Education, Training and Workforce Development
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate scholars interested in cancer research will deepen their knowledge of cancer science, broaden their awareness of careers in the field, and build relationships with leaders in the scientific community. Scholars benefit from hands-on learning in world-class laboratories and dedicated mentorship from UC Davis faculty — a rich and transformative experience.
Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE)
CURE is a two-year training program in cancer research for UC Davis undergraduates in their junior and senior years. The goal is to encourage scholars to enter the professional pipeline in cancer research as physicians, veterinarians or scientists.
Share Your Research with the Community
Undergraduates are invited to share their research at the annual Ralph de Vere White Symposium for Early Stage Investigators in Cancer. Meet experienced investigators, learn about potential research opportunities, and gain valuable career insights through presentations and networking.
Apply to the Affiliate Scholars Program
Affiliate Scholars are non-faculty engaged or interested in cancer focused research, clinical care, and/or community engagement and outreach.
Learn moreCancer Research Awards
The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center recognizes and supports scholars in their research through recognition awards and conference travel support. Applicants must be Affiliate Scholars to be eligible to apply.
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Award of Excellence
Learn moreThis award recognizes undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral UC Davis Affiliate Scholars for outstanding research, policy, clinical care, and community impact, granting three annual awards with a certificate and $500 prize.
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Director’s Fellowship
Learn moreOpen to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral UC Davis Affiliate Scholars, this fellowship supports early-career cancer researchers with $1,500 to lead independent projects and gain experience in proposal writing and funding. Three awards are granted annually in the fields of Integrated Cancer Biology, Cancer Therapeutics, Biotechnology, and Population Sciences and Cancer Control.
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Undergraduate Student Travel Award
ApplyThe UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center accepts applications for travel awards to support cancer-related research presentations at conferences or annual meetings. Awards may be used for airfare, hotel, meals, ground transportation, and registration fees. One award up to $1,000 is offered annually. Award is for U.S. travel only; international travel is not eligible. Materials required to apply include:
- Scientific abstract (one page maximum)
- Letter of Support from your mentor or PI endorsing your application (single page)
- NIH fellowship-style biosketch (template available here)
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