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 This summer program gives promising students with an interest in research and health science careers practical experience and helps them develop important skills for their futures.
Unlike traditional high school or college classes where the course of study is entirely determined by the instructor, City of Hope’s summer program students select their own research project according to their individual areas of interest. They work on these projects for the 10 week duration.
Our instructors are world-renowned physicians and scientists who guide students in their research, while helping them develop their critical thinking skills. Weekly seminars allow students to present research findings to their peers, a good primer for what graduate and postdoctoral students do. There are workshops covering topics such as creating posters for research talks, biomedical ethics and other important subjects. Students interact with their peers and their research directors on a continual basis, fostering valuable relationships for the future. Summer program participants also receive a stipend of $4,000 for their work.
Students who join our exciting summer program are often surprised at what they discover through the experience. Many have their names included on published research papers. Some of our students have even patented and sold inventions developed with their mentors. The program was established in 1975 by City of Hope’s director emeritus of neurobiology, Eugene Roberts, Ph.D. Our chief medical officer, Alexandra Levine, M.D., is a Summer Student Program alumna, as are many prominent scientists in academia and industry.
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On average, over 500 qualified students apply each year. Approximately 16 to 20 percent of all applicants are accepted to participate. City of Hope welcomes high school and college students who meet the following criteria:
• Students must be at least 16 years old.
• Students should have completed high school courses in chemistry and biology.
Applicants for the 2009 Summer Student Program may apply online. Transcripts and letters of recommendation are advisable but not required. Applications for the 2009 Summer Student Program are due no later than March 14, 2009.
View application instructions and information about sending transcripts and letters of recommendation. Please send additional documents to:
Summer Student Research Program
Department of Professional Education
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010-3000
Because we receive hundreds of applications and have limited staff, we kindly request that you refrain from contacting us directly regarding your application status. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries. The deadline for receipt of applications and additional materials is March 14, 2009. Individual investigators review the applications and select students whose background and interests are the best fit for their lab. The applications are not ranked. Usually, after arranging interviews – either in person or by phone – a mutually agreeable assignment is made. Summer students join a laboratory team and participate in experiments related to ongoing lab projects. They read lab notebooks and journal articles, and then discuss questions with lab technicians, postdocs, graduate students or the principal investigator. To enhance the internship experience, each student is also required to give a short talk or present a poster, and to write a paper (approximately 3-4 pages long) about their research.
Because research requires dedicated attention, students must attend the program full time and not interrupt their 10-week commitment by taking other classes or vacations, etc. The start and end dates are flexible depending upon the availability of the student and mentor, provided that the student completes the full 10 weeks of the program between June 10 and September 10, 2009 . In addition to standard information such as name and contact information, the application has questions regarding your career goals, relevant coursework and any relevant previous experience you may have (previous experience is not a prerequisite). You are also asked to submit a brief statement describing why you wish to do research, and the area of your research interest. Students who are accepted will be notified personally by phone or e-mail. If you applied for the 2009 program and have not heard from us by May 31, 2009, it is unlikely that you will be selected for this year's program. • Students must submit immunization records and proof of a negative tuberculosis skin test. State law requires this because City of Hope is also a hospital.
• All students must have work authorization and, at the time of hire, be able to present documentation showing their right to work in the U.S. Most summer students receive a stipend of $4,000 for completing the 10-week program. City of Hope is unable to supply living quarters or transportation. |
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Contact the Summer Student Academy
For more information about the program and application process, please contact: Dawn Eastmond, Ph.D. Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy City of Hope Miller Bldg., Rm.107 1500 E. Duarte Blvd. Duarte, CA 91010 deastmond@coh.org 626-256-4673 ext. 63899 |
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