Pathways Undergraduate Fellowship

Pathways to Careers in Cancer Care & Research Undergraduate Fellowship - Applications open Jan 12

The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center is pleased to offer a 2-week introductory fellowship – Pathways to Careers in Cancer Care & Research. The Rogel Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its exceptional cancer research across the continuum from basic sciences to translational and clinical research to cancer control and population science.

The pathways fellowship program includes seminars aimed at learning about cancer research and different career pathways at Rogel Cancer Center. This virtual, introductory program provides hands-on exposure to genetic drosophila research through a partnership with eCLOSE institute, talks from our physicians, scientists, current trainees, and will culminate with a community presentation where fellows share how they would communicate science and share research opportunities and information about Rogel Cancer Center with their own communities. Fellows will be paid via a stipend of $500 to participate in the virtual program starting June 15 and ending June 26, 2026. 

*This program will take place virtually with an end of program symposium in person on June 26.

Who Can Apply?

• Undergraduate students enrolled at public colleges and universities across Michigan—excluding the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor—who are interested in exploring cancer care and science.

• Will be physically located in the U.S or it's territories at the time of the course

• Has access to reliable internet service

• Priority will be given to students from schools that do not have strong research programs

View the 2025 program agenda