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Chicago CHEC Program

Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative

The ChicagoCHEC Fellows program is a comprehensive learning experience for undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students at Northeastern Illinois University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, the City Colleges of Chicago, and other Community/ Junior Colleges in the Chicago metropolitan area who are planning to apply to graduate or medical school. This program is focused on the development of academic, technical, and professional skills in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in healthcare. ChicagoCHEC Fellows will spend the summer in seminars and research rotations learning from leading researchers. Following the summer intensive program, ChicagoCHEC Fellows will have the option to be matched with a research mentor and research project (depending on mentor and project availability) during the academic year.

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Program Components

Participants and Eligibility

Education Levels
Duration of Program

June to August

Applications and Costs

Required Application Components

An up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume. Two separate essays on the following topics: (1) What are the reasons you want to be a ChicagoCHEC Fellow? Include a discussion of your strengths and qualifications for the program and how this fellowship experience will fit with your career plans (up to 300 words); and (2) What is something that people don’t necessarily know about you, but that you think they should? (up to 300 words). College transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted). Two letters of recommendation (at least one letter must be from a faculty member) 2. Upload all required documents to the online submission system. Letters of recommendation can be uploaded by applicants directly to the online submission system or applicants can ask faculty to complete the Letter of Recommendation using the unique links which will be sent to you after submitting your application. The final application deadline for this program is February 28, 2022, at 11:59 pm CST. ALL application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by this date for full consideration.

Program Costs

This program is free to participants.

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