Chicago EYES on Cancer Program

A two-year cancer research training program at the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students work full time in cancer research labs for two consecutive summers, attend a lecture series and career workshops, and present at a research symposium. Applicants must be at least 16 and live in Cook, Lake, Will or DuPage counties in Illinois or Lake County, Indiana. The stipend is $5,000 per year.

Offered by UChicago Medicine. Internship for high school students in Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, STEM, Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Illinois.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Chicago EYES on Cancer Program

When is the Chicago EYES on Cancer Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Chicago EYES on Cancer Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Chicago EYES on Cancer Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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