SUPERS@Penn

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General Information

Summer Undergraduates Program for Educating Radiation Scientists (SUPERS) is a ten-week summer research program hosted by the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) at the University of Pennsylvania. The program has been funded by the NIH/NCI since its inception in 2010.

The primary goal of the program is to provide talented and motivated undergraduates with an individualized science-based learning curriculum. The core component of the program is a hypothesis-driven laboratory research experience. Students are paired with faculty mentors from the Departments of Radiation Oncology (Biology and Physics) or Radiology (Imaging). This large pool of mentors allows each student to be placed into a research laboratory based on their academic major and general research interests. In addition to their research project, students participate in didactic lectures that provides them with a foundation in cancer biology, radiation biology, radiation physics and math, and cancer imaging.

SUPERS is the ideal opportunity to find out whether graduate school and a career in the biomedical research is right for you!

Eligibility Guidelines

• Open to rising college Juniors and Seniors who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in scientific research related to cancer biology and/or the radiation sciences.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher at an accredited College or University  
• Research experience is helpful, but not required.

This program encourages applications from students of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, socioeconomically disadvantaged, those with a disability as defined by the ADA, or who attend small colleges.

Application Details

Please submit your application packet to SUPERS@pennmedicine.upenn.edu. This needs to include:

1. One page essay explaining your interest in the program, your future goals, any experience you have, anything about yourself that makes you stand out
2. Current CV
3. Unofficial transcripts 
4. Application Form
5. Letters of recommendation from two faculty members who can attest to the student’s work ethic and genuine interest in pursuing post graduate studies leading to a career in research (SUPERS will reach out to the faculty directly once your application file is received)

Please set the subject of the e-mail to Your Name.

Details:

Research Offering Type

Internship, Research Assistant

Location

USA

Undergraduate School

College, Engineering, Nursing

Source

Penn

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