SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU) & INTERNSHIPS

• internships of general interest
• internships by discipline/subject area. 

This web page is designed to assist H-LSAMP scholars in their search for internships and is not exhaustive. Internship information is provided as a resource only; this listing does not officially endorse any of the programs listed herein. 

If you would like your institution or program added to this list, please contact:
Susan M. Romanella, Director, Texas State University H-LSAMP Scholars Program

GENERAL INTEREST

2008 programs and financial support for undergrad and grad students. Summer undergraduate research programs and support. Paid summer programs at over 300 schools in the US and overseas

This website, titled E-Scholar,  is your portal to Jobs, Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, Apprenticeships and Cooperative Education within the Federal Government linking to the educational opportunities available to students high school through doctorate level and career professionals.

hispanic association of colleges and universities national internship program

The co-op/internship positions listed at this website specifically focus on providing opportunities for minority students and students from underrepresented groups in the sciences and medicine. If you believe that you qualify, you should definitely explore these exciting opportunities. In addition to the co-ops listed below, quite a few of the organizations that are listed in the much larger co-op/internship list, Biology and Biotechnology Co-op/Internship Opportunities on the Web, are seeking to enhance the ethnic diversity of their programs and thus strongly encourage minority students to apply. You should not hesitate to take advantage of these opportunities as well.

inroads

INROADS is an organization that seeks to increase business career opportunities and knowledge for the best and brightest young people of color, while giving corporations the opportunity to develop diverse managerial talent. In response to the growing demand from business for talented, qualified people of color, INROADS was established to identify interested, capable high school, college and university students who would pursue business, engineering, technical, and allied healthcare careers. The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership. INROADS seeks high performing African American, Hispanic, and Native American Indian students for internship opportunities with some of the nation's largest companies.

General listing of international internships/co-ops for summer research

The Summer Internship Program (SIP) at the NIH provides an opportunity to spend the summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Students sixteen years of age or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are currently enrolled at least half-time in high school or an accredited U.S. college or university are eligible to apply. Students who have been accepted into a college or university may also apply.

national science foundation - research experiences for undergraduates

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.

By using the web page, Search for an REU Site, you may examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Also, you may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location. Students must contact the individual sites for information and application materials. Site contact information is listed.

Sponsored by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, SROP is a program to expose talented undergraduates to professional and educational opportunities in the academy. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue academic careers by enhancing their preparation for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors. The SROP was initiated in 1986 by the CIC (Committee on Institutional Cooperation) Graduate Deans to encourage talented undergraduate students to pursue graduate study and subsequently academic careers. Since this program began, some 7,000 students have participated.

The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP), principally for underserved and underrepresented students, offers undergraduates the opportunity to work for eight to ten weeks under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at a participating Alliance institution. Through this one-on-one collaboration, students gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. SR-EIP is designed to encourage students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, social sciences and humanities to consider research careers in the academic, public or private sectors. Students are required to present a written report and/or abstract at the end of their summer research activity and complete a program evaluation. All participants are expected to participate in the Leadership Alliance’s annual, national symposium and to make oral or poster presentations of their research. Students receive a stipend, travel and housing.

Consider a UCS internship! Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference AND gain useful work experience at the same time? Would you like to work with people who know how to influence public policy? Then consider applying for an internship at UCS. The Union of Concerned Scientists is a nonprofit partnership of scientists and citizens combining rigorous scientific analysis, innovative policy development and effective citizen advocacy to achieve practical environmental solutions. Established in 1969, UCS seeks to ensure that all people have clean air, energy and transportation, as well as food that is produced in a safe and sustainable manner. UCS strives for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war, and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Sound science guides our efforts to secure changes in government policy, corporate practices and consumer choices that will protect and improve the health of our environment globally, nationally and in communities throughout the United States. In short, UCS seeks a great change in humanity's stewardship of the earth.

MATHEMATICS

We're looking for students who are familiar with Mathematica, programming, systems administration, marketing, public relations, graphic design, business development, sales, and many other areas. Most of our internships are based at our company headquarters in Champaign, Illinois--home to the top-rated University of Illinois and often called the "Silicon Prairie." There are a few positions in Concord, Massachusetts and Oxford, United Kingdom. The deadline for submission for the 2008 summer program is March 1. We also offer a limited number of internships on a year-round basis, and we are happy to accept applications for them as well as for next summer's program. If you are interested in an internship, we urge you to apply as soon as possible.

This excellent and up-to-date database of multiple institutions identifies university programs where math-related REUs were active in Summer 2007. 2008 Applicants should note that most application deadlines fall in February - March.

This database of multiple institutions identifies university programs with math-related REUs

texas state university - mathworks

Be a summer math fellow! MathWorks is a center for innovation in mathematics education at Texas State University. Discovery learning for young students is woven into a unique student-teacher training program using Japanese Lesson Study. Summer math camps and after school programs include undergraduate counselors mentored by more experienced math teachers, who themselves are being trained as teacher-leaders for their districts. Developing students' natural math abilities earlier is critical to their success in algebra and more advanced math. MathWorks programs are raising the level of mathematics for all students, while developing our leaders for the 21st century. For information about the MathWorks program, summer camps, and becoming a Meadows Fellows, contact Valerie Creveling at (512) 245-3439, ASB 110, vc03@txstate.edu

THE SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING

American Forests is the nation's oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization. Internships at American Forests are a great way to get on-the-job experience - whether you're interested in a conservation career, trees and forests, or simply want to learn more about communications, development, marketing, policy or research. American Forests offers opportunities for internships in the following areas: Communications, Development & Marketing, Forest Policy, Global Re-Leaf,
and Urban Forestry.

The APS Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships program will fund up to 24 fellowships during the summer of 2007. These fellowships are to support full-time undergraduate students to work in the laboratory of an established investigator. The intent of this program is to excite and encourage students to pursue a career as a basic research scientist. Faculty sponsors/advisors must be active members of the APS in good standing.

In addition, the APS Explorations in Biomedicine Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships for Native American students immerses Native American undergraduates from across the nation in the world of cutting-edge physiology and biomedical research for 8-10 weeks during the summer.

The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) is aimed at highly competitive students who wish to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full time research at their home institutions with an ASM member and present research results at the ASM General Meeting the following year. The goal of the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) program is to increase the number of underrepresented undergraduate students who wish to, and have demonstrated the ability to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full time summer research with an ASM member at their home institution or at a host institution, and present research results at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students and the ASM General Meeting. The deadline for both programs is February 1.

General listing of programs in bioinformatics, genomics, and proteonomics

General listing of programs in biomedical engineering

SURF is a 10 week research experience that supports undergraduate students for the summer at Boston University. Participants from institutions across the country are paired with BU faculty members who will serve as their research mentors. Students receive a stipend, research supplies allowance, a travel subsidy, and housing in a BU apartment during the program. As part of the program, participants also attend a series of summer enrichment workshops whose topics range from laboratory safety to research ethics to scientific writing. At the conclusion, SURFers are asked to present a 10-15 minute talk about their research to an audience consisting of their peers, other students, faculty, staff, and invited guests. SURF is offered to promote access to graduate education to talented undergraduate students, especially among underrepresented minorities. These fellowships provide research projects supervised by Boston University faculty in engineering, math, computer science, and in the biological, physical, and social sciences.

Interns work one-on-one with our research scientists/educators aboard different whale watch boats and other locations in the beautiful Seacoast, New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts areas. We research local marine life, particularly endangered marine mammals, through data collection aboard local whale watch vessels. We also collect data on marine pollution aboard vessels and during our beach cleanups. This internship will give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience in marine research, teaching and life working in a non-profit environment.

Each summer, 12 undergraduates will come to the California State University Los Angeles (CSULA) for an intensive training and research program aimed at developing and implementing cutting-edge networks of sensors for the study of environmental processes (see examples of our past work here). REU students will become an integral part of four sub-projects of the Center for Environmental Analysis (CEA-CREST), which unifies faculty from the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Geography and Urban Analysis, and Geology. The REU students will include engineers with the skills to develop and implement sensors and sensor networks and scientists with insight into the underlying biogeochemical concepts in each sub-project. Together, these students will build upon extant data and resources by adding networks of data acquisition sensors to provide extraordinarily rich and comprehensive data. Our Site will be modeled after the successful framework of collaboration fostered within CEA-CREST. We are also collaborating with engineers and scientists from The Center for Embedded Networked Sensing at UCLA, the Sierra Nevada Research Institute at UC Merced and the Oak Crest Institute of Science (Oak Crest). Together, our team of investigators has expertise ranging from fundamental lab and field scientific investigations to the design, fabrication and deployment of sensors for environmental sensing. The CEA-CREST sub-projects involved with this REU program including the following:  Biogeochemical Cycling of Nutrients in a Natural Water System, Engineering a New Empirical Grounding of Intertidal Ecology, Ecological and Evolutionary Consequences of Sperm Chemoattraction, Monitoring Changing Productivity and Diversity using Multi-Scale Remote Sensing.  In addition to these sub-projects, we have a number of other projects that require both science and engineering expertise.

The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 65 countries. Led by the Carters and an independent board of trustees, the Center's staff wage peace, fight disease, and build hope by both engaging with those at the highest levels of government and working side by side with poor and often forgotten people. The internships, programs and offices of The Carter Center are divided into three main areas: peace, health, and operations.

The Carter Center offers unique and diverse opportunities for undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent graduates (within two years of graduation), and graduate/professional students who are interested in contemporary international and domestic issues. The Internship Program is recognized both nationally and internationally, and has special appeal for those who wish to combine academic study with practical application and experience.

Internships are offered throughout the year to undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent graduates, and graduate/professional students who have demonstrated superior academic ability and who have course work, professional or personal experience, and career interests related to Carter Center programs.

cold spring harbor laboratory

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places in the world where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community. Approximately 25 students from around the world will be accepted to the 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects, specifically in areas of: Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Macromolecular Structure, Bioinformatics.

The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), in conjunction with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), is pleased to announce a program that involves undergraduate students in research. The goal of this initiative is to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering. The program, called Collaborative Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU), is designed to provide positive research experiences for teams of undergraduates who will work during the academic year at their home institutions. Formerly administered as the CREW program, the program has been expanded to encourage young computer scientists and engineers from all underrepresented groups to consider graduate school, either directly or indirectly.

Founded in 1972, The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national, non-profit organization that develops professionals for the environmental field through paid environmental internships that provide highly professional, on-the-job learning experiences for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students and recent graduates.

fermi national accelerator laboratory

This Fermilab summer program focuses on giving opportunities in science and technology to the minorities that historically have been underrepresented in science in the United States of America. This program is for undergraduate college students currently enrolled in four-year colleges in the US. Internships are offered in physics, electrical engineering, computer programming and mechanical engineering. These internships offer a chance for approximately twenty college students to work with Fermilab scientists or engineers on a project within the context of laboratory research.

forensic science internships

General listing of summer REUs in forensic science

fort johnson summer research fellowship program in marine biology

A ten week program combining formal classroom work with independent research in areas of crucial concern for marine biologists today. The program is designed to provide undergraduate students with a modern research experience employing physiological, cellular and molecular techniques to address questions in areas such as environmental bioindicators, algal physiology, acid-base physiology, respiratory physiology, immunology, population genetics, and evolutionary biology of marine organisms.

General listing of summer programs in immunology

the institute of ecosystem studies

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates program is a 12-week summer program that gives students what for most is their first opportunity to conduct independent research in ecology as part of a research community.

juneau icefield research program

Undergraduate and graduate students participate in an interdisciplinary study of the fifth largest icefield in the Western Hemisphere. Emphasized are geology, geomorphology, geophysics, mineral exploration, physical geography and GIS, glaciology, arctic ecology, meteorology, climatology, glaciohydrology, environmental science, remote sensing and GPS field surveying and mapping.

laser interferometer gravitational-wave observatory (LIGO)

Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in the development of gravitational-wave astronomy through the LIGO Project. This intensive summer program takes place each year at Caltech, funded in part through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program of the National Science Foundation. Undergraduate students from all institutions (both U.S. and foreign) are invited to apply to the LIGO Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Research awards include a summer stipend and some funding for travel to Caltech as needed. LIGO Background Information The LIGO Project is an NSF-supported endeavor to design, build, and operate an astrophysical observatory for the detection and study of gravitational radiation. The observatory includes two sites (Hanford, Washington and Livingston Parish, Louisiana) with laser interferometric detector systems. (More information on LIGO can be found on the LIGO home page, and from "LIGO: The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory," A. Abramovici, et al., Science, 256, 325, 1992.) The aim of the LIGO Summer Undergraduate Research Program is to organize the participation of undergraduate students in research associated with the LIGO Project.

LBNL's Center for Science and Engineering Education offers research fellowships to undergraduate students through a number of venues. No matter what program (or source of funding) an undergraduate participates through, all students come together in the Berkeley Lab Undergraduate Research Program. Applications for the spring 2008 DOE Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) open on October 2. Applications for the summer 2008 internships open on October 2.
 

This listing showcases summer REUS for underrepresented students in the physical and biological sciences, particularly focused on marine science, oceanography, and aquatic resources.

An online database to help undergraduates find enrichment programs on medical school campuses around the nation.

An online database to help undergraduates find biomedical research enrichment summer programs and premedical studies on campuses around the nation.

Observatories are more than just places where astronomers go to conduct observations and then forgotten when they return to their home universities; they are unique mixtures of pure and applied science. Observatories rely on engineers and astronomers with unique sets of skills: engineers with knowledge of astronomical techniques and astronomers with knowledge of engineering. But where could anyone develop such skills? University of Texas McDonald Observatory, the Hobby-Eberly Telescope and the National Science Foundation are proud to present a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site that will bridge this gap and provide undergraduates a unique experience that will encourage them to pursue careers in instrumentation, astronomical engineering and support astronomy.

minority health and health disparities - summer research programs

MHIRT grantees conduct research for at least 10-12 weeks during the summer or one semester during the academic year on a wide variety of diseases and health conditions. The MHIRT Program participants travel to work with international investigators in countries around the world such as Mexico, Uganda, Ghana, Australia, Peru, Spain and South Africa.  To find specific MHIRT programs, do a general search using "MHIRT" as your search term.

mote marine laboratory summer internship

An internship program for students that have completed their junior year of college, including recent graduates and graduate students. The work involves routine lab duties, maintaining coral aquaria, assistance with research projects, helping visitors (researchers and students), assisting with volunteer programs, library maintenance, courses (summer only) and developing a project of your own. Research focuses on corals including their physiology, culture for reef restoration, disease, and environmental biology.

mountain lake biological station

Mountain Lake's Research Experience for Undergraduates brings undergraduate students from around the country together for an exciting ten-week program of guided, but independent, original research in field biology.

nasa planetary biology internship program

The Planetary Biology Internship Program provides opportunities to explore scientific questions of global scale about planet Earth. Each year the PBI Program sponsors eight or nine interns who undertake research at NASA Research Centers or NASA-sponsored laboratories and academic institutions.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is pleased to announce the NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP), offering undergraduates across the United States mentored internship experiences at NASA Centers and research support facilities. Come join USRP for the experience of a lifetime! The program provides hands-on technical and research experiences with outstanding NASA mentors. Most students work on practical problems that will see real applications in aerospace or on future NASA missions.

national institutes of health 

The National Institutes of Health offers a wide variety of research and training opportunities; please visit website for full details.

national institute of standards and technology 

Undergraduate engineers, physicists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and chemists The Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology wants YOU!! Each summer we conduct a 9 - 12 week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program that provides you a great opportunity to experience hands-on research along side of world-recognized scientists. Working with an advisor assigned just to you, you will get a project that you can call your own. This program gives you the chance to try out a research career before you make a final commitment to your career. If you aren't sure of what you want to do, this program is still for you - the program has time built into to it to learn about other technical projects from all over NIST. Make sure that you view the SURF video (http://www.surf.nist.gov/video.htm) to hear what former SURF students had to say about the program. If you are interested in reading about the 2005 student projects, view the 2005 SURF Abstract book MEL is especially interested in students majoring in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, and Precision Engineering. However, don't hesitate to apply for the program if any of our research opportunities interest you. There are several other Summer Undergraduate Research  Fellowship (SURF) programs NIST - Gaithersburg: 1) NIST SURFing the Physics Laboratory, 2) SURF the Material Science and Engineering Laboratory, 3) SURF the Building and Fire Research Laboratory, 4) SURF the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Laboratory, 5) SURF the Information Technology Laboratory, 6) SURF the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory provides Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) and associated activities for students at all levels, beginning the term before college entrance through thesis/dissertation research, and higher education faculty. The program is designed to complement academic programs by utilizing the unique resources of Oak Ridge National Laboratory to enhance science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education, encourage careers in science and technology, and improve scientific literacy, while at the same time contributing to the Laboratory mission.You may be eligible for a research participation appointment if you are: a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien (PRAs are subject to DOE clearance approval for laboratory entry) ,at least 18 years old, pursuing a degree or career in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, or related fields.

The Organization for Tropical Studies has an undergraduate research program, funded by LSAMP, specifically for Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. Students will spend 8 weeks in Costa Rica learning tropical biology, meeting with indigenous communities from Costa Rica, and doing research projects. All travel and living expenses are covered. Students receive an additional stipend of $3000.

Many individuals pursue medical careers after receipt of a Bachelor's degree. Frequently, additional science courses and labs are required before they are prepared to apply to medical school. Therefore a number of schools now offer post-baccalaureate premedical programs. This searchable database contains information on each program's length, size, purpose, structure, cost, admission requirements, and other characteristics.

The DOE's Pre-Service Teacher (PST) program is designed to provide educational training and research experiences at Department of Energy laboratories for a diverse group of highly motivated undergraduate students who are interested in becoming K-12 science, mathematics, and technology teachers. The program allows pre-service teachers to learn about the real world of science, mathematics, and technology, and provides opportunities to creatively transfer this knowledge to the classroom.
You can read about the program as it is conducted at Berkeley Lab, see some specific research opportunities, and view previous students' work by reading the "PST" pages. For specific requirements  and on-line application, see the DOE's Pre-Service Teachers site. Applications for the Summer 2008 will open October 2.

An 8-Week Research Project conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedial sciences. Overview The University of Iowa SUMR Program offers an intensive experience for undergraduates interested in combined MD/PhD training for a career as a physician-scientist. The program provides students with experience in research laboratories and exposure to clinical medicine and medically-relevant research. Program Features June 5 - July 28, 2006 An 8-week Research Project conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedical sciences. Physician -Scientist Clinical Shadowing Experience Weekly Seminar Series - a forum for discussions emphasizing how science and medicine intersect Clinical Case-Based Learning Exercise Career Development Seminars (e.g. MD/PhD admissions; Personal and research statement writing) Big Brother-Big Sister Program pairing SUMR students and MSTP (combined MD/PhD) students Emergency Room Shadowing Experience Support $3000 for the eight week period Lodging in University housing facility Travel allowance for transportation to/from Iowa City Eligibility Citizen or permanent resident of the United States Sophomore or Junior in college (preference is given to Juniors) Major in a biological or physical science Requirements A complete application form Official transcript(s) from undergraduate institution(s) Two letters of recommendation Application Deadline - February 3, 2006 To inquire further about this opportunity please contact: Program Directors Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research Program The University of Iowa Medical Scientist Training Program 1186 Medical Laboratories Iowa City, IA 52242-1811 Phone: (800) 551-6787 or (319) 335-8303 Fax: (319) 335-7656 E-mail: mstp@uiowa.edu

sandia national laboratories - new mexico

Sandia/New Mexico Student Internship Programs represent a significant and integral part of our total recruiting strategy. To meet the Labs’ future work force needs for trained scientists, engineers, administrators and technicians at all degree levels, we maintain internship programs that... Offer students training and practical work experience in the operation of state-of-the-art equipment and instruments. Interns work under the direction of a mentor, in a variety of technical and business disciplines. Identify undergraduate students as potential graduate school candidates. Internship programs are offered during the summer (local high school and college students work year-round). Help students gain academic credit while working. Co-Op internships are offered during the spring, fall, and winter. (Co-Op or internship offices at your institution can assist you in determining if academic credit is available.) Increase access to underrepresented students upon graduation. Graduate programs provide underrepresented students with access to graduate education through fellowships and paid summer employment. Identify outstanding graduates for possible full-time employment. Present workshops, seminars, luncheons, and a speaker forums series. All students are invited to present either a poster or oral presentation at the end-of-summer symposium.

suli science undergraduate laboratory internships

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI): This is one of the largest programs for undergraduates at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The U.S. Department of Energy's SULI program is open to any undergraduate student who is a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, at least 18 years of age, and enrolled in an accredited U.S. College or University. It is for students in any scientific or engineering discipline. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs.

unc-chapel hill summer pregraduate research experience

UNC- Chapel Hill Pregraduate Research Experience The 2008 Summer Pre- Graduate Research Experience (SPGRE) Program is in its 20th year of offering undergraduate students throughout the country the opportunity to work full time on research projects under the direction of UNC-Chapel Hill faculty members. 10-week research-intense program designed for students interested in: physical & computational sciences, social, behavioral, & economic sciences, and environmental sciences Participants work with UNC-CH faculty, postdoctoral fellows, or graduate students Opportunity to participate in social activities, special seminars related to research and graduate programs, and a GRE preparatory workshop On-campus housing provided & travel reimbursed up to $500. Students receive a stipend of $3,200 and a food allowance of $1,450

university of california, riverside mentoring summer research internship program

Established in 1987, MSRIP is our eight-week summer research program designed for rising juniors, seniors (and some masters) from educationally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Participants work under the supervision of a faculty mentor on the mentor’s research project. The goal of MSRIP is to increase the number of outstanding students from diverse backgrounds who pursue the Ph.D. by strengthening their academic and professional development for admission to the University of California campuses and UC Riverside, in particular, as well as colleges and universities nationwide. Its primary objectives are to: 1) provide preparation for graduate studies through a variety of workshops; 2) provide a mechanism that fosters faculty/student interrelationships; 3) give the students a first-hand look at graduate opportunities at UCR; 4) assist the students in realizing their potential for graduate studies, in general, and at UCR, in particular; and 5) expose the faculty mentors to the possibility of recruiting their interns to their departments. Many MSRIP alumni have successfully completed their doctorates here at UCR or at other Ph.D.-granting institutions. Though state law prohibits selection with preference based on race, color, national origin, or gender, minorities and women in underrepresented fields, who meet the eligibility criteria, are strongly encouraged to apply. Research areas available: Physical, biological and agricultural sciences; chemical/environmental, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and computer sciences; mathematics; social sciences, humanities and education. 

The University of Nebraska Medical Center strongly believes that the training of physician-scientists is critical to the future of medicine. Physician-scientists play a unique role in biomedicine by studying patients and their diseases. To accomplish this, we wish to recruit highly qualified students into medical and research programs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The summer research program described here will provide appropriate experience and training to enable students to become competitive for admission into our M.D./Ph.D. Scholars Program. This summer research program is for individuals that are motivated for success in careers combining medicine and research. Although we are especially interested in undergraduate students who are currently in their sophomore year of college, current freshman and juniors are also encouraged to apply. Applicants selected for this program that are currently in their freshman or sophomore year of college, should be willing to commit to two summers of research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Some research background may be useful in order to maximize your laboratory experience. This is a great opportunity for students to discover first-hand the broad spectrum of research activities being performed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Not only will students be doing research, but successful applicants will also have the opportunity to shadow physicians. This gives students a chance to not only experience great science but to also experience the doctor/patient relationship side of medicine. We can provide a summer of challenges and exceptional learning experiences. A wide variety of exciting research projects are available, from studies at the molecular level to patient oriented clinical research and healthcare outcomes research. Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology Cell Signaling, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Neuroscience are some of the programs available to students for their summer research projects.

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan Kettering gateways to the laboratory summer program  

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program is a ten week program that allows freshman and sophomore underrepresented minority students to experience life as a MD-PhD student. As a means of increasing the pool of qualified URM and disadvantaged applicants to MD-PhD Programs, we invite you to apply to our unique Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program, for freshman and sophomores who are contemplating pursuing a combined MD-PhD training. The Gateways to the Laboratory Program takes up to 15 students per summer. In addition to conducting independent research projects at one of our three institutions (Weill Cornell Medical College, The Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), Gateways students participate in weekly journal clubs, laboratory technique workshop, clinical skills workshop, mock MCAT exam and a Gross Anatomy lecture and tour. Gateways students scrub into numerous surgeries at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. At the end of the summer, family and friends are invited to attend the Gateways students’ oral, written and poster presentations of their summer’s research. In addition, students are sent to two national conferences to present their research. Each Gateways student is assigned a Big Brother/Sister who is a current MD-PhD student in our program. Students receive a generous stipend ($3,900) and are reimbursed for their travel expenses. Housing is available for students who live some distance from New York City. Alumni of the Gateways to the Laboratory Program are accepted annually to some of the most prestigious MD-PhD Programs in the country.

woods hole oceanographic institute

Summer Student Fellowships - awarded to undergraduate students completing their junior or senior year at colleges or universities, studying in any of the fields of science or engineering with at least a tentative interest in the ocean sciences, oceanographic engineering, mathematics, or marine policy.