DREAM Internship Program
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to the development of the next generation of scientists by offering opportunities and connections to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue scientific careers in cancer research.
The Designing Research Experiences and Mentoring (DREAM) Internship Program, a 10-week summer internship program funded by the American Cancer Society, will create a broad experience for enriching the interests, knowledge, and connections of and among undergraduate students as they explore different areas of cancer research. The program includes:
- Mentored Research Experiences tailored to meet needs and capture the interests of individual scholars.
- Formal Curriculum taught by Cancer Center members on concepts and fields in cancer research.
- Social Activities and Peer Mentorship to connect trainees, creating a sense of belonging and community.
- Career Development and Networking opportunities with insights into the variety of potential scientific paths and linking to colleagues and mentors for the future.
It's anticipated that exposure to research in the SCCC at UT Southwestern will encourage scholars to pursue careers in STEM fields, ideally performing paradigm-shifting cancer research in basic, translational, clinical, and prevention arenas, as well as new directions in cancer research in the future.
The DREAM Internship will run from June 2 – August 8, 2025. Applications are due March 1, 2025.
- Eligibility
• Rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in any STEM discipline
• Applicants must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Applicants must be full-time students who are not enrolled in summer courses concurrent with the internship.
*Applicants are ineligible for the internship program if their bachelor's degree will be awarded before the program end date.
- To Apply
To apply for the 2025 DREAM Internship Program, please complete the application here.
Applications are due March 1, 2025.
Please contact Tamika Gipson with any questions.
- Trainees
2024 Cohort
Ademola Adetosoye
- University of Texas at Austin
- Zhang Lab (Xuewu Zhang, Ph.D.)
Emmalee Burr
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Osborne Lab (Jihan Osborne, Ph.D.)
Albert Gonzalez
- Texas A&M University - College Station
- Infante Lab (Rodney Infante, M.D., Ph.D.)
Jodhan Perez
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Malladi Lab (Srinivas Malladi, Ph.D.)
Aleeza Qureshi
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Gruber Lab (Joshua Gruber, M.D., Ph.D.)
Ryan Resendiz
- Southern Methodist University
- Cai Lab (Xin Cai, M.D., Ph.D.)
Gwyneth Reyes
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Shay Lab (Jerry Shay, Ph.D.)
Mia Rodriguez
- University of North Texas
- Hoxhaj Lab (Gerta Hoxhaj, Ph.D.)
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