Jewell Summer Research Training Program

The University of Kansas Cancer Center's Jewell Summer Research Training Program offers college, undergraduate and medical students hands-on, mentor-guided research opportunities and equips participants with the skills needed for successful careers in science, medicine and other cancer-related fields.

Program Details

Students selected for the program will have the chance to immerse themselves in projects aimed at tackling the complexities of cancer. For mentors, this program offers a platform to nurture and guide the next generation of researchers.

Pay: Approximately $3,000-4,500 each for a minimum of 4 students (based on hours worked)

Time Frame: Project will span for 8 weeks, from June 2 to July 25, 2025.

Application process for students:

Must be a current college undergrad, graduate or medical student. If you are looking for a KU Cancer Center mentor to sponsor you for the summer, view our full list of researchers here. 

• Submission: Applications should be completed at the Student RedCap survey link.
• Materials required:
  • GPA in science coursework
  • Details of laboratory training completed
  • Career interests and statement of goals
  • 1-3 letters of recommendation from mentors, science instructors, etc. Letters may be loaded into the RedCap survey portal or emailed directly to Susan Harp at sharp@kumc.edu.

Application process for mentors:

• Submission: Mentors must complete the project submission Mentor RedCap survey. Please note, this process will need to be repeated if you are sponsoring more than one student or project. 
• Requirements:

• Must be a current KU Cancer Center member

• Must submit a research project for consideration 

Deadlines: Both student applications and mentor research projects are due Monday, March 3, 2025. Mentors and students will be notified of awards by Friday, March 14, 2025.