V-EXCEL program dates: June 2 - August 1, 2025

Leveraging the strengths of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, this program will immerse eight interns in a research laboratory for 10 weeks working with a Vanderbilt faculty member on a cutting-edge cancer research project.

Selected participants will receive a stipend of $5,500. Through this internship, participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and community to further their education and career in cancer research or medicine. In addition to their research, interns will participate in:

• Responsible Conduct in Research training
• An individualized research development plan
• Meharry Medical College (MMC)-Vanderbilt-Tennessee State University (TSU) Cancer Partnership (MVTCP) online modules
• Cancer Research presentation
• MVTCP Annual Research Symposium
• Career Path Lunch & Learn Sessions
• • Online resources from Vanderbilt University, Nature Masterclass

The activities after the summer session are not required. These include the Professional Skills Development Workshops, the MVTCP Annual Research Symposium, and Community Engagement (CE) events.

Eligible candidates for the V-EXCEL program will be:

• Rising sophomores, juniors or seniors pursuing full-time bachelor’s degrees from nationally accredited colleges or universities
• Able to commit to the full-time, 10-week summer program from May through August in Nashville, Tennessee
• In good academic standing with at least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Individuals who are interested in pursuing higher degrees and careers in science or medicine, with a focus on cancer, will benefit most from the program

The summer 2025 application deadline is February 7 at 11:59 pm CST and includes the following materials:

• One-page statement of interest
• Copy of college transcript (does not need to be official)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume or CV

Apply here: https://redcap.link/2025VICCV_EXCEL

Please contact us at V-EXCEL@vumc.org.