The Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative is recruiting Research Fellows for summer 2020. This program, housed in the University of Illinois Cancer Center, is designed for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who plan to attend medical school or a graduate health professions training program. The summer program is an eight week, full-time stipend bearing opportunity that includes research training, community engagement and the possibility of a year-round experience on a specific research team.

ChicagoCHEC 2019 Research Fellows pose with Sen. Durbin (Click to enlarge)

This program focuses on the developing academic, technical, and professional skills in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in healthcare. ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows spend the summer in seminars and research rotations learning from leading researchers. In addition, fellows will participate in journal clubs, case studies, and group activities to develop communication, writing and critical thinking skills. The program also has a mentoring component. At the end of the summer, fellows are expected to present at a ChicagoCHEC symposium. Following the summer program, fellows have the option to be matched with a research mentor and research project (depending on mentor and project availability) during the academic year.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled at UIC, Northeastern University, Northwestern University or a Chicago metropolitan area community college. Post baccalaureate students can apply within two years of graduation and must intend to apply to a graduate program. Community college students must intend to apply to a four year program. A full explanation of eligibility is available on their website.

The application deadline is February 28, 2020. Applications are made through an online portal and must include all required materials. Applicants will be notified in March 2020 if they are finalists; all finalists will be invited to participate in an interview. Applicants selected for the fellowship will be notified in April 2020.

Full information is available at ChicagoCHEC. Direct inquiries to researchfellowsprogram@chicagochec.org.

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