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The MD Anderson Cancer Center UPWARDS research training initiative was instituted to offer hands-on, laboratory-based research experience so as to encourage underserved students to enter into STEM based academic and professional careers.

Accepted students will take part in a paid/ full-time (40 hours a week) on-campus summer research experience at MD Anderson. Through this experience, you will be paired with a faculty member working in his/her lab gaining hands-on research experience, participate in didactic coursework and training, and receive mentoring to guide you in your future academic and professional pursuits. Students will attend scientific lectures, seminars and career development events, and will have the opportunity to present their work at a poster session at the conclusion of the program.