When does the program take place?
YES/SEO is a full-time commitment for an eight-week period from June through July.
Is financial and/or transportation assistance provided?
Program participants are provided a stipend of $2500 for the summer. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Case Western Reserve University.
Who is eligible to participate?
To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
- Attend a Cleveland-area high school
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be at least 14 years old by the time they begin research activities
When do applications open?
Applications for the summer 2025 program will be distributed at the sole discretion of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
When will I find out if I am accepted into the program?
Applicants will be contacted directly with notification of admission in early April.
Can you tell me why I was not admitted to the program? I’d like to improve my chances in the future.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer feedback to individual applicants due to the significant number of highly competitive applications we receive each year. Some general tips for submitting excellent applications are:
- Gather all the materials you need before you begin the application.
- Type your answers to the application questions into a document first. Use a spell/grammar checker to look for mistakes. When it's perfect, copy and paste it into the online application.
- Avoid one-word answers. Instead, explain your experiences and answer the questions fully.
- If you are not sure about your scientific focus, say so!
Who do I contact with questions about the program?
Please contact J.T. Render at jxr488@case.edu with questions.
We look forward to receiving your application!