The Cancer Prevention Research Training Program (CPRTP) Summer Research Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center offers paid 10‑week internships in cancer prevention research for undergraduate, graduate, and health‑professional students. Funded by the NCI (R25 CA056452), the program places trainees in mentored projects at MD Anderson in Houston, with structured coursework and career development in cancer prevention. A recent RFA confirms that the 2026 summer program is open with a deadline of 14 January 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Undergraduate, graduate, or health‑professional student (e.g. medical, pharmacy, public health) interested in cancer prevention research.
- Able to commit to a full‑time 10‑week summer research experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
- Must meet any program‑specific requirements (e.g. enrollment status, GPA, and U.S. work eligibility) as outlined in the current CPRTP call.
Funding Details:
- Paid summer internship; trainees receive a stipend for the 10‑week period, funded through NCI grant R25 CA056452 (exact stipend levels vary by education level and are specified in the current RFA).
- Integration into MD Anderson’s CATALYST Summer Training Programs, including seminars, journal clubs, and a final research presentation.
Deadline:
- Application deadline (2026 summer intake): January 14, 2026.
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