WVU Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program now accepting applications for 2026

Applications are now being accepted for the West Virginia University Cancer Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Program, hosted May 18 – July 31.

This highly-selective program will provide funding and full-time research opportunities for students who may wish to pursue careers in cancer research. To be eligible to apply, students must be full-time sophomore or junior undergraduate students enrolled in a U.S. university or college. The deadline to apply is March 2.

The program accepts 5 students per year, who are each paired with an Institute scientist for a 10-week research project.

Various projects are available that provide a research experience focused upon molecular, biochemical and/or cellular approaches toward understanding the mechanism of cancer, the development of anticancer drugs and applications of nanotechnology to cancer research. The participating labs focus on breast, lung, pancreatic and head and neck cancers, as well as hematological malignancies such as leukemia or lymphoma.

To learn more about the program and apply, visit the program’s dedicated webpage.