A summer program to train students in cancer research.
Summer Program for Academic Research in Cancer (SPARC)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · NIH-10928696
The Summer Program for Academic Research in Cancer at Indiana University invites undergraduate and first-year medical students to spend 10 weeks learning about cancer research through hands-on projects, workshops, and mentorship from experienced doctors, helping them prepare for future careers in this important field.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10928696 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Summer Program for Academic Research in Cancer (SPARC) at Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center offers undergraduate and first-year medical students the opportunity to engage in cancer-focused research. Participants will spend 10 weeks conducting research under mentorship, attending workshops, and shadowing physician-scientists. This program aims to prepare students for careers in cancer-related fields through hands-on experience and professional development. Students from across the country are encouraged to apply, with a focus on those from major universities in Indiana.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate and first-year medical students interested in pursuing careers in cancer research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not students or who are not pursuing a career in cancer research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could inspire and equip the next generation of cancer researchers and healthcare professionals.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have successfully trained students in various medical fields, indicating a strong potential for success in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS — INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NAKSHATRI, HARIKRISHNA — INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
- Study coordinator: NAKSHATRI, HARIKRISHNA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancer Biology, Cancer Burden, Cancer Control, Cancer Control Science, Cancers