College and High School Juniors: If scientific research and a PhD degree are your career goals, come to Buffalo, NY this summer to engage in a life sciences research experience at the world’s first comprehensive cancer center.

Educational opportunities at Roswell Park include summer programs for science-focused high school, college, nursing and medical students. More than 5,000 summer research participants have trained at RPCI since the programs inception in 1953.

Program Information

High School Juniors Click Here

College Juniors Click Here

Med Students and PAs Click Here

Nursing Students Click Here

2013 Application Deadline Announced in December 2012

Download application to apply to the High School Summer Program.

Download application to apply to the "Research Experience for Undergraduates" College Summer Program.

Download application to apply to the Medical student/PA student Summer Research Program

Download application to appy to the Nursing Summer Internship Program

Make sure your application is complete:

Applicants should complete an application package with a guidance counselor or school advisor. Ensure that you submit the following: (1) application fee, (2) application, (3) essay,  (4) resume, (5) transcripts/official grades and (6) recommendation letter together in one envelope. The transcript should include your Freshman, Sophomore and first semester Junior year grades. Only completed applications will be considered for selection.

Applicants will be notified of their status starting in mid-April.