CURE Program for undergraduates

Cancer-focused Undergraduate Research Experience

Massey's Cancer-focused Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Program aims to enhance underrepresented minority student's interest and knowledge of cancer research. Interns will receive mentorship and will build professional relationships among physicians, scientists and other health and research professionals. The program will take place on site at the VCU Medical Center campus in downtown Richmond, VA.

Program details

• 10-week mentored cancer research experience (2025 dates TBA)
• Final presentation of work at Massey's Summer Research Symposium
• ~30/hours per week during the summer
• Attend cancer research seminars, workshops and symposiums and network with current Massey trainees
• Students will receive a $5,000 stipend for participating in the summer program
• Continued participation in mentoring activities, conferences, scientific meetings, research-focused workshops, seminars, volunteering and community outreach through the following fall and spring semesters

Eligibility and application requirements

• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior underrepresented minority undergraduate student at a Virginia college/university
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA at the time of application submission and in good academic standing
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Two (2) letter of recommendations, with at least one from a current or past instructor within their field of study
• Must be able to commit to program expectations and ~30 hours/week for 10 weeks

2025 CURE applications open November 15, 2024.

Questions? Contact us at MCCCRTEC@vcu.edu.