The Johnson Cancer Center’s greatest legacy for the future is its students. Our numerous student awards and excellent training opportunities play a role in transforming today’s students into some of tomorrow’s top cancer researchers. Many of our graduates have assumed leadership positions in research facilities around the world.

Educational efforts include:

• The next generation’s scientists are brought into the laboratory early in their educational careers.
• Exposure to cancer issues is provided through cancer-related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Awards, scholarships, fellowships, and workshops are sponsored by the Cancer Center to complement education.
• Multidisciplinary programs expose students to a variety of areas and expert
  cancer scientists.
• Research and teaching faculty continually update cancer-related courses and learning opportunities for students.

Examples of student award programs currently being funded are:

The Undergraduate Cancer Research Awards

They are highly competitive and offer a unique opportunity for undergraduate students. Cancer center-affiliated faculty researchers submit applications for students to participate in ongoing cancer-related research projects. The students participate on research teams and receive $1,000 awards. Each faculty mentor also receives a $1,000 award per student to support project expenses. Learn more and apply here.

Near the end of each spring semester, we have an Awards Banquet to recognize our undergraduate Cancer Research Award winners. See photos of the 2009 banquet here.

CRA Winners are further encouraged by Cancer Center Advisory Council member and K-State alumnus Bob Kinders, PhD, National Cancer Institute, to apply for the National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program in Frederick, Maryland. You may e-mail Dr. Kinders at rkinders@ncifcrf.gov.

The June Hull Sherrid Scholarship

The program is open to undergraduate students who plan to participate in health-related curriculum. Students who maintain high grade point averages and participate in this curriculum are eligible to receive these scholarships each year. Over 100 students receive nearly $100,000 in scholarships annually. Contact: Dr. Larry Williams, Assoc. Dir. for Instructional Activities, Division of Biology, Biology Undergraduate Studies Office, 785-532-5718, larryw@k-state.edu

Heart Research Awards

They are presented to one or more faculty members to support graduate student research on heart development, function, or disease. This award is given periodically based on an endowment established for this specific purpose. Learn more and apply here.

The Graduate Student and Biology Graduate Student Travel Awards

They help provide graduate students with opportunities to attend professional meetings and seminars in order to present research and meet experts in their fields. Learn more and apply here.

Graduate Student Summer Stipends

They fund three-month summer stipends for ten graduate students studying under the direction of our affiliated scientists. Learn more and apply here.