UPWARDS Summer Program
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Program overview
Underserved high school seniors and undergraduate students interested in cancer research and biomedical careers.
Eligibility
High school track: local incoming senior (18+ by June 1, 2026) who is economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, has disabilities, or is a first-generation student. Undergraduate track: college student who has completed freshman/sophomore/junior year by June 2026, in good academic standing, and identifies as one of the underserved categories. Application requires resume, official transcript(s), statement of research interest, and two letters of recommendation (one from STEM professor). · International students may apply if they hold a current visa through the duration of the program (undergraduate track). · High school track requires local high school student; geographic area not specified.
Key details
- Organization
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Type
- Summer research program
- Location
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX (on-campus)
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- Grade 12 (high school senior), College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior (fifth-year)
- Application deadline
- January 14th; 11:59pm CST
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- Full-time, 40 hours per week for 10 weeks
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.