Overviews of the ACS Center for DICR Training Programs
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the cancer workforce by providing training and support to students from groups that are underrepresented in the science and health professions because of race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, and/or because of having a disadvantaged background.
These are our 3 DICR training programs. Follow the links to learn more about each specific program.
For high school students who:
- Are part of an underrepresented minority group
- Identify as female
- Interested in a future career in a health-related science
Focus
- Teaching and modeling cancer research principles and challenges
- Exposure to the breadth of careers in cancer research
- Development of a broad, diverse professional network
Duration of Research Training
2 week summer experience with year-long career development and networking activities
Where
Virtual
Questions
DiversityResearchTraining@cancer.org
DICR SHE Application Deadline (By Invitation Only)
January 22nd
For undergraduate college students who are:
- Part of an underrepresented minority group
- Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors
- Interested in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline
Focus
- Hands-on cancer research experience
- Mentorship
Stipend for Students
$5,000 a year for 4 to 8 interns per institution, with $500 support for housing and/or transportation
Duration of Research Training
10-weeks in summer with year-long career development and networking activities
Where
26 universities across the US
More Info
FAQs ACS DICR Internship
Questions
DiversityResearchTraining@cancer.org
DICR Internships Application Deadline (By Invitation Only)
April 1st
For students with a bachelors degree who are:
- Part of a minority group that’s typically underrepresented in science
- Aspiring for a doctoral degree in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline or health profession
Focus
- Individual professional development plan and support services to prepare for a career in cancer research
- Mentored research with defined project/skill-building
- Travel to scientific meetings
- Support Services: Counseling, career services, group dynamics, test-taking skills
Stipend for Students
An average of $35,000 a year, for 4 post-baccalaureate fellows per institution, plus funds for travel to professional meetings, application fees, funds to offset healthcare coverage, childcare, and transportation
Duration of Research Training
2-year research experience
Where
18 institutions
For More Info
- FAQs ACS Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program
- ACS Center for DICR Training All Grant Policies
- ACS Center for DICR Training All Grant Instructions
Questions
DiversityResearchTraining@cancer.org
Post-Baccalaureate Application Deadline:
April 1st
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