At-a-Glance All ACS Cancer Training Programs
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Center for Innovation in Cancer Research (CICR) Training is committed to increasing the cancer workforce by providing training and support to high school and college students and post-baccalaureate individuals who want to learn more about cancer research.
These are our 3 CICR training programs. Follow the links to learn more about each specific program.
For high school students who:
- Are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) discipline or related field.
- Will be at least 16 years old by the start of the program
Focus
- Teaching and modeling cancer research principles and challenges
- Exposure to the breadth of careers in cancer research
- Development of a broad, diverse professional network
Duration of Research Training
2-week summer experience with yearlong career development and networking activities
Where
Virtual
Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org
CICR Application Deadline (By Invitation Only)
January 22
For undergraduate college students who are:
- Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors
- Interested in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline
Focus
- Hands-on cancer research experience
- Mentorship
Duration of Research Training
10-weeks in summer with year-long career development and networking activities
Where
34 universities across the United States
More Info
FAQs ACS CICR Internship
Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org
CICR Internships Application Deadline (By Invitation Only)
April 1
For individuals with a bachelor's degree who are:
- Aspiring for a doctoral degree in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline, health profession, or related field
Focus
- Individual plan for professional development and support services to prepare for a career in cancer research
- Mentored research with defined project/skill-building
- Travel to scientific meetings
- Support Services: Counseling, career services, group dynamics, test-taking skills
Duration of Research Training
2-year research experience
Where
30 institutions across the US
For More Info
- FAQs ACS Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program
- ACS Center for CICR Training All Grant Policies
- ACS Center for CICR Training Instructions
Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org
Post-Baccalaureate Application Deadline
April 1
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