Summer Opportunities Program

The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis provides opportunities for undergraduate, pre-med and medical students enrolled at Washington University or other accredited universities to work on cancer research projects during the summer. Opportunities range from basic laboratory research to clinical research to prevention/control and population research.
Applicants selected for the program will receive a $3,500 stipend for a 10-week summer research period from May 31 through Aug. 5, 2011, though some flexibility is available. Approximately 12 students will be selected. Please apply online starting Jan. 1, 2011.

A stipend is provided to participants for living expenses (including housing) during the summer. This program usually works with the Washington University School of Medicine housing office to arrange for housing in a dormitory on the medical school campus, where most projects are conducted, for out-of-town participants. The housing office offers summer term rates as space allows.
The summer program accepts students with diverse backgrounds and experience. There is no set number of accepted participants of any specific class year or preparation.
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Application process:
1) an online application form, which requires:

a personal statement describing why you would like the opportunity to work on a cancer research project
an updated resume
selection of 3-4 Cancer Center researchers of interest to you

2) information that must be faxed or uploaded to the Siteman Cancer Center website (fax number: 314-414-0204):

two reference letters (on stationery and with signature)
an UNOFFICIAL college transcript(s) (university seal NOT required)

Incomplete application forms will not be considered for review.
In the application, identify the type of project on which you would like to work on (laboratory research, clinical research, population-based research) and any specific cancer type (breast cancer, prostate cancer, leukemia). Also specify any relevant skills or experience you may have, statistical knowledge, laboratory experience, course work or computer skills. Online applications are due on March 1, 2011. Applicants will be notified via e-mail by April 1, 2011.
For more information, contact Theresa Waldhoff at waldhofft@siteman.wustl.edu or Brian Springer at brian.springer@wustl.edu.