Summer Clinical Research Internship Program

Rutgers Cancer Institute, the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in New Jersey, welcomes interested and enthusiastic students from various backgrounds interested in participating in a ten-week summer clinical oncology research internship program.

Internships with Rutgers Cancer Institute provide an excellent opportunity to participate in clinical trials that assist in finding ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. College students have the opportunity to assist researchers in helping the fight against cancer through innovative clinical trials. Lastly, an internship at Rutgers Cancer Institute provides a chance to develop professional skills and support various university initiatives.

Program Overview

  • The program runs for ten weeks, from June through August. The start date is flexible.

  • The internship requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week.

  • Internship positions are onsite in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Essential Duties

  1. Working with and shadowing clinical research staff.

  2. Meeting regularly, receiving ongoing mentoring.

  3. Develop essential research skills in recruitment, subject, and protocol management.

Eligibility

  • Applying students must be enrolled in either an associate, undergraduate or a graduate program.

  • Applying students must have a GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

  • Preference is given to candidates with prior research experience and who have taken advanced science courses.

Application

To be considered for the Clinical Research Summer Internship Program. Submission includes:

  • Completed application

  • A curriculum vitae or resume

  • Most recent unofficial undergraduate transcript

  • A cover letter describing your qualifications for the program and how you feel this program will help you achieve your professional goals

  • The names and contact information for two references.

The Summer Internship 2026 application will be active in Qualtrics between January 11, 2026, and January 24, 2026 only.

Contact

Questions can be emailed to:

OHRS Education Department
ohrs-education-department@cinj.rutgers.edu