Experiences
A wide range of programming is offered to students from K-12 to post-bachelors which enriches their professional skillset by providing opportunities to work in the clinic, conduct laboratory research, take courses, learn more about professional and graduate program admissions, practice public speaking, explore careers, learn how to network, and more.
Eligibility
Programs are designed to support students at various stages of their career. Students should identify the programs which are the best fit for their grade level and needs.
Funding
Many of the summer programs offered at CU Anschutz provide funding and cover travel expenses, offering individuals who live outside Colorado the opportunity to live and learn in a new and exciting setting.
Application
Information about each program can be found on their websites or by reaching out to the program contact. Since each program is independently run, each program will have it's own application and application deadlines.
dividuals who live outside Colorado the opportunity to live and learn in a new and exciting setting.
Featured Programs for Individuals Interested in Pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD
PIKE-PREP: Preparation in Interdisciplinary Knowledge to Excel - Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program
As the campus' only NIH-funded postbac program, the mission of PIKE PREP is to offer a multi-dimensional mentoring and research training experience to prepare underrepresented post-baccalaureate students to enroll and succeed in a top-tier PhD or MD-PhD program and commit to a career in biomedical research.
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Cancer Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU)
Open to any current undergraduate student interested in pursuing cancer research careers via a PhD or MD/PhD.
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Colorado Research Experiences (CORE)
Open to undergraduates in or from Colorado interested in basic and translational research bioengineering, microbiology, immunology, neuroscience, or cancer biology.
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Colorado Summer Institute in Biostatistics (CoSIBS)
Open to advanced undergraduate or early-stage graduate students with interest in the application of statistics and mathematics to biomedical research.
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Community College 2 STEM (CC2STEM)
Open to Colorado community college students interested in investigating a future career in the biomedical sciences.
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Developing Scholars Program
Open to current undergraduate students interested in pursuing a PhD in the biomedical sciences, specifically cell and molecular biology.
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Graduate Experiences for Multicultural Students (GEMS)
Open to current undergraduate students interested in research in the areas of Heart, Lung and Blood Diseases.
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Gates Summer Research Internship (GSIP)
Open to any undergraduate student and graduating seniors interested in pursuing a research career via a PhD or MD/PhD.
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Psychiatry Undergraduate Research Program​ and Learning Experience (PURPLE)
Open to current undergrads and recent graduates interested in mental health research.
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RNA Biosciences Initiative (RBI) Summer Internship Program
Open to current undergraduate students interested in pursuing a PhD in RNA biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genomics, and/or bioinformatics.
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