External Research Opportunities
Summer Research and Internship Opportunities:
Research Opportunities
American Mathematical Society REUs
- Dates: Varies
- The American Mathematical Society (AMS) offers research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) each summer. REUs are offered at a variety of different sites that the AMS supports, and students may be working in areas as diverse as computational mathematics for data science, immersive 3D visualization, experimental mathematics, and more.
- Deadline to Apply: March 31
Amgen Scholars at Washington University in St. Louis
- Dates: 10 weeks, late May to early August
- Washington University in St. Louis offers the annual Amgen Scholars research program in biomedical sciences for undergraduates. Scholars will be based in California for 10 weeks of intensive laboratory-based research, before a final presentation of their work in St. Louis, Missouri. If accepted, all expenses plus stipend are provided.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Boston University SURF Program
- Dates: 10 weeks, early June to mid-August
- Boston University offers Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) to undergraduates from all schools with a focus on biology, with specific details of the research focus varying year by year. Students from racial minority backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
- Deadline to Apply: April 1
- Dates: 9 weeks, mid-June to mid-August
- For students majoring in chemistry or a related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, the University of California–Irvine offers summer research opportunities through their Chem-SURF fellowships. Fellows will conduct original research in addition to attending seminars. Weekly stipends are provided.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Institute for Shock Physics SURE
- Dates: 9 weeks over the summer
- The Institute for Shock Physics at Washington State University offers Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) for students majoring in physics, chemistry, materials science, and mechanical engineering. Students will receive housing and a stipend while studying “materials under extreme conditions.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
- Dates: 10 weeks minimum, beginning in May
- For rising graduate students and upper-level undergraduates who intend to apply to a graduate program in physics, the Perimeter Institute offers 10-week summer online school and 12-week minimum research internship, which may be undertaken together or separately.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Active Minds Emerging Scholars Fellowship
- Dates: January – June
- This selective undergraduate and graduate fellowship offers students the opportunity to undertake a funded independent research project relating to mental health. Scholars are paired with a mentor throughout their project. Studies relating to mental health equity and antiracism are strongly encouraged.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
- Dates: 8 weeks, June – August
- The Scripps institute for Oceanographic Research offers undergraduate fellowships in oceanography. Fellows are housed at UC-San Diego as they undertake research, connect with fellow students and scholars in the field, and participate in an end-of-program symposium.
- Deadline to Apply: April 21
ORISE Research Participation Program
- Dates: Varies
- The Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education (ORISE) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offer a variety of research opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. Participants are paired with a staff scientist at one of several facilities, and details vary from site to site.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Harvard Summer Program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology
- Dates: 6 weeks over the summer
- Upper-level undergraduates interested in graduate school in biostatistics and related fields may benefit from this intensive summer program at Harvard University. Participants will travel to local laboratories to learn about public health initiatives, prepare for the GRE, and learn tech and coding skills relevant to biostatistical research.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
MSU Solar Astronomy and Space Physics REU Program
- Dates: Late May to early August
- Montana State University offers this program in solar astronomy and space physics to rising college juniors and seniors. Fellows will have the opportunity to work on major research projects while taking classes and seminars. Housing and a stipend are provided.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Internship Opportunities
- Dates: Up to 24 consecutive weeks, dates vary by station
- The World Health Organization (WHO) offers internship opportunities for students interested in public health from around the world. Internships may be based at the WHO office in Geneva or any number of offsite locations. Applicants may be current students or recent graduates.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Internship
- Dates: 10 weeks, dates vary
- NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory offers paid internships for undergraduates with suitable research backgrounds. Successful applicants are paired directly with mentors based on their skills and strengths to work on projects. Interns are paid, and can work both on-site and remotely.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Los Alamos National Laboratory Undergraduate Internship Program
- Dates: Varies
- Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico offers a year-round internship program for undergraduates. Applicants should find which internship opportunity best suits their needs and talents and apply. Internships are offered in a variety of scientific fields. Students should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
HPC Cluster Engineering Academy
- Dates: 9 weeks in the summer months
- Livermore Computing offers a 9-week paid internship to train undergraduates in cluster engineering and maintaining high-performance computer systems (HPCs). Interns will be expected to develop and present individual projects over the course of the internship.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Fermilab Environmental Management Internship
- Dates: 12 weeks over the summer months
- Fermilab offers 12-week paid internships for undergraduates at any stage of their education at one of their two sites in Illinois or South Dakota. Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA or higher and be majoring in environmental science, environmental engineering, or similar.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
- Dates: Varies
- Undergraduates at 4-year colleges majoring in mining-related engineering fields are eligible to apply for this Fermilab paid internship, which takes place on site in Lead, South Dakota. Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Deadline to Apply: March 31
- Dates: 10 weeks beginning in May
- Students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM are eligible for the minority-serving institutions (MSI) intern program with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Interns must have at least one year of college credit. Virtual and hybrid opportunities available.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
- Dates: Varies
- Rising college juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for the BOLD internship program at Google. Students are placed across a variety of teams at Google through the duration of this paid internship program, and upon completion, are considered eligible for consideration for a full-time role.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
- Dates: 12 weeks over the summer months
- First and second year college students majoring in technical fields including computer science, software engineering, and more are invited to apply for the Explore Microsoft internship program. Located primarily on Microsoft’s campuses in Washington state, these internships are designed to prepare students for a career in software development.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
International Medical Aid Mental Health Internship
- Dates: Varies
- For undergraduates and graduate students in fields related to mental health, IMA offers mental health internships across several continents. All expenses are covered, and interns will be helping to bring mental health support through a recognized program to underserved communities.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Massachusetts Clean Energy Internships
- Dates: Varies
- Current college students and recent graduates resident in Massachusetts are eligible to apply for this internship program, which offers year-round start dates. Interns are matched with an employer in the clean energy sector to work with for their program, with networking opportunities.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
DOE Environmental Management Internship
- Dates: Varies
- Undergraduates and recent graduates are eligible to apply for an environmental management internship sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Internships span multiple sites and departments, and details vary from site to site regarding work schedules, start times, etc.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
International Medical Aid Nursing/Pre-Nursing Internships Abroad
- Dates: Varies
- Undergraduate nursing and pre-nursing students are eligible to apply for IMA’s nursing and pre-nursing internships abroad. These internships, located across multiple continents, include all expenses, provide students with valuable experience, and serve medically underserved communities.
- Deadline to Apply: Varies
Arizona State University / Georgia Institute of Technology / New Mexico State University / University of California, Davis
Calling all STEM-focused undergraduates!
We are seeking innovative, sustainability-minded, engineering and science undergraduates to participate in an 8-week paid summer program that focuses on developing sustainable, biologically controlled, and biologically inspired solutions in hazard mitigation, environmental protection and restoration, infrastructure construction, and subsurface exploration and excavation.
The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG) will immerse participants in technical research and expose them to the graduate school experience, specifically within the scope of the CBBG. Scholars are provided with a mentored research experience, participate in personal/professional development, enrichment activities, and invited to present a poster based on biogeotechnical engineering research at the CBBG Annual Meeting in the fall.
This year the program will be offered at all four CBBG universities:
- Arizona State University,
- Georgia Institute of Technology,
- New Mexico State University, and
- University of California, Davis
Program Dates:
ASU/Georgia Tech/NMSU: May 28 – July 19, 2024
University of California, Davis: June 10 – August 2, 2024
Please note: It is recommended for applicants on a quarter system at their home institution to select UC Davis as research site for easier program coordination.
Travel/lodging available, if needed (preference will be given to local participants/commuters).
Applications are submitted through the NSF Education and Training Application (ETAP).
Navigate to the CBBG REU opportunity and apply here.
NOTE: new users will need to create an account.
Applications due: March 15, 2024.
Please direct any questions related to the application to the NSF ETAP helpdesk: (800) 232-8024 or [email protected].
Additional information and instructions to apply are on the Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG) Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Program website.
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2024 Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Now Accepting Applications
The Velay Scholars Research Fellowship, offered by the CUNY Office of Reseach, is designed to provide undergraduate students with immersive research experiences. By participating in the Summer Velay Program, students will have the opportunity to:
- Engage in cutting-edge research across a wide range of disciplines.
- Work closely with esteemed faculty mentors on meaningful research projects.
- Develop essential skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
- Connect with a diverse community of scholars and peers who share their passion for inquiry and discovery.
This program is open to students from all academic backgrounds who are eager to dive deep into the world of research and make a tangible impact in their fields of interest. The projected timeline for the fellowship will be from Mon. June 3rd - Thurs. August 8th, 2024, which will cumulate in a poster presentation to highlight the research done during the summer. Upon full completion of the program, students will receive a $5,000 stipend.
Eligibility:
- All CUNY undergraduates interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- CUNY undergraduates completing their sophomore or junior year may apply.
- CUNY Community College students with at least 30 credits at the time of application are also encouraged to apply.
Encourage eligible students to visit the program website to learn more about the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship and access the online application portal. There is also an F&Q section for common questions students might have about the program. The application deadline is Friday, March 25th, 2024.
Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship @ CUNY Application
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship, please feel free to reach out to Veer Shetty ([email protected]).
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