What is the Radiation Biology and Physics Undergraduate Research Summer Program?
The Radiation Biology and Physics Undergraduate Research Summer Program is a 10-week undergraduate research summer program designed to allow students to gain valuable full-time biomedical research experience. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in basic and translational research in the fields of radiation oncology, free radical biology, and medical physics under the mentorship of experienced research faculty while attending lectures, taking advantage of career development programming, and networking with their fellow participants.
Program Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- Be a current bachelor’s degree-seeking student in a health sciences-related field. If you have questions about if your field of study qualifies, please email freeradicalandradiationbiology@uiowa.edu.
- Have completed at least your sophomore year of college.
$6,000
stipend
10
weeks of learning and research experience
1:1
Mentorship
Department of Radiation Oncology
The University of Iowa Department of Radiation Oncology faculty and staff take pride in employing the most up-to-date techniques for diagnosis and treatment, advancing the field of radiation oncology through first-rate research and development, and delivering superior education and training to the next generation of clinicians.
Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program
Learn more about the Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program, which hosts this program.
Iowa City as a Community
Iowa City is a quintessential college town that combines a world-renowned educational and biomedical research institution with a welcoming and affordable community surrounded by the rolling hills, forests, and rivers of Eastern Iowa.
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