The application for the 2026 TRIPxJ&J at at Fox Chase Cancer Center is now OPEN. Applications will close Monday, June 8th at 5:00 PM
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Teen Research Internship Program Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson at Fox Chase Cancer Center offers high school students hands-on experiential learning in science and medicine. TRIPxJ&J is designed for motivated students eager to explore these fields while developing resilience, communication, and critical thinking skills outside the traditional curriculum.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
TRIP Explore is divided into three phases: Career Exploration, Experimentation, and Communication.
Career Exploration: Students meet with professionals from Fox Chase across the cancer research and healthcare continuum. Students will learn about the professionals’ jobs and the decisions that lead them to their career choices.- Experimentation: Students conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and learn to navigate challenges, building essential scientific reasoning skills.
- Communication: In the final phase, students present their findings through a recorded presentation and a blog post where they share what they learned and experienced during the program to inform and inspire others who may be interested in participating.
In addition to research, students benefit from:
- One-on-one mentoring with Fox Chase faculty
- Team building and leadership development
- Exposure to careers in science, research, and healthcare
- A supportive community of driven and curious peers
PROGRAM DETAILS:
TRIPxJ&J 2026 runs every Tuesday & Saturday from September 8th to November 7th at Fox Chase Cancer Center (333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111).
- Session A: Tuesdays, 4 pm-7:45 pm
- Session B: Saturdays, 8:30 am-12:15 pm
After completing the in-lab portion, students will present their research findings at a symposium on November 21st.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a stipend of $1300 (about 15/hour for lab and prep time.
Who is eligible to apply to TRIP?
- Students from schools in the Philadelphia School District or Montgomery County, PA who will be at least 16 years old by September 8th, 2026.
- Current 9th-12th graders
Academic Background
- Completion of at least one high school Biology or Chemistry course is recommended but not required.
Attendance Policy
- Students must attend all program days for either Session A or Session B.
- Unexcused absences (any absence not due to a documented illness , pre-approved circumstance, or severe weather) will result in dismissal from the program.
- A parent/guardian must review and agree to this attendance policy. initiative
Application Review Timeline
Applications and transcripts will be reviewed by a panel of program staff in June. Candidate interviews will be held in early July. Final decisions will be made by early August.
Please direct all questions to Dr. Theresa Austria at [email protected]. Please use "TRIPxJ&J@FCCC'26" in the subject line of all emails regarding the 2026 program.
Learn about the experiences of previous TRIP students at tripinitiative.com/blog.
Help More Students Explore Science
The Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP) at Fox Chase is a recognized Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC) of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Businesses who support Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP) may be eligible for a tax credit through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Learn more here.
To make a personal tax-deductible contribution to support TRIP, please visit donate.foxchase.org/TRIP or download the brochure.