The overall goal of the MSM/ TU/ UAB Partnership SCRTP is to establish a program that will encourage interest and facilitate student training in cancer research. Through attendance and participation in designated seminars and workshops, research students will be able to enhance their knowledge, scientific techniques and expertise in cancer and cancer research. Participants in these activities will become stronger candidates to continue for advanced degrees in the field of cancer research and to progress to be independent investigators.
The Summer Cancer Research Training Program runs June 4 – July 27, 2012 this year, and includes three components:
- Course work: Cancer education provided by UAB faculty; Grant writing provided by MSM faculty; Bioethics in research provided by TU faculty. Travel to all three campuses is required for the one- to three-day courses for the dates to be scheduled listed on page 6 of this application.
- Practical/ Field Training: Students will be linked with a mentor in their respective field to work on a cancer-related research project. The student may work with a specific research interest or an existing data set to identify ideas or proposals for future research.
- Seminars: Students will attend and present a research poster at the two-day Partnership Summer Institute and may participate in other weekly/monthly noon seminars at their respective institution.
We encourage qualified graduate students of all majors to apply. All students are required to submit an application form, essay, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two reference letters. To be considered for this program, students must adhere to the procedures outlined in the application.
To apply, please check out application information for SCRTP 2012 (Appllication Closed)