YES for CURE

TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST:

Be a high school sophomore or junior or a college freshman or sophomore
Be 16 years at the start of the program
Reside in and/or attend school in Massachusetts and be able to travel to the Longwood Medical Area in Boston five days a week in the summer and several times a month during the academic year.
Meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be from a racial or ethnic group considered underrepresented in the sciences*
- Be a first-generation college student
- Be from an economically disadvantaged background
Demonstrate a strong interest and ability in science
Show interest in pursuing a biomedical science or health-related career
Be able to commit to THREE YEARS of program participation

*Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans/Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

REQUIRED APPLICATION COMPONENTS INCLUDE:

Completion of an application form
Statement of Interest: A personal statement describing academic and professional interests, interest in the biomedical field, reason for applying to the YES for CURE program and the way(s) in which this experience will help meet your short and long term goals. The typed statement should be a maximum of 500 words.
Official copy of transcript or report card from most current school and year
Current résumé
Letter(s) of Recommendation (maximum of three; one of these letters must be from a science or mathematics teacher/professor).

Application and Eligibility FAQs

- Because the program is primarily funded by federal agencies, it is only open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who can provide their I-551 card number.
- If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, please confirm your application with us before applying.
- No. For purposes of NIH funding, an underrepresented minority is defined as an individual belonging to a particular racial or ethnic group that has been determined to be underrepresented nationally in the biomedical sciences. Underrepresented minorities in the biomedical sciences include Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
- There is no minimum GPA requirement, but competitive applicants do have a record of academic achievement, especially in recent courses. Their interest in science and research is, in part, demonstrated by the courses they've taken.
- Applicants are not required to have prior research experience.
- All parts of the application are important. The admissions committee is looking for:
  1. a strong statement of interest explaining your goals, research interest and any research experience, and why you want to participate in DF/HCC training program
  2. a strong letter of recommendation that says something about your work in the classroom and/or research environment
  3. a demonstrated interest in scientific research, as shown by coursework, recommendation(s), and research
- No, the deadline is strictly adhered to for submission of applications.