The Meharry Cancer Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is a 10-week intensive, hands-on research experience for undergraduate students. The overall goals of the program are to expose students to different types of cancer research (clinical, biomedical, and community-based) and increase their awareness of cancer health disparities. Program participants will work under the mentorship of a Meharry Medical College and/or Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty on a research project that explores the causes, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of cancer.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Obtain hands-on training in basic, clinical, translational and/or community-based cancer research
- Participate in cancer biology mini-course and weekly cancer research seminar series
- Learn about cancer-related job opportunities via career development seminars
- Improve interview and oral presentation skills
- Interact closely with faculty and students at Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Present research at local and national meetings
- Housing for out-of-town students near Meharry’s campus
- Paid travel to/from Nashville, TN
Link to Opportunity
Contact Email(s)
Sponsoring Institution
Meharry Medical College
Location
Nashville, TN
Timing
Summer
Deadline
2/4/25
Anticipated Deadline?
Yes
Research Area
Medicine & Health
Duration
10 weeks
Compensation
$4,000
Citizenship Requirement
US Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident required