UPWARDS Summer Program
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Program overview
Underserved high school and undergraduate students interested in STEM, biomedical research, and cancer research careers; hands-on laboratory experience
Eligibility
High school track: local high school student, incoming senior fall 2026, 18 or older by June 1, 2026; identifies as economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, with disabilities, or first-generation. Undergraduate track: completed freshman, sophomore, or junior year by June 2026 and in good academic standing; fifth-year seniors returning Fall 2026 may apply; identifies as economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, with disabilities, or first-generation. International students may apply with current visa. · International students may apply if they hold a current visa through the duration of the program · High school track: must be a local high school student
Key details
- Organization
- UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Type
- Summer research training program
- Location
- On-campus at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High school (incoming senior for fall 2026), Undergraduate (completed freshman, sophomore, or junior year by June 2026), Fifth-year undergraduate returning Fall 2026
- Application deadline
- January 14th; 11:59pm CST
- Cost
- Paid; on-site participants receive a stipend of up to $7,200 for the 10-week program; no additional allowances
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- Full-time, 40 hours/week for a 10-week summer program
- Application status
- Closed for 2026; check back in November for 2027 program details
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.