the fee, application, essay, resume, transcripts, and recommendation together in one envelope. The transcript should include your Freshman, Sophomore and first semester Junior year grades. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be notified of their status starting in mid-March. In the Summer of 2009, 32 of 100 applications were selected.

Competitive stipends and room/board allowances are offered to admitted students. Out-of-town students are housed at Canisius College in townhouse style apartments. The college is two miles from the Roswell Park Campus on the major metro rail and bus lines.

For more information, contact Mary Wisnicki at mary.wisnicki@roswellpark.org.

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