Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program

The Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school students in grades 8–10 hands-on cancer research, clinical, outreach, and education experiences. The program includes an in-person summer session culminating in a symposium. It targets students from 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties who are underserved in the research workforce. The program is housed at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and described as a STEM opportunity for high school participants.

In-person cancer research, clinical, outreach and education experiences for high school students, plus a summer session and end-of-summer symposium.

Open to high school students in grades 8–10 who are natives of Appalachian Kentucky counties and enrolled in a Kentucky high school, with emphasis on groups underserved in the research workforce.

Open the application through the provided official page and follow the host site’s instructions.