Resources

Undergraduate Programs

For undergraduate students seeking research opportunities, please view the following information below.

Office of Undergraduate Research – Opportunities Database

Cancer Undergraduate Research Education Program (CUREP) – application open now for 10-week summer 2026 program

Health Professions Advising – Mentorship Programs - log in with your ONYEN to view mentorship programs

Listserv for Postdoctoral Fellows

Please fill out the listserv form to be added to the UNC Lineberger Postdoc Listserv, to receive news and events on training & education related activities at the cancer center. If you have any questions, please email lccctraining@unc.edu to reach the Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination (CRTEC) team.

Scientific Communication Competencies for the Research Team by Harvard Catalyst Clinical and Translational Science Center

For other grant writing resources and helpful writing tips, please visit the Harvard Catalyst website.

The Odum Institute – UNC Chapel Hill

The Odum Institute – UNC Chapel Hill offers a variety of events and workshops. View the Odum events calendar.

Research Data Management Core (RDMC)

In 2023, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research established the Research Data Management Core (RDMC) to support and enhance the value of Carolina’s research data assets. Over the past year, RDMC has developed a more unified research data infrastructure, integrating services and technology to assist investigators in complying with both sponsor and University data management and sharing requirements.

Now, we are excited to announce an updated service model that considers sponsor policies, community feedback, and the University’s data management service and infrastructure requirements. This new model directly benefits individual projects by providing essential support for a basic service fee, which will be included in proposal budgets. RDMC will also offer a variety of advanced “à la carte” data management services that projects can choose to include in their proposals, tailoring support to their specific needs.

Beginning October 1, 2024, all proposals may include budgeting for the new RDMC basic service model. All proposals, categorized as Organized Research or Clinical Trials, submitted on or after November 1, 2024, must incorporate the new data management and service “basic” fee in their proposal budgets.

For a breakdown of the new fee structures, please read the full version of this announcement on the RDMC website.

For guidance on the fee requirement applicable on sponsored programs, please learn more on the Office of Sponsored Programs RDMC guidance webpage.

NCI Data Science Training Resources

The NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology developed data science training resources available through the NCI Cancer Data Science website. The new section is tailored specifically for PIs and trainees trying to understand the basics of data science in cancer research including the:

Cancer Data Science Project Lifecycle: Learn how to start your own project and where you fit in as a cancer researcher.
Data Science 101 Course: Get started with basic data science skills that you can immediately apply to your current research projects.
Training Guide Library: Find resources about cancer data methods, tools, and technologies.

Career & Professional Development Resources

Cultivate Mentoring Relationships: Check out a resource to help navigate the phases of a mentoring relationship. You’ll learn more about establishing expectations, communicating effectively, and avoiding and/or resolving conflicts.

Volunteer with the UNC Office of Undergraduate Research: There are a variety of additional opportunities to contribute your expertise throughout the year in workshops and symposia organized by the OUR (such as teaching undergraduates how to prepare a talk or a poster, and offering advice to undergraduates on finding a research mentor and developing a summer fellowship proposal, in addition to advice about graduate school and career choices). If you have an interest in such “one-time” activities, please contact us at our@unc.edu.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) support: In partnership with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, the Office of Research Development (ORD) will now be accepting consultations with postdoctoral researchers to help them prepare applications to extramural sponsors. Please email ord@unc.edu to request a consultation or visit ORDʼs website.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Postdoctoral Association)

Join the Postdoctoral Association to gain practical leadership experience beyond your research and develop skills in communication, advocacy, and collaboration – skills valued across career paths.