Partnership Research Summer Training Program (PRSTP)
Overview
- Program: An NIH-funded cancer research immersion program takes place during end of May–July every year.
- Host: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
- Who UAB invites:
- Honors-level undergraduate students.
- Graduate students currently enrolled in master’s programs.
- UAB students majoring in a scientific discipline.
- Student interests supported: cancer medicine, basic cancer research, translational cancer research, or similar areas.
- Overall goal: Encourage interest and facilitate student training in laboratory-based or translational cancer research.
- Training components: attendance and participation in designated seminars to enhance knowledge, scientific techniques, and expertise in cancer and cancer research.
- Benefits: Participants become stronger candidates for cancer-related Master’s and PhD programs, as well as medical school.
- All majors encouraged: Interested and qualified undergraduate or Master’s students of all majors are encouraged to apply.
- Required application materials: application form, essay, undergraduate and/or Master’s transcripts, and two reference letters.
Program Snapshot
- Program Type NIH-funded cancer research immersion
- Host University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- Timing End of May–July every year
- Eligible Students Honors undergrads + Master’s students (HBCUs/MSIs/UAB)
- Application Materials Form • Essay • Transcripts • 2 Reference Letters