ECuRE Application Information

ECuRE summer student fellowship applications are now being accepted for 2025 Summer Session.

ECuRE Student Summer Fellowship Program 

ECuRE will fund 2-3 short-term (3 month long) intensive research experiences for undergrads and medical students. Funding for these spots is being generously provided by the Department.

This is a two-part application.  You may save and return at any time. But please note you must complete and submit part one to continue to part two.

• Part one: Applicant information, Trainer and Referee contact
  • Applicant: Please provide basic contact information. All communication regarding this application will use your Penn Email (preferred) if provided.
  • Mentor: Each applicant must designate a mentor who will supervise their summer research experience and provide a letter of support. Applicants will receive confirmation once the requested letter has been uploaded to their application
• Part two: Additional personal information and proposal
  • Applicants will need to answer a few additional questions and provide the following information:
    • Project title
    • Applicant Research Statement – 1-2 pages (one page preferred). Should describe the applicant’s previous research experience(s), the proposed research project, and motivation for conducting cutaneous research. Uploaded as a word document or pdf
    • CV or NIH-formatted Biosketch, uploaded as a word document or pdf

By submitting an application, you agree that you are eligible for this fellowship and that you will attend all ECuRE programming including the summer workshop series which will run from the end of June until the beginning of August.

All application materials, including letters, are due by April 25, 2025

Questions about the ECuRE program can be sent to PennDermT32@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.