Undergraduates
Huntsman Cancer Institute Opportunities
Undergraduates may also qualify for positions such as lab aid, lab assistant, or student research assistant. Search for open positions.
PathMaker Scholars
Sponsors advanced high school seniors and undergraduates for a 10-week residential summer research experience, accepted students will live on campus, learn laboratory training techniques, and work on a research project.
5FTF Cancer Research Internship
The 5 For The Fight Cancer Research Internship Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute is an intensive ten-week experience for rising juniors and seniors from a select College or University.
Huntsman Cancer Institute-Utah Valley University Health Collaborative
The Huntsman Cancer Institute-Utah Valley University Health Collaborative offers UVU students hands-on experience in cancer research, cancer center professional services, and clinical volunteer services—providing mentorship and real-world training to shape the next generation of health care leaders.
COE Internship
The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is seeking applicants for their internship program. Selected interns will join established teams devoted to creating long-term solutions to prevent and screen for cancer and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. Learn more about the Community Outreach and Engagement team.
Clinical Shadowing
The Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) at Huntsman Cancer Institute will assist trainees in finding opportunities for clinical shadowing in the cancer care arena.
Scientific Enrichment Month (SEM) Program
HCI supports and promotes this free virtual program for high school students led by the Herbert Irving Cancer Center located at Columbia University. This month-long program is held in July and focuses on cancer education, scientific enrichment, and professional development. HCI partners by providing a Cancer Genetics and Genetic Counseling working group as well as other presentations.
Independent Research
Prospective trainees interested in independent research experiences are encouraged to contact faculty directly regarding available opportunities. Most faculty at Huntsman Cancer Institute are listed in the Cancer Center Members list, which is organized by research program. Research is divided into categories: laboratory, clinical, and population-based efforts.
University of Utah Opportunities
GSRM Internship
GSRM internship provides a 10-week summer research program for undergraduate students interested in biosciences or bioinformatics with a focus on genomics research, including ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics research.
NARI
NARI is a dynamic summer research opportunity for Native American undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in Health Science research. It is a 10-week, paid summer internship, funded by the National Institutes of Health.
OUR
The University of Utah Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) facilitates and promotes undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research and creative works in all disciplines throughout the University of Utah campus.
SPUR
The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.
National Opportunities
NSF REU (Biosciences)
The National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU) is a national network of universities across the country which provides paid research. They offer internships in many different disciplines at over 150 different universities.
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