The program offers a unique opportunity for high school students to engage in genuine, in-depth, hands-on cancer research within a university setting, working directly with UCI faculty and researchers.
The UCI Cancer Research Institute's Summer Youth Science Fellowship Program (YSFP) offers high school students a six-week immersive experience in laboratory-based cancer research. Participants spend approximately 30 hours per week learning and training in a single lab under the guidance of an assigned mentor, who can be a faculty member, graduate student, postdoctoral researcher, or technician. This hands-on experience allows students to develop foundational skills in scientific inquiry, data analysis, and various laboratory techniques. The program also includes didactic lectures, cohort reflections, and social activities, providing a comprehensive introduction to the life of a researcher. The fellowship culminates in a research symposium where students present their findings to faculty, students, and the broader community, gaining valuable experience in scientific communication and presentation.
Most of the 30 hours per week are spent learning and training in a single lab under an assigned mentor, supplemented by didactic lectures, cohort reflections, and social activities.
This program is ideal for highly motivated high school juniors and seniors from Orange County who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical sciences and cancer research.
University of California, Irvine
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