Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program
Catalog organization: University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center
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What Is Appalachian Career Training in Oncology?
The Markey Cancer Center's Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school students cancer research, clinical, outreach and education experiences, to build interest in biomedical and cancer-related careers. The high school program includes a summer session that runs from a move-in day to an end-of-summer symposium.
Natives of one of the 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties who are enrolled in an Appalachian Kentucky high school as a rising freshman, sophomore or junior, and who are members of a group underserved in the research workforce, such as first-generation, free or reduced lunch, foster care or rural students.
Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 8–10 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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How to Apply to Appalachian Career Training in Oncology
Open the application for Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program