• Huntsman Cancer Institute
• Massey Cancer Center
• Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
• The James (The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center)
• Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

• Virtual, hands-on cancer research experience with laboratory kit sent to your home
• Targeted career development and skill-building workshops with professionals from diverse sectors of cancer research and care
• Network of peers and mentors across program sites
• $500 stipend for participation

• Must be a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior within the VICC catchment area
• Must commit to 4 hours of virtual meetings Monday through Friday for two weeks in the summer during the specified dates
• Students who are interested in scientific investigation and eager to learn will benefit most from the program.

July 6, 2026, to July 17, 2026. Monday- Friday, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT.

The application deadline for the summer 2026 program is January 5, 2026, by 11:59 PM (CST). Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will accept 30 students for the 2026 program. Eligible and interested students are asked to complete an application that includes a statement of interest and a letter of recommendation from a science teacher. To apply, access the 2026 application here: https://redcap.link/SHE2026

For more information, please email SHE@vumc.org.

Click here to view an informational sheet for teachers and school staff.

• “When will I learn if I have been accepted to the program?
  • Emails will be sent out in May from SHE@vumc.org regarding admission decisions for the 2026 program.
• What counties are included in the VICC catchment area?
  • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s catchment area consists of the entire state of Tennessee, northern Alabama, and southern Kentucky. Please find VICC’s catchment area illustrated below:
• I live outside the catchment area. Can I still apply?
  • The SHE Program at Vanderbilt is specific to high school students within the VICC catchment area. Please find a comprehensive list of institutions across the country that offer the SHE program for which you may be eligible: https://www.cancer.org/research/acs-cancer-research-training/all-programs-chart/high-school-program/institutions-high-school.html
• I am not a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in high school. What other opportunities are available to me?
  • For other educational opportunities at Vanderbilt, please click here: https://vicc.org/education
• I have a conflict with some of the program dates. Can I still apply?
  • No, program participants are expected to attend all program dates for the duration of the 2-week program. Your application will not be eligible for review if you cannot attend all program dates.
• How will I know if my application is NOT complete?
  • You will receive an email from SHE@vumc.org one week before the application deadline if your application is missing any pieces.
• Have more questions? Reach out to she@vumc.org.