Astera Summer High School Oncology Research Experience (ASHORE)
Astera Cancer Care
Program overview
Program includes 6 specialized lectures, one-on-one physician mentoring, clinical shadowing, and opportunity to present research at ASCO conferences. 2026 program expands to include Social Work and Nursing/Advanced Practice Providers. Note: page contains conflicting statements: 'Applications are now closed' and 'Applications now being accepted' / 'Application to Apply is Open!'.
Eligibility
Completed 9th grade and 1 year of biology; significant interest in cancer and medical research
Key details
- Organization
- Astera Cancer Care
- Type
- Summer Research Program
- Location
- Various Astera Cancer Care locations (in-person) and remote
- Format
- hybrid
- Eligible grades
- 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2026 11:59pm
- Time commitment
- 6 weeks; on-site two half-days per week (one for lecture, one for shadowing) plus remote work
- Application status
- Open
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.