Stephenson Cancer Center Announces New Diversity in Cancer Research Summer Internship

The OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is excited to announce the addition of the new Diversity in Cancer Research Summer Internship. 

 This 10-week program will allow for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to get a deep dive into the world of a cancer-focused research lab and gain experience in presenting research findings via a poster presentation and competition. The interns will be mentored by senior faculty researchers and their laboratory staff, including graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Selected persons will also be integrated with the other undergraduate research program participants on the OU Health campus and will be included in a weekly seminar series that touches on skills such as writing a personal statement, research abstract writing, presenting research findings, etc. 

 

 

Applications are Open | Diversity in Cancer Research Summer Internship | OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center  View this email in your browser The OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is now accepting applications for the Diversity in Cancer Research Summer Internship Program. This internship runs for 10 weeks; beginning May 23, 2022 and ending on July 29, 2022. The program provides a $5,000 salary for selected interns. Scheduled work hours will be determined by the mentor, typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Eligibility: Person from underrepresented populations according to the NIH guidelines (Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander).  Must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in a STEM related discipline.  Must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 overall GPA. Willing and able to commit to the program's entire 10-week time frame.  Applicants are ineligible for the internship program if their bachelor's degree will be awarded before the program ends.  Applicants must be full-time students and cannot be enrolled in summer courses concurrent with the internship; no academic credit is awarded for the completion of this summer program. Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident or have unrestricted employment authorization in accordance with applicable Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations (example: J-2 with Employment Authorization Document or F-1 with approval from your education institutes International Services Office). Applicants with an H-4 visa are NOT eligible.  Application: The application will open on January 17, 2022. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2022. Selections will be made by mid-March. Complete the online application form. Within the form the following information will be required. Online Application Personal Statement. Please include a 1-page, Times New Roman, 12-pt font, double spaced personal statement. The statement should express your career goals and include a brief discussion of your interest in cancer research and your personal efforts to expand your knowledge and experience in this area. Please discuss how participation in this program will help to meet that objective.  Two Recommendation Letters. Information about the authors of your recommendation letters (i.e.: names, e-mail addresses, etc.) will be included as part of the application. Once your application has been submitted the authors will receive an automated request with a link for letter submission.  Transcripts. Submit a copy of your transcript(s) via a PDF. Unofficial transcripts are allowed. Questions? If you have any questions regarding the program or application, please call Stevie Warner at 405-271-2537 or email her at stevie-warner@ouhsc.edu.