Cannon Summer Scholars

Program Description

The Cannon Summer Scholars Program of Carolinas HealthCare System is a program of instruction in research for selected medical students and graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in accredited colleges and universities. Summer scholars work closely with mentors who are performing original research in the clinics or laboratories of Carolinas HealthCare System.

Opportunities are many and varied and include original bench research in medically-related disciplines such as biochemistry, cell biology, clinical trials, molecular biology, outcomes research, physiology, proteomics, and others. Brief descriptions of mentors and possible projects are listed below.

The major criteria for eligibility to the Cannon Summer Scholars Program are as follows:

Undergraduate overall GPA ≥ 3.5; undergraduate math and science GPA ≥ 3.6.
If an undergraduate, completion of at least two full years [rising junior].
A sincere desire to engage in original research as a member of a team

Detailed guidelines and forms required for applications are available below

The Summer Program is able to support 25 students, so competition is keen. Scholars receive a stipend of $5,000 for the duration of the program which is a full-time commitment for 10 weeks. No additional funds for travel, lodging, board exams, or other expenses are available. The internship begins Tuesday, May 28 2013 and concludes Friday, August 2, 2013.

Students are required to attend weekly meetings and share their research plans with each other and with the faculty. The students are encouraged to attend faculty presentations that offer exposure to areas of interest outside of their assigned laboratories/research units. During the last week of the program, students are required to present their findings at a student research day. Prizes are awarded for the best presentation.

List of Summer Research Projects

Select a link to download a full description of the program.

Assisted Reproduction Program (PDF)
Bench to Bedside Research in Liver Disease (PDF)
Carolinas Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (PDF)
Carolinas Simulation Center (PDF)
Carolinas Weight Management (PDF)
Emergency Medicine Clinical Research (PDF)
Experimental Therapy for Muscular Dystrophies (PDF)
Family Medicine Research (PDF)
General Surgery Research (PDF)
Genetics and Proteomic Analysis of Ovarian Cancer (PDF)
Heart and Lung Vascular Function In a Rodent Model of Pulmonary Embolism (PDF)
Inpatient Sleep Research Program (PDF)
Motor Performance Laboratory (PDF)
Oral Medicine Clinical Research (PDF)
Orthopedic Clinical Research (PDF)
Osteoarthritis and Intervention (PDF)
Pediatric Infectious Disease Research (PDF)
Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders Research (PDF)
Principles of Contemporary Clinical and Translational Research in Liver, Digestive, and Metabolic Disorders (PDF)
Proteomics/Metabolomics
Translational Studies in Heart Failure Gene Therapy (PDF)

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Prerequisites for Applying

Applicants must have successfully completed primary and secondary education as well as at least two years of an undergraduate program at an accredited institution. Under-represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Acceptance into the program is contingent on academic excellence. The applicant must have an overall GPA ≥ 3.5 and a GPA ≥ 3.6 in the courses of mathematics and science. Memberships in National Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha and/or receipt of National Merit Scholarships or other competitive scholarships will be a plus. Applicants will benefit from demonstrated prior interest in and commitment to research and scholarship, such as by past participation in science fairs, regional or national talent searches and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals.