Co-Directed by
Sanford Bernstein, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor
SDSU Biology Department
&
Sheila E. Crowe, M.D.
Professor
UCSD Department of Medicine

Sponsored by National Cancer Institute Grant 5U54CA132379 &U54CA132384

Our Mission is to grow the next generation of underrepresented research scientists and health professionals devoted to solving cancer health disparities by nurturing the academic success of undergraduates underrepresented in a range of disciplines, through hands-on training, workshops, and mentorships from San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
The Partnership Scholars Program is designed to educate scholars about cancer biology as well as social determinants of cancer prevention and treatment follow-up and inspire them to apply their skills toward solving cancer health disparities.

What are the benefits?
The Partnership Scholars Program offers a paid 10-week summer internship with the possibility of a year-long mentoring program.
Scholars will:

• Be awarded funds to conduct laboratory, behavioral, or public health research with SDSU and/or UCSD faculty members.
• Attend workshops at UCSD covering cancer biology, health disparities, ethics and professional development.
• Have the opportunity to participate in year-round activities at SDSU in conjunction with the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) and Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) programs to improve their communication skills, build scientific networks, and enhance their ability to attain graduate-level education.

Who is eligible?
We are recruiting academically talented, undergraduate students from SDSU and UCSD who are from groups underrepresented in the bio-medical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences. This includes, according to the National Cancer Institute, individuals with disabilities, individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, first generation college students, and those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups such as African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
In addition, successful applicants will:

• Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Be a current student at the sophomore or junior level. Seniors are eligible only if they are not graduating this year and will be registering for classes in Fall 2017. (Students with 2 years of college remaining AND have completed pre-requisites/lower-division coursework in their major field of study are preferred.)
• Be majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Nursing, Sociology, Psychology or a similar area
• Have a cumulative grade point average commensurate with acceptance to postgraduate degree programs
• Have an interest in cancer research and solving health disparities
• Be available to commit to the program for 10 full-time weeks during the summer
• Have a goal of entering a graduate program in biomedical research science (MS, PhD), professional health (e.g. MD, DO, MSN, RN), public health (MPH), or behavioral health after graduation

How do I apply?
Applications are accepted until Friday, February 24th 2017 at 11:59 pm.
An early application submission is highly recommended.
The Partnership Scholars Program dates for SDSU students will be from June 5th – August 11th.
The Partnership Scholars Program dates for UCSD students will be from June 19th – August 25th.

Click here for application instructions.

If you would like further information, please contact:
Jennifer Suggs
Partnership Scholars Coordinator
jsuggs@mail.sdsu.edu