University of Miami's Diversity in Cancer Research Internship Program - Applications Now Open
The University of Miami’s Sylvester Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR) Internship Program is funded by the American Cancer Society to improve diversity and inclusion in the cancer workforce by increasing the number of cancer researchers who, because of race and ethnicity, are currently underrepresented in the field.
We are recruiting 8 motivated undergraduate students from Florida academic institutions who are interested in cancer-related careers for a 10-week summer intensive in Miami and year-round mentoring and career development activities. DICR students will be immersed in hands-on, innovative biomedical research, clinical shadowing, career development sessions, and networking events with exceptional faculty members from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
What's included?
· Mentored lab research, presentation experience, and award opportunities
· Clinical shadowing, clinical trial design instruction
· Full schedule of career development sessions and networking events
· Weekend excursions around Miami
· Competitive stipend
· On-campus housing for the summer
· Transportation costs
· Year-round mentorship
· Fall and spring semester activities
Who should apply?
· Students enrolled at Florida institutions of higher education
· Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors
· Students interested in oncology/biomedical science careers
· Individuals from racial/ethnic groups that are underrepresented in science and medicine
· No citizenship requirement
We look forward to reading your application for DICR 2023! Please email dicr@miami.edu for any immediate questions.