The Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program is a 10‑week, full‑time paid summer cancer research program at Siteman Cancer Center (Washington University in St. Louis). It places undergraduate, graduate, and medical students into mentored cancer research projects (basic, clinical, prevention/control, or population science) plus weekly seminars and facility tours.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current undergraduate, graduate, or medical student (no high‑school students).
- Must be pursuing or intending to pursue an MD, PhD, DO, PharmD, or related doctoral‑level training in a cancer‑relevant field.
- Citizenship/visa: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, F‑1 visa through Washington University (or OPT on F‑1), or DACA; H‑1B, J‑1, and TN are not eligible.
- All majors and prior experience levels considered; prior lab experience is not required.
Funding Details:
- Duration: ~10 weeks, May 26 – July 31, 2026.
- Time: ~40 hours/week in an assigned cancer research group.
- Stipend: USD 7,000 total, paid in two installments (end of June and end of July).
- Housing: On‑campus housing available at summer rates (student pays); travel and housing costs are the responsibility of the participant.
Deadline:
- January 16, 2026, 5:00 pm CST (applications for the 2026 cohort are explicitly “now open”).
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