Community High School Engagement and Learning Program
The Community High School Engagement & Learning (CHiSEL) Program provides experiential learning opportunities for high school students interested in cancer research. Students will be paired with a Massey investigator at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for five weeks. The program will take place on site at the VCU Medical Center campus in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through this program, students will be able to:
- Develop working relationships with cancer researchers
- Gain laboratory skills that can be applicable for further higher education goals
- Learn about the cancer burden in Virginia and the importance of community engagement in research
- Participate in cancer research seminars and network with current Massey trainees
CHiSEL program details
About the program
- Five-week mentored research experience (June 23-July 25, 2025)
- Final poster presentation of work at Massey’s Summer Research Symposium
- Minimum commitment of 25 hours/week (125 hours of laboratory experience)
Eligibility and application requirements
- Eligible applicants must be rising high school juniors or seniors in the Greater Richmond Area
- Must be able to attend the program in its entirety
- A letter of recommendation is required from a teacher, supervisor, coach, mentor or other individual who can attest to the student’s academic interests and abilities. Secondly, applicants must submit a resume.
CHiSEL applications are now closed. For more information, contact us at MCCCRTEC@vcu.edu.
