NextGen Cancer Scholars: ACS Cancer Research Fellows ProgramStatement of Interest

NextGen Cancer Scholars:

ACS Cancer Research Fellows Program

Statement of Interest

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the deadline to submit this form is Sunday, July 13 2025, 5:00 PM PST

If you have any questions, contact us at acs-dicr@usc.edu

Your Name*

Your Email*

Which race or ethnicity best describes you?*

Black of African American

Hispanic or Latino

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian

Other Pacific Islander (Samoan, Guamanian or Chamorro, Fijian, Tongan or Marshallese peoples)

Other

If you selected Other, please specify:

Do you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as described in the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990?*

Yes

Do you meet two or more criteria that define a disadvantaged background?*

Were or currently are in the foster care system

Were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years

Have/had no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor’s degree

Were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants

Received support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) as a parent or child

Grew up in one of the following areas: a) a U.S. rural area, as designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration, or b) A Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service-designated Low-Income and Health Professional Shortage Areas

N/A

What is your current class designation?*

Senior

Recent Graduate (within one year)

What is your GPA?*

A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the final academic year is required.

What's your major?*

Describe your interests and experience (if any) in cancer research (one paragraph).*

Describe your motivation for wanting to potentially pursue a career in cancer research (one paragraph).*

What are your future educational plans?*

Please describe your academic goals (e.g., apply to medical school, obtain a PhD in public health, etc.) and how participation in this program will advance those goals (one paragraph).

Upload your CV and copy of your unofficial transcript as one PDF file.*

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