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Accelerate Cancer Education (ACE) High School Summer Research Program

BiologyMedicine

The Accelerate Cancer Education (ACE) program is a 6-week paid summer research experience for local high school students interested in biomedical careers. Participants are paired with faculty mentors to work on cancer-focused research projects in laboratory, clinical, or office settings at the KU Cancer Center.

Program details

Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
Dates
Jun 14, 2027 – Jul 23, 2027
Grade level
Grades 11–12
Program type
Research experience
Duration
6 weeks
Attendance
Not specified

Eligibility

Must be a current junior or senior attending a Wyandotte County, KS or Jackson County, MO high school for the 2026-27 academic year. Must have 3.0+ GPA and be legally eligible to work in the US.

Costs and support

Cost
Free
Financial aid
Program is free
Stipend
$2,940 stipend
Contact program
acarr8@kumc.edu
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