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2025 CHEC Fellows Program

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The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows program is a comprehensive learning experience about health disparities in cancer for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, the City Colleges of Chicago, and other community and junior colleges in the Chicago metropolitan area who are planning to apply to graduate or medical school. This program is focused on developing academic, technical, and professional skills in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and healthcare.

ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows will spend the summer in seminars and research rotations learning from leading researchers. A stipend is given for the entirety of the eight-week program.

2025 Fellowship Application Timeline

  • Dec. 18, 2024: Early Application Deadline

  • Jan. 2025: Early Applicant Interviews

  • Feb. 3, 2025: Early Applicant Notification 

  • Feb. 5, 2025: Final Application Deadline

  • February/March 2025: Interviews

  • March 2025: Selection and notification

  • June 9, 2025: Start of summer program

  • Aug. 1, 2025: End of summer program

Students from any major who are passionate about health disparities in cancer are encouraged to apply.

 

"All NEIU-sponsored programs activities are open to all students and faculty, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, or any other protected basis. All NEIU-sponsored programs and activities comply with the University's Non-Discrimination Policy, and do not limit participation or discriminate against participants on the basis of any protected characteristic."