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George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW-SPARC)

Location: George Washington School of Medicine
Agency: National Science Foundation
Due Date: February 1, 2023
Stipend: 4,000.00
Travel: 500.00
Description: The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW-SPARC) engages diverse undergraduates in a mentored summer research experience at the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center. This program is intended for undergraduates considering Ph.D. training and a career in research. Students will be matched with outstanding researchers at the Cancer Center in: -Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy -Cancer Biology -Cancer Engineering and Technology This summer program fosters active engagement in cutting-edge research, exposure to contemporary cancer research techniques, understanding of health disparities and impact of cancer in different communities, and preparation for research careers. There will be no opportunities for clinical shadowing. Students will live and work in the heart of D.C., just blocks from national monuments, museums, and entertainment. At the end of the summer, all students participate in a poster session with other undergraduate researchers.


Contact Information
Contact: Dr. Alison Hall
Phone: 202-994-0200
Email: akhall@gwu.edu
Web Site: https://smhs.gwu.edu/research/research-workforce/undergraduate-research/gw-summer-program-advancing-research-cancer-gw


Keywords
Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Medical School