University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
http://cancer-research.umaryland.edu/Summer2009.htm

Nathan Schnaper 
Cancer Research Summer Intern Program

Program Description:
Undergraduate students are matched with MSG Cancer Center faculty who will serve as their mentors for an 8-week summer internship. Interns will conduct research in one of many ongoing areas of investigation including cancer drug resistance, signal transduction, programmed cell death, molecular pharmacology, angiogenesis, and carcinogenesis (see the links below for descriptions of past research projects and mentors’ research interests). In addition to laboratory work on their specific projects, interns learn about diverse aspects of cancer research through weekly discussions with the research mentors. Social activities that are organized with mentors and Program benefactors provide an opportunity for informal interactions, and for interns to learn more about the MSGCC research community. At the conclusion of the internship, the interns deliver an oral presentation of their research to the mentors, Program sponsors, and research faculty. 

Goals:
Program Objectives: To provide the intern with the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge areas of research in the current fight against cancer by means of experiential training in the laboratory of a Cancer Center Faculty mentor.
Intern Obligations: 1. Conduct research in a careful and diligent manner that is in accordance with the Program’s safety training course, and adheres to the schedule established with the research mentor. 2. Attend weekly Mentor’s discussion sessions. 3. Deliver an oral presentation of the research project.
Eligibility:
Applications for the 10-12 internships awarded per summer are reviewed by committee. Undergraduate students with a genuine interest in cancer research, as reflected in their application package, are considered on a competitive basis. As housing is not provided as part of the internship, qualified applicants from the Baltimore metropolitan area are given first consideration. However, outstanding out-of-state applications will also be considered.  

Financial Compensation: Interns will receive a stipend of $1,500 for the 8 week internship; the stipend will be increased by $500 for each subsequent summer that the student returns to the Program up to a maximum of $2,500. Parking fees may be compensated depending on the availability of funding. We regret we are unable to provide compensation for housing in the Baltimore area. If admitted to the Program, the student is responsible for securing accommodations for the duration of the internship. Potential housing opportunities can be found at http://www.housing.umaryland.edu/

         How to Apply: Send or FAX the following information to:
                    Dr. Bret Hassel
                    University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center
                    660 West Redwood Street, Howard Hall room 324
                    Baltimore, MD 21201
                    Phone: 410-328-2344; FAX: 410-706-6609
                    Email: bhassel@som.umaryland.edu

Resume, including: address, email and phone number where you can be reached after March 1, 2008

A brief essay (~1 page) describing your academic/career interests

Transcript of your grades

Two letters of recommendation