We invite undergraduate students interested in biomedical and health sciences to participate in leading-edge cancer research and career exploration at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. Participants work full-time (35-40 hours/week) under the mentorship of top cancer researchers in state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities help to advance novel research projects in cell and molecular biology, cancer immunology, metabolism, clinical investigation, developmental therapeutics, genomics, population science, health disparities, bioinformatics and other focus areas. Immersive research training is complemented by faculty lectures, skills workshops and career development activities. Students will learn key principles of cancer biology and biomedical investigation, gain hands-on research experience, explore possible career paths, receive career guidance and individual mentoring, and develop a foundational community of multidisciplinary faculty, researchers, students and colleagues at Northwestern.

• Enrolled as college freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior students in September 2024
• Demonstrated interest in the biological/health sciences with a strong record of academic achievement
• Able to commit to full time work for the duration of the program
• Northwestern faculty and staff and their relatives are ineligible.
• Applications are particularly encouraged for individuals who meet NIH criteria for one of the following:
• Underserved in biomedical science (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian)
• Disabled
• Disadvantaged