Brown Cancer Center High School Summer Research Program

A paid summer cancer research program at the University of Louisville's Brown Cancer Center for high school students in the Louisville and Jefferson County area. Students spend about two weeks on wet-lab work, including a drug discovery project, then seven weeks in a mentored lab for at least 30 hours a week, and present at a poster showcase. Applicants must be 16 and have taken an advanced science course. The stipend is $3,500.

Offered by University of Louisville. Research for high school students in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Biology, Research

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Louisville, Kentucky.
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 Brown Cancer Center High School Summer Research Program

When is the Brown Cancer Center High School Summer Research Program deadline?

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

Is Brown Cancer Center High School Summer Research Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Brown Cancer Center High School Summer Research Program?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Louisville, Kentucky. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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