Research Program:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the Fred Hutchinson CancerResearch Center (FredHutch) is an intensive, nine-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will complete an independent research project and present their findings at a competitive poster session. The program runs from Monday, June 10 through Friday, August 9,2019. Students must be able to commit to this entire period in order to participate.
AREAS OF RESEARCH:
Interns will be paired with a faculty mentor after selecting one of the following areas of interest:
Basic Science: Conducts fundamental research in structural, genetic, molecular, cellular, developmental, and evolutionary biology; Human Biology: Interdisciplinary research; conducts lab-based and computational research at the interface of basic, clinical, and population sciences; Public Health:Uses large populations as a“laboratory” to look for links between cancer and its possible triggers, from diet and lifestyle to environmental and genetic factors. Conducts statistical, epidemiological, and prevention studies around the world;
Clinical Research: Works to develop and analyze new treatments for cancers and other diseases; and Vaccine and Infectious Disease: Integrates computational, laboratory, and clinical research methods to advance the understanding of microbial pathogenesis and infectious disease processes. To learn more about the specific research interests of Fred Hutch faculty, please go to: http://www.fredhutch.org/en/labs.html
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ► U.S. citizen or permanent resident; ► Entering the summer BEFORE the final year (or semester or quarter) of undergraduate studies; and ► Strong background in the sciences or related area of interest COMPENSATION Interns will receive $4,794 (minus taxes) fort heir participation in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
HOUSING, MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION:
Interns are responsible for their housing, meals, and local transportation. Housing is available at the University of Washington for approximately $2,300 for the duration of the program. There is a free shuttle bus every 15 minutes from Fred Hutch to the University of Washington.
COMPENSATION:
Interns will receive $4,794 (minus taxes) for their participation in the Summer Undergraduate Research program.
TRAVEL:
Round trip travel costs (up to $450) are provided and will be coordinated by program staff unless otherwise requested.