About SHE in Oncology
Participating Institutions
- Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Massey Cancer Center
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
- The James (The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center)
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Benefits
- 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
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior who identifies as female 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.
Program Dates
2025 program dates are July 7 - July 18, 2025.
Admission
The deadline for applications is April 3, 2025 by 11:59 pm (CDT). VICC will accept 30 students from within our catchment area for the 2025 program. Interested students are asked to complete an application that includes a statement of interest and a recommendation letter from a science teacher. The 2025 application will be available soon and can be found here once available.
Contact
For more information, please email SHE@vumc.org.
Information for Teachers
Click here to view an informational sheet for teachers
About the VERTICAL Program
Benefits
Leveraging the strengths of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, this paid program will immerse you in a research laboratory for 2 years working with a Vanderbilt faculty member on a cutting-edge cancer research project.
Participants will receive a stipend and benefits. Through this program you will gain the knowledge, skills, and community to further your career in cancer research or medicine.
In addition to your research, fellows will participate in:
- Responsible Conduct in Research training
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (IGP) coursework
- Individualized research development plan
- Introduction to Cancer Biology course
- Clinical Cancer Medicine course
- GRE or MCAT preparatory course
- Meharry Medical College (MMC)-Vanderbilt-Tennessee State University (TSU) Cancer Partnership (MVTCP) online modules
- Cancer Biology Science Hour presentation
- VICC Annual Scientific Retreat, MVTCP retreat, and other retreats
- Scientific conferences
- Career Path Lunch & Learn Sessions
- Online resources from Vanderbilt University, Nature Masterclass
- Science & Community Impact Talks
- Volunteer opportunities
Eligibility
Eligible candidates for the VERTICAL program will be:
- Individuals with bachelor’s degrees from nationally accredited colleges or universities who desire to pursue doctoral degrees and careers in science or medicine, with a focus on cancer.
- Able to commit to the full-time, 2-year program which runs from August 2025 – August 2027 in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Individuals who are interested in pursuing doctoral degrees and careers in science or medicine, with a focus on cancer, will benefit most from the program.
Application Information
For those interested in applying for the 2025-2027 VERTICAL Program, please complete an interest form here
The formal application will be available in January and sent to those who have completed the interest form. Please see below for the list of required application components.
- One-page statement of interest
- Copy of college transcript (does not need to be official)
- Two letters of recommendation from prior educators and/or employers
- A current resume or CV
Contact
All program questions should be directed to VERTICAL@vumc.org.
