Are you an undergraduate student interested in a summer research program? In this video, you’ll learn more about the University of Illinois Diversity in Cancer Research (UI DICR) summer internship at the University of Illinois Cancer Center from some of the students who participated in the 2023 summer program.
About the Summer Internship
UI DICR, through funding from the American Cancer Society, is a 10-week summer program that trains and mentors underrepresented minority undergraduate students interested in careers focusing on cancer research and other health professions.
Participating students commit to working up to 40 hours per week and receive a stipend of $5,000 for completing the 10-week program. The program runs from June 3 to August 9.
Summer Internship Deadline
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. Apply here.