[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] Summer 2026 C-Clear Paid Undergraduate Summer Internship – Cancer Center: DEADLINE: 3/25/2026

[Noreen Balos]

Summer 2026 C-Clear Paid Undergraduate Summer Internship – Cancer Center<https://www.kucancercenter.org/training-education/high-school-undergraduate/c-clear-program>

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 25, 2026.

JOB APPLICATION Information<https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Summer-2026-C-Clear-Paid-Summer-Internship---Cancer-Center_JR009437-1>



The C-CLEAR Summer Intern<https://www.kucancercenter.org/training-education/high-school-undergraduate/c-clear-program> will participate in structured learning activities, assist with basic research operational tasks, and support assigned projects under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of Research Operations and the Research Training & Education team within The University of Kansas Cancer Center<https://www.kucancercenter.org/>. This position is designed for students exploring career pathways in clinical research and includes training, job shadowing, and professional development experiences.

The C-CLEAR program<https://www.kucancercenter.org/training-education/high-school-undergraduate/c-clear-program> is an 8-week program and will run from June 1-July 24. Applicants must complete the entire 8 weeks of the program.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center <https://www.kucancercenter.org/> is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center<https://www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers>, where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials, and world-class research.



Program Dates: June 1 - July 24, 2026

Important Dates:

  *   Application Deadline: March 26, 2026
  *   Admission Notifications Sent: All students who complete the application process will be notified via email of final acceptance decisions by April 24, 2026.
  *   C-CLEAR Intro Meeting: During this virtual meeting, students will have the opportunity to ask additional questions about the C-CLEAR Program, meet their fellow cohort members, and interact with C-CLEAR staff on May 8, 2026.



Job Description:

Job Duties

Training & Coursework

  *   Complete required program modules, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subjects’ protection, clinical research fundamentals, and oncology basics.
  *   Submit weekly assignments, self-assessments, and reflections aligned with program objectives.

Project Support

  *   Assist with basic project tasks under staff supervision, which may include literature reviews, drafting plain-language educational materials, process documentation, and data organization.
  *   Support community-engaged research or outreach-related activities as assigned.

Professional Development

  *   Attend scheduled workshops, career panels, and mentoring sessions.
  *   Participate in résumé building, skill assessments, or other development activities.

Capstone Presentation

  *   Prepare and deliver a final capstone presentation summarizing internship learning outcomes and project contributions.



This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



Required Qualifications

Education:

  *   Currently enrolled students (minimum 60 credit hours) in an accredited undergraduate program.
  *   Minimum 3.0 GPA



This internship requires enrollment for a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.



QUESTIONS?

Contact the C-CLEAR Program

jhines2 at kumc.edu<mailto:jhines2 at kumc.edu?subject=C-Clear%20Program>


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