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Chicago EYES on Cancer Trainee

University of Chicago
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EYES participants work in the laboratories of established cancer researchers at the university. Rigorous research training is complemented with a cancer-based summer lecture series, year-round career development and skill-building workshops, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to participants’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium to showcase participants’ work across basic, translational, clinical, and population-based areas of cancer research.

The summer experience also includes career development and skill-building workshops, a cancer-based faculty lecture series, individualized mentoring and a culminating research
symposium for family, friends, and members of the scientific community. Participants receive a taxable stipend of $5,000 per year. This position is not eligible for benefits. 

PROGRAM DATES
The 2026 summer research experience runs from June 15th to August 7th (37.5 hours/week).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • High school sophomore, junior or senior, OR college freshman or sophomore at time of application
  • At least 16 years of age on or before June 15, 2026
  • Able to commit to the full two-year program, including 8-week research experiences (35-40 hours/week) for two consecutive summers and monthly enrichment activities during the academic year (2-4 hours/month)
  • FOR HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS ONLY: Residents of Cook, Lake, Will or DuPage counties in Illinois or Lake Country in Indiana
  • Please note that students are responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the University of Chicago during their summer research experience.

ADMISSION
To apply:

  • Submit the online application form by 11:59PM Central on Monday, December 1, 2025.
  • Students should not email or apply via Handshake. They must submit their applications through the materials available on the website: www.uchicagomedicine.org/EYES

 

Conflict of Interest Policy: The selection of applicants is managed by the program leadership team. Immediate family members of the leadership team, UChicago faculty, or the Chicago EYES on Cancer Advisory Committee are ineligible for the program. All applications will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Policy.