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CURE Summer Only Program for HBCUs, MSIs, HSIs, and TCUs

The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Program for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), MSIs (Minority Serving Institutions), HSIs (Hispanic Serving Institutions), and TCUs (Tribal Colleges and Universities) is a full-time, paid, rigorous 11 week summer research internship in Boston, Massachusetts for students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. Through engagement in mentored summer cancer research projects, scientific and professional skills training, and networking and social events, students will acquire scientific knowledge and technical skills and increase their understanding of how to conduct biomedical research. 

Summer 2025 program applications are now open.

Applications Due: February 03, 2025

Program Start Date: May 27, 2025

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Program Features

  • Hands-on, Cutting Edge Cancer Research
  • Mentorship from Leading Scientists
  • Summer Stipends
  • Scientific Skills Training
  • Research Seminars
  • Journal Club
  • Social Events
  • Career Exploration
  • Professional Development
  • Abstracts and Presentations
  • Present at and attend conferences
  • Networking

Eligibility and Application


TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST:

  • Attend an HBCU, MSI, HSI, or TCU
  • Be college freshman, sophomore, or junior
  • Be willing to relocate to Boston, Massachusetts for the duration of the summer program

APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FROM APPLICANTS WHO ARE:

*African Americans or Blacks, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

REQUIRED APPLICATION COMPONENTS INCLUDE:

  • Completion of an application form
  • Copy of transcript or report card from most current school and year
  • Current résumé
  • TWO Letter(s) of Recommendation (maximum of three; one of these letters must be from a science or mathematics teacher/professor)
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Research Experience

Each student is paired with a research mentor for a full-time, hands on, authentic research experience. In addition to learning new scientific knowledge and acquiring technical skills, students also experience first hand the process of scientific discovery and observe in real time real world applications of advancements in scientific knowledge. At the end of the summer, students write up their newfound knowledge and scientific work in an abstract and present at our final presentation event.

Professional Development

The CURE program provides a comprehensive orientation program to prepare students for success in professional environments, particularly in the realm of scientific research at our academic hospitals. The summer is also filled with opportunities for social engagement, professional networking, resume building, career exploration, and personal development.

Scientific Knowledge and Skills Training

CURE students have access to a plethora of scientific knowledge and skills training opportunities, including scientific seminars, responsible conduct of research training, and journal clubs to learn to dissect scientific literature.

Networking and Community

Opportunities to expand personal and professional networks are plentiful throughout the summer. Students participate in organized career networking roundtables, conduct informational interviews to explore their personalized academic and career interests, and meet a wide variety of scientific professionals. They are also encouraged to build connections with their peers in the program to develop community through social events and tea building days such as our annual visit to Hale Reservation. They are also connected with our extensive alumni network!