SURE-CAN High School Summer Research Program (Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center)

Research & internship · Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Roswell Park's SURE-CAN program gives Western New York juniors six weeks of lectures, group discussion, and hands-on wet- or dry-lab research in cancer biology, imaging, genomics, and AI methods, plus training in statistics and research ethics, ending in a poster symposium. There is no application fee, and limited subsistence funding is available for a select number of participants based on qualifications. Runs June 28-August 6, 2027.

Who can apply

GradesJuniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeRegional

StatesNY

FieldsCancer Biology · Genomics · Bioimaging · Data Science

EligibilityMust be a current junior (graduating class of 2028) residing in and enrolled in a school district within Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, or Chautauqua County, NY, at least 15 by the program start; US citizen or permanent resident.

Logistics

Cost to youFree; some subsistence stipends

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNot listed

FormatCommuter

Length6 weeks, late June-early August, full time

WhereBuffalo, NY

Applying

OpensOpened Oct 1

DueApplications due January 1, 2027

You submit300-word personal statement, mentor preference ranking, parent/guardian consent form, school registrar verification.

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