What is STANDOUT?

What does the program consist of?

STANDOUT emphasizes collaborative research, oral and written communication skills, career development, and continuity of training and support. ​

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• One-on-one mentorship

• A choice to work with 

  experts in BCPC at either CUNY Hunter College or at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's Center for Behavioral Oncology 

• Developing foundational BCPC knowledge

• Conducting BCPC research

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Biweekly networking luncheons

•  Collaborating with other students to develop multidisciplinary research 

• Capstone Convention Presentations​

• $6,000-$9,000* stipend, plus additional funds for research expenses and scientific travel

 

*$6,000 is based on completion of the 10-week program.  At faculty's discretion, trainees interested in longer research experiences (up to 15 weeks) can earn up to $9,000. 

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**Program will take place from 6/2/2025 to 8/8/2025**

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STANDOUT in Behavioral Cancer Prevention and Control Research:

Summer Training Accelerating and Nurturing the Development of Outstanding Undergraduate Trainees

is funded by the National Cancer Institute (1R25CA260125)

Principal Investigators: Joel Erblich, PhD, MPH, Jennifer Ford, PhD, and Guy Montgomery, PhD 

Program Manager: Emily Kaminsky, MS