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Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program [SURP] is an intensive, nine-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students who are interested in biological research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will complete an independent research project and present their findings at a competitive poster session.
The program runs from Monday, June 10 through Saturday, August 10, 2013 (Monday, June 10 and Saturday, August 10 are travel days). Students must be able to commit to this entire period in order to participate.
Areas of Research
Students will be paired with a faculty mentor after selecting one of the following areas of interest:
- Basic Science: Conducts structural, genetic, molecular, cellular, developmental and evolutionary biology;
- Human Biology: Interdisciplinary research; conducts lab-based and computational research at the interface of basic, clinical and population sciences;
- Public Health: Uses large populations as a "laboratory" to look for links between cancer and its possible triggers, from diet and lifestyle to environmental and genetic factors. Conducts statistical, epidemiological and prevention studies around the world;
- Clinical Research: Works to develop and analyze new treatments for cancers and other Diseases; and
- Vaccine and Infectious Disease: Integrates computational, laboratory and clinical research method to advance the understanding of microbial pathogenesis and infectious disease processes.
To learn more about the specific research interests of FHCRC faculty, please visit: http://www.fhcrc.org/en/labs.html
Program Components
In addition to completing a mentored research project, students will participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school. Workshops include:
- Preparing a personal statement, resume, and abstract;
- Research ethics and issues; and
- Preparing and presenting a scientific poster
Students will also attend weekly research seminars regarding a broad array of scientific topics. The program culminates with a competitive poster session.
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The SURP program also sponsors a number of social activities to foster interaction among students and their mentors. Activities may include:
- Attending a Mariner's game at Safeco Field;
- Participating in a tour of Theo Chocolates;
- Making a meal for patients and caregivers at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) House; and
- Hiking the trails on Mount Rainier
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident currently enrolled in a U.S. university or college;
- Entering the summer before the FINAL year of undergraduate studies; and
- Strong background in the sciences.
Compensation
Students will receive $4,500 (minus taxes) for their participation in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
Travel
Travel costs (up to $450) to and from Seattle are provided. Travel arrangements will be coordinated by FHCRC staff unless otherwise requested.
Housing
Students are responsible for their housing, meals, and transportation. Housing is available at the University of Washington's Stevens Court for approximately $1,600 for the duration of the program. For more information about the amenities offered at Stevens Court, please visit: http://www.hfs.washington.edu/housing/Default.aspx?id=267.
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How to Apply
An online application for the 2013 Summer Undergraduate Research Program is now available. The application deadline is Friday, January 18, 2013. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by Friday, January 25, 2013. Notification of acceptance will occur in mid-March.
Summer Internship Documents
Contact Us
If you have any additional questions about the Summer Undergraduate Research Program that are not addressed in the FAQ sections, please send an email to: SURP@fhcrc.org.
If you are interested in other internship opportunities at the FHCRC, please visit: http://www.fhcrc.org/en/careers/internship-opportunities.html or contact Scott Canavera, Internship Programs Manager, at: scanaver@fhcrc.org
About the FHCRC
The Hutchinson Center has an international reputation for its pioneering research in basic biological sciences, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, cancer prevention, and epidemiology. For more information about the research conducted at the FHCRC, go to: www.fhcrc.org. To learn more about the specific research interests of the faculty at the FHCRC, please visit: http://www.fhcrc.org/en/labs.html
To view the story of professional baseball coach and player Fred Hutchinson and his brother Bill, a medical doctor and cancer researcher who founded the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebrwdnnhSuw
Other Cancer Research Internship Opportunities
A compilation of cancer research internships and other training programs for high school, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and MPH students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research and/or medicine can be found at: http://www.fhcrc.org/content/dam/public/education/internships.pdf
In addition, Pathways to Science hosts a website that enables users to search for undergraduate summer research opportunities, graduate fellowships, and postdoctoral positions. For more information, please visit: http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Form.asp
Guide to Life Science Careers
The Guide to Life Science Careers helps you to explore and choose what career is best for you. Starting with an assessment of who you are and how you work best, this guide takes you on a journey that extends from a survey of possible careers through the steps necessary to get there. Interviews with professionals about how they chose their career paths are included so you can learn how others became successful and understand the positive and negative aspects of various career choices. Strategies for networking, overcoming shyness, and building your résumé are also discussed to help you lay the groundwork for success and present the best you to potential employers. This guide is a must read for anyone embarking on a career in the life sciences.
http://www.nature.com/scitable/ebooks/guide-to-life-science-careers-14053951
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is supported in part by the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) CURE Supplement: 5 P30 CA015704-37S1.
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