Careers in Cancer is an immersive hands-on experience for high school students in Vermont. The Careers in Cancer series was developed to address the ongoing shortage of oncology workers in the U.S., as the incidence of cancer increases, patients live longer, and many oncology professionals reach retirement.

100 local high school students spend the day at the UVM Cancer Center learning about different career pathways in cancer through interactive lab tours, expert talks and a career fair. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

To learn more about the event, visit the Careers in Cancer webpage. 

Help make this event a success! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with check-in, lead student groups, and more. Trainee support is welcome. 

Interested? Email crtec@med.uvm.edu. It’s a fun and rewarding day!

Through this program, students receive a stipend of up to $4,000 to conduct cancer-related fundamental, clinical/translational, or population science research with a UVM Cancer Center researcher.

This program offers students a broad spectrum of cancer research opportunities in disciplines ranging from surgery, pharmacology, and radiation oncology to biochemistry, pathology, and psychiatry. The summer research program culminates in an end-of-program poster session where students can share their work with UVM staff, faculty and students. Each mentor also receives up to $1,000 to use for project-related expenses.  

Graduate and medical students are eligible for the Juckett Scholar Award. Two awardees are selected based on their application scores. Juckett Scholars receive up to an additional $1,000 stipend ($5,000 total) and have additional opportunities to present their research to UVM Cancer Center affiliated groups, such as the Juckett Foundation.

Please refer to the Summer Research Fellowship webpage for the Program Description, eligibility details, mentor selection and other information. 

The Cancer Research Trainee Exchange is a professional development initiative designed to enrich the experience of emerging scholars in the field of cancer research. This program facilitates cross-institutional collaboration by enabling trainees to visit a partnering cancer center, where they will present their research, engage in scientific dialogue, and build professional networks.

Program Objectives

• Skill Development: Enhance participants’ presentation and communication skills in a professional setting, preparing them for future academic and clinical responsibilities.
• Knowledge Exchange: Provide participants with the platform to present their research findings through seminar presentations, promoting academic dialogue and cross-institutional collaboration.
• Networking and Collaboration: Create meaningful connections among emerging scholars, faculty, and industry leaders, fostering potential collaborations and mentorship for future job success.

University of Wisconsin Site Visit

The selected trainee will take part in a structured one-day visit during the Cancer Trainee Research Symposium on September 24, 2025. Activities include:

• Social dinner with members of the Cancer Trainee Network leadership team
• Optional attendance at Oncology Grand Rounds (speaker TBA)
• Delivery of a 30-minute presentation of your work as part of the keynote
• Flash talk competition
• Networking lunch
• Breakout workshops on professional development topics such as grant writing and elevator pitches (topics TBA)
• Individual networking and collaboration meetings with faculty and researchers in relevant areas of study

University of Vermont Site Visit
A selected trainee will engage in a one-day, personalized visit tailored to their individual research interests and career goals. Activities may include:

• Attending and/or presenting at a meeting of one of the Cancer Center programs (Cancer Cell, Cancer Host and Environment, Population Sciences and Cancer Outcomes
• Participation in a trainee networking lunch
• Small group meetings with labs of complimentary research focus
• Tours of research core facilities (advanced microscopy, advanced genomes technologies core, proteomics)
• One-on-one collaborative meetings with faculty scientists
• Attendance at a trans-disciplinary team meeting (TDT) or Grand Rounds (optional)

Logistics
All travel-related expenses will be fully covered by the hosting cancer centers. This includes transportation, hotel accommodation, local transit, and most meals during the visit.

Deadline: Friday, July 21st

Interested trainees should complete this online application (PDF). 

Additional Materials

• Letter of Recommendation – Required
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Optional