The Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI) is committed to advancing AI research in medicine for public good, promoting health equity and excellence in healthcare. In this spirit, we are excited to launch our annual Summer Research Internship for high school students interested in exploring technical and clinical aspects of AI in healthcare.
We will be hosting a virtual info session about the Summer 2024 Internship on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 from 2-4pm PT.
During this two-week virtual program, we aim to spark interest and empower the next generation of AI pioneers in medicine through a combination of lectures on AI in healthcare fundamentals, hands-on research projects, and mentoring activities with Stanford researchers. An extended independent research internship opportunity may be available for interested program participants. Our hope is to inspire students to develop innovative AI solutions to advance human health.
This year, we are also accepting applications for Student Leads who will assist with project leadership alongside one of AIMI's mentors.
There is no fee to participate in this internship.
The National Science Foundation and Philadelphia Region Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NSF/LSAMP) Undergraduate Research Program allows university science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to work on cutting-edge research in various disciplines for faculty members in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Perelman School of Medicine, the School of Arts & Sciences, and The Wharton School.
The goal of LSAMP is to expose undergraduate students to a laboratory research experience as a means of motivating them to complete their bachelor’s degree in STEM and matriculate into STEM or other graduate and professional programs.
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer.
NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 51 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer.
NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 51 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer.
NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 51 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer.
NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 51 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer.
NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
NREIP is a competitive program with over 800 placements in 51 laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests.
The Penn State Department of Chemical Engineering’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program focused on the Integration of Biology and Materials runs throughout the summer months and is funded by the National Science Foundation.
In addition to research efforts, students will participate in a range of seminars and technical programs that will provide an overview of the integration of biology and materials, and discuss general research principles, including key aspects of preparing research presentations, and the graduate school experience. Students will also participate in tours of the Penn State Materials Characterization Laboratory, Nanofabrication Facility, and the Huck Institutes for the Life Sciences.
A variety of social programs will be provided throughout the summer, including informal pizza lunches, hikes through the local mountains, and evening barbecues. Students will also be able to take advantage of the outstanding research, athletic, and arts facilities at Penn State, the beautiful countryside in the State College area, and the extraordinary Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.
The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) can provide you with a great summer learning experience within the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE sponsors more physical science than any other U.S. federal agency, but with over 14,000 employees and 90,000 contractors, DOE is a lot more than just science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students (undergraduates and graduate) and recent graduates (within the last two years) in most majors can find an opportunity to be a part of the DOE’s mission “to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.”
Students and recent graduates studying in these areas are encouraged to apply:
- Engineering - Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Material, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum
- Sciences - Biological, Computer, Information Technology, Geology, Math, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Social Sciences - Economics, International Relations, Law, National Security, Organizational Psychology, Policy, Political Science and Sociology
- Business - Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Management, and Public Administration
MEISPP offers 12-week assignments from May 20 through August 9, 2024. The first two weeks are a virtual “MEISPP Prep” course to get you ready for your summer assignment. The MEISPP Prep is part time and culminates in an in-person orientation at DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C. Some assignments may continue during the academic year.
Do something big this summer—intern with the DOE!
The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) can provide you with a great summer learning experience within the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE sponsors more physical science than any other U.S. federal agency, but with over 14,000 employees and 90,000 contractors, DOE is a lot more than just science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students (undergraduates and graduate) and recent graduates (within the last two years) in most majors can find an opportunity to be a part of the DOE’s mission “to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.”
Students and recent graduates studying in these areas are encouraged to apply:
- Engineering - Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Material, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum
- Sciences - Biological, Computer, Information Technology, Geology, Math, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Social Sciences - Economics, International Relations, Law, National Security, Organizational Psychology, Policy, Political Science and Sociology
- Business - Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Management, and Public Administration
MEISPP offers 12-week assignments from May 20 through August 9, 2024. The first two weeks are a virtual “MEISPP Prep” course to get you ready for your summer assignment. The MEISPP Prep is part time and culminates in an in-person orientation at DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C. Some assignments may continue during the academic year.
Do something big this summer—intern with the DOE!
This August Woods Hole Sea Grant (WHSG) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are teaming up with Earthwatch Institute on the Girls in Science (GiS) Fellowship.
This fully-funded (free), week-long, residential fellowship at WHOI aims to promote diversity in STEM and expose high school young women to a variety of marine careers. GiS student fellows work with a predominantly female team of researchers to explore a variety of exciting STEM-related activities and research. The team explores challenges that are unique to women in science. Role models and mentors are introduced throughout the week and career pathway events are hosted to expose the fellows to female undergraduate, graduate, and young career professionals. Fellows get to participate in exercises and skill building to integrate science with arts and humanities. Lastly, the team helps them develop multimedia pieces to tell their 'Story of Science' to their home community.
No experience is necessary. Just enthusiasm for STEM and an eagerness to learn and grow.
The fellows must be residents of MA and attend a high school in the state. Two identical sessions are offered in August.
You can learn more about the program by visiting the website where you will find the application, an informational flyer, and a recording of the information session offered in April.
The Upward Bound Math and Science program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science and ultimately careers in the math and science profession.
Services provided by the program include: Exposure to academic programs and cultural events, hands-on STEM activities, instruction in reading, writing, study skills, and other subjects necessary for success in education beyond high school, academic, financial, or personal counseling, tutorial services, mentoring programs, information on post-secondary education opportunities, assistance in completing college entrance and financial aid applications, assistance in preparing for college entrance exams, and information on the full range of Federal Student Financial Aid programs and benefits.
The High School Internship Program (HS) provides qualified northern New Mexico high school seniors the opportunity to develop skills and gain work experience, while receiving exposure to a variety of career fields. Internships are available in both STEM and other career fields (e.g., administrative, business, operations support, etc.).
The Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) is a paid summer science intensive for economically disadvantaged high school sophomores and juniors. The program seeks to broaden students’ understanding of biotechnology, microbiology, and biofuels. In addition to completing a research project, the program also exposes students to career exploration and preparation for the college application process.
Program Details for Summer 2024:
The 2024 program will consist of:
- One prep week: June 10 – June 14, 2024 (mostly virtual and asynchronous) to complete required trainings and orientations.
- Six weeks in-person research in our laboratories in Emeryville, CA: June 17 – July 26, 2024Program Highlights:
- • Receive a stipend of $3,000 for the program from June 14, 2024 to July 26, 2024.
• Complete a hands-on, real-world research project in a state-of-the-art laboratory mentored by JBEI researchers and UC undergrads.
• Learn fundamental concepts in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biofuels, and synthetic biology.
• Prepare for the college admission process – write and revise a personal statement and learn about admissions requirements and financial aid.
• Explore careers through discussions with STEM professionals and visits to local biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
• Gain skills and confidence in communicating scientific research.
The Careers in Science and Medicine Summer Internship Program is the undergraduate component of the Johns Hopkins Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine. The CSM Initiative seeks to partner with scholars from low-income and educationally under-resourced backgrounds to help them build the accomplishments, skills, network, and support necessary to achieve advanced careers in biomedical, medical, health-related, and STEM professions.
Scholars spend 10 weeks conducting high level research with a faculty mentor, and receiving guidance on financial planning, graduate school applications, and career exploration while enjoying lunches and other events with faculty specializing in a wide variety of science and health related areas of study.
This program is for recent college graduates considering graduate or professional school in healthcare and STEM fields. These are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located on many NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD.
Postbacs train in research groups directed by a Principal Investigator (PI). We offer research opportunities in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences with opportunities to explore basic, translational, and clinical research. Students with experience in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are invited to apply. Postbacs may not work in administrative offices or outside of the NIH Intramural Research Program.
In addition to an intensive research experience, our postbacs have access to:
professional development programs focused on core competencies needed for success in research and healthcare careers
educational and career advising
a comprehensive well-being and resilience program
All NIH postbacs are eligible to participate in the NIH Academy on Health Disparities.
The Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program (HPREP) at Harvard Medical School is a high school science enrichment program aimed at recruiting high school students from the Boston area, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, into science and medicine.
Are you interested in climate change research? Using the latest technology to monitor crop yields in Tanzania? Creating computer simulations of tsunamis?
The Sustainability Undergraduate Research in Geoscience and Engineering (SURGE) program provides undergraduates a mentored research experience at Stanford University. Students from any U.S. institution interested in Earth and environmental sciences, energy, ocean sciences, or civil and environmental engineering are invited to the Stanford campus to gain skills in research, science communication, and professional and personal development for eight-weeks in the summer. The SURGE 2024 program dates are June 21 to August 17. If you’re a STEM major starting to explore fields related to Sustainability, we invite you to apply to SURGE! We especially encourage students who are seeking a formal research experience for the first time to participate.
SURGE is the only undergraduate research internship available at the Doerr School of Sustainability for non-Stanford students.
SURGE supports diverse perspectives in sustainability, energy, engineering, and the Earth sciences. Because we all live on this planet.
SURGE aims to train students by creating a supportive and rigorous work environment at Stanford. We set high expectations for our scholars to prepare them for a potential career in the field of geoscience and engineering. We are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion, respect, and access for all the program participants.
Each SURGE scholar is matched with a faculty member from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and has the opportunity to work in a research group or laboratory. The scholar is assigned an interesting and challenging project from a broad range of Earth science and engineering topics within the eight-week summer period. SURGE also includes workshops on applying to graduate school and understanding geoscience and engineering careers. The program culminates with a research symposium at Stanford, where scholars present results from their summer projects to faculty, mentors, and colleagues. SURGE is a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site funded by the National Science Foundation and the school.
Facts about the Program
- Approximately 40 students are selected each year
- Paid internship
- Student interns work with researchers and health professionals
- Student interns participate in the NIH Summer Poster Day and lecturers presented by NIH investigators
For more information, please email the NIH Clinical Center Summer Internship Program Staff: ccsip@nih.gov Email Icon
Potential Research Areas
- Bioethics
- Research Informatics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Transfusion Medicine
- Critical Care
- Laboratory Medicine
- Radiology and Imaging Sciences
The BioInspired Institute for Material and Living Systems is an interdisciplinary institute focused on research in biological materials, from the properties of individual cells, to their organization into tissues and organs, to the development of smart medical devices. The institute is a cohesive collection of highly collaborative faculty spanning eight (8) academic units, including faculty from SU College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
What do you ASPIRE to be?
The mission of HERL is to continuously improve the mobility and function of people with disabilities through advanced engineering in clinical research and medical rehabilitation. The ASPIRE REU program is designed to promote greater involvement and understanding of Rehabilitation Engineering and assistive technology – while fostering an understanding of the problems faced by individuals with disabilities. This results in a greater ability to apply engineering principles to improve the quality of life, which promotes a higher degree of inclusiveness and greater functionality for people with disabilities.
Rehabilitation engineering employs a systematic approach to the design, modification, customization and/or fabrication of assistive technology for persons with disabilities. ASPIRE research efforts in rehabilitation engineering are focused on identifying and addressing problems critical to achieving and maintaining the highest possible level of function in areas related to mobility, communications, sensory (e.g., hearing, tactile, vision), and cognition and in activities associated with employment, independent living, and education. Each ASPIRE participant will work directly with HERL faculty and graduate students to help transform the lives of individuals with disabilities. The ASPIRE program provides an exemplary mentoring and resourceful environment that enables undergraduate students to transition from dependent to independent thinkers, develop a sense of excitement about entering an engineering or technical field, and be well prepared for their future careers.
ASPIRE provides:
Seminars and workshops to augment the research experience
$4,750 stipend
Housing is provided at no-cost to ASPIRE participants.
This program is for rising 12th graders from schools where 30% or more students participate in the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program. HISTEP students learn about research and healthcare careers through lectures, research group visits, networking events, small group discussions, and group projects. HiSTEP students also receive guidance on the college application process, develop career readiness and leadership skills, and participate in a resilience and well-being program.
The HiSTEP program takes place on the NIH main campus in Bethesda, MD. The program takes place every Tuesday through Thursday from July 2 to August 1, 2024. Interns are expected to devote a minimum 21 hours per week to their projects and training and must commit to completing the entire program.
The Jane Teranes - Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (JT-SURF) is a 10-week summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) designed to engage students in diverse and exciting earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences research at a world-renowned institution.
In particular, the JT-SURF program seeks to increase the diversity of students successfully prepared to pursue Earth and ocean sciences career pathways, and to recruit individuals from institutions with limited undergraduate research opportunities.
Applicants of any race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, dis/ability or veteran status are welcome. Students who are members of a group that is historically under-represented in earth and ocean sciences, including students who are Hispanic/Latine, Black or African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American or Alaska Native, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply. Students who are first-generation, nontraditional, economically disadvantaged, veterans, or parents and students with disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply.
JT-SURF is supported with funding from the National Science Foundation, Division of Ocean Sciences.
STUDENTS WILL:
Gain valuable research experience under the collective mentorship of faculty, post-doctoral researchers and graduate students at Scripps
Gain an understanding of the challenges, rewards and culture of graduate studies in the sciences
Develop knowledge and skills to better prepare themselves for a successful career in earth and marine sciences
Engage with the larger research community at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Participate in a weekly workshops on topics that including research and presentation skills, career options, and preparing for graduate school
Present their research results as part of a student research symposium
Have the opportunity to present the results of their summer research at a national conference
Generation Tomorrow and the Johns Hopkins Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) are pleased to host Generation Tomorrow: Summer Health Disparity Scholars. The program is intended for undergraduate students interested in HIV and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV) health disparities and their intersection with substance use (addiction and overdose), violence, mental health, and the social determinants of health.
The program will offer mentorship and training in HIV/HCV education, testing, and counseling; health disparities, cultural competence, and harm reduction. Through a lecture series, the program will also explore the intersection of HIV and/or HCV health disparities with the areas defined above. This program will have a special focus on undergraduate students that are underrepresented in nursing, public health, and medicine. The program will consist of the following components:
Intensive HIV and HCV testing and counseling training
Biweekly lecture series
Health disparities related research (clinical, health services, biomedical) with a designated faculty mentor
Community-based outreach
The Johns Hopkins NeuroHIV Comorbidities Scholars Program (JHNeurophytes) aims to recruit and train highly qualified undergraduate students in STEM degree programs from across the nation with special emphasis on those who reside in regions where the incidence/prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection is high or has newly appeared.
For 10 weeks during the summer, on a multi-year basis, trainees will have the opportunity at JHU to learn about and/or engage in leading edge basic and/or clinical research in a vast array of specialties including: HIV-neuropathogenesis; stress/inflammation and HIV cognition, neuroHIV and CNS reservoir, neuroHIV and drug abuse, neuroHIV and comorbidities of aging, analytical concepts in Big Data, bioinformatics, and computational neuroscience. By program completion, successful undergraduate trainees will have completed several oral podium and poster presentations at scientific conferences on and off of campus, and made contributions toward scientific publications.
Combined with a program of professional development and mentorship sessions, our trainees will have gained, developed and strengthened their science: -skills, -identity, and -self-efficacy to succeed in a research or clinician-researcher career pathway. Our long-term goal is to strengthen pathways to the biomedical workforce focused on research and clinical care at the interface of HIV-neurologic dysfunction and associated comorbidities. Additionally, alumni will have developed competencies to address ongoing and emerging threats to human health and well-being.
Participants of this summer REU program will join the research labs of a diverse group of faculty mentors to engage in cutting-edge research in all areas of Chemistry, with an emphasis on model building, data analysis, and computation. Research activities will be complemented by professional development workshops and seminars designed to enhance participants' computational skills, scientific communication, and preparation for graduate school.
The REU cohort will integrate local UoU undergraduates and will interact with other summer research programs on campus, providing a peer environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging to the scientific community.
The program includes:
- Stipend of $6,000
- Travel allowance and on-campus housing (to non-local students)
- Training and research
- Weekly luncheon seminars
- Activities with other University of Utah REU programs
- Outdoor adventures in the spectacular Wasatch mountains
- Culminating symposium
- Travel support to present at a research conference
The Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) is an international collaboration between Greenland, the United States, and Denmark to educate and inspire the next generation of polar and STEM professionals. Since its initiation during the International Polar Year in 2007, high school and university students and teachers from the three countries work together to study polar environments and the human dimensions of rapid Arctic change. Students practice scientific and engineering methods in a cross cultural classroom with mentoring from international teachers and scientists. Funding for JSEP is provided by Naalakkersuisut (the Government of Greenland) and the U.S. National Science Foundation through a grant to Dartmouth College.
The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites highly motivated high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute. We match students with Broad scientists to conduct original, cutting-edge research projects in areas such as: cancer biology, psychiatric disease, chemical biology, computational biology, infectious disease, and more.
In addition to original research, students will get to explore scientific careers; attend interesting scientific talks; present their research to the Broad community in a scientific poster session; attend a college fair; participate in fun social events; and meet other students who share similar interests.
Undergraduate students are invited to apply for a 10-week summer research program to engage in a focused research project in materials physics, working closely with a faculty mentor and other researchers. Taking advantage of Georgetown’s location in the nation’s capital, this REU program also features a science-and-society component that allows students to explore the connection between scientific research and the world outside the laboratory. In addition, REU participants join other science students in a variety of professional development workshops and social and networking activities.
The physics department promotes a culture that celebrates differences and supports individuals in realizing their potential. The REU program is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all participants.
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation and Georgetown University.
Thanks to the generous support of Amgen Foundation, the Amgen Scholars Program at Duke is committed to:
providing undergraduates with enriching, collaborative research experiences in biotechnology/drug discovery;
fostering and developing scholars' science identity and professional mindset, and;
promoting entry into PhD or MD/PhD programs and scientific careers.
During Summer, Duke University will host a new cohort of Amgen Scholars*. Based on submitted preference and interests, scholars will be matched with a faculty mentor conducting world-class biotechnology/drug discovery research. Scholars will conduct independent research related to the lab’s ongoing projects, mentored by a team of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students.
Scholars will participate in complimentary activities that support the Duke ASP biotechnology/drug discovery focus, including visits to local biotechnology and Pharma companies in Research Triangle Park (RTP), home to 275+ companies, and meetings with scientists and graduate students currently interning in industry as part of their PhD programs. In addition to seminars, journal clubs, poster presentations, and programming that supports graduate school preparedness, Duke Amgen Scholars will participate in social and cultural activities that build community and showcase the vibrant, creative, and innovative city of Durham, NC.
The Biosphere 2 REU provides undergraduates an opportunity to conduct guided research in environmental and Earth systems science at a leading and unique research institution. We are recruiting ten students for 2024 summer and are particularly interested in applications from indigenous students and students from other underrepresented groups. Students will receive stipends of $6,000 for the 10-week research internship, food allowance, housing on the Biosphere 2 campus, funding for travel to and from Tucson, AZ, as well as support for travel to a professional meeting to present their work. For 2024, the program runs from June 3rd to August 9th. Students will be selected from across the country to participate in the program and they will conduct research at Biosphere 2.
The REU program at Biosphere 2 is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation. We share the goals of the NSF to use the REU experience as a way to provide research opportunities for students who might not have such opportunities readily available at their home institutions. The summer program will allow students to gain experience in research firsthand, training and preparation for careers in science, and opportunities to communicate science to diverse audiences. Students will also work with partner organizations at the University of Arizona to connect research findings to applied environmental solutions. Participation in the REU program will help prepare students for graduate studies in science.
REU Program Background
The program is structured with five interrelated components:
- the practice of research on individual projects,
- the context of that research within the broader interdisciplinary Earth system sciences framework,
- the relevance of that research in terms of environmental and societal challenges to foster practical solutions,
- professional development related to successful pursuit of Earth and environmental science careers, and
- the ability to effectively communicate the process, importance, and findings of research to broad audiences.
Students will conduct their own research under a mentor, interact with other participants and scientists at B2 and UA, and present research findings in a formal symposium setting. A unique part of the B2 REU experience will be the opportunity to interact with the 100,000 public visitors to B2 and be trained in outreach related to their research topics. Additionally, students will participate in professional development workshops and field trips to local attractions.
What is NASEP?
An initiative of the Office of Early Academic Outreach at The University of Arizona, the Native American Science & Engineering Program is a FREE year-long program designed to provide Native American high school students with the necessary resources to enroll in college and pursue a career in a Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) field. NASEP participants will gain a wide exposure to these fields through interactions with university experts on many subjects including environmental sustainability. The intention of this program is to expose students to a wide variety of STEM pathways so as to better inform their college pathways in the context of the Native American experience.
More than Just a Summer Program
As stated above, NASEP is a year-long program that offers engagement throughout the academic year. Each group is seen as a cohort and will receive support from NASEP staff as they prepare to apply to college. Additionally, there are other events offered throughout the year that consists of 4 phases:
Summer Program Phase (June 9-15, 2024): Students will have a week-long stay on The University of Arizona campus participating in STEM related workshops. Past cohorts had opportunities to visit and stay at Biosphere 2, build a computer, computer coding, engineering projects, participate in lab research etc., tours and presentations from The College of Optics, College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Research Project Phase (August - Early October): In the fall semester, students work on the Geoscience research project where they gain exposure to the scientific method and creating and presenting collegiate level research posters at The University of Arizona's Native American College Day.
Enrichment Phase (September - March): Students will be given multiple opportunities to participate at events that include:
- Fall Assembly at the Navajo Nation Fair & Parade: September in Window Rock, AZ
- Tribal Environmental Health Forum: October in Chandler, AZ
- Native American College Day at the University of Arizona: November in Tucson, AZ
- American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) Regional Conference: March
- Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) Fair: March in Tucson, AZ
Closing Banquet Phase (Early May): Students will be awarded for their participation in the program with a closing banquet at The University of Arizona and will receive a NASEP stole upon completion.
Each of these experiences is aimed at developing the students' understanding of STEM opportunities.
A one month summer intensive program intended for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in data science and computing.
The course will teach programming in R, basic statistics, develop high school students’ statistical programming, computational thinking and problem solving skills.
Students receive instruction for three hours a day, four days per week (Monday – Thursday), in the form of lectures and lab work
Students complete and present group research projects as the culmination event at the end of the program
Direct mentoring by Biostatistics PhD students
Support and guidance with college applications and career counseling
You are invited to the Bethel College Summer Science Institute (BCSSI) for 2024. This institute was held annually on our campus for 20 years and was moved online in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing advantages with both in-person and online events, we are offering in-person and online versions of BCSSI in 2024. These versions are described in the pages linked below, each with a link to the application for that event (choose either in-person or online, not both).
Whether in person or online, the institute offers opportunities to participate in research investigations in several fields of science and mathematics. You will be able to study fascinating and challenging topics that high school courses typically do not cover. The institute will focus on learning how to do research through close interaction with faculty - collecting data, testing hypotheses, using statistical software, writing code, etc. Readings will provide background for laboratory and field study.
Two Bethel professors recently published an article describing the experience and benefits of the Summer Science Institute. In addition, several articles have been jointly published (or are in process) by faculty members and students of the online institute.
The Bioscience Scholars Program (formerly known as SPUR LABS) provides a rigorous eight or ten-week research training experience for undergraduates with interests in a broad range of bioscience disciplines– —from molecules to organisms and from basic to translational science. Exceptional research training, integrated with professional development activities, will prepare students to succeed in leading Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs. The program aims to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and the elimination of barriers to participation in bioscience research careers and is designed for students participating in honors research programs that foster transition to doctoral programs (e.g., Minority Access to Research Careers, MARC). Participants receive a stipend & food allowance of $4,000 for 8 weeks or $5,000 for 10 weeks. Participants will be matched with an appropriate faculty member based on research interests. There are over 400 faculty mentors in ten bioscience research areas.
A complete application includes the submission of the online application form as well as all supplementary materials, including two letters of recommendation and a personal statement that describes your bioscience research interests and any research experience, including how these interests and experiences have shaped your personal and professional goals, and how Bioscience Scholars Program would help you meet these goals. See Bioscience Scholars Program website for full details of supplementary application materials.
Selection criteria: academic preparation and achievement; leadership potential; relevance of research interests and experience; potential for the program to help the applicant achieve his/her career goals; and potential to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the bioscience research enterprise.
The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and college students from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research by placing them in real research settings at local cancer research institutions. Our goal is to encourage students to pursue future careers in the biosciences—particularly cancer research—giving practical meaning to academic course work and to expand and extend their interest in basic, clinical and/or population science research. At the same time, students make a valuable contribution to the DF/HCC research mission. By participating in a program at DF/HCC—an NCI comprehensive cancer center with more than 1100 researchers across seven Harvard institutions—students will learn from experts who are devoted to preventing, treating and curing cancer.
Program Features:
- A full-time, hands-on summer experience in a cancer research environment at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Scientific and professional/career development seminars and journal clubs with researchers and YES for CURE and CURE – Summer Only students.
- Preparation and presentation of an abstract and either a poster or a 10-12 minute PowerPoint oral presentation of their research project at the end of the summer.
- Stipend
Program Overview
What is BU PREP?
- A year-long preparatory program for recent bachelor’s degree recipients seeking entry into competitive PhD training programs.
- Designed to foster mentoring relationships that’ll enhance personal and scientific development for members of historically underrepresented groups in the biomedical sciences.
- Scholars are paired with BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s outstanding faculty and have access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Opportunity to work closely with an advising team to create an individualized career plan directed towards doctoral graduate school entry and success.
- Is supported by a grant from NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences #R25 GM125511.
- Tentative start date: Early June 2024
Program Details
- Five research assistantships are available on an annual basis for a period of one year.
- Scholars receive an annual stipend.
- Extensive advising on career choices and how to apply to graduate school.
- An enrichment curriculum that includes seminars, workshops, and journal club.
- The option to enroll in several PhD-level graduate courses at Boston University School of Medicine.
The Biological Discovery in Woods Hole (BDWH) Program is designed as an intensive, 10-week experience for undergraduates at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The major portion of each student’s time will be dedicated to an individual research project under the direction of one of the participating mentors – see Mentor List below. The program will be conducted from mid-June through mid-August each summer and will integrate the students with the marine setting and the unique intellectual blend of year-round and summer investigators at the MBL to provide a diverse and varied undergraduate research experience. The program will focus on the molecular, cellular, and physiological processes that give rise to and regulate complex physiological systems, and which ultimately mediate organismal behavior. Investigators use both marine and non-marine models. The program’s goal is to recruit highly motivated students, especially from under-represented groups and/or schools with limited research opportunities and immerse them in research programs under the guidance of mentors selected from visiting summer investigators, or year-round investigators at the MBL who are fully committed to enhancing the undergraduate research experience. To augment the research experience, students will participate in field trips and attend weekly course meetings, seminars and/or luncheons that will explore a wide range of topics (e.g., graduate school application, ethics, career paths) to encourage the students to prepare and pursue a career in biological sciences. There will also be group activities, field trips, and barbeques to provide peer interactions. Finally, the program will culminate with an undergraduate research symposium.
The Broad Biomedical Post-baccalaureate Scholars (BBPS) program is a two-year opportunity run by the Office for STEM Engagement and Inclusion. BBPS offers participants a comprehensive, structured, and immersive experience that includes groundbreaking research and academic and career guidance. The BBPS program is designed to equip each scholar with the personal and professional tools necessary to support their success in the field of biomedical research. Ultimately, this program is intended to help diversify biomedical research through the success of each scholar. The program is supported, in part, by the National Humane Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to train and develop a more diverse genomics workforce.
BBPS participants perform research as paid, full-time Computational Associates (CA) or Research Associates (RA), working alongside leading scientists in their field.
Benefits
As full-time employees, scholars will receive an annual salary based on their role (Research Associate or Computational Associate) and access to health benefits. In addition, BBPS participants will engage in academic and professional development opportunities, including:
Comprehensive scientific communication training
Development of an individualized training plan
Career-oriented seminars and workshops
Discussions of topics such as scientific collaborations, ethics, support networks, stress management, diversity and inclusion, and the culture around science
Graduate school preparation (statements, recommendations, interviews, etc.)
Stay during the summer, be inspired for life.
Consider Engineering is a challenging and rewarding four-day overnight summer program for high school juniors to get a taste of college life and what it takes to be an engineer.
Be one of 108 students from Maine and around the U.S. invited to spend four days at the University of Maine participating in exciting engineering experiments, problem solving challenges, and great networking with faculty, practicing engineers and fellow campers—at no cost to you.
This program is offered three times in July to groups of 36 students who have completed their junior year of study, excel in math and science, and demonstrate communication and leadership skills. This free-of-charge educational and inspiring program is competitive, with only half the applicants gaining admission. On campus food and lodging is provided.
The Application Deadline for current high school juniors is April 15th. Admission decisions will be announced on or before May 31st via the email address provided in the application.
Summer Scholars is a Harvard Medical School summer internship program for motivated undergraduates with a strong interest in pursuing graduate studies focused on molecular mechanisms in biology. The program offers students the opportunity to gain experience in hands-on laboratory research; to interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other summer interns; to attend weekly luncheon/seminar presentations by department members on specific research projects and cutting-edge research tools; and to improve the presentation, writing, and communication skills.
The program is co-directed by Profs. Piotr Sliz, Sun Hur and Stephen Buratowski, with further support from Karina Gonzalez Herrera as a special program advisor and Yolima Lantigua as the departmental coordinator.
Laboratories participating in the BCMP summer internship program offer a broad range of basic and disease-oriented research topics using the analytical tools of biochemistry, molecular genetics, biophysics, chemical biology, and structural biology. Research interests of the faculty include:
- Use of chemical biology to study the human microbiome (Sloan Devin)
- The control of all stages of gene expression; the mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination, and repair (Steve Buratowski, Phil Cole, Karen Adelman, Johannes Walter, Kevin Struhl Laboratories);
- The structure and function of proteins, protein-RNA complexes, and membrane transporters using crystallography, cryoEM, and NMR (Eric Fischer, Mike Eck, Steven Backlow, Andrew Kruse, Hao Wu, Tim Springer, and Haribabu Arthanari) and single-molecule methods (Joe Loparo, Johannes Walter);
- Molecular approaches to gene regulation and protein function during herpesvirus replication and latency (Don Coen);
- The biosynthesis of membrane lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins; principles of antibiotic and natural product synthesis (Jon Clardy)
- Computational approaches in structural biology (Python programming, grid computing, drug discovery and molecular dynamics) - Sliz Laboratory.
- Genomics - The Cohort Study project at Boston Children's Hospital has multiple openings for students that are interested in working with investigators on sequencing and data analysis projects in a variety of disease areas including neurological, endocrine, psychiatric, gastric, and more.
The about 10-week iCompBio REU focuses on interdisciplinary computational biology training to undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, math, and other related fields. Please look through the potential research projects and then choose your preferences of the potential research topics.
- $6,250 stipend + housing and meal plan
- Travel allowance up to $500
- Inter-disciplinary training in computer science and biology
- Coding boot camp.
- Diverse range of research topics.
Chattanooga is a great outdoor city
A one-week computing bootcamp will be provided to teach students essential data science using R, and advanced data processing and deep learning methods using Python. Each student will be jointly mentored by a computer science mentor and a biology mentor. The computing training includes coding, modeling, simulation, deep learning neural networks, computer vision, parallel computing, statistics, data visualization, and mobile App development.
The FREEPenn Summer Science Initiative, PSSI, is sponsored by the Penn Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, MRSEC, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. It will accept up to 28 students entering their junior or senior year of high school from the greater Philadelphia region for a four-week intensive materials science course from July 8 – August 1, 2024 (Monday to Thursday). The course will run from approximately 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily. The course may include formal lectures from Penn faculty and affiliated researchers, materials science workshops, lab report writing seminars (very useful for college!), projects, hands-on activities, and field trips. Students will get exposure to a variety of materials characterization techniques, such as scanning electron and optical microscopies, thermal analysis techniques, mechanical testing, and x-ray diffraction. Students will be expected to work on reports, projects, and other assignments outside of program hours.
The University of Oregon (UO) Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer Program in Molecular Biosciences (UO-REU) offers fellowship opportunities for undergraduate students from other universities and colleges to participate in ongoing research in life sciences laboratories at UO for 10 weeks. The UO-REU Program concluded in 2021.
The intellectual focus of the program is in Molecular Biosciences, an area of particular strength at University of Oregon. Faculty research in this sphere is collaborative and multidisciplinary, including Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience, and Cellular Biology.
Program objectives include broadening participation of minority researchers and enhancing opportunities for students with limited access to research experiences. We strongly encourage eligible students from underrepresented groups in the sciences to apply. Underrepresented groups are considered by race, ethnicity, low-income, first-generation to attend college, and disability status. Access to research is also considered.
To be considered for the UOREU program, applicants must obtain an NSF REU ID and complete the SPUR application. Visit the NSF REU website to register for a unique REU ID number. This ID will be recorded as a part of your SPUR application and is required for SPUR to consider your application for the UO REU program. The UO REU does not utilize the REU common application, but does require that applicants have a NSF REU ID recorded in our SPUR application.
The University of Oregon (UO) Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer Program in Molecular Biosciences (UO-REU) is generously supported by the National Science Foundation (award #1758015).
The Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology offers undergraduate students from colleges and universities around the United States and it’s territories a chance to participate in research projects at a world-class research institution in the exciting area of nanobiotechnology, a place where biology, medicine, engineering, and nanoscience meet. The INBT has been administering the Nanotechnology for Biology and Bioengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program since 2008 and has successfully hosted 150 students over 15 summers.
The program offers participants many benefits. The most significant is hands-on graduate-level laboratory research experience where students are mentored by world-class faculty* as well as graduate students. During this time students work on their own research project to develop and refine important laboratory and essential skills. Additionally, program administrators schedule a variety of professional development workshops, field trips, social activities, and networking opportunities to meet students and faculty at the INBT and the Johns Hopkins University, as well as explore Baltimore and the surrounding area. The program provides participants with a stipend, paid housing, and travel allowance to concentrate on their research project and other activities.
*The Institute for NanoBioTechnology has many research faculty and those who host REU students in their laboratory rotate from year-to-year. Faculty that have hosted students in the past include: Claire Hur, Denis Wirtz, Efie Kokkoli, Hai-Quan Mao, Honggang Cui, Jeff Wang, Jochen Mueller, Jordan Green, Jude Phillip, Kalina Hristova, Konstantinos Konstantopoulos, Luo Gu, Peter Searson, Rebecca Schulman, Sangmoo Jeong, Sean Sun, Warren Grayson, Xiaobo Mao, Yun Chen, and more.
This is a National Science Foundation-funded program (award number 1852303). The summer 2024 application cycle will open November 1, 2023.
The Vanderbilt Physics & Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program brings ten students each summer to the Vanderbilt campus to work closely with faculty and research groups. The program provides research opportunities in areas across sub-fields of theoretical physics, experimental/observational physics, computational physics, and data-driven physics.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, this REU program is a 10-week internship for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. (Graduating seniors: Please contact us to inquire about eligibility.) Our program emphasizes a friendly, collaborative environment, field trips and local social events. Comprehensive mentoring is achieved through close interaction with faculty, postdocs, and other Vanderbilt students within the department. Professional development opportunities are offered through topical workshops, coffee break chats, expert seminars, and coached poster/talk sessions which prepare students for future academic and professional challenges.
Our program is proud of the diversity represented by our participating interns, mentors, faculty, and staff. Our program works closely with the Vanderbilt Data Science Institute and the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation to co-sponsor students where appropriate (please visit the links to these partner programs on the right side of site).
Vanderbilt University is located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan Nashville Tennessee. The campus is within walking distance of downtown.
Research areas include:
Astrophysics (Observational & Theoretical)
Biological physics (Experimental)
Condensed Matter, Atomic, Molecular, Optical, and Nanoscale physics (Experimental and Theoretical)
Particle (LHC) and High-Energy Nuclear (RHIC) physics (Experimental and Theoretical)
This Data Science Across Disciplines Research
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This project aims to provide an experience to transform the perception of undergraduates from that of students to that of active researchers. To accomplish this, REU students in our program will perform research in a project linked to Materials with Targeted Functions: from fundamentals to applications. The selected areas allow exposing participants to a broad research experience across disciplines and to take advantage of the concept of cluster mentoring. Here, students will spend most of the time working in one project (with one graduate student and one faculty member) but remain engaged in the broad area guided by faculty members with complementary expertise. We hypothesize that this approach will provide students a unique experience and the possibility to connect fundamentals to applications, increasing their enthusiasm and chances to continue engaged in the research project after returning to their home institutions. As a new element, also steaming from comments from past participants, the program will target social competencies. These activities have the goal to improve their ability to interact in professional settings, highlight the relevance of their research experience, networking, and becoming advocates for diversity as a driving force for inclusion of women and underrepresented minorities in chemistry.
The research experience will be supplemented by ethics training as well as an introduction to state-of-the-art instrumentation linked to their projects. The program will also offer a number of workshops to enhance the experience of the participants, their professional development, and their research-related social competencies. These activities have the goal to improve their ability to interact in professional settings, highlight the relevance of their research experience, networking, and to become advocates for diversity and inclusion of women and underrepresented minorities in chemistry. Non-traditional/high potential students, minority students from the State of SC and surrounding MSI, students in military schools, and students from distant geographic areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
Students will be required to form teams with existing students enabling a closer interaction between peers, as well as training experience to the junior mentor. Participants are expected to work 40 hours/week and submit a mid-term report describing the performed activities as well as plans for the remaining of the visit. Students will be expected to remain engaged in research activities and to present the results of the program in a scientific meeting.
The JSA/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program begins in June and concludes in August. Successful applicants must be available to work the duration of the program, 6 forty-hour weeks. To apply to the JSA/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program, follow the steps listed below. You must complete a new application package for each academic year in which you wish to be considered.
Complete the Student Application Form, legibly printed or typed.
Have two adults who know you well (at least one from school) complete a Reference Form and submit them with your application (leave in sealed envelope). Be sure to write your name in the space indicated on the forms before giving them to your references.
Return the Application and two Reference Forms (each in a sealed envelope) to the Science Education Office (at the address listed below) at Jefferson Lab.
Obtain copies of your high school grades to date and a list of the classes you are currently taking. If you are selected for a personal interview, these copies must be provided to Jefferson Lab at the time of your interview
The Undergraduate Research Portfolio encourages you to participate in research—and become part of this analytical and creative activity at UMass Boston. The Undergraduate Research Portfolio gives you the opportunity for high quality faculty/student intellectual exchange by helping you to learn about and participate in research in your field. Visit the College of Liberal Arts for more information.
During the program, students work full-time in the laboratory, participate in weekly meetings with faculty, and attend weekly academic seminars. The weekly seminars are designed to help students improve their presentation skills and to be more competitive graduate applicants, and cover topics such as applying to graduate school, giving an oral presentation, writing a research abstract, and learning about various career options available to PhD graduates. Students will also have the opportunity to attend departmental retreats, research seminars and symposia, learn about the graduate application process and meet with various MIT faculty members. The program solicits constructive and timely feedback from the students through the use of weekly surveys.
At the end of the program students give a poster presentation on their research, submit a 5-page research summary, a one-page personal statement about their summer experience at MIT and complete a program evaluation.
All BSG-MSRP-Bio participants are eligible for to have their graduation application fee waived for any MIT graduate program.
The Center for Neural Science hosts a Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) for undergraduates with a strong interest in neuroscience. This program is designed to foster entry into a neuroscience research-centered career. Students apply for positions in a 10-week summer program during which they actively participate in research projects in the laboratories of New York University science faculty. We match students to laboratories primarily on the basis of their background preparation and areas of interest. Participants work either directly with faculty or with graduate students or postdoctoral fellows.
Each student conducts a research project under the direction of his or her mentor. The students are involved in all phases of the research process from experimental design to data analysis and communication of results. At the end of the program, the students each give a presentation of their own work at a summer research conference. The first week of SURP includes a "bootcamp" to accelerate the learning of lab skills specific to neural science.
The MCHC/RISE-UP Program provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training in maternal and child health, focusing on social determinants of health, elimination of health disparities, and developmental disabilities. Grant funding for this program was awarded to Kennedy Krieger Institute by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program to develop a national consortium of institutions and universities that provides undergraduate scholars with three public health leadership experiences: (1) clinical, (2) research, and (3) community engagement and advocacy.
The consortium was built on the Leadership Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) training framework and includes:
1. Kennedy Krieger Institute partnering with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities
2. The University of South Dakota partnering with Tribal Serving Institutions
3. The University of California, Davis (UC-Davis) MIND Institute partnering with UC-Davis Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4. Aaniiih Nakoda College/Fort Belknap Community
MCHC/RISE-UP’s ultimate goal is to promote a more equitable health system by introducing highly qualified, diverse undergraduate and recent baccalaureate degree scholars (undergraduate juniors, seniors, and scholars who received their baccalaureate degree within 12 months of MCHC/RISE-UP program orientation), who have at least a 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale, to the field of public health.
All scholars interested in maternal and child health, reducing health disparities, and promoting social justice, especially scholars from underrepresented populations in the field of public health, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The BRITE REU at BU Bioinformatics (Bioinformatics Research and Interdisciplinary Training Experience) focuses on computational and mathematical fundamentals of bioinformatics analysis through research projects in a broad range of topics, including gene regulatory networks, metabolic networks, analysis of microbial communities, synthetic biology, enzyme structure and function, machine learning methods for cancer subtype classification, and sequence analysis algorithms for identifying genetic variation.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Boston University is designed to promote access to graduate education for talented undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups, traditionally underrepresented in the sciences – African-American, Hispanic, Native American/Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian/Polynesian – or persons living with disabilities. The SURF Program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF-REU) and Boston University.
The SURF/NSF-REU Program is open to non-BU students who are rising juniors or rising seniors, and wish to conduct research in the sciences or technology fields. The program consists of ten weeks of full-time research (early June – mid-August) in a Boston University lab, mentored by a BU faculty member. For summer 2024, student research projects will be in areas related to Biology and the control of gene expression for biological outcomes. On-campus housing, a stipend, weekly enrichment activities, social events, and an October weekend trip to present findings at the Boston University Undergraduate Research Symposium are also included. To apply for the SURF/NSF-REU program, click here.
The application period for the Summer 2024 SURF program will run from mid-December 2023 till April 1, 2024. Applications will be reviewed and offers will be made on a rolling basis, so it is advantageous to get your applications in early.
Please read the application instructions at the NSF-ETAP site carefully before applying to the SURF program: you will need to fill out an application, provide a transcript, and ask two professors to submit letters of recommendation. Feel free to contact the Biology office if you would like more information (surf@bu.edu; 617-353-2432).
Are you interested in joining an expedition team next summer? We don’t require any specific skill sets, just a willingness to learn, explore, and challenge yourself in a new environment!
We have several eligibility requirements to participate in our expeditions, so before starting your application, make sure you read our Frequently Asked Questions (below).
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions combines science, art, inquiry, and outdoor exploration. We seek engaged, multi-faceted participants. When selecting our expedition teams, we look for diversity in our applicants' backgrounds and interests; we believe the diversity of our program makes our expeditions so much stronger and more insightful. Because we look for applicants who will share their perspectives and learn from one another, we do not choose team members based solely on their individual applications. We choose the team as a whole, according to what each member brings to the team.
Living, Learning, & Safety on our Expeditions
Participants must be able to…
- Understand and follow instructions, whether supervised or not.
- Contribute to a safe and social learning environment; maintain appropriate relationships with other team members and instructors; refrain from sexual activity, harassment, and bullying; and refrain from all other behaviors that disrupt the learning and safety of the group.
- Work effectively as a team member throughout potentially stressful or difficult conditions. This may require problem-solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to accept differences.
- Exhibit willingness and ability to participate in small and large group activities including camp chores (cooking, water purification, etc), group lessons, and science projects.
This NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award to Scripps Research located in La Jolla, CA, supports the training of 10 students in a 10-week program that probes the structure and function of macromolecules.
This program offers its diverse participants an academic structure that integrates cutting-edge research with professional skills development and faculty mentoring.
Each of the major program components – (1) curriculum and professional development workshops and (2) research experiences – will be made up of several elements that work together and provide a stepwise, scaffolding approach to improving interns’ critical thinking skills, scientific preparation skills, knowledge base, and research expertise. The heart of the program will be the hands-on research experience in one of our 150 state-of-the-art laboratories where interns learn the scientific process by participating in research side-by-side with our world-renowned faculty and scientists.
Structure/function areas currently receiving attention at Scripps include: defining the structure and function of key proteins in both the innate and acquired immune systems; production of databases cataloguing the molecular components of the cell; development of novel therapies to counter disease; integration of computational methods with the current arsenal of biophysical techniques to determine protein structure; exploration of brain function; and evaluation of molecules for new therapeutics.
In addition to the lab research, program participants will attend themed weekly professional development workshops and scientific seminars where they will be expected to read current scientific articles, then participate in discussions about the rationale behind the experiments, analyze the work critically, and engage in scientific discourse with their peers. The program culminates with oral and/or poster presentations. By providing this experience, we endeavor to improve interns’ research and communication skills, and prepare the most talented students to pursue careers in biomedical research.
Students must be enrolled in a U.S. institution to apply. Ideal candidates are rising juniors and seniors. The Scripps Research REU provides participants with a stipend and housing.
Applications including at least two letters of reference are due by February 15. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance in early March.
Now is the perfect time to plan for a successful career in nursing research. The NURSE program offers you an opportunity to participate in deeply engaging and authentic research experiences working alongside UB School of Nursing researchers. For students who choose to excel, this summer experience can translate into additional professional opportunities to attend scientific meetings and present their research to local, or even national audiences. Plus, the opportunity to be mentored by an accomplished nurse scientist cannot be overestimated. This mentored 10-week summer research experience provides hands-on research experience.
Overview
Students will be placed with a UB School of Nursing faculty member to train with their research team. Training will take place in-person. This experience also includes attending seminars with UB’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science research program, providing an opportunity for interprofessional collaboration.
Meaningful collaborative research projects, designed in conjunction with a faculty mentor, well match each student’s interests and abilities with the needs of the research group. This award is designed as a prelude to pursuing a nursing degree and offers exposure to high caliber research in order to assist students in deciding if an academic career in nursing is right for them. At the end of the program, students will be better positioned to pursue an academic degree in nursing if the wish to do so.
CURIE Academy is a one-week residential program for high school girls, specifically rising juniors and seniors, who desire to learn about engineering in the context of an authentic college experience.
CURIE Academy seeks to develop literacy surrounding engineering as a major course of study in college, showcase career and graduate school pathways in engineering, and demystify the admissions process. CURIE Academy recognizes that not all students have equitable access to STEM educational opportunities and resources. Therefore, we strongly encourage girls whose backgrounds and lived experiences are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, or who may not have access to robust, STEM-related curricular resources, to apply for CURIE Academy.
CURIE Scholars spend a week on the Cornell campus, living in dormitories, and networking with current Cornell Engineering students, faculty, and a diverse group of participants from across the country. Participants attend daily classes in one area of study led by a Cornell Engineering faculty member, and work cooperatively under the supervision of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students to execute and present a research project. Additionally, students participate in nine (9) field sessions across our engineering majors, as well as a field session focused on the admissions process. Discover more about CURIE Academy, and consider spending part of your summer with us!
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation, including the broad area of the chemical sciences. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program.
The REU program features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1)REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department or may offer interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. (2) REU Supplements may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements or may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects. Both mechanisms of support are available at Boston University.
The University of Massachusetts Boston, located on Boston Harbor, offers a 10-week summer program for majors in the biological sciences, sponsored by the National Science Foundation: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology. Students carry out exciting research projects and participate in a variety of enrichment activities. Each student works as part of a research team under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Close mentoring relationships and participation in a community of scientists engaged in research are key parts of the experience.
Student research projects span an array of biological problems, and students are paired with faculty mentors based on mutual scientific interests. The program helps students learn how research is done, learn valuable skills, and develop independence in scientific thinking.
Students also participate in activities that promote a sense of community among students and faculty, teach scientific communication skills, and explore broader issues concerning the practice of science. These experiences occur during weekly discussions and workshops that focus on practical, personal, and ethical aspects of research. The program also features social activities and field trips in and around Boston. The program ends with a research poster symposium. The program stimulates and supports interest in biological research and prepares students for advanced study to pursue research careers.
The REU program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded initiative that supports active research participation by undergraduate students. The REU Site in Chemical Biology at NYU offers an intensive interdisciplinary research program at the interface of chemistry and biology to the participating students. The 10-week summer program hosts roughly ten undergraduate students per year. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of research experience, and we encourage applications from students from underrepresented groups in science.
The program basics include:
- Cutting edge research experience in laboratories at NYU, in the heart of Manhattan, from June 3 to August 9, 2024.
- Workshops in Professional Development and Research Ethics.
- Social activities with other summer students at NYU.
- Stipend of $6,000.
- On-campus housing arranged by the program.
- Reimbursement for travel to and from the REU site (up to $600)
These one week residential summer programs held on the NCSSM-Durham and Elizabeth City State University campuses are designed to provide STEM opportunities and support for students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields and college attendance, including but not limited to students who identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or female; students from low-income households; and students from the three NC U.S. Congressional Districts (1, 3, 11) with the lowest proportion of students pursuing post-secondary education after graduating from high school.
This interactive, interdisciplinary academic program uses exciting real-world subjects to challenge talented rising ninth- and 10th-graders across North Carolina and build their skills in science, math, technology, and communications. The program is free, with applications being open only to current eighth grade students who are residents of North Carolina. Students who are accepted into and complete the program as rising ninth graders (cohort 1 students) are then offered a spot to return for a second summer of programming as rising tenth graders (cohort 2 students).
The summer REU site on Ubiquitous Sensing in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of South Florida (USF) will run a 10-week program on the USF Tampa campus. We are welcome applications from students with diverse backgrounds in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics, or any related majors. REU participants must be undergraduate students and US citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States or its possessions; must be and remain undergraduate students. The application link is at https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8CTZD2pxv9nUr4.
The application deadline is March 15. We will start the selection process right after the deadline. The applicants will expect to receive letters of acceptance at the end of March and the beginning of April. We will help the accepted student to make travel arrangements. The REU students will receive $8,000 to $9,000 stipends to cover travel costs and living expenses. We will also assist eligible applicants in applying for an additional $10,000 from the Last Mile Fellowship to Broaden Computing program.
The summer REU program includes a strong research component combined with professional development opportunities for the participating undergraduate students from across the nation. Students will have the opportunity to explore research topics related to ubiquitous sensing, including sensors for intelligent systems, AI algorithms to process the sensor readings, deep learning algorithms to analyze a large set of sensor data, and reinforcement learning for using sensor data for real-time decision making. Students will learn to use various techniques, including sensors, signal processing, AI, deep learning, reinforcement learning, computer vision, IoT, robotics, etc. The summer REU program will start with a sequence of workshops and social activities. Students will then work on their research projects with their faculty and graduate student mentors. The students will continue participating in several social and academic activities meant to give them important information regarding their future careers and the tools needed to complete their REU experience successfully. The students will finish the 10-week program with end-of-program presentations.
Dartmouth's Academic Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) provides summer research experience to undergraduates. Focusing on academic research, networking, and mentoring, ASURE prepares students for future graduate research training. ASURE is open to all non-Dartmouth students.
The program is approximately eight weeks long, starting mid-June. In addition to providing valuable lab experience, ASURE will provide:
- Ethics seminars
- GRE prep
- Lab training
- Opportunities to present work/poster sessions
The Johns Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences (JHIBS) is a summer research program for junior and senior high school students that helps them get exposed to and discover a passion for a career in the neurological sciences.
Seventy-five percent of college students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) decide in high school to pursue these areas. JHIBS aims to reach students at this early stage and provide a hands-on mentored research experience. We believe that the right pre-college exposure, together with long-term mentoring, educational resources and encouragement, can help bright, intelligent, academically capable students successfully pursue the pathway to a profession as a researcher and/or clinician scientist at the doctoral level.
Applications will open by December 1, 2023 for internships starting in the summer of 2024. Please browse this website to learn more about our programming, we look forward to your application!
The SIMS Scholars engage in in-depth individualized introduction to university calculus and technical writing, developing college level critical thinking, problem solving and writing skills. Based on their research interests, Scholars will work on a team based research module led by SIMS research mentors, learning about research techniques that are used across several research areas. Research mentors orient Scholars to the research culture and community at UCSB, as well as to the process of scientific inquiry and communication, by providing authentic experiences that build knowledge, skills, confidence, and curiosity. Social networking events and study groups link participants with other incoming UCSB students, SIMS Peer Mentors, program staff, UCSB faculty, and SIMS Alumni.
SIMS Scholars can expect to gain academic and professional skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Science communication
- Team work
- Networking
- Leadership
- Goal setting
SIMS friendships will last well-beyond the three-week program. SIMSters support each other throughout their first year and often remain friends even after they graduate from college. In addition, Scholars will develop valuable mentoring relationships with their graduate student research mentors, course instructors, and the UCSB undergraduate SIMS staff. These relationships are nurtured through the group research modules, office hours and study groups, individualized development plans, social networking activities, and workshops on how to succeed at UCSB.
Scholars also build relationships with UCSB research faculty and local STEM industry professionals throughout the program. Tours of research labs will introduce students to possible future research opportunities, and two networking events give Scholars insight into the expectations UCSB faculty and local industry have for research/industry interns in their labs/companies.
Summer Program Details (Week 1)
Scholars are required to actively participate in the entire program (Monday to Friday).
Daily commitment is approximately 4 hours of active engagement, plus assignments.
SIMS will provide the technology needed to actively participate in all program activities, as needed.
There is no cost to participate in the SIMS program.
Summer Program Details (Weeks 2 - 3)
Weeks 2-3 of the program are an intense immersion into UCSB academics, research, and university life.
Scholars can expect to actively participate in SIMS activities from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (Monday to Friday), with breaks for meals.
Weekends will include down time, and SIMS organized visits to downtown Santa Barbara, hikes in the local wilderness areas, and walks to the beach.
Housing and meals provided in UCSB dorms and dinning commons.
There is no costs to participate in the SIMS program.
What happens after SIMS?
SIMS offers two years of programming, beginning with the three-week summer institute. During the following Fall quarter, Scholars will be guided through the development of a training roadmap, identifying appropriate opportunities at key times in their tenure at UCSB. The roadmap will be one that is tailored to their specific needs and interests to provide a more effective and engaging training experience.
In the Winter quarter, Scholars are eligible for the SIMS Early Undergraduate Research Experience and Knowledge Acquisition (EUREKA) program. EUREKA provides a paid 8-week summer immersive research experience and one-on-one mentoring on a research project, science communication, and professional development for a cohort of rising sophomores. Prior to their summer research experience, EUREKA interns participate in the Spring quarter Practice of Science seminar, that is also open to all SIMS students and hosted by the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP). The seminar provides an overview of the scientific process and various career paths in STEM while helping students develop scientific communication skills and the creative thinking needed for success as a scientist or engineer.
The SIMS and EUREKA portfolio of programming prepare freshman and sophomore undergraduate students to be competitive for advanced academic and training opportunities, leading toward advanced degree programs or directly into the workforce.
Hands-on research in Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, Glycomics and Computational Biology will bring participants recruited nationally from underrepresented groups to the University of Georgia campus for 10 weeks in the Summer.
The first week involves lab safety training, some workshops, and the beginning of a sequence luncheon seminars on current research at UGA and bioethics. The remainder of the time throughout the summer is spent in the laboratory working on an individual research project. REU participants present their research as a poster and oral presentation at the end of the summer.
The balance of the ten weeks will be spent in individual labs developing an independent research project in partnership with a faculty mentor. Click here for a list of the current REU mentors. Individual posters will be completed, and there will be a poster session at the conclusion of the 10 week program.
Work with the individual faculty mentors can continue during the coming academic year and eventually result in a publishable work. Projects of REU participants have led to publications in Science, Nature, PNAS and IEEE Access.
Weekly seminars are held with the potential faculty mentors for the individual lab section of the program giving a brief review of their work. From these talks the participants will request the areas they would like to do research in during the individual portion of the program.
The program will begin on Monday, May 20 2024 and end on Saturday, Jul 27 2024. Participants will be expected to participate in research at least 40 hours per week. Students may not enroll in classes or hold outside employment during the program. All participants are expected to stay for the full 10 weeks.
Participants are encouraged to take their personal poster/Power Point presentation back to their institution either to use at student seminars, other professional meetings during the year or to complete an undergraduate or honors thesis.
An REU internship at BIOS is a great way for U.S. undergraduate students to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in science.
BIOS has National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) funding to support undergraduate student researchers at BIOS during the fall semester. Students will conduct research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists. The list of 2024 mentors and an overview of potential research projects can be found here.
Throughout the 12-week semester, REUs will give oral and virtual poster presentations that outline their research topic, experimental methods and results and attend a series of professional development workshops and seminars hosted by BIOS faculty. They will also have the option to join field and boat excursions to learn about Bermuda's natural history, flora and fauna. Schedule and weather permitting, REUs will also be offered an exciting opportunity to participate in an oceanographic research cruise aboard R/V Atlantic Explorer.
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site in Raptor Research (REU-RR) is funded by the National Science Foundation and Boise State University. REU-RR is a 10-week summer research program with field and laboratory projects available for undergraduate students who are selected from a pool of applicants. The REU-RR program is located at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho.
Our summer research program is an excellent way for students to gain hands-on research skills and prepare for graduate school and a career in a STEM field.
Boise, Idaho is known throughout the world as a hub for raptor research. It is home to the Raptor Research Center (RRC) at Boise State University, The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey, the Intermountain Bird Observatory at Boise State University, the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, and the Raptor Biology Graduate Program in the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) at Boise State University.
This award, made to Rice University by the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences, provides research training for 10 weeks. The focus of this NSF REU program is biological networks, complex interactions among biomolecules that give rise to the diverse biological phenotypes observed in nature. In this summer REU, students will work on research projects under faculty mentors that draw from a range of approaches (classical biochemical and genetic to non-trivial theoretical models that require computation) to study naturally-occurring genetic networks, artificial genetic and metabolic networks, and biomolecular structure, function, and evolution. This program will also provide: a creative opportunity for students to develop innovative biotechnological ideas; leadership, mentorship and social retreats; special seminars and career development workshops; stipend and travel support; on-campus housing; a capstone research poster symposium; and an ethics and responsible conduct of research discussion seminar. Students will be recruited nationwide, with particular emphasis on recruiting women and under-represented minorities from the places with limited access to STEM research (e.g., community colleges) and selection of students will be done based on the faculty steering committee’s evaluation of each applicant’s transcript and recommendation letters. Assessment of this program is done via pre-and post-questionnaires as well by using the NSF’s common assessment tool. More information on this program can be obtained by contacting Pedro Muniz at pm20@rice.edu. Program directors are Dr. Natasha Kirienko (kirienko@rice.edu) and Dr. Joff Silberg (joff@rice.edu).
The UConn Physiology and Neurobiology Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) is an NSF-funded program offering undergraduates a paid summer research internship. Participants will spend 10 weeks with UConn faculty and graduate students, engaging in graduate-level research projects on a host of different physiological systems. In addition to their scientific work, students will also participate in career and graduate school workshops as well as social events. The program culminates with a symposium where students will present a scientific poster covering their research.
Program Benefits
- Working with UConn faculty on a graduate level research project
- Generous 10-week stipend
- Meal allowance and housing with other REU participants
- Weekly seminars and workshops
Mission
The primary goal of this REU is to provide students, especially those from non-PhD granting institutions, opportunities to experience an intensive research environment. Students can expect to acquire skills and knowledge to help them enter graduate research programs and succeed in their scientific careers. Interested students, especially underrepresented minorities, veterans, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities from institutions with limited research opportunities are encouraged to apply.
*UConn is planning to host an REU in-person Summer 2024. Due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 situation in Connecticut, UConn reserves the right to make modifications to the REU Program features and requirements, or cancel the program.
The Immunology Graduate Program at Harvard Medical School is pleased to announce our 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Program, which will run from Monday, June , 2024 - Thursday, August 8, 2024. Our 10 week summer internship program incorporates laboratory research, faculty lectures, and workshops led by current graduate students. We encourage students who have already have lab positions to apply for non-scholarship positions. For individuals who would like assistance finding a lab placement, you must apply for one of our limited scholarship positions.
The Summer Program is an intensive 6-week program, during which qualified participants receive an interesting and enjoyable introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health research. This program is designed to expose undergraduates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research.
During the course of the program, students will:
- Take noncredit courses in biostatistics and epidemiology
- Learn statistical software packages (Python, R, STATA)
- Participate in a collaborative research project with other students, guided by a graduate student and mentored by a faculty member
- Prepare and deliver a polished presentation that reports on your research project at the annual symposium
- Prepare for GRE’s
- Attend several talks about current research and hot topics in Public Health (e.g., environment, nutrition, social behavior, population health, public policy) by internationally renowned researchers
- Travel to local laboratories and research centers to observe Public Health research in action
- Enjoy social and cultural activities in the lively Boston summer
- Explore graduate school options in quantitative Public Health from our Director of Graduate Studies and prepare for graduate school applications
- Participate in Professional Development Workshops led by Harvard faculty and staff. Topics include public speaking, writing your personal statement, resume building, and navigating academia
- Build relationships with fellow students with similar interests and with faculty in Public Health
- Travel to Boston and living stipend (including lodging and some meals) are provided.
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as an REU-Site (Ocean and Earth Sciences), U.S. Science Support Program (USSSP), and other funding sources.
REU Site at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Interdisciplinary Cutting-Edge Research though the Analysis of Global Data
This REU site at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory has offered internships for more than two decades. Funding is provided by the US National Science Foundation (Arlington, Virginia) and is contingent upon their continued support.
The Lamont-Doherty contacts for the REU are Dr. Dallas Abbott (845-596-1131) and Dr. Michael Kaplan; please direct all questions to them. The NSF contact for the REU Site program is Program Manager Dr. Elizabeth Rom. NSF does not handle REU applications; please contact each REU site directly for application information.
The Lamont-Doherty Summer Intern Program offers the chance to experience scientific research as an undergraduate. The program is open to those who have completed their junior or sophomore year at a university or college in the U.S., including community colleges, with majors in earth science, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, or engineering. The NSF REU-SITE part of the program is open only to US citizens or permanent residents. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents can apply to the program, but they can only select projects that are not part of the REU-Site (see 2024 National Program Brochure or FAQ for more details). Graduating seniors are not eligible for this internship. Students from community colleges and who are first-generation are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have an interest in conducting research in the Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric, and Environmental Sciences. Two previous college-level courses in one or more of these areas are desirable if they are available to the student. All students are preferred to have at least one year of calculus (high school or college) and/or good grades in college level mathematics. Students choosing research in geochemistry and chemical oceanography should have at least two semesters of college-level chemistry; in marine biology at least two semesters of college-level biology; and in geophysics should have at least two semesters of college-level physics. However, exceptions may be made in cases where the applicant’s college does not offer appropriate courses.
The program features:
A hands-on research project under the supervision of a Columbia-affiliated scientist;
Opportunities to discuss science with both experts and peers;
Training in data analysis techniques, using software environments such as GeoMapApp, R, Matlab, and Python;
Training in lab safety, professional ethics, and career opportunities;
Special lectures, workshops, and field trips;
Free housing in a Dominican University dormitory;
Ten-week stipend of $7000.
The interaction of light with matter forms the foundation for a variety of natural phenomena and many new technologies. It encompasses such diverse areas as photonics, information transmission and storage, spectroscopy, solar energy conversion, photodynamic therapy, photocatalysis, and photomagnetism. Training new generations of scientists prepared to sustain these research efforts and to take them to new frontiers is crucial to the successful growth of our nation’s economy and energy security. With this goal in mind, the FSU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has established the REU Site that will offer undergraduate students diverse research opportunities focused on various aspects of light-matter interactions. The project leverages the long-standing tradition of research excellence in the areas of photochemistry and spectroscopy established in our Department.
The REU Site pursues three major directions that constitute research focus groups (RFGs): photoreactions and their mechanisms; solar energy conversion; plasmonic nanoparticles; and photoresponsive materials. We encourage you to read about the research projects available along these directions, as well as about the faculty members participating in this REU program. Besides everyday activities in the research labs, the REU program includes a weekly Photochemistry Café that offers the students an opportunity to learn about the subject in an informal workshop setting and weekly REU meetings, during which the students will be able to present their research findings, as well as to learn about the graduate school application process and strategies.
Besides the stated research goals, the REU Site especially aims to provide research opportunities to:
Students from underrepresented groups in STEM at schools in north Florida, southern Georgia, and southeastern Alabama;
Students who are first-generation college students;
Students from universities with limited research opportunities;
Student veterans from FSU and other universities.
As a Keck Advanced research participant, you will be awarded:
- transportation to the project home institution
- transportation, housing, and meals during the summer project
- support for research expenses and analytical costs
- funding for travel, housing and meals to co-present your results with other project members at a professional meeting
- a $2,400 fellowship for your participation in the four-week summer and academic year research project; dispersed at the end of the summer project. In some exceptional circumstances (e.g., international projects), student fellowships might be reduced to help cover travel costs. Please see project descriptions for exceptions.
Expectations of Keck Advanced research participants:
- hard-working, intellectually curious, and passionate about earth science
- able to work independently and as part of a team
- contribute to a co-authored presentation at a professional meeting during following fall or spring
- continue to investigate your summer project during the following academic year, typically culminating in a senior capstone or thesis
- submit a Short Contribution (extended abstract) describing your research results in late spring
- complete project surveys and evaluations that are administered before, during, and after the summer project
- complete guided activities and self-reflections throughout the research experience
Sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores and juniors.
Scholarship awardees will receive a two-year, need-based scholarship in the amount of $8,245 per year to assist with educational expenses for two academic years. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters. Scholars will be required to resubmit their transcripts and meet the GPA criteria at the end of the academic year to renew the award for the subsequent academic year(s).
MAE & MARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND is dedicated to advancing Black and African Americans in the medical and health care profession. Its mission is to financially assist exceptional students who have demonstrated commitment, perseverance, and enthusiasm in continuing their education despite hardships in their lives.
The Miller Architects & Builders Scholarship Fund was created in 2006 to award scholarships to graduating students from Stearns, Benton or Sherburne County or for an employee’s children who are pursuing a career in a field related to Miller Architect & Builders business. The scholarship is open to high school seniors who want to pursue a career in the following fields: Architecture, Construction Management, Drafting/CAD, Construction Technology (Carpentry, Electrical, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Land Surveying/Civil Engineering, Plumbing). The scholarship fund will benefit young adults in their desire to attain a secondary education.
At Brown and Caldwell, we value diversity in the workplace, supporting organizations like the National Society of Black Engineers and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers. We also offer a $5,000 Minority Scholarship to support students who identify as minorities and are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession.
To support a qualified NBNA member in pursuit of a baccalaureate or advanced nursingdegree.
The North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to partner with fundholders to administer hundreds of scholarship opportunities across North Carolina.We currently manage nearly 150 scholarship funds for individuals, families, school systems and organizations in the counties we serve throughout North Carolina. All our scholarship opportunities are made from specific funds with criteria established by the original donor. In 2022, we awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships to 265 students from across North Carolina.
“A constitutional speech contest”
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The program has featured numerous politicians and prominent contestants over the years, including former presidential candidate Alan Keyes, national television commentator and talk radio host Lou Dobbs, and former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.
Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $203,500 in scholarships can be awarded each year. The overall national contest winner gets a $25,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $22,500, and third gets $20,000. Each department (state) winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest’s first round receives a $2,000 scholarship. Those who advance past the first round receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. The American Legion’s National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States.
In celebration of Henri A. Termeer’s commitment to scientific discovery and mentorship of aspiring and accomplished scientists, the MassBioEd Henri A. Termeer Student Scholarship program annually recognizes one outstanding student who plans to enroll or is currently enrolled in an eligible 2- or 4-year life sciences undergraduate program as described below. Candidates for this award must possess an academic record marked by a commitment to excellence and a demonstrated interest in the life sciences and biotechnology, with aspirations for a future career in the life sciences.
Apply for the scholarship that gives you a shot at a total of $50,000. At least 4 Winners will be selected each month to be awarded $1,000. No essay is required. Once you apply, you will be automatically reapplied each month for more chances to win!
A Letter to Students from Elie Wiesel
Whatever the answer to essential questions of society and individual human beings may be, education is surely its major component. But what would education be without its ethical dimension? Many of us believe them to be inseparable. That is why this Prize in Ethics Essay Contest was established in 1989 by our Foundation. Thousands of students from hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation have participated. Through their writing, they explored their concerns and beliefs, their fears and their hopes.
While we suggest relevant topics each year, applicants are encouraged to choose any subject they feel strongly about, provided it is related to the domain of ethics.
The quality of the essays we have received over the years has been remarkable. It is with great difficulty that winners are chosen by a special committee of teachers and scholars.
We appeal to college students to send us their essays. We promise you they will not be ignored. In fact, we shall be proud to be your first readers. And perhaps your first critics and publishers.
We wish you good luck.
Elie Wiesel
2024 Writing Prompt
What challenges awaken your conscience?
Is it the conflicts in American society? An international crisis?
Maybe a difficult choice you currently face or a hard decision you had to make?
Engage us. Enlighten us. Explore the ethics of any problem, question, or issue, whether close to home or in the world at large.
We are eager to learn from you.
Essay Guidelines
- In 3,000 to 4,000 words (6-8 pages), you are encouraged to raise questions, single out issues and identify dilemmas.
- Essays may be written in the formal or informal voice, but most importantly, an individual voice should be evident.
- Essay must be the original, unpublished work however can be a paper that was turned in for class.
- Only one essay per student per year may be submitted.
- Essay should be titled, typed in 12-point font easily readable font (such as Times New Roman), double-spaced with 1″ margins, and numbered pages.
- Submissions will be judged anonymously. Hence, no name or identifying references (i.e. your name, school, or professor) should appear on the title page or in the document. Our office will put a code on your essay.
College students pursuing computer science or technology degrees in the U.S. and eligible countries around the world are invited to apply for $1,500 (US) scholarships from the Pega Scholars Program.
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger Association Members, Dennis R. Washington and Jim F. Dicke II. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United State
ScottMadden, one of North America’s leading management consulting firms specializing in energy and shared services, is proud to award the $10,000 ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship to assist Black students in its hometown communities of Atlanta, Boston and the North Carolina Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill).
The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their peers in their desire to directly impact their communities and in the world at large. Our Scholar aspires to contribute to positive forces for change and plans to tailor their education to that end. The Cameron Impact Scholarship covers the full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. based college or university that the recipient chooses to attend.
As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. We are looking for young leaders with demonstrated passion and commitment to any variety of positive impact.
Sponsored by HSBC Bank USA, this scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate Black students enrolled in an accredited four-year college pursuing a degree in a business or STEM-related field. This scholarship is open to rising sophomores.
Scholarship awardees will receive a one-time, need-based scholarship in the amount of $17,500 to assist with educational expenses for the upcoming academic year. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardees’ college and will be disbursed in equal amounts for the fall and spring semesters.
The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.,
The 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week is being planned to be held in person in Washington, D.C. March 1 – 8, 2025. The national deadline for all states to submit their delegate selections is December 1, 2024. Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. Students must be actively serving in high-level elected or appointed leadership positions to qualify to apply (see How to Apply).
Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as usually participate in meetings with the president and a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. All transportation, hotel and meal expenses will be provided by The Hearst Foundations. In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science. To apply, please contact your state selection contact.
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (also known as the Global UGRAD Program) provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.
The Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer scholarships for both environmental field majors and for non-environmental related majors whose studies align with NEWEA’s mission. One $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying Undergraduate (associate’s or bachelor’s program) or Graduate applicant in the field of civil/environmental engineering or related sciences and one $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a student interested in working in the water industry and currently enrolled in any field certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s program. The scholarship recipients will also receive a one-year Student membership to NEWEA.
The All Native American High School Academic Team is awarded to high school seniors who have outstanding academic achievements, leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, and motivation to serve and succeed. Applicants must hold a current GPA of 3.25 or higher. This opportunity is a merit-based award.
SHPE Houston awards $500 and $1000 scholarships to future and current university students that are pursuing a degree in any STEM field in order to support and promote careers in STEM.
Wells Fargo is strongly invested in supporting our nation’s veterans, including a commitment to assist them in completing postsecondary education programs to help them return to, and succeed in, a competitive job market. The Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program provides scholarships to fill unmet financial need of veterans after military benefits and other grants and scholarships have been packaged by their school. This financial support will allow veterans to focus on completing their education and reduce reliance on student loans.
The program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
The North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to partner with fundholders to administer hundreds of scholarship opportunities across North Carolina. We currently manage nearly 150 scholarship funds for individuals, families, school systems and organizations in the counties we serve throughout North Carolina. All our scholarship opportunities are made from specific funds with criteria established by the original donor. In 2022, we awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships to 265 students from across North Carolina.
Native Forward Scholars Fund recognizes the limited access American Indian and Alaska Native students have when pursuing higher education. Native Forward offers the Direct Scholarship to allow students an opportunity to apply for mid-year funding to help alleviate educational costs to continue with their pursuit of higher education.
The North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to partner with fundholders to administer hundreds of scholarship opportunities across North Carolina. We currently manage nearly 150 scholarship funds for individuals, families, school systems and organizations in the counties we serve throughout North Carolina. All our scholarship opportunities are made from specific funds with criteria established by the original donor. In 2022, we awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships to 265 students from across North Carolina.
The science of crystallography has played a key role in the development of X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and neutron diffraction for the elucidation of the atomic structure of matter. Crystallography is an interdisciplinary branch of science taught in departments of physics, chemistry, geology, molecular biology, metallurgy, and material science. To encourage promising graduate students to pursue crystallographically oriented research, the International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD) has established a Crystallography Scholarship Fund, known as the Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship Fund.
While the Ewald Prize is awarded every three years to an internationally recognized crystallographer, little effort has been made by science departments to cultivate aspiring crystallographers. Convinced of the beneficial, scientific impact of the proposed scholarships for crystallographically oriented research, the ICDD has solicited funds from private and industrial sectors to support this program.
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars.
Program Experience
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships they may receive.
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate schoolAbility to pursue any area of study.
Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid.
Multifaceted advising about how to transition to a four-year college and maximize the student experience.
Opportunity to apply for the Internship Stipend program, Conference and Travel Stipend, and Graduate Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship empowers LGBTQ students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, & doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States by offering financial support, community resources, and professional development.
Scholarship Details
Flagship Scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni.
Amount: Financial award based on need, renewable for up to four years of support.
Funding Period: Awarded Scholars will start their scholarship in the fall of 2025, with a maximum of four years of support.
ServiceNow has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational schools while studying software technology. The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
The program was established in 1996 by a gift from Dr. Roger Meisner, a veterinarian who practiced in the Wahpeton area for a number of years and then was employed by the federal government, representing the U.S. in many countries. He is now retired and lives in Minnesota. His generous support reflects his concern for financial assistance to those North Dakota students who have graduated from a North Dakota high school, and have been accepted by or are in a college of veterinary medicine in North America.
The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. The amount of award ranges from $500 to $2000 for undergraduate studies at accredited educational/technical institutions. Scholarship recipients may apply to renew their scholarships annually for a total of four years of higher education. Renewal is not automatic, but depends on academic performance and continued academic eligibility. They are awarded on the basis of academic record and participation in school and community activities.
THE JENNIFER SHAFER ODOM SCHOLARSHIP
The Captain Jennifer Shafer Odom Memorial Scholarship is awarded in her memory annually in perpetuity to a deserving student.
Jennifer Shafer Odom grew up on a dairy farm in Knoxville, Maryland. After graduating first in her class at Brunswick High School, she entered the U.S. Military Academy and graduated in 1992. She became an Army aviator and was assigned to the U.S. Army European Command Flight Detachment in Stuttgart, Germany where she flew UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. She distinguished herself by flying over 1500 hours of VIP missions and mission support for high level agencies. In 1995, Jennifer transitioned fixed-wing aircraft, and flew missions to 50 different countries. She received the NATO Medal and Air Medal for her outstanding contributions to the Kurdish refugee and Bosnia missions.
Following completion of the Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course in 1997, Jennifer was assigned to Howard Air Force Base in Panama where she flew military intelligence aircraft. She logged another 1000 hours flying drug intervention missions in South America. Her unit moved to Ft Bliss, Texas in May 1999, but continued to fly intelligence missions in South America. On July 6, 1999, she departed Biggs Army Airfield with a 6-soldier crew for a counter drug mission over Columbia. Near the end of the mission, on July 23rd, the aircraft was reported missing. It was found two days later on the slopes of a mountain in southwest Columbia, near the Ecuador border. The entire crew was lost.
Captain Jennifer Shafer Odom’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the NATO Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Aviator Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. The athletic facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland is named in Jennifer’s honor. Her class ring is displayed at the West Point library, and her flight suit is in the Pentagon’s Women in the Military Display.
Jennifer’s impact is described best by one of her soldiers: “Captain Odom was the strongest women I ever met. She gave many women in the Army someone to look up to. She was a true role model for me.”
The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission. Participants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships. Since 2001, 219 students have completed the program and over 75% go on to graduate school.
Students attending Minority Serving Institutions as defined by the US Department of Education (Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan-Native Serving Institutions, and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions) are eligible to apply for the program.
Students receive awards valued at up to $45,000 in total support (including travel and conference participation) during their junior and senior years.
Students complete an 11-week paid summer internship and training at NOAA in Silver Spring, Maryland, between May and July of the first summer. During the second summer, students complete a 10-week paid internships at NOAA facilities across the country. Students are paid a stipend and receive a housing allowance during summer internships. Student scholarship recipients attend a two-week orientation at NOAA in Silver Spring, MD, and begin their first summer internship in early June.
At the end of both summer internships, students present the results of their projects at an Education and Science Symposium in Silver Spring, Maryland (travel expenses paid).
This scholarship was established by a Menlo Atherton graduate who is passionate about supporting immigrants as a social justice effort. She established this program in 2004 in honor of her Godmother, Julia Villarroel, who is a Bolivian immigrant and dedicated her life to working hard and loving her children here in the United States. The scholarship is intended to support students who express passion and demonstrate involvement in activities towards social justice causes, especially in support of immigrants, are immigrants themselves, or are from immigrant families.
Students or parents may fill out the application below. Full scholarships are reserved for rising seniors. Having a current report card available may be helpful. Accepted students will be asked to send us an unofficial transcript or report card at a later date so please be accurate. Please be sure to put some time and effort into your personal statement. We encourage you to fill out the Summer 2023 mailing list also if you have not already done so. Thanks for your interest in our research programs.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institutionopens in a new window. Two Hundred Sixty (260) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship of $2,500 for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Selected students must be in good academic standing, but at risk of not returning to or graduating/completing due to an outstanding financial need, and/or emergency situation that leads to a financial aid crisis.
The Vertex Foundation Scholarship Program helps eligible students affected by cystic fibrosis (CF) and their immediate family members or caregivers afford college. Scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded to students pursuing two-year, four-year or graduate degrees across the United States and Canada.
Aulsbrook Law Car & Truck Wreck Law Firm is passionate about supporting individuals who dedicate their time and efforts to protecting, supporting, and saving animals in need. Matthew Aulsbrook enjoys spending his time fostering dogs in hopes that they find a permanent, loving home. Whether adopting a rescue animal or volunteering with a foundation that supports compassion towards animals, we appreciate individuals who serve animal welfare initiatives.
Animals are selfless and friendly creatures who don’t often have the utilities or means to defend themselves against the outside world. We are grateful for the individuals who stand up to defend these creatures and protect their well-being. This is why Aulsbrook Law Firm is excited to announce the Animal Rescue Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship opportunity will be awarded to a caring individual who demonstrates their love for animals and a commitment to increasing animal welfare.
The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. The amount of award ranges from $500 to $2000 for undergraduate studies at accredited educational/technical institutions. Scholarship recipients may apply to renew their scholarships annually for a total of four years of higher education. Renewal is not automatic, but depends on academic performance and continued academic eligibility. They are awarded on the basis of academic record and participation in school and community activities.
THE JOHNNY MAC SOLDIERS FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund is inspired by Colonel John “Johnny Mac” McHugh, killed in action in Afghanistan on May 18, 2010, leaving behind a family of five children. The Fund’s mission is family to give back through education to those who have given so much.