Cancer Research Opportunities
The Wisconsin Undergraduate Clinical Research Internship (WUCRI) is a program developed to cultivate the next generation of cancer discovery scholars and clinicians. A primary goal of the program is to support , mentor, and transform undergraduate students into a career in oncology clinical research, with a comprehensive introduction into the breadth and application of clinical trials and cancer patients. Each participant will have a mentor and an experienced preceptor from UW Carbone’s clinical research enterprise to help them navigate this program.
This internship training program selects highly qualified undergraduate students and provides experience in:
Protocol Opening | Study Execution | Study Coordination | Patient Enrollment | Study Management
Clinical Research Regulatory | Clinical Research Informatics | Quality Assurance
Program Update
WUCRI is on hold for the 2026 Spring semester. Please revisit the program webpage in the spring for information regarding summer applications.
What is Clinical Research?
A type of research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. These studies test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease.
Program Information
Requirements
• Full or part-time student
• Completed one of the following:
36 credit hours Associate Degree
Sophomore year at a 4-year college
54 credits of a bachelor’s degree
• Time commitment: 6-15 hours per week – 2/3
days per week
•Interest in the medical field, clinical research
field and working within a team environment
• Salary: $19.00 per/hr.
Application Process
Provide the following REQUIRED documents:
1. Resume
2. Statement of Interest (1-2 pages) which includes:
* Tell us about your interest in this opportunity
* Your future career goals
* Year in school
* Your availability for the summer
3. Proof of enrollment. This can be one of the following:
* A schedule of classes with the term listed
* A letter of acceptance
* A current grade report with school information and dates
All must include the school logo and/or school information.
Once your application is submitted, you will be asked to complete a SPARK Hire interview.