Cancer Prevention Research Training Program Summer Experience
The Cancer Prevention Research Training Program (CPRTP) Summer Research Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center is a ten-week program designed for undergraduate, graduate, and health professional students interested in cancer prevention and control research. The program provides hands-on research experience, mentorship by experienced faculty, and opportunities to participate in seminars and workshops focused on cancer prevention and control. Participants will present their research findings at the end of the program.
College or university students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior year by June 2024 and are in good academic standing are eligible to apply. Fifth year seniors returning to their undergraduate program in the fall of 2024, may also apply. International students may apply if they hold a current visa through the duration of the program. Undergraduates of all majors are invited to apply! A few faculty are specifically recruiting for undergraduates with backgrounds in physics, mathematics, and computer science backgrounds - applicants with these backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply will be matched in related research areas.
2026 program dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026 (10 weeks)
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and legally approved to be in the United States during the entire length of the summer program.
- Must be enrolled in a degree granting program within the United States during the spring and fall semesters of the program year and upload proof of enrollment for the spring semester in the Slate application.
- Must provide proof of enrollment for the spring semester of the program year.
- Must reside in the state of Texas during the duration of the fellowship.
- Priority will be given to applicants with the following designations by the spring semester of the program year:Graduate/Master's student: Doctoral student (e.g., Ph.D., DrPH). Health Profession Doctoral students (i.e., first year M.D. or D.O. students).
- Undergraduate students at a four-year United States university or college, enrolled in a degree-granting program during the Spring and Fall semester of the program year, are welcome to apply and will be awarded internships on a case-by-case basis and based on availability.
- Must have an interest in cancer prevention reflected within the personal statement.
- Applicants graduating in May of the program year must provide: 1) proof of application OR 2) proof of acceptance into a medical, graduate, or degree-granting program in the form of an acceptance letter (this must be uploaded in the Slate system with your proof of enrollment).
- Must commit to the entire 10-week program and not be involved in other summer employment, testing, internships, or coursework.
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.