All students who will have completed his/her first year of an accredited US medical school or in a US territory are eligible to apply, provided they are academically in good standing.

Due to the varying academic calendars of medical schools across the country, we have made our start dates flexible. The program can accommodate students starting on 05/28/2024. Students can arrive at the program site at any time after it begins, but we request that students plan to attend the program full-time for a total of 8 weeks. We will consider applicants who can only attend 7 weeks on a case-by-case basis. The last day of the program for all students is 07/26/2024.

Yes! However, the number of slots available to you is limited by the grant that funds the program.

The laboratory experience is designed to complement the diverse topics discussed in the didactic sessions, and to provide a basic appreciation of the research environment. The assigned projects may or may not directly address scientific issues related to cancer health disparities.

You must complete your application online at the CUPID-STOP website, according to the instructions provided. Applications will not be accepted by mail. The application deadline is 02/08/2024. Late applications will not be considered.

Students will be assigned to one of three sites: The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions located in Baltimore, MD, Indiana University in Indianapolis, IN, or Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

While each site will emphasizes its unique strengths, all didactic sessions and conferences will be shared by videoconference. Some highlights of the program such as the student stipend, parking, and gym option may be different due to funding or site limitations.

Students may choose to apply to just one site or to have their application considered by all sites. However, if you apply to all three sites, you will only be accepted at one of them. We request your preference, but this cannot always be honored.

Yes, in addition to the videoconferences, students will travel to a common site during the program to meet, interact and network. More information will be provided to invitees.

Yes, visiting students are offered housing at certain locations. We are unfortunately unable to provide housing for students wishing to live with their partner/spouse during the fellowship. Accepted students must notify the program administrator at the time of acceptance if they plan to live elsewhere.

Yes, but check with the specific site as parking options may be limited.

No, all assignments will be made by the Directors after review of the student's application materials. Students are not permitted to contact prospective mentors during the application process.

Yes. However, JHU students accepted into the CUPID/STOP program will be funded by the program and will not be eligible for the Dean's stipend.

Generally not. This is primarily a laboratory-based program. However, all students will participate in half-day clinical rotations in medical, radiation, pediatric and surgical oncology, and may elect to request additional rotations if time allows.

CUPID fellows are paid a stipend over the program period. The amount of the stipend will depend on the location (this is due to the difference in the sources of funding). Pay periods may be different at each location. Taxes are typically not deducted from the stipend checks.

All students in the summer program are expected to attend each day for the entire time that they are enrolled in the program. Note that some medical school calendars may conflict with the scheduled dates of our program. In these cases, allowances will be made for affected students to begin later or to complete the program earlier. Otherwise, excused absences will only be granted on a case-by-case basis.

Students will spend most of each day -as well as some evenings and weekends as needed -working on a laboratory-based research project under the guidance of their mentor and/or senior lab members. Didactic lectures or journal discussions are held over lunch, which is provided by the program for approximately 7-weeks during the program. These sessions will be conducted as video teleconferences that connect all three locations. During the program, each student is scheduled for half-day clinical rotations in medical, radiation, pediatric, and surgical oncology. Additional rotations may be scheduled depending on the students’ interest, schedule, and the availability of faculty.

Students will be notified by mid-March via email whether or not they are accepted into the program.