Application Deadline: March 1st, 2012
Program Dates: June 18-August 10, 2012

Overview
The Physical Sciences-Oncology Center invites Northwestern undergraduates with interests in both the physical and biomedical sciences to apply to its eight-week summer research program.  This opportunity will allow students to participate in one of five research projects applying physical sciences concepts and methodologies to problems in tumor biology. In addition to actively participating in mentored laboratory research, students will also attend weekly lunchtime seminars and workshops to improve their understanding of tumor biology and cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. The intent of this program is to encourage the next generation of physical scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to consider focusing their careers on cancer research.

Students majoring in integrated science, the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics, neurobiology and physiology, chemical and biological engineering, and computer science will be well suited for this program.

Stipend
Support for program participants includes:

* A $3500 Stipend
* A $500 Allowance for Research Supplies

Eligibility
To be considered for this program, applicants must currently be Northwestern freshmen, sophomores, or juniors with demonstrated interests in the physical and/or biomedical sciences.

Required Application Materials
To apply, students should submit the following materials:

* a completed application form
* two letters of recommendation (letters may be supplied by non-Northwestern instructors)
* college transcripts
* a statement describing your research interests and experience

Please note: Your research statement should identify the PS-OC project in which you would prefer to participate. The application deadline for this program is Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Application Submission
Application materials can be submitted via email or the postal service. Electronically submitted materials should be sent to Benette Phillips, PS-OC Co-Director of Outreach and Education, at schallma@northwestern.edu.

Materials submitted through the postal service should be sent to Benette Phillips at the following address:
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Olson 8350
Northwestern University
303 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Additional Information
For additional information about this program, please email Benette Phillips at schallma@northwestern.edu.