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

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Undergraduate Research Internship – Computing

Region: North America

Position: Internship

Lab/Location: Redmond , New York City , New England

This program is for candidates who are passionate about technology and offer diverse perspectives. We don’t just value differences, we seek them out. We invite them in. We are a family of individuals at a truly global company, united by a single mission.

Microsoft’s mission: “Empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more”. To achieve our mission, we need to create a workforce that represents the rich diversity of our customers. The Microsoft Undergrad Internship Program is a tool to do just that. Our mission, “To unlock everyone’s engineering talent so they can achieve more”.

The Microsoft Undergrad Internship Program is focused on developing talent and experience for careers in computing research.

The program is a 12-week summer internship program specifically designed for advanced undergraduate students. It offers the opportunity to do state-of-the-art research in one of our US-based Microsoft Research Labs. You will work with our researchers and extended network of visiting faculty, postdoctoral researchers, data and applied scientists, engineers, designers, and doctoral students to make important contributions to new and ongoing research. One of the program’s goals is to encourage participants to pursue advanced degrees in computing fields. Your on-the-job learning will be augmented with mentoring, community building, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

By the start of the internship program (~May 2024):

• Candidates must be rising junior or rising senior students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information science or related major.
• Candidates must have at least two years of programming experience, completed courses in Calculus, Probability and Statistics and/or Machine Learning OR demonstrated training in at least one social science methodology.

We especially encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in engineering and computer science, including those who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, person with a disability, and/or LGBTQI+.

Responsibilities

Interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside doctoral interns, and some of the world’s best researchers, interns learn, collaborate, and network for life. Interns not only advance their own careers, but they also contribute to exciting research and development. During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and are expected to collaborate with other interns and researchers, present findings, and are invited to contribute to the vibrant life of the Microsoft Research community. Research internships are available in all areas of research and are offered in the summer.

How to Apply

You will be asked to provide the following application materials:

• Choose a track: Research, Research Software Engineering, or Research Program Management
• CV or Resume
• Up to 2 Reference Letters (these are due by November 13th, 3:00 PT ET)
• Select up to three desired research areas. (See section “MSR Research Areas” below).
• Answer the prompt: What draws you to the desired research area(s) you selected and what impact would you like to have in that space?
• any relevant experience in this/these research area(s) or related technologies and
• how you expect to personally benefit from participating in this internship.
• Please describe ways you have contributed to increasing diversity and inclusion in your field and/or any unique challenges you may have faced and how you navigated those obstacles.

MSR Research Areas

• Artificial intelligence
• Audio and acoustics
• Computer vision
• Data platforms and analytics
• Ecology and environment
• Graphics and multimedia
• Hardware and devices
• Human-computer interaction
• Human language technologies
• Mathematics
• Medical, health and genomics
• Programming languages and software engineering
• Search and information retrieval
• Security, privacy, and cryptography
• Social sciences
• Systems and networking

Please see About Microsoft Research for more information.

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

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Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

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The UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) offer upper division undergraduate students with outstanding academic potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on research projects.  The programs are designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research.  Opportunities are available in virtually all academic fields (e.g., arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, health sciences, physical sciences, etc.).

Student participants in many SPUR programs will work with a faculty mentor with special expertise and interests matched, as closely as possible, to the student’s research interests and career goals. Most, but not all, SPUR programs pair students with a faculty mentor.  Students will either assist the faculty member in an ongoing research project or work collaboratively with the mentor in designing a new project of mutual interest.

Most SPUR programs feature seminars on:

• writing and research skills
• strategies for enhancing success in applying to graduate school
• graduate school funding opportunities
• opportunities for informal discussion with UCLA graduate students
• academic career opportunities
• cultural and educational activities

For further details about specific programs, please refer to the  UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate and Graduate Research Booklet .

As a condition of acceptance into the program, program participants will be asked after their departure to update information on their educational and career activities. This tracking is done solely to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. It is critical that we be able to conduct this long-term evaluation in order to maintain continuing funding for the programs. The information collected remains strictly confidential.

Please check with your respective summer program of interest about whether it will be conducted remotely or in-person.

2024 Program Dates

Most programs run eight weeks, from June 2024 to August 2024. Some programs in the sciences, technological, engineering and mathematics fields run 10 weeks, from June 2024 to September 2024.  One program in the humanities and social sciences runs six weeks, from June 2024 to August 2024.

The tentative dates for SPUR 2024 are June 23 to August 17 (8-week programs) and June 23 to August 30 (10-week programs).

All application materials and supporting documents must be  received by March 31, 2024 unless otherwise stated in the program description.  Preference will be given to applications that are completed by the program’s deadline. Notification of decisions will be made by the end of May 2024.  Please contact the individual program coordinators for questions regarding the application and application deadline.

Programs interested in being added to the those included in SPUR (or those on hiatus and seeking to resume inclusion) must reach out to RaShawna Williams, SPUR Program Representative, at  [email protected]  by March 31, 2024. We do our best to include all requests, but cannot guarantee participation.

Participating Programs

There are multiple programs participating with UCLA SPUR. Below are brief summaries of each program. The summaries include the specific program components, eligibility requirements and length of the summer program. Please view the  chart of participating summer programs at UCLA  for a quick reference of programs and their related academic fields.

Please click on the links to learn about each program. You will be able to apply to a maximum of two (first choice and second choice) in our online application.

Amgen Scholars Program

Application Deadline: February 1, 2024

The Amgen Scholars Program is a national program to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing a career in science or engineering. Students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have one. Program typically includes stipend; housing; meals; 2-day biotechnology in Los Angeles; luncheons with faculty; workshops; seminars and poster presentations.

• For undergraduates enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories.
• For sophomores (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), juniors and non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue their undergraduate experience).
• Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above.
• Must be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• 10 weeks (all participants must be able to attend the program for its entire duration. Be sure to check your fall term start date before applying).
• If you have questions, please contact Kim Mendez at [email protected].

Bioscience Scholars Program

Application Deadline: TBD

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.

• U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or AB 540
• Prior to beginning the program, completion of at least two years of undergraduate study
• Participants may not be UCLA students; UCLA students should consider other summer research opportunities such as CARE SEM or Amgen Scholars
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0
• Intention to pursue a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a bioscience field and not admitted or enrolled in a graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D.) at the time the program begins

For additional information see Bioscience Scholars Program website or contact the Program Directors, Drs. Gregory Payne and Diana Azurdia at [email protected] .

B.I.G. Summer (Bruins In Genomics) 8-week Summer Research Program for Masters and Undergraduate Students

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

Bruins-in-Genomics (B.I.G. Summer) is an 8-week full-time immersion program for undergraduates interested in learning how to read and analyze genes and genomes. Through this program students will have the opportunity to experience graduate-level coursework, and learn the latest cutting-edge research, tools and methods used by leading scientists to solve real-world problems.

Applicants must be:

• A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 visa holder
• Be a rising junior or senior
• have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• have some familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g. python, pearl, R, Java, MAT-LAB, C++, etc.); preferably have taken bioinformatics or biostatistics courses

Students interested in applying should only do so here.

For more information:

Email: [email protected]

Brain Research Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BRI-SURE)

The UCLA Brain Research Institute (BRI) sponsors a summer undergraduate research experience (BRI-SURE) pathway program for students currently participating in the Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) and other honors research programs whose goal is to increase diversity. This program solicits applications from students from universities and colleges across the nation. BRI-SURE Pathway is an 8-week, intensive summer research-training program for exceptional students interested in pursuing research careers in Neuroscience or Physiology. The program is designed to provide a rigorous, in-depth research experience to prepare participants for top-quality Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. graduate programs. The BRI-SURE residential program offers a summer stipend. The BRI-SURE non-residential program does not offer a summer stipend. Although we anticipate an on-campus summer experience, we may have to resort to an online-only Summer Research Experience for 2022.

• Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
• Applicants must submit the following: 1) UCLA SPUR Online application form, 2) Academic transcript, 3) Personal statement (limit to 1000 words) that describes your past, present or future leadership in and commitment to research and diversity in science, 4) Summary of prior research, if any (limit to 1000 words), 5) Two letters of recommendation from science faculty, and 6) Paragraph (500 words or less) summarizing your interest in neuroscience or physiology;
• In a separate file, applicants need to rank in order of preference, the top three research training areas: Neuroendocrinology, Sex Differences, and Reproduction; Neural Repair; Neural Microcircuits; Neurobehavioral Genetics; Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology; or Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology;
• Submit additional application materials directly to [email protected]

To learn more about how to apply to this program, please contact Dr. Gina Poe (Program Director) at [email protected]

California State University (CSU) Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars Program

Application Deadline: Contact the program representative for your campus’ CSU Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars Program

This program is restricted to undergraduate and master’s-level students in the California State University Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Program. The Program is designed to increase the pool of potential university faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of CSU students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. Each of the selected CSU Sally Casanova pre-doctoral scholars works closely during the academic year with a CSU faculty sponsor to develop an overall plan leading ultimately to enrollment in a doctoral program. Each of these plans is tailored to specific goals and educational objectives of the student. The Program places special emphasis on increasing the number of CSU students who enter doctoral programs at one of the University of California institutions. Summer Program includes: stipend, on-campus housing or housing allowance, meal allowance, funds toward roundtrip transportation cost, GRE test preparation, workshops and oral presentations.

• Open to all current CSU Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars, both graduate and undergraduate.
• 8 week program.
• CSU Scholars complete only the UCLA SPUR online application after they have approval from the UCLA SPUR Coordinator; do not submit supplemental materials.
• To become a CSU Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar, please contact the program representative on your CSU campus.

Community College Field Biology Alliance

Application Deadline: February 16, 2024

This is an 8-month research internship designed for community college students. Student interns are assigned a graduate and undergraduate research mentor and meet remotely on the first Saturday of each month from May to June to design a field biology-based research project. In July we travel as a group to a remote field station for 7 days to enact the planned intern research projects. The program culminates with student research presentations in December.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Full-time community college student.
• Interest in environmental science, ecology, animal behavior, botany, and similar fields.
• Ability to attend all monthly meetings and field excursion (all expenses covered by the program).

For more information and to apply, please visit the Community College Field Biology Alliance website . If you have any questions, please email them Amanda Robin (Program Director) at [email protected].

Cultivating Interest in Research Careers (CIRC)

Application Deadline: March 18, 2024

The Cultivating Interest in Research Careers (CIRC) program is a partnership between University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU). The program starts with a ten-week summer research program at UCLA, AND extends into a year-long continuum. The goal of CIRC is to provide community college students underrepresented​ in medicine and science (UIMS), such as African American, Latinx, Native American, Pacific​ Islander, disabled and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, with hands-on exposure and training in scientific research aligned with the scientific mission of the NHLBI.

The CIRC program will provide these community college students with educational workshops, near-peer mentoring, and skills to help them transfer to a 4-year college or university and ultimately be prepared to pursue a health profession or scientific research career.

• A current high school senior who has taken at least a semester of community college classes and plans on transferring to a community college in the Fall,
• OR Current community college student attending a community college in Los Angeles County (Must have at least a year of classes to complete before transferring to a four-year college or university) attending a community college in Los Angeles County
• Qualify as a student from an underrepresented group as defined by either A OR B:

A) Identify as a member of one of the following racial/ethnic groups:

• Black or African American
• Hispanic or Latinx
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

B) Have a disadvantaged family background, defined as either 1 OR 2 below :

• having been or currently being homeless, were or currently are in the foster care system, were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years, have/had no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor’s degree (e.g., “First-Generation”),
• were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants, received support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children coming from an educational environment such as that found in certain rural or inner-city environments that has demonstrably and directly inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a research career.

C) US citizen or permanent resident

D) Have taken at least one college course in the general domains listed below and have composite grade point average of 3.2 or above in this coursework:

• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.
• Must be able to attend the entire duration of the program.

To learn more information please visit the program website or email Humberto Sanchez, BA, Program manager CDU, [email protected] .

The Diversity Project

The Diversity Project is a 10-week* research-intensive summer program funded by the UC-HBCU initiative and the National Science Foundation focused on increasing participation of underrepresented minority students in marine and evolutionary biology. Through fieldwork and laboratory training, students will learn an integrative approach towards the study of the ecology and biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems at the Gump South Pacific Research Station on the island of Mo’orea, French Polynesia.  TDP complements student-centered fieldwork and laboratory research with mentoring on career development, ranging from successfully applying to graduate school to choosing a career. TDP faculty also work with students to publish their research and to present their work at national and international meetings. Some funding dedicated to students from Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). *Note: This year’s program begins Monday, June 5, 2023.

Requirements:

• Current sophomore or junior standing, or non-graduating seniors
• Great attitude and willingness to learn SCUBA diving

To learn more information please see program website .  To request The Diversity Project application, please contact Program Director, Dr. Paul Barber ( [email protected] ).

HBCU: Evolutionary Medicine – Pathways to PhDs

The HBCU: Evolutionary Medicine-Pathways to PhDs program is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors from HBCUs.  Participants will work on Evolutionary Medicine topics at UCLA.  Evolutionary Medicine is the study of how evolutionary and ecological principles affect medicine and medical applications, and how medical and clinical problems generate new research questions and ideas in evolution.  Evolutionary medicine is fast emerging as an important new field in the biomedical sciences.  Representing an interdisciplinary subject that combines ecology and evolutionary biology, anthropology, psychology, zoology, systems biology and microbiology with medicine, the field of evolutionary medicine has the potential to transform the way biomedical researches and doctors examine medical questions, conduct biomedical research, and treat patience.  Summer interns will work closely with a principal investigator (PI) from UCLA’s Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and a PI from the David Geffen School of Medicine.  Application requirements:

• Undergraduate juniors and seniors from HBCUs to work on Evolutionary Medicine topics at UCLA.
• Send all application materials to Dr. Pamela Yeh at [email protected]

Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) U*STAR Program

The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) U*STAR Program is a two-year, NIH-funded, undergraduate honors program that seeks to increase the number of biomedical scientists from diverse backgrounds that significantly impact health-related research. The program specifically seeks to strengthen the skills and research training of students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. This program is appropriate for students interested in pursuing a PhD or dual PhD degree upon completion of their baccalaureate degree.

The MARC Program offers research training, financial support, mentoring, networking opportunities and academic preparation for strong and motivated students. The UCLA MARC program is one of the longest-standing MARC programs at Research I universities across the nation, and graduates from the program have embarked on highly successful careers.

• 3.2 GPA at the time of application; borderline GPAs also encouraged to apply
• Junior or senior standing (completed 90 or more units) by the time that the student will begin as a MARC trainee, AND have two years remaining at UCLA at the start of the program
• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States

To learn more about eligibility, program requirements, and scholarship/funding please refer to the MARC website . Additionally, the online application and other details about the application process will be hosted on the MARC website . For any additional questions, please contact Larone Ellison ( [email protected] ).

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Writing and Research Training Program

Application deadline: March 15, 2024

*Deadline may be extended as needed.

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Writing and Research Training Program at UCLA is an intensive writing and research program for 20 current Mellon Mays Fellows from participating Mellon Mays colleges and universities. Fellows participate in a rigorous scholarly writing and research methodology course, individual and group mentoring sessions, workshops, events, and a final research colloquium. The program also includes on-campus housing and a meal allowance.

• Applicants must be current Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows at their colleges or universities
• For rising juniors (first-year MMUF students) or seniors (second-year MMUF students)
• Please note that students will NOT be paired directly with a faculty mentor but will take an intensive writing and research course.  Students will NOT take a GRE preparation course as part of the program.
• Admission to the program is rolling; applicants are advised to apply early due to limited space.  Applications will be considered after the deadline only if space is available.
• A complete application includes the submission of the online application form, as well as a brief research statement, a description of summer research goals, and a statement from the student’s MMUF coordinator. See the program website for full details of supplementary application materials.

To learn more about this program, please visit the program website or contact the Undergraduate Research Center– Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at [email protected] .

Summer Training for Excellence in Education Research (STEER)

Application Deadline:  TBD

The Summer Training for Excellence in Education Research (STEER) program has been a successful staple of the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies (GSE&IS) at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Through participation in the program, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students and faculty, and GSE&IS faculty share in a research apprenticeship experience that has contributed to STEER students’ admittance to some of our nation’s finest graduate programs including the UC system. In the proposed effort, our aims are to continue to: (1) Develop relationships between the UCs and HBCUs, (2) Prepare students for UC graduate application, and (3) Prepare and mentor a cohort of tremendously talented students to conduct educational research in competitive UC programs and beyond.

All applicants must refer to the STEER website for the most up-to-date information regarding the application process.  Additionally, the online application and other details about the application process will be hosted on the STEER website.

• Eligibility is extended to upperclassmen and recent undergraduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• Open to all disciplines, however training will be in Education research.  Applicants are expected to be seriously interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Education.
• Major GPA of 3.0

For additional information, see STEER program website or contact the Program Coordinator, Brande M.Otis, at [email protected] .  The Program Co-Directors are Dr. Robert Cooper and Dr. Kimberley Gomez.

University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees (UC LEADS) 2nd Summer

This program is restricted to current University of California undergraduate students in the UC system-wide UC LEADS Program. In line with the goals of the two-year program, the 2nd summer research program seeks to develop the students by providing research and educational experiences to further prepare them to assume positions of leadership in academia, industry, government and public service. UC LEADS students who are considering UCLA for graduate studies/PhD should seriously consider applying to UCLA’s summer program as a way to familiarize themselves with the campus and to network with potential mentors. The UCLA UC LEADS Summer Program includes: GRE test preparation, workshops and seminars, and the opportunity to present summer research findings at the end of summer symposium/poster session.

• Academic Level: Open to 2nd-Summer UC LEADS students (those from other UC campuses who have completed their first year in the program).
• Open to Depts/Disciplines: Open to all departments and disciplines in Science, Engineering & Math.
• It is the UC LEADS scholar’s responsibility to secure a commitment from the UCLA faculty host BEFORE applying to the program. Questions about the process should be addressed to the student’s UC CAMPUS UC LEADS Coordinator.
• UC LEADS Scholars complete only the UCLA SPUR online application after they have summer placement confirmation from the UCLA UC LEADS Coordinator. Scholars do NOT need to submit supplemental materials with their applications.

UCLA-HSI Superior Opportunities for Maximizing Access to Neuroscience (SOMA)

The SOMA-Neuroscience program supports a deeper Hispanic/LatinX participation in neuroscience, and ultimately the pursuit of a neuroscience doctoral degree. Each summer, we will select and invite a small group of interested students (3-7 students annually) from our partner Hispanic-Serving Institutions, or HSIs, for an 8-week summer immersive, in-person experience at UCLA to do research in a host laboratory. Open to undergraduate students.

The requirements for acceptance into the program include:

• Must be student at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) institution.
• A major in one of the natural sciences, including Psychology
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Academic transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two letters of recommendation from science faculty
• Summary of prior research, if any (500 words or less)
• Summary of interest in neuroscience (1000 words or less)

To learn more about this program please visit the website or contact the program director, Dr. Alicia Izquierdo ( [email protected] ) and Larone Ellison ( [email protected] ).

UCLA-HBCU Neuroscience Pathways Program

The UCLA-HBCU Neuroscience Pathways program is open to undergraduate students that attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. The goals of this program are: 1) to increase the impact on students and faculty at both HBCU partner institutions and UCLA and, 2) to incentivize quality mentorship of the interns in our UCLA host labs. We will engage in active research and teaching partnerships that accompany students before and beyond the 8-week internship at UCLA.

A group of interested students, selected jointly by the HBCU partner institutions and UCLA will be invited to spend 8 weeks at UCLA doing research in an appropriate host laboratory. Ideally, the research at UCLA will be commensurate with the experience at the HBCU partner institution. We will engage in active research and teaching partnerships that accompany students before and beyond the 8-week internship at UCLA of mentorship in the lab. Interns will be mentored and trained by the faculty members who run the respective labs. Additionally, we will host one “chaperone” HBCU faculty member per year to accompany the student for the first week of the internship- which is intended to foster both scientific collaboration and quality mentoring. To incentivize graduate studies at UCLA for HBCU interns, the BRI will offer a full 5-year stipend annually for at least one student, annually, who applies for and is accepted by the NSIDP. Furthermore, we will conduct outcome studies and publish them in a peer-reviewed journal, similar to other BRI outreach efforts. In short, we will take an innovative and holistic approach by providing not only a summer opportunity but by following the student before and after through online tools.

• 8-week program
• Applicants must submit the following: 1) UCLA SPUR Online application form, 2) letters of intent
• Letters of Intent due by December 14, 2022. Please send to Larone Ellison ( [email protected] ).
• If you will have a delay with any supplemental application material, contact Dr. Ketema Paul or Larone Ellison and inform them of the delay.
• To learn more about this program, please contact Dr. Ketema Paul ( [email protected] ) or Larone Ellison ( [email protected] ).

UCLA Neuroscience Scholars Program (NeuroScholars)

The UCLA Neuroscience Scholars program is a 10-week intensive summer research training experience for exceptional UCLA sophomore and junior undergraduates that are committed to pursuing a graduate degree in neuroscience. Neuroscience Scholars will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor based on their research interests. Students will conduct discovery research in the laboratories of their faculty mentors. The program also includes: on-campus housing, $5000 stipend, journal clubs, lunches with faculty, career development workshops, seminars, and poster presentations.

• For sophomore and junior undergraduates in Neuroscience, Physiological Sciences, Psychobiology and other neurobiology-related fields.
• Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above
• Must be able to devote full-time effort over the entire duration of the 10 week program
• Previous research experience is preferred
• Applicants must submit must submit 1) UCLA SPUR online application, 2) personal statement summarizing your neuroscience research interests (limit 1000 words), 3) list of 3-5 neuroscience faculty mentors that you would like to work with, 3) summary of prior research, if any (limit 1000 words), 4) two letters of recommendation from science faculty, 5) resume/CV, 6) academic transcript

To learn more about this program, please contact Program Directors Dr. Jeff Donlea & Dr. Elaine Hsiao;  [email protected]

UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program

Application deadline: January 31, 2o24

*Applications for summer 2024 cohort open November 1, 2024 and close January 31, 2024.

The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, structured workshops, group excursions, and leadership and professional development. Located in Los Angeles, the program offers scholars the opportunity to train at UCLA, to explore public health in one of the most diverse counties in the US, and to experience the city’s vibrant culture. We work with community The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, structured workshops, group excursions, and leadership and professional development. Located in Los Angeles, the program offers scholars the opportunity to train at UCLA, to explore public health in one of the most diverse counties in the US, and to experience the city’s vibrant culture. We work with community-based organizations, health systems, and government agencies to offer field placement opportunities for scholars that focus on health equity.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or resident (DACA recipients eligible) Must attend an institution in the U.S. or in a US territory.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Must possess an interest in exploring a career in the field of public health by the start of the program
• Applicants must be: Community college graduates or transfers to four-year institutions OR In a four-year institution and have completed at least two years of undergraduate education (regardless of credit standing) by the start of the program OR Recent college graduates (Fall or Winter 2024 or Spring 2024) who have not enrolled in a graduate program by the start of the program.
• Interest in exploring a career in the field of public health
• Open to all majors/disciplines
• Ability to be present in LA and participate in program activities from June 21 – August 14, 2024
• Willingness to attend social and volunteer events on evenings and occasional weekends
• Willingness to stay engaged with program for alumni tracking, professional development opportunities, maintaining contact with cohort, and participate in recruitment for the 2025 cohort
• Successful submission of all application materials
• There is no GPA requirement

Additional criteria outlined in the application and website. For questions, please contact [email protected] .

Diversity in Vision Science Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Application deadline: April 15, 2024

This research experience is a full-time, 8-week immersive research experience in vision science at the Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). This program is designed to increase the diversity of undergraduates in vision science through dedicated faculty mentorship, hands-on research training/interactive learning, and career development opportunities. The program is open to undergraduate students with disadvantages backgrounds in the Greater Los Angeles Area in 2024.

Students will have the opportunity to learn and work on an original research project in laboratories with research focuses including but not limited to:

1. Understanding of vision and ophthalmology research and their importance in advancing the understanding of the visual pathways, developing novel therapeutic in various eye diseases, including glaucoma, degenerative retinal disorders, and corneal diseases.

2. Understanding the use of various state of art technology in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine in ophthalmology.

Students learn how to be a scientist in weekly lab meetings and will have the opportunity to present their findings at a UCLA scientific poster session as well as at their home institution. Additionally, students will engage in social activities and career development workshops with other summer research students on UCLA campus, thereby expanding their science community and faculty/peer network.

• Express an intention to pursue a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (or other professional joint degree) in a bioscience field.
• Should not admitted or enrolled in a graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D.) at the time the program begins.
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0. preferred
• Reside in the Los Angeles area.

To apply to the program, please send the following to [email protected] :

• Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Personal statement: up to 1 page providing your interests in vision research and how your participation can add to diversity to vision research.
• Two brief letters of support (Professors can send these directly to [email protected]).

For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].

For Further Information Contact

Please contact the Program Director of the individual summer program. Contact information for each of the SPUR programs can be found in the program description.

You may also contact the Diversity, Inclusion, and Admissions office at [email protected] .  You may also find program information in the UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate and Graduate Research Booklet .

How To Apply

You must submit an Online Application & Support Materials . Please make sure you submit a complete application by sending all pertinent supporting materials via mail or private carrier.

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Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard

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This program is offered through Harvard Griffin GSAS and the Leadership Alliance .

During this 10-week program, Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) interns conduct research and participate in discussions with Cambridge-based Harvard faculty, build their presentation and research discussion skills, and take part in field trips with other Harvard summer programs. Students in the program live in Harvard housing and enjoy access to the outstanding resources of the university.

The program is funded by Harvard Griffin GSAS, Harvard Molecules, Cells, and Organisms , Harvard Genes, Ecosystems, Organisms , and the Leadership Alliance . 

Note that we also have funding for students interested in atmospheric sciences as part of the NSF-supported International Partnership in Cirrus Studies project, a collaboration including the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Washington, and multiple European institutions. The University of Chicago has information on participating faculty . Research focuses on modeling and measurement of high-altitude clouds.

Applicants in the social sciences and humanities should feel free to write to the SROH program and indicate which Harvard faculty they have identified in their area(s) of interest and whether or not they have been in contact with said faculty.

NEW! The Department of the Classics would welcome applicants interested in fields related to Greco-Roman antiquity, including, but not limited to Republican and Imperial Latin literature, Cicero and Roman oratory, Latin historiography, reception of Latin literature, and the history of classical scholarship.

Application Process

SROH takes place between June and August. For information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the Leadership Alliance Summer Research-Early Identification Program.

Applications open on November 1, 2022, and must be submitted by February 1, 2023.

Room, Board, and Stipends

The in-person version of the program covers travel to and from the program, housing, and typically a stipend of $3,500 and a food allowance of $1,500. Students participating in MARC or similar programs that provide summer support are welcome to apply. Students are required to participate for the full period of the program. 

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Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)

Welcome to suip.

The University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program is a 10-week intensive summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, especially those who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense, interested in pursuing careers in scholarly research. Interns will be matched with a Principal Investigator (PI) based on shared research interests. Throughout their time at Penn, interns will work with PIs and other lab mentors to develop laboratory and research skills essential for future graduate school experiences. In addition to laboratory work, interns will participate in seminars that will enrich their understanding of science, participate in professional development workshops, graduate school preparation seminars, and have the opportunity to present at the SUIP Symposium. SUIP is designed for students who aim to pursue a PhD or an MD-PhD in biomedical studies.

Summer Program Dates

The 2024 program dates are Monday, June 3, 2024 to Friday, August 9, 2024 (tentative move-in dates: Saturday, June 1, 2024 and Sunday, June 2, 2024). Participants can expect to engage in lab and program activities for approximately 40 hours during the week.

Participants must commit to participating for the duration of the program dates.

Eligibility

Residency requirement: The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. We cannot accept applications from international students who do not meet residency requirements at this time. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college for the fall semester after the program ends. Graduating seniors are not eligible to participate. Although it is not required for applicants to have prior research experience, preference is given to applicants who will have completed their sophomore or junior year. Students must be able to attend the full 10-week program. Individuals from under resourced backgrounds that have been historically excluded from the biomedical sciences including but not limited to first generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged, attend small liberal arts colleges and universities with limited research opportunities, live with a disability, and/or who bring diversity to biomedical sciences by reason of their culture, class, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests are encouraged to apply for the program.

Compensation

Each intern receives:

• a competitive stipend ($5,500)
• On-campus housing,
• meal plans, and
• transportation costs for one round trip to the University of Pennsylvania.

SUIP Affiliated Programs

SUIP-DAPPG (Diversity Action Plan in Genomics), SUIP-CCI (Center for Cell and Immunotherapies), and SUIP-CFAR (Center for AIDS Research) are affiliated programs with SUIP. Students are selected to the affiliated programs based on their research interests. Applicants do not need to complete a separate application to be considered for these programs. All compensation is the same as the general SUIP. Applicants who apply to an affiliate program will also be considered for the general SUIP program.

If you would like to be considered for an affiliate program, please indicate which one in your personal statement. If admitted into an affiliated program, students still will participate in all SUIP activities and will be offered additional research specific content and activities based on the affiliate group.

SUIP-DAPPG (Diversity Action Plan for Penn Genomics)

The aim of the Diversity Action Plan for PENN Genomics (DAPPG) program is to increase the number of underrepresented students choosing a career in genome sciences and genomic medicine by providing opportunity for hands-on genomics research. The program supports summer research internships and post-baccalaureate programs, designed to augment student’s training for application to professional degrees.

Faculty Contacts: 

• Maja Bucan ( [email protected] )
• Junhyong Kim ( [email protected] )

SUIP-CCI (Center for Cell and Immunotherapies)

The Center for Cellular Immunotherapies hosts a Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in cancer and cellular immunotherapies. Participating laboratories have the general goal of understanding how the immune system interacts with cancer and developing interventions to improve anti-tumor immunity. This field of study represents an intersection of cancer biology, immunology, cellular and molecular biology, and bioengineering.

Faculty Contact: Avery Posey ( [email protected] )

SUIP-CFAR (Center for AIDS Research)

SUIP-CFAR (Center For AIDS Research) Scholars will engage in mentored HIV/AIDS research. Research topics include HIV basic/translational science, clinical/behavioral science, implementation science, and HIV prevention research. SUIP-CFAR scholars will learn key concepts in the biological, clinical, behavioral, and community-based AIDS research and will build their professional skills.

Faculty Contacts:

• Kelly Jordan-Sciutto ( [email protected] ) 
• Florence Momplaisir ( [email protected] )

Application & Admissions

Application & Admissions Process:

Applications for SUIP 2024 open on October 1st, 2023 via the Penn application. All applications are due on February 1st, 2024 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. All components of the application, including letters of recommendation, must be received by the deadline. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. 

Applicants who wish to apply through the Leadership Alliance, the application portal opened on November 1, 2023 and will close on February 1st, 2024 at 11:59PM.

Applicants can submit an application through Penn’s portal ( link ) or via the Leadership Alliance ( link ). Our holistic evaluation process considers all components of the application. The  research & personal statement  should describe your meaningful research experiences and career goals and be used to share how your personal history, identity, and experiences motivate your choice to pursue a PhD, and the challenges you have overcome to get to this point. The  letters of recommendation  should include at least one from a research mentor, preferably the most recent one. The  community statement  should describe how your personal perspectives will shape and be shaped by engagement with the Penn community.

Required Documents

• Completed online application form via Penn’s application ( link ), or via the Leadership Alliance ( link ). Applications are accepted through both platforms and are considered equally.
• Research & Personal Statement- A statement describing your interest in pursuing research, any meaningful research experiences you've had up to this point, your academic and career goals and that shares how your personal history, identity, and experiences motivate your choice to pursue a PhD, and the challenges you have overcome to get to this point.
• Community Statement- A statement describing how your personal perspectives will shape and be shaped by the engagement with the Penn community (150-200 words).
• Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty or advisors
• Most recent unofficial undergraduate transcript

Application Instructions

• SUIP applicants who apply through the Leadership Alliance should follow the instructions on the Leadership Alliance’s website ( link ).
• Create an account following the  link .
• Begin the application with your personal information.
• You will be prompted to select which “graduate” program you are applying to.
• Select “Biomedical Graduate Studies, Perelman School of Medicine”
• Select “SUIP” and “Summer 2024”.
• In the “Recommendations” section, please provide the contact information for two (2) recommenders. An automated email will be sent to the email address(es) provided for recommenders to submit their letters. All recommendation letters are due by 2/1/24 at 11:59PM.
• Applicants will be asked to select a graduate group of interest. Applicants can refer to the Biomedical Graduate Studies page for more information about graduate groups ( link ).
• If applicants are interested in an affiliate program, applicants can indicate their choice in this section.
• Follow the remaining prompts.

Leadership Alliance

The University of Pennsylvania is part of the Leadership Alliance . We accept applications for SUIP that are submitted through the Leadership Alliance summer research program portal ( link ). We will consider all SUIP applications regardless of which application platform students use.

Research and Personal Statement

In a 2 page document (8.5”x11”) with a minimum of 0.5’ margins and at least 11 pt font, describe your academic interests and career goals. If you have had any research experiences, please describe them. State your specific scientific interests and any particular research areas or techniques you'd like to explore. We encourage applicants to share their lived experience to document their journey and story, which is valued and considered high priority for our reviewers. Please upload your statement with your application. Please upload your statement with your application.

Transcripts

Your transcript must include all semesters/terms attended at your primary institution. Please also include any study abroad transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will suffice.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters from academic faculty who know you personally and can comment on your academic abilities and your aptitude for research are highly encouraged. Requests for letters of recommendation will be sent through the application portal to the email that applicants provide.

SUIP Overview

Principal investigator (pi) matching.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to preference mentors based on their research interests. SUIP interns' lab placements are determined with consideration for the mentor's availability and the student's interests.

Areas of Research

Mentors are drawn from a group of over 600 faculty associated with Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) at the University of Pennsylvania. The mentors we work with have a strong commitment to helping students and extensive experience mentoring, training, and teaching students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff.

Research areas available to SUIP students include:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
• Cancer Biology
• Cell Biology and Physiology
• Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology
• Gene Therapy and Vaccines
• Genetics and Gene Regulation
• Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Genomics and Computational Biology (These faculty are also involved in our DAPPG program)
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology

IDEAL Research Fellows, who are current graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, will serve as mentors for summer interns. Fellows will lead programming, team building activities, and excursions to explore Philadelphia. Our Fellows are passionate about helping interns succeed and working towards the mission of diversifying STEM.

Seminar Series

SUIP sponsors the Summer Seminar Series, a sequence of talks about timely issues in biomedical sciences presented by distinguished Biomedical Graduate Studies faculty. The seminars provide interns with an opportunity to discover the breadth of research taking place at Penn and beyond.

Social Events

Interns enjoy a variety of events including concerts and performances, trips to local museums, visits to historical sites, and social events with current graduate students and program staff. The University of Pennsylvania has several summer programs and there are many free events on campus that are open to our interns. Philadelphia is a great city to visit, and an even better place to live.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Upcoming Deadlines

The SURF 2024 applications closed at 11:59 pm ET on January 31, 2024.  Please apply next year if you are eligible.

• Due to a waiting list process, successful applicants must accept promptly after receiving an offer
• Visit our  FAQ page for more information
• If you submitted your application before the closing date and are receiving a message on USAJOBS that your applicaiton was not submitted, you likely did not use the final return to USAJOBS link when you finished your application. This final step syncs our system up with USAJOBS and notifies them your application was completed. 

SURF 2024 Program Dates

• Main 11-week program: June 3 – Aug 16
• Offset 11-week program: June 17 – Aug 30
• 9-week program: June 17 – Aug 16

NIST summer interns have improved MRI technology, studied medications, and more. Spend your summer with us for 11 weeks of hands-on lab experience with world-class mentors in one of NIST’s six labs or other offices. 

What You’ll Get  

In 2024, we expect to provide $7,810 for the 11-week summer stipend ($710 per week). If you’re participating in person, you’ll need to find your own housing. We will share a list of affordable housing options when you’re selected. Limited financial assistance for housing ($4,500) and travel (up to $500) is available for students who need to relocate for the summer. In-person local participants may receive support for commuting (varies) assistance.

Eligibility and Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident able to provide proof on your application. You must be a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited two-year or four-year college in the U.S. First-year undergraduates and graduating seniors (seniors participating in the Winter or Spring Commencement) are eligible and encouraged to apply to the program.

Participants will work 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday during business hours). You must also: 

• Pass a background check 
• Provide proof of health insurance 
• Receive your payments by direct deposit 
• Be at least 18 years old 

How to Apply

Apply to the SURF program through USAJobs. All documents are required and must be submitted for consideration. Please submit your documents as PDF files if possible. Detailed instructions are available in the program  FAQs . 

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Summer research internships for undergraduates.

Summer research opportunity programs are designed to introduce eligible undergraduates to leading scholars at the nation’s top research universities. Participating undergraduates produce graduate level research with faculty guidance over an eight- to 10-week period in the summer. Funding is often provided.

Applications are typically due in December/January. Consult the respective websites below for details and to apply.

Participation in the programs below may provide eligibility for a Cornell Graduate School application fee waiver. Please visit our fee waiver page for more information.

Internships at Cornell University:

• Advancing Cornell Career Experiences for Science Students (ACCESS)
• Center for Bright Beams (CBB) Summer REU Program
• Center for Transportation, Environment and Community Health (CTECH) REU Program
• CLASSE Summer Research Program for Community College Students (SRCCS)
• Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) REU Program
• Cornell Geopaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem (CorGGLE)
• Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE)
• Cornell NanoScale Facility (CNF) REU Program
• Cornell Summer School on Designing Technology for Social Impact
• Food Science Summer Scholars Program
• Gateways to the Laboratory
• Keeping the Ezra Promise (KEP) Program
• Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program
• Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Summer Research Program (LSAMP)
• Mathematics Summer Research Program for Undergraduates
• Microbial Friends and Foes Research Experience for Undergraduates
• Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Experience for Undergraduates
• NASA New York Space Grant summer internships at Cornell (must be a New York state resident or attend a college/university within New York state)
• New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, Summer Research Scholars Program (must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
• NextGenPop – summer program in population research
• Platform for the Accelerated Realization, Analysis, and Discovery of Interface Material (PARADIM) REU Program and Summer Schools
• Plant Genome Research Experiences for Undergrads at Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University (PGRP)
• REU Program Astrophysics and Planetary Science
• Shoals Marine Lab in Maine
• SoNIC Summer Research Workshop (for SOftware defined Network InterfaCe)
• Summer Undergraduate Research in Science and Engineering (SUnRiSE)
• Travelers Summer Research Program

National Programs:

• American Economic Association Summer Program  (pre-graduate study and research)
• Graduate Horizons (four-day intensive course for Native American, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian students – email [email protected] for more information)
• Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers  (for prospective grad students interested in humanities, social sciences, and education)
• NASA Space Grant summer internships at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at Kennedy Space Center  (must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
• National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center Summer Student Program
• Pathways to Science (for programs in STEM, including undergraduate summer research opportunities as well as graduate fellowships and postdoctoral positions)
• Plant Science Research Network (over 150 undergraduate research and internship opportunities in the plant sciences and related fields)
• Ralph Bunche Institute  (for prospective grad students in government and political science)
• REU Finder Website (searchable database of REU programs)

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Summer Programs at the UW

Below are some summer research programs affiliated with UW. Information about each program, as well as how to apply, can be found on the individual program webpages listed below. If you would like us to add your research opportunity to the list, please email [email protected].

^ = Indicates programs that are open to international students studying at U.S. institutions pursuing an undergraduate degree. Please check program sites for specific eligibility criteria and information. International students should also use the Advanced Search feature of the Pathways to Science database to limit their search to opportunities open to non-US citizens.

* = Indicates programs that are co-hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.

Office of Undergraduate Research Co-Hosted Programs

We work with partners to to ensure students have a successful summer research experience at the UW by managing program logistics and providing students with individual advising and a sense of community. Students in Office of Undergraduate Research co-hosted programs participate in a weekly seminar organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research staff and are required to present at our UW Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium .

Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR) Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU)

Program Description:

CEBR REU is a summer program run by the University of Washington (UW) Clean Energy Institute (CEI) and  Office of Undergraduate Research , and funded by the National Science Foundation (NFS). It supports a select group of undergraduates, community college students, and tribal college students to participate in authentic research in solar, energy storage, and grid technologies under the mentorship of UW’s world-class faculty and grad students. Participants embark on a nine-week immersive research project in a single UW clean energy research lab, and produce an abstract and poster summarizing their work. All students that are accepted into the program are supported financially with competitive stipends. Housing, food allowance, and up to $500 in travel allowances are provided.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Program prioritizes non-UW students who have completed one or two years of college, community college, or tribal college.

For more information: Website – http://www.cei.washington.edu/education/undergraduate-students/reu/ Contact – [email protected]

Institute for Protein Design (IPD) Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship^

Undergraduates interested in protein design are highly encouraged to apply. Students have the opportunity to work with others in the IPD to conduct research during the summer. Participants present their work during the undergraduate research symposium. In addition, students prepare a 15 minute PowerPoint presentation to share their research with the IPD members.

• Current full-time undergraduate students at UW or elsewhere
• Undergraduates must be finishing their Sophomore or Junior year (no post-bac, no grad students)
• Interest in exploring either basic science or applied research in protein design
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program

For more information: Website – https://www.ipd.uw.edu/join-us/ Contact – [email protected]

UW Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) Summer REU Program

The University of Washington Molecular Engineering Materials Center (UW MEM-C) summer REU program is focused on exposing underrepresented students and veterans to a viable and relevant career pathway focused on materials and energy research. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a 9 weeks research project in one of the MEM-C labs. Students participate in a weekly Materials Science special interest group in which they read scientific journals or tour other labs.

For more information: Website – https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/uw-memc/ Contact – [email protected]

Rosetta Commons REU*^

Rosetta Commons Summer Internships

Interns in this geographically-distributed REU program have the opportunity to participate in research using the Rosetta Commons software. The Rosetta Commons software suite includes algorithms for computational modeling and analysis of protein structures. It has enabled notable scientific advances in computational biology, including de novo protein design, enzyme design, ligand docking, and structure prediction of biological macromolecules and macromolecular complexes.

• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, U.S. nationals, AND international students are eligible
• College Sophomores or Juniors preferred
• Major in computer science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, biology, and/or biophysics
• Available for at least 10 weeks during the summer
• Interest in graduate school
• While not required, we seek candidates with some combination of experiences in scientific or academic research, C++/Python/*nix/databases, software engineering, object-oriented programming, and/or collaborative development (git)
• **Students graduating before the start of the program are not eligible for the REU and are encouraged to apply to our  RaMP Program .

For more information: Website – https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/rosetta-commons/ Contact – [email protected] 

The Office of Undergraduate Research is proud to partner with and across departments at the UW. Email us with any questions about our partner program.

Programs By Field of Interest

Summer institute in the arts & humanities*^.

The SIAH is a research opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit. Participants will be named Mary Gates scholars and receive a $6,000 scholarship. Students will give a formal presentation of their work to their colleagues and the larger community at a closing symposium.

• Must be current University of Washington (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma) undergraduate student.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Have interest in an intensive experience in scholarly research in the arts and humanities.
• Application is open to all UW students, regardless of citizenship status.

For more information: Website – https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/research-opportunities/summer/siah/

Summer Institute in Indigenous Humanities (SIIH)

The Summer Institute in Indigenous Humanities provides training and support to undergraduate students and community partners undertaking humanities research in American Indian and Indigenous Studies. This program introduces students to Indigenous research methodologies through workshops on archives, ethnographic research, and other field-based research. Students will work with the teaching team to develop an independent research project in Indigenous Humanities.

• Enrolled UW students who have completed their first year
• Incoming UW transfer students
• Community partners with research interests in Indigenous Humanities

For more information: Website – https://caiis.uw.edu/siih/

Apex Summer Camp at the UW Autism Center

The Apex Summer Camp program at the University of Washington Autism Center offers a 7-week clinical internship to graduate and undergraduate students focusing on medicine, psychology, education, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, nursing, and related fields.

Eligibility: 

• Must complete the 2 weeks (out of 7) of training.

For more information: Website – http://depts.washington.edu/apex/apex/Join.html

Environmental Health Research Experience Program

(Opportunity available during academic year)

Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) provides underrepresented students at the UW with a meaningful opportunity to work with experienced faculty on a research project addressing the relationship between environmental exposures and human health.

Administered by the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS), SURE-EH trainees work as paid student researchers for up to 2 years: up to 40 hours per week during summer and part-time (up to 15 hours per week) during the academic year. SURE-EH trainees will also be given the opportunity to present their research every spring at the  UW Undergraduate Research Symposium .

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at the University of Washington, or be a transfer applicant. Transfer students can apply to SURE-EH while their general application to UW is under review.
• Has  at least 1 full year of undergraduate studies left before graduation.
• Be a low-income student (come from a family with an annual income  below established low income thresholds ). Students are required to provide documentation of taxable income.
• Be a first-generation college student (neither parent or legal guardian has a Bachelor’s degree).
• Be a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education (African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander).

For more information: Website – https://deohs.washington.edu/sure-eh

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is a 9-week internship that provides undergraduates entering their final year, semester or quarter of study with research experience and mentorship. With the helps of faculty mentors, students will present their project and scientific findings during a poster session.

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Entering the summer BEFORE the final year (or semester/quarter) of undergraduate studies.
• Strong background in the sciences or a related area of interest.

For more information: Website – https://www.fredhutch.org/en/education-training/teachers-students/high-school-undergraduate-students/summer-undergraduate-research-program.html

Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center INSIGHT Summer Research Program

HIPRC’s Summer Research Program (INSIGHT) is an intensive, eight-week internship for undergraduate students, graduate students and first-year medical students. INSIGHT provides paid research experience and mentorship for students who are interested in injury and violence prevention research.

Undergraduate/Graduate:

• U.S citizen or permanent resident and eligible to work in the U.S or hold a valid student visa or have DACA status.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required (must be ≥ 3.0).
• Current undergraduates are eligible.  Preference is given to students who will graduate in Spring, or who will be juniors and seniors in Autumn.
• Must be able to commit to all eight weeks of the program on a full-time schedule.

Medical/Graduate:

For more information: Website – https://hiprc.org/training/undergrad-grad/insight/

Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Undergraduate Summer Fellows Program^

ISCRM Undergraduate Summer Fellows program intends to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduate students at the University of Washington while they are engaged in research guided by UW ISCRM faculty. Students receive fellowships to pursue research in multiple disciplines pertaining to regenerative medicine.

• Applicants must be matriculated UW undergraduate students registered full time, pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the UW Bothell, Seattle or Tacoma campus. This fellowship is open to U.S. citizens, international students, and undocumented students.
• Applicants  do not  need to be already engaged in research with faculty to be eligible to apply. Students in the planning stages of their research who effectively articulate the plan and the direction of their project will be strong candidates.
• Once awarded, recipients  must  be actively engaged in their research and remain full-time undergraduate students after the award period.

For more information: Website – https://iscrm.uw.edu/trainees/undergraduate-summer-fellows-program/

Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research Experience for Undergraduates

The UW ISCRM 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates provides students with opportunities to work on research projects with leading scientists. The program also offers workshop training sessions in communications, scientific presentation skills, and ethics, in partnership with the UW’s Center for Neurotechnology.

• Must participate in the full 10-week REU program.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have not graduated by the first day of the REU program.
• Must devote 40 hours per week to the program.
• must not enroll in classes or hold other jobs during the day. Participants will be paid a stipend and will not receive academic credit for the research experience.
• Must attend required weekly communications classes, lectures, seminars, focus groups, and workshops.

For more information: Website – https://iscrm.uw.edu/trainees/reu/

Stipends for Training Aspiring Researchers (STAR)

The UW STAR program is a summer research experience designed to encourage and support the research training of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged undergraduate and graduate students in the health, biomedical, and behavioral sciences. Students are provided first-hand, quality experiences in laboratories of established researchers, gain the confidence and academic exposure which will allow them to successfully enter PhD level and professional programs of study, and become part of a network which includes a long-term “mentored” relationship with University of Washington advisors, researchers, professors, staff, and support programs for students of color.

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• For students with junior class standing and above, prior biomedical laboratory experience is important in being considered for the program. Placement will be based on individual background, area of interest, and participating mentors.
• Program Participants must be from groups considered underrepresented in the biomedical sciences.

For more information: Website – https://depts.washington.edu/hscmsp/programs/star/

Neurological Surgery Summer Student Program

The NSSSP provides undergraduates with an 8-week neuroscience lab experience, weekly neurological surgery grand round lectures, weekly neuroscience faculty lecture, and operation room (OR) observation. The program inspires students by exposing them to the passion and excitement of biomedical science and medical care through direct practical engagement with translational neuroscience.

• You must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the program.
• You must be either a US citizen or have permanent residency status. Visa holders are not eligible.
• University undergraduate students may apply if they are 18 years of age and older and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Graduate students are not eligible.
• High School students may apply if they will be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the program and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• You must have current immunizations and TB test results through the program end date.
• Out of area students will have housing stipends available but are responsible for their own meals and transportation.

For more information: Website – https://neurosurgery.uw.edu/education/summer-student-programs

UW-BioSTEP - Biomedical Summer Training and Engagement Program

UW-BioSTEP is a summer research program focused on engaging Washington state undergraduate students from Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations and other historically marginalized communities in biomedical research at the University of Washington. Successful applicants will spend 10 weeks in a laboratory setting working on important biomedical questions, will be exposed to different potential career options in biomedical research, and will present their findings at the UW Undergraduate Symposium at the end of the summer program.

UW-BioSTEP participants benefit from hands-on research experience and close mentorship. They also receive a generous stipend, food allowance, paid housing accommodations, and a transportation allowance for travel to & from UW Seattle.

We especially encourage applicants from the Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations and other systemically marginalized communities in the state of Washington.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program within Washington state
• Interest in a research career in biomedical sciences

For more information: Website – https://pharmacology.uw.edu/uw-biostep/

Population Health Applied Research Fellowship

The Population Health Applied Research Fellowship Program supports multidisciplinary teams of students to work on real-world population health challenges. Projects are sourced from external clients who play an important role in structuring project deliverables. The team will consist of three graduate students and two undergraduates, with supervision by a faculty expert. The project team receives training in research skills and data collection, analysis and presentation to deliver a work product that meets the external client’s needs.

• Graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels and professional students from all UW schools and colleges are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at any UW campus (Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell) and not graduating in June.
• All undergraduate students with junior- or senior-level status who are enrolled in a UW degree-granting program at any UW campus and will not be graduating in June are eligible to apply.

For more information: Website – https://www.washington.edu/populationhealth/education-and-training/applied-research-fellowship/

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

SHPEP is a free in-person 6-week summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools.

SHPEP is implemented at 12 program sites across the nation. Each site provides scholars with academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math, career development activities, learning and study skills seminars, financial planning; wellness and virtual hands-on activities. SHPEP at the University of Washington is a collaboration of the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Public Health.

• College first year or sophomore at the time of application.
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
• U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Not have previously participated in the program.

Contact: Website – https://equity.uwmedicine.org/shpep/

Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CSURP)

CSURP is a program for undergraduate students who are interested in majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering and in conducting supervised summer research. The program is supported by the NSF Center for Selective C-H Functionalization (CCHF). CCHF aims to bring about a paradigm shift in the logic of chemical synthesis, with potential to impact the construction of all organic molecules.

• No past research experience is required, but must show interest in the field of C-H Functionalization.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. institution of higher education.
• In good academic standing and not currently in academic suspension or other disciplinary action at your home institution.
• Women in STEM, underrepresented students, veterans, individuals with disabilities, students from schools with limited resources, and community college students who plan to matriculate to a 4-year university interested in majoring in chemistry or related field are encouraged to apply.

For more information: Website – http://nsf-cchf.com/CSURP/

Center for Neurotechnology Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

The CNT at the University of Washington sponsors a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) on the Seattle campus. This program provides undergraduate students with opportunities to work on research projects with scientists and to take part in workshop training sessions in ethics, communications, and scientific presentation skills designed to provide the undergraduate scientist with a solid foundation for graduate study.

• Be a student at a college or university in the United States; students who have graduated from college before the start of the REU program are not eligible.
• Be 18 years old by the first day of the REU program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. (or its territories).
• Devote 40 hours per week to the program.
• Not enroll in classes or hold other jobs during the day. Participants will be paid a stipend and will not receive academic credit for the research experience.
• Attend required weekly communications classes, lectures, seminars, focus groups, and workshops.

For more information: Website – https://centerforneurotech.uw.edu/content/research-experience-undergraduates

Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES)

Interns are matched with a research project within one of CICOES nine research themes and work with a CICOES, NOAA, or University of Washington scientist at either the UW campus or the NOAA Northwest Regional Center in Seattle. Depending on the project, the summer may involve hands-on experience in the field or laboratory, or both. At the end of the summer interns will design a research poster displaying the results of their work. They will also create a three-minute video summarizing their experience over the summer.

• Must be a current undergraduate student.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Participants must be returning to an undergraduate program after their summer with CICOES (students graduating in the spring are not eligible for this program).

For more information: Website – https://cicoes.uw.edu/education/internships/

Friday Harbor Labs - Integrative Biology and Ecology of Marine Organisms

The REU-Blinks Summer Internship Program links undergraduate students with scientist-mentors as collaborators in marine science research projects. The program takes advantage of the pristine environment, remarkable biodiversity, and the scientific and technical resources at UW Friday Harbor Laboratories, a marine science research facility in the San Juan Islands.

• The Blinks Endowment supports students who bring diversity to the FHL student body in any phase of their undergraduate or graduate career.

For more information: Website – https://fhl.uw.edu/research/summer-research-internships/

REU Big Data / Science Communication at Genome Sciences

The Department of Genome Sciences, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, provides summer research opportunities for undergraduate students. Program is looking for students who aspire to enroll in either PhD or MD / PhD programs after their undergraduate studies. In addition to your lab research, you will have a variety of supplemental academic activities. Last year,  there were computational, writing and presentation workshops, faculty research talks, and poster sessions.

• US citizens or permanent residents.
• Members of a group that is underrepresented nationally in the biomedical sciences: African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander.
• Currently enrolled in and returning to college following the summer research program to continue their undergraduate studies. Expect that competitive applicants will have had some college-level science coursework. Applicants who would like to work in a computational lab should have had college-level calculus and basic programming skills.
• Willing to inform them of your career direction after completing your undergraduate degree, whether you opt for graduate school, medical school, or another career path.

For more information: Website – https://www.gs.washington.edu/academics/summer/gssummer/index.htm#

UW Bothell Physics REU Program

The UW Bothell Physics REU Program hosts undergraduate research students for 10 weeks during the summer to participate in research projects, professional development activities, and an introduction to research-oriented careers in physics and astronomy. Participants are matched with a faculty member based on their interest.

• You must be an undergraduate student in any academic year (freshman through senior) at the time of the summer program.
• You don’t need to have a declared major, but you must have already completed the introductory physics sequence at your school.
• Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in order to be supported by NSF funding. Other funding opportunities are also available for this program. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be eligible for other funding.

For more information: Website – https://www.uwb.edu/physics/reu

UW REU Program in Physics

Program Description: 

This program provides a 10-week research experience for undergraduates interested in subfields of physics. All of the major groups in the department are participating: astrophysics and cosmology, atomic physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, physics education, biological physics, and computational physics. Students meet weekly to discuss their research progress with the program directors and to attend a lecture series on research opportunities in physics.

• Student selection is competitive and preference is given to students who will have completed physics studies through the junior year by the time our program begins. However, in some cases, seniors and highly qualified sophomores have been accepted.

For more information: Website – https://www.int.washington.edu/REU/

Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR) Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU)*

CEBR REU is a summer program run by the University of Washington (UW) Clean Energy Institute (CEI) and Office of Undergraduate Research , and funded by the National Science Foundation (NFS). It supports a select group of undergraduates, community college students, and tribal college students to participate in authentic research in solar, energy storage, and grid technologies under the mentorship of UW’s world-class faculty and grad students. Participants embark on a nine-week immersive research project in a single UW clean energy research lab, and produce an abstract and poster summarizing their work. All students that are accepted into the program are supported financially with competitive stipends. Housing, food allowance, and up to $500 in travel allowances are provided.

For more information: Website – http://www.cei.washington.edu/education/undergraduate-students/reu/

Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) REU*

The program supports a select group of undergraduate, community college, and tribal college students to participate in authentic research in chemical synthesis of quantum photonic materials and integration printable electronic applications under the mentorship of world-class faculty and graduate students. Participants embark on a nine- to ten-week immersive research project in a single IMOD research lab, and produce an abstract and poster summarizing their work. Students may be placed at a number of different participating IMOD labs and will participate in shared virtual seminars and symposia, and will become members of the IMOD community.

• The program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• This program prioritizes students from non-IMOD partnering locations who have completed one or two years of college, community college or tribal college.
• Students must be 18 years old by the beginning of the REU sessions to work in the lab.

For more information: Website – https://imod-stc.org/project/research-experience-for-undergraduates/

Institute for Protein Design (IPD) Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship*

For more information: Website – https://www.ipd.uw.edu/join-us/

Rosetta Commons Summer Internships*^

For more information: Website – https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/rosetta-commons/

UW Bothell Mathematics REU Site

The UW Bothell Mathematics REU Site is focused on increasing the participation underrepresented students in mathematical research and graduate training. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a 8 weeks summer research experience with a faculty member. Four of the faculty mentors are first-generation college students, including a female American Indian and a Latina. Further, all faculty mentors had a rewarding undergraduate research experience that shaped their lives and careers, so they understand the impact of a positive research experience.

For more information: Website – https://reuwb.wordpress.com

UW Molecular Engineering Materials Center Summer REU Program*

The University of Washington Molecular Engineering Materials Center (UW MEM·C) summer REU program is focused on exposing underrepresented students and veterans to a viable and relevant career pathway focused on materials and energy research. Participants have the opportunity to engage in a 9 weeks research project in one of the MEM·C labs. Students participate in a weekly Materials Science special interest group in which they read scientific journals or tour other labs.

For more information: Website – https://www.washington.edu/undergradresearch/uw-memc/

WA NASA Space Grant Consortium Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) offers students work under the guidance of a faculty member, postdoctoral scholar or research scientist at the University of Washington. SURP students will display their posters at the annual Space Grant poster session and will apply for acceptance to the campus-wide  Undergraduate Research Symposium  the following spring.

• UW undergraduate students in good academic standing who are interested in research in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM fields).
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens (but do not need to be Washington state residents).

For more information: Website – https://www.waspacegrant.org/programs/interns-fellows/surp/

CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholars Program*^

The CoMotion Mary Gates Innovation Scholars program funds full-time summer internships in faculty-led start-up initiatives. Selected scholars will contribute to the development of these applications, gaining experience in and exposure to various aspects of building a new product/business. The participating research groups have projects at different stages of development; interns may be doing more basic research in some, or more marketing or business development in others.

• UW undergraduate students from any of the three UW campuses  (see individual project descriptions for specific internship eligibility on the website).

For more information: Website – https://expd.uw.edu/mge/apply/comotion/

• Internship and Research Opportunities
• Submissions
• Volumes and Issues
• SPUR Awards
• Cumulative Index
• Online Article Search
• Position Statements & White Papers
• Publications
• Undergraduate Research Stories
• Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research (COEUR)
• Integrating and Scaffolding Research into Undergraduate Curricula
• Paper and Presentation Opportunities
• Student Journals
• Student Resource Center
• Advocacy Tools
• Assessment Tools
• Characteristics of Excellence
• Community Colleges
• International Collaborations

The  National Science Foundation  has a  search page that includes the contact information for Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer research programs. You will need to contact the specific program for application information. Additionally, programs may submit their specific application information for publishing in the list below.

PathwaysToScience.org  has a  searchable database  of 600+ summer research programs for undergraduates in all STEM disciplines. These are all fully funded opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc.  They also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications.

The opportunities below have been submitted to CUR for display.

GHL connects healthcare leaders with medical and healthcare administration students to build a network of like-minded individuals changing the global healthcare landscape. Additionally, GHL provides internship and volunteer opportunities to provide essential medical services in developing countries with individuals in extreme poverty that have no access to health care. Remote research opportunities for High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate students interested in medical research.

The Summer Immersion is designed to educate the next generation of scientists committed to advancing science ethically using nonanimal methods for research and testing. This FREE 3-day program provides an overview of in vitro, in silico, and in chemico approaches and their many applications in basic, translational, and regulatory science to replace animals. Attendees will participate in scientific talks, career development workshops, poster presentations, technology demonstrations, and more.

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Undergraduate Research Internship Program

How to apply.

The application form is a mixture of short and long answer questions. You will be asked to enter an up-to-date resume and indicate the projects in which you have the greatest interest. Note that additional research projects can be added within the month of March.

Applications are on a rolling basis. We will start reviewing the initial round of applications on March 15th. All applications are due by midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on  Monday, April 1st.

Go to application portal

Note: If you have previously interned at CESTA and would like to intern with us again, please submit a new application. The application form will ask about your previous experience with CESTA.

The Undergraduate Research Internship program empowers students to apply technologies across the Humanities and Social Sciences in ways that enhance our understanding of the world. Given that there are two opportunities to apply for the Summer 2024 program (in Fall quarter, and now) applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The final deadline for full consideration is April 1, 2024.

The Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA) cultivates research at the intersection of computing, design, and the humanities. The Center utilizes digital and computational methods to investigate cultural records, objects, and historical phenomena through space and time. CESTA projects explore the history of technologies, preserve, explain, and analyze the written and artistic records of peoples across the world, and bring new life to the stories of individuals who helped build modern institutions.

The Undergraduate Research Internship provides opportunities for undergraduates to work on these projects part-time throughout the academic year,  and full-time during the summer internship program.  Through structured research training, experimentation with cutting-edge technologies, and faculty mentorship, students develop valuable academic and professional skill sets. Work on lab projects allows students to apply their developing expertise in data science, GIS, and web development in tandem with humanities skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and ethical decision-making.

You can read about the experiences of recent interns in CESTA's  2023 Research Anthology .

Fundamentals of the Program

For 2024 Summer quarter, we are offering one-quarter full-time internships. All CESTA internships are in-person and require your presence on campus for the entirety of summer quarter. 

Summer 2024

• June 26 through September 1, 2024 (10 weeks)
• Full-time commitment (40 hours per week)
• Regular in-person program sessions at CESTA (meetings with the full cohort of interns)
• Full-time interns will work in-person in the CESTA space, and there will be a program of social events and activities

All research interns are compensated for their participation in the program. Compensation can take the form of stipend or hourly pay. Interns will receive information about their specific arrangement in their offer letters. Students who qualify for Federal Work-Study awards in 2023-24 should let us know about their eligibility at the time that they apply. Students offered positions supported by VPUE stipends are required to complete a Student Contract prior to participating in our program. 

For more information, check out our  frequently asked questions !

Research Projects Available for Summer 2024

Merchant textbooks were exchanged for centuries in Western Europe (especially Low Countries, France and Italy) and included various types of information, including, but not limited to, describing the ideal of the profession and their desired qualities, economic information including which goods could be found in which city (and at which rates), social and institutional information (e.g., what are the institutions and customs of trading in different places), and arithmetic and book-keeping skills. Historical scholarship has only scratched the surface of the rich and diverse information. The Ars Mercatoria Project builds on the catalog of merchants’ manuals of the same name, covering thousands of manuals over the time period 1470-1700. This project aims to sketch a better understanding of the knowledge that was deemed worth circulating -in print- by a professional community.

The project’s intern will focus on tracking down the manuscripts catalogued in the Ars Mercatoria (which has already been digitized) to build up a version of the dataset that will allow for content analyses, and run preliminary analyses on the metadata available about the manuals (e.g., printing locations, authors, date, editors), including generating visualization to describe the dataset. The intern should have a taste for bibliographic work, and skills to work with large archival data and/or data visualization. Linguistic skills in (old) Dutch, Italian, French or German are a plus.

The early colonial Cape of Good Hope was subject to a large number of travel accounts by Europeans, roughly 1488 to 1900. For all the obvious ethnocentrism of their colonial gaze, they are historically valuable in that they contain unique information, including natural history, ethnography and topography. Many of the key texts have been edited with commentary and translation by Historical Publications of South Africa (HiPSA), formerly known as the Van Riebeeck Society; others await high-quality new editions and translations. While the HiPSA volumes typically contain basic maps, the aim of our project is create high-quality digital maps for as many itineraries as possible. Our team has already developed a prototype on the basis of 1780s travelogues by Hendrik Swellengrebel and Francois le Vaillant, originally written in Dutch and French respectively. We are eager to expand our coverage. Once we have mapped a critical mass of these texts with ArcGIS, we will able to detect broader geographical patterns beyond any one journey, including the persistence of certain routes over time and divergences therefrom. Furthermore, a fuller cartography of the area will allow comparison with indigenous knowledge systems contained in naming practices, for which considerable toponymic data exists. In this project we'll use English translations of selected travel journals to map and ultimately aggregate their itineraries. Prior knowledge of ArcGIS, of Southern African history/archaeology, or of early modern travel writing would be an advantage but none is required.

The goal of this project is to expand the way English Language Arts (ELA) is taught in U.S. high schools. Many ELA teachers want to expand their practice to prepare students for the kinds of literary and language engagement they might encounter in college or in their everyday, out-of-school lives. but they need knowledge, resources, and authority to do so. We want to provide some of those things by doing a content analysis of hundreds of high school ELA course descriptions and comparing those with college English course descriptions, asking:

• What subjects do those courses explore?
• What kinds of texts do they invite students to read?
• What kinds of skills do they demand?
• What kinds of products do they ask students to create?
• How do they represent the value of ELA?

Undergraduate interns will join our team of faculty and grad students to use computational text analysis and data visualization tools to compare and represent the data in different ways. If you're interested in ELA, curricula, making high school better, and data visualization, this could be a great project for you.

The project "A human rights-based accountability framework for halting government hacking abuses" aims to look into contemporary public policy and industrial and technological tendencies that surround "government hacking" activities. This practice encompasses the use of hacking technologies, such as spywares, by intelligence and law enforcement authorities in order to gather data for intelligence activities and the prosecution of criminal activities. The other side of the phenomenon is, first, the lack of appropriate legal frameworks for the use of very privacy and security-intrusive surveillance tools (such as legal basis, proportionality and security assessments, as well as institutional oversight) in the majority of countries; second, the expanding industry of the exploitation of vulnerabilities in commercially available connected systems, such as encrypted private communications platforms and operational systems; and third, human rights violations that range from privacy, freedom of expression, opinion, and assembly, and even the physical integrity of those monitored by such technologies.A great number of scandals involving public authorities using hacking tools to surveil citizens have been vocalized by civil society and press vehicles in several countries by organizations such as  Citizen Lab ,  Forbidden Stories,   Amnesty International , and  The Intercept , to name a few. At the same time, the theme was topic of an  European Parliament  Public Inquiry, which just published its final report. The topic is "moving target", currently in full progress, and its legal development will shape future landscapes over the protection of civil society liberties worldwide. 

Two deliverables will be produced during the project: a capacity-building workshop and a policy paper based on recommendations for the Latin American region, looking at study cases, so far, in Brazil, El Salvador, and Mexico. Secondarily, it will collect legal and political understandings of case laws in Europe (especially Germany), and the U.S. The second deliverable will conduct qualitative research and will rely on papers produced by scholars and civil society organizations, media coverage on the theme, and legal thesis developed within lawsuits that are currently defying the use of spywares by states. The internship will assist the work of the mentioned research. Spanish or Portuguese skills would be an additional asset, but not required.

Stanford has numerous faculty and students working in various African countries. These engagements take the form of fellowships, internships, study abroad trips, research trips, etc. We would love to build an interactive database, geomap, that includes as many of these individuals/projects as possible as a way to streamline information about Africa-centered research/work. We imagine that one could click on any given 'pin' and it would provide the person's name, project, and any other relevant information.The student who serves as the intern would need to research Stanford's website to locate what Africa-related projects are in existence. The student may also have to make direct contact with department, center and program administrators to make sure we have comprehensive data. The student will also build the geomap for us.

Know Systemic Racism, the creation of Felicia Smith, Stanford’s inaugural Racial Justice and Social Equity Librarian, aims to “humanize the harm” against Black people in California by focusing on interconnections of discriminatory systems that have been shaped by racist policies and practices of individuals and institutions across centuries. Felicia Smith is collaborating with Nicole Coleman, Digital Research Architect for the Stanford University Libraries and Research Director for Humanities+Design at CESTA.

The mission of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute is preserve and promote the work and legacy of MLK. We are currently working on a unique project: making our archival holdings of MLK, one of the most iconic individuals of the 20th century, accessible online to a 21st century public. The  Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr . project began in 1985,  It is a comprehensive collection of King's most significant correspondence, sermons, speeches, published writings, and unpublished manuscripts. Seven volumes (documented 1929 to 1962) have been published  with some content available online  and the 8th is in the works. Each volume contains approximately 180 documents.  They have become essential reference works for researchers and have influenced scholarship about King and the movements he inspired.  However, these large books are pricey and not accessible to all.  We intend to build a searchable database and accompanying website that would enable scholars and the public to access, analyze, and learn from the published and unpublished works, writings, and wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr.

MAPP or The Modernist Archives Publishing Project (modernistarchives.com) is a critical digital archive of early 20th-century publishing history. With rich metadata, the site displays, curates, and describes the often invisible or overlooked material documents that contribute to public understanding of the “life cycle” of a book, its production, reception and distribution. MAPP also uncovers the unheralded industry actors—editors, illustrators, reviewers, printers—who bring works into the public eye. Our collection contains thousands of images from archives and special collections relating primarily to Virginia and Leonard Woolf’s Hogarth Press—letters, dust jackets, financial records, paper samples, illustrations, sketches, production sheets, and other “ephemera”—but we are actively expanding into other presses, with the long term goal of building the infrastructure currently lacking in book historical studies to engage a comprehensive comparative landscape of 20th-century book publishing. We are a multi-layered networked digital archive: for instance, newly digitized materials are presented with peer-reviewed summaries, biographies, bibliographical information, and other scholarly materials. A major project within MAPP on booksellers and bookselling in interwar Britain, including the global circulation of modernist literature, includes a a large-scale transcription and data analysis project detailing all sales and purchasing records of the Hogarth Press. This work marks the first comprehensive quantitative and cultural historical project on the totality of a press’s sales history in modernist studies. CESTA research assistants have been pivotal to the transcription, analysis, and data visualizations of these rare historical documents over the past five years and continue to facilitate otherwise impossible to pursue research.

Ocean worlds make up more than 70% of our planet’s surface and tie together sprawling histories of migration, global capital, and environmental change. In an age of rising sea levels and rapidly heating ocean basins, the imperative to think expansively with the ocean across disciplines, mediums, historical periods, and geographical regions is more urgent than ever. Serving as a creative commons for a wide range of specialist ocean projects currently underway at Stanford, Oceanic Imaginaries spotlights both the rigorous specificities and the transdisciplinary scopes of ocean research through interactive ocean maps, curated bibliographies, and open-access resources.

OpenGulf (opengulf.github.io) is a transdisciplinary, multiinstitutional research group analyzing historical texts produced in the Arabian Peninsula, Iran and Iraq from the early nineteenth century to the present. The various projects associated with OpenGulf publish open historical datasets, corpora and digital exhibitions with the aim of opening the field of Gulf Studies to digital historical exploration, analysis and interpretation in the service of open research and pedagogy. Currently, OpenGulf includes six projects with students, faculty and staff at eight institutions actively contributing content including analysis of Arabic, Ottoman Turkish, Persian and English texts, interdisciplinary analysis of multilingual restaurant menus in the Persian Gulf, and close and distant readings of an expansive British gazetteer of the region that includes mapping over 20,000 unique named locations. During the 2023-34 academic year, CESTA interns will focus on the Historical Texts as Data project of OpenGulf, which follows a general three-step workflow: preparing historical texts in various media formats and languages for digital analysis; extracting and annotating names of people and places in those texts to create reusable structured data; and creating and publishing visualizations and narratives derived from those datasets. Depending on language ability, CESTA interns may also contribute to transcriptions of handwritten Ottoman-era Arabic texts to training data for a handwritten text recognition model using the Transkribus platform. Students with language abilities in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, French or German are particularly encouraged to apply, although such abilities are not a prerequisite for work on the project.

The Oral History Text Analysis Project (OHTAP) has developed an original methodology for data mining the rich but untapped collections of digitized transcripts of women’s oral histories housed in university libraries and other collections across the United States. OHTAP has created a database of 2500 transcripts from diverse regions and groups and developed a subcorpus extraction tool called Winnow. The current study asks whether and how the interviewed women named, remembered, and interpreted forms of sexual violence. Our project combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to understand which women spoke about sexual violence; what language narrators used to describe assault, abuse, and harassment; how responses to violence changed over time and across groups; and what historical contexts enabled resistance and activism concerning sexual violence. We seek a student intern to support further data analysis of our results, to explore our data for new topics, and to help manage our data set. A background in data science, history, qualitative encoding, data cleaning, or R programming language would be useful.

The "Ottoman Fiscal Codex" project is an ambitious research initiative exploring the complex financial and political networks of the Ottoman Empire between 1750 and 1850, through the detailed analysis of the fiscal codex MAD 9726. Our work involves building a relational database to uncover intricate connections among actors, networks, and financial systems, utilizing unique Ottoman accounting techniques. This project not only aims to provide new insights into the economic history of the Ottoman Empire but also to refine digital humanities methodologies. 

As an intern, you will be deeply involved in various phases of this project, ranging from data preparation and analysis to database management and network analysis. Expectations include engaging in detailed manual data entry, categorizing and structuring unstructured data, assisting in building relational database tables, and contributions to the network analysis. You will also contribute to defining inter-table relationships and transforming research questions into SQL queries, a process that requires critical thinking and precision. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in historical research, digital humanities, and data management, and be willing to engage with complex, multi-step research processes. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and develop valuable skills in historical data analysis and digital research methodologies.

The remains of the royal kiosk atop one of the northern towers of the wall around the citadel in Konya was one the few medieval Islamic palatial structures from the wider Iranian world to survive into the age of photography. The building was photographed extensively in the late 19th century, and throughout the 20th, with the pre-1907 images being the most valuable, as they show details of the now lost upper structure. This project aims to reimagine and reconstruct the original appearance of the kiosk, and a newly excavated structure to its west, using a combination of methodological and evidentiary approaches. The research is based on the close study of the earliest recorded drawings and photographs of the building, alongside the extant material remains in museums across the world, as well as the in-situ structural elements.

The Senegalese Slave Liberations Project builds on the Slave Voyages Database, which has transformed the study of the trans-Atlantic slave trade by presenting the most comprehensive collection of individual slave trade voyages and the most complete set of evidence of African ports of embarkation and American ports of disembarkation. The Slave Voyages Database, however, tells us virtually nothing about slavery and the slave trade within Africa. The Senegalese Slave Liberations Project provides a crucial counterpart to the Slave Voyages project in presenting evidence of slavery and the slave trade in the Senegambian, Mauritanian, and Malian region of West Africa during the second half of the 19th century. Specifically, registers of liberation have survived as records of enslaved people under French colonial authority who sought their freedom. The project team is working to provide unique identifications for each case of liberation, analyze the data, and develop visualizations to support academic research and innovative pedagogy. Of the 28,000 liberations registered for the years 1857-1904, the team has already analyzed over 17,000 cases. They are framing how to build an interactive website that would facilitate the use and exploration of data by researchers and students. The SLP team including interns have already published one article, two more in the pipeline --including a high school world history curriculum unit-- will be presenting new findings at an international conference in London, and working on new publication exploring the demographic profile of enslaved people seeking their liberation.

Most early Christian literature was written in one of three languages: in Greek, in Latin, or in a dialect of Aramaic called Syriac. Between the second and tenth centuries CE the last of these languages, Syriac, was the lingua franca of the late ancient Middle East. There are about ten million modern Christians, from what is modern day Eastern Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Southern India, and now in diaspora that trace their lineage to the ancient Syriac churches. But because of its focus on more western branches of Christianity, there are only a handful of modern scholars who are able to read this important language of pre-modern Christianity. So, too, there are very minimal pedagogical resources for teaching or learning this endangered language. For example, although there are a few textbooks on first year Syriac, there isn’t a single textbook for intermediate or advanced study. This has become particularly problematic in the teaching and learning of Syriac’s complicated verbal system. Currently most students of Syriac simply try to memorize large charts of verbal paradigms. But as there is not a single workbook or other resource by which to drill and reinforce one’s knowledge of Syriac verbs, this remains an ineffective system of study and instruction. At the end of Summer’23 the first stage of the Syriac verbal tutorial project was completed (see SyriacVerbTutorial.org). It allows those teaching Syriac as well as those studying the language to quickly produce custom-designed worksheets that can either be printed out (alongside an answer key) or answered and automatically corrected on-line. For the very first time, it allows graduate students at Stanford, scholars at other university, and worldwide heritage communities to better learn the Syriac verbs thus much more quickly and effectively increase their proficiency of this important ancient language. For this Summer I am seeking an intern with strong Python skills who can 1) add some additional features to the current on-line tutorial and 2) begin the process of gamification. For this second task, the intern would look at a number of basic language games (that is, apps that help both native speaking children and foreign language learners build their reading proficiency), choose a few that might be appropriate models for the learning of Syriac verbs, and create a prototype of one or more of these that utilizes the verbal database assembled last summer. The goal would be to establish more interactive ways of learning Syriac verbs than simply worksheet drills, 3) to extend the project to also include vocabulary tutorials, also building on examples of gamification.

Recently the rise of “climate fiction,” or “cli-fi” has demonstrated that fiction can be more effective in convincing a skeptical public of the necessity of immediate action than well-intentioned science communication. Given the complicated relationship of fiction to truth, it has become more urgent than ever to understand the ways in which novels are able to couch fact within the fabric of their fiction. When so much science communication studies has been concerned with false or misleading narratives about climate change, how do we grapple with deliberately false accounts that seek to spread pro-scientific messaging? Recent work on science communication has revealed models of language use that can differentiate between factual or misleading statements about climate change: how can such models help us understand truth claims embedded within an overtly false narrative This project will use similar computational methods to explore a corpus of recent cli-fi genre fiction comparing the kinds of truth claims that these novels make with both popular science writing and climate disinformation.

An undergraduate research intern, preferably with a background in the humanities, will learn new computational skills and contribute to this active project.

The goal of this project is to introduce data visualizations and data analysis into English Language Arts classes, where data visualizations and analysis doesn't often show up. Our team of faculty and grad students is partnering with area middle schools to address long-standing student struggles with textual interpretation and analysis through data visualizations of novels, short story, poetry, and other texts. For example, we are designing a data visualization that will help students see how boys and girls are portrayed with different language in YA novels. Undergraduate interns will join our team to help design data visualizations that help middle school students think about how texts work. 

Where are the African female writers of the twentieth century? By highlighting the contribution of erased South African scholar-writer Regina Twala, this project addresses the critical issue of the invisibility of female authors within established canons of twentieth-century African literature, and it urgently seeks to remedy the extent to which women-authored bodies of work from this period continues to be lost, misplaced, forgotten, and ignored. An interdisciplinary team of historians, literary scholars, and archivists will create a critical digital archive displaying the key work of largely unknown 20th-century African female writers. The archive is aimed at scholars and the general public, especially emphasizing audiences on the African continent. Phase One of the project will digitize and curate the output of Regina Twala (1908-68), an important South African-Swazi politician and activist who wrote four manuscripts, none of which were published. We will offer valuable primary source material as a way of making Twala's legacy visible to both researchers and the general public.

Early Christians wrote in three main languages: Greek, Latin, and—especially in what is now the Middle East—a dialect of Aramaic called Syriac. Approximately ten million modern Christians trace their lineage to the ancient Syriac churches. In the last century, Syriac Christians were the targets of a genocide during World War I, the chaos following the second Iraq war decimated their churches in Iraq, the civil war in Syria has been even more destructive to these communities. This has made it especially challenging for Syriac Christians to preserve their history, traditions, and patrimony. The challenge is compounded by the most important collection of early Syriac manuscripts remaining mostly undigitized and thus inaccessible to those who cannot travel to London. Stanford has recent dedicated funds to help digitize the British Library’s Syriac manuscripts. This will enable historians, liturgists, musicologists, and theologians—both those within the Syriac communities and those studying the tradition from outside—to finally have open access to the earliest witnesses to this ancient, but now endangered, tradition. 

As part of the project team, a summer intern will assemble and visualize the data that professors from Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and Princeton as well as scholars and theologians in the modern Syriac churches will together use to choose which manuscripts to initially digitize. The intern’s research will also help historians better understand the British Library manuscript collection as a whole and how it is similar and different from other surviving collections of ancient manuscripts. So, too, their data visualizations will become part of future grant applications. The intern will collate data from modern manuscript catalogues as well as from a database of endangered middle eastern manuscript. They will undertake literature reviews in manuscript studies and modern Syriac heritage communities. They will also work extensively with the software package Tableau to produce camera-ready data visualizations. There are no formal pre-requisites for the position. But applicants should be interested in the intersection between ancient history, modern communities, digital technologies, and data story telling.

What do research interns do?

Research interns are matched with ongoing research projects led by faculty and graduate students, where they use their existing skills and/or learn new skills in order to contribute to current research in the digital humanities. Our interns join a vibrant cohort of Stanford undergrads from many majors and backgrounds in a supportive program that includes discussions and workshops on topics related to the digital humanities, as well as participation in a capstone publication—the CESTA Research Anthology.

In their project work, research interns engage in various phases of the research process, including traditional and archival research, finding data, creating databases, using computational methods of modeling and analysis, data visualization, and contributing to various forms of publication. For example, depending on the project a student is working on, they may:

• Use GIS to quantify and map urban development over time
• Visit library or digital collections to find relevant materials about the lived experiences of Chinese railroad workers
• Build databases of European travelers to Italy in the 18th century
• Transcribe medieval documents containing information such as spells, early medicinal remedies, and evidence of pagan elements that have persisted throughout the centuries
• Develop interactive web platforms that allow users to visualize data sets

Though faculty develop the initial research questions and projects, students are active participants in research design and may contribute by challenging assumptions, suggesting alternative approaches, and posing new hypotheses.

To learn more about the kind of work research interns do, please explore our  2021 Research Anthology  and view our brief Intern Spotlight videos on CESTA's YouTube channel: 

• Karunya Bhramasandra, a sophomore planning to major in English and minor in Global Studies , contributed to SOPES, a project within  Text Technologies .
• Erick Enriquez, a sophomore majoring in Computer Science , worked on mapping conversations in  LandTalk . 

Michelle Julia Ng, a junior majoring in Computer Science + History , worked on the "Urbanization and its Discontents" team, part of the  Spatial History Lab .

What kind of projects can I work on?

Our projects range from large multi-year, multi-faculty projects, with multiple interns, to more narrowly focused projects with a single faculty or graduate researcher and intern. All projects work with the CESTA team. Project openings vary as student availability and project status change. To learn more about ongoing projects, publications, events, and academic programs, explore our website at  cesta.stanford.edu/projects-labs .

Projects committed to recruiting interns for the 2023 program are listed above, however this list may grow as other projects determine their support needs. Notably, the Digital Humanities Graduate Fellowship program will recruit a number of interns to work on graduate research projects in the Winter-Spring program.

What does the application process entail?

The application consists of a downloadable application form, a short statement of interest, and a resume, all of which are uploaded via our application portal . The downloadable application form will take less than an hour to complete and is intended to help us learn about your interests, availability, skills, and previous experience.

If you have previously interned at CESTA and would like to intern with us again, you are required to fill out a new application.

Information sessions held shortly after the application deadline will allow you to meet the CESTA team, see the CESTA workspace, and ask any questions about the program. They are also an opportunity for us to get to know you, so attendance is strongly encouraged.

What should my statement of interest include?

The statement of interest is an opportunity for you to tell us why you're interested in the program, what you hope to gain from it,  and what unique skills, interests or perspectives you will bring to our community. It should be 250-350 words long (approximately one typed page).

For students applying for the first time, we ask that you include:

• Why you’re interested in this internship program and what you hope to gain
• What you can offer to the program
• A previous challenge you faced and how you responded
• A summary of previous experience in research and/or collaborative tasks

For students who have interned with us before, we ask that you include:

• Why you’re interested in participating in this program again and what you hope to gain
• How this program helped you grow, develop, or learn
• A challenge you faced during your previous participation in the program and how you responded at the time, and (optionally) how you would respond now

What makes a strong statement of interest?

A thoughtful and well-written statement of interest is an important component of your application. Here are a few tips:

• Don’t summarize your resume. There is no harm in mentioning a particular accomplishment, but the majority of your statement should focus on explaining why you'd like to be part of this program and how you can contribute to our community.
• Show, don’t tell. Make use of examples to show who you are as a student, researcher, and community member. Instead of telling us that you’re an effective collaborator, for example, tell us about a time you collaborated on a project and what you learned from the experience.
• Follow instructions. We asked for a one-page response that covers specific points. Make sure that you submit a statement that meets those requirements, which might take a few drafts to get right! We recommend asking a peer, faculty member, or mentor to read through your statement before you submit it.

How does working for CESTA provide me with academic, research, and job experience?

While working on CESTA projects students gain valuable experience. Students have access to faculty, staff, and graduate student mentorship in addition to a great working space. CESTA provides a community and program that exposes students to relevant on campus tools, people, and resources. Students can gain experience working within their field or topic of interest, or gain experience outside of the realm of their major through project-based learning. Students also acquire new technical and conceptual skills. While working on these projects students are also practicing critical soft skills such as problem solving, communication, and time management.

What if I apply and am not hired?

Student demand for projects is high and there are limited positions available. However, students who are not immediately interviewed or placed on a project in the quarter in which they apply can be considered for additional projects as they become available.

With new projects being added every year, we also encourage students to re-apply in future, especially as particular interests and skills develop! 

If you have any questions about the application process or the program, please contact Dr. Chloe Edmondson ( cmhse14 [at] stanford.edu ), Director of the Undergraduate Research Program. If you encounter any difficulties using this form, please email CESTA Programs and Research Coordinator, Eyup Eren Yurek ( eeyurek [at] stanford.edu (eeyurek[at]stanford[dot]edu) ). We wish you the best of luck with your application!

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We will not be hosting an internship program for summer 2024. We look forward to welcoming interns in the summer of 2025. Information about summer 2025 internship opportunities will be posted in December 2024.

Our paid summer internship program is a learning and networking opportunity for undergraduate students. A goal of the program is to help interns develop as professionals and teach them how to enter and navigate the workplace. Our interns are “learners” who get to do real work by working collaboratively with our colleagues on a variety of projects.

Summer interns will belong to a cohort and attend programs which will allow them to meet staff from across the Center, as well as expose them to a variety of careers such as: public opinion research, polling, methodology, computational social science/data science, economics, sociology, political science, communications, non-profit management, and data journalism. Candidates with interest in the Center’s mission and values, as well as a desire to learn more about careers in these fields are encouraged to apply, regardless of traditional experience in this type of work. 

Interns can expect substantial and challenging work. For example, an intern may learn or master statistical software, be a part of the research lifecycle, work on a report, or publish a blog post.

Our interns make valuable contributions to our work, and as such, undergraduate interns are paid $17/hour. Interns are not eligible for benefits, including paid time off, but a relocation stipend is available to those who need them. Interns are responsible for finding their own housing.

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We are led by political scientist  Michael Dimock  and have a  staff  of more than 170 people. Our  experts  combine the observational and storytelling skills of journalists with the analytical rigor of social scientists. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff.

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Internships are the core of the Berkeley Washington Program and offer an invaluable professional development experience. UCDC staff, both in Berkeley and at the UC Washington Center, work with students to help identify and obtain internship placements that fit their interests and professional goals. See past examples of where Cal students have interned here . Check out the UCDC Intern Guide . It’s packed with handy tips about life in the nation’s capital! Here’s a  list of past UCDC internship partners .

What are the expectations?

Students typically intern three to four days a week (24-32 hours), while also taking a research seminar and an elective at the UC Washington Center. Other expectations and duties vary from internship to internship. 

Do I earn academic credit?

Yes! Students working a minimum of 24 a week at their internship earn 6.5 P/NP units. (Due to visa rules, international students should check with Berkeley International Office about how many hours they can work and if there is paperwork to complete before starting an internship.) 

Are internships paid?

Some internships offer a stipend or hourly wage, though many internships are unpaid.  Any financial agreements are the responsibility of the student to negotiate with the internship supervisor. Students with unpaid internships are eligible for a $1,000 grant from the Washington Center.

How does the internship search work?

Students are encouraged to begin researching internships prior to applying to the UCDC program in order to better decide whether a semester in D.C. is right for them. Once students are accepted into the program, staff at the UC Washington Center in D.C. and on campus work closely with participating students to help them find and apply for internships.  Though the internship search is a guided and supported process, it is still the student’s responsibility to apply for and secure an internship. Students are expected to be organized, proactive, and communicative during the internship search. Help will always be given to those who ask! 🙂

What kinds of internships are out there?

Washington D.C. is a vibrant city filled with exciting internship opportunities in a variety of fields: non-profit NGOs, think tanks, museums, health institutes, legal offices, and of course, government agencies, congressional offices and committees. We encourage students from all majors to explore what D.C. has to offer by doing research, checking out a range of websites of organizations and offices to read about possible internships, eligibility, and deadlines. 

Interested in internships with the federal government? Use the Federal Internship Finder tool.

Interested in internships on Capitol Hill? Sign up for the House Internship Bulletin  and frequently check the Senate Internship Opportunities Bulletin .

Internships with early deadlines

Certain agencies and organizations such as the Department of State require more time to process applications due to security clearances and backgrounds checks, and so application deadlines are much earlier. If you are considering UCDC, please plan accordingly and do the appropriate research to make sure you don’t miss the deadline for internships you are interested in.

A few internship programs w/ early deadlines (not exhaustive):

U.S. Department of State – Jan-Feb (Fall), May-June (Spring) 

Berkeley’s Career Engagement office has a  US Department of State Diplomat in Residence  who can answer questions about internships and career paths at the DoS. 

The White House – April-May (Fall), July-August (Spring)

The Supreme Court – June 15 (Fall), October 15 (Spring)

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Most chemistry internships for undergraduate students are offered during the summer.  Students interested in internships should start looking for opportunities in the Fall as many companies start hiring interns in October.  Make sure to take advantage of on-campus career fairs , company visits , and resources provided by Successworks .

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Arrowhead Pharmeceuticals

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals discovers and develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them.

Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience is exploring what’s next in digital agriculture, creating higher yield seeds and raising the bar on ethical crop protection. By innovating for those who produce, we’re making an impact on the food security, quality and sustainability for those who consume.

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Exact Sciences works to eradicate cancer and the suffering it causes — through tests that help prevent it, detection that finds it earlier, and guidance for its successful treatment.

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. As part of our team, you will be an integral part of a global team of more than 75,000 who help to provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives in more than 100 countries.

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Life Technologies – Thermo Fisher is a global biotechnology tools company providing premier systems, consumables, and services for scientific researchers around the world.

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With 35 business units organized into five market segments, 3M tackles real-world problems with an array of inventive approaches, serving customers in diverse fields like health care, safety, office products, and transportation. Summer internships are offered in a variety of areas.

Amgen Scholars

The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions. Students will have the opportunity to 1) Take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science 2) Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the nation’s top academic scientists; and 3) Attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.  There are 9 universities in the program. Each U.S. host university has its own application process, but the application deadline for all of the universities is in February. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, enrolled in an accredited four-year colleges, Sophomore, juniors or non-graduating seniors, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above and have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Amgen Internships

Amgen offers internship opportunities in most company functions, including Research and Development, Marketing, Information Systems, Manufacturing and other challenging areas. Our internship and co-op program spans our locations in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Ashland Inc., a global specialty chemicals company, provides innovative products, services, and solutions to customers around the globe. Ashland has sales and operations in the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide. Their operations include five divisions: Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline) and Ashland Distribution. Most of their available internships are for chemical engineering students.

Boston University (Boston, Mass.) 

Boston University (Boston, Mass.)

The Boston University (BU) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is designed to promote access to graduate education for talented undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. The SURF Program is open to non-BU students who are rising juniors or rising seniors, and wish to conduct research in the sciences, technology, or engineering. The program consists of ten weeks of full-time research in a Boston University lab, mentored by a BU faculty member. On-campus housing, a stipend, weekly enrichment activities, social events, and an October weekend trip to present findings at the BU Undergraduate Research Symposium are also included.

BROAD Institute of MIT and Harvard 

BROAD Institute of MIT and Harvard

Broad scientists use genomic information to study human evolution, population and disease genetics, cellular networks, and the biology and evolution of pathogens.  Our research draws on students and scientists from a wide variety of backgrounds, including: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Computational Biology. The Summer Research Program in Genomics is designed for non-graduating underrepresented minority (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans (including Alaska Natives), or natives of the Pacific U.S. Territories) undergraduate students with an interest in genomics and biomedical research. Students will spend the summer in a laboratory at the Broad Institute, where they will perform original scientific research. The program also features components to support both academic and scientific growth, including scientific seminars, a journal club, and workshops on scientific writing, graduate admission, and fellowships. Housing, travel, and a stipend are provided.

California Institute of Technology Wave Fellows Program (Pasadena, Cal.)

California Institute of Technology  Wave Fellows Program (Pasadena, Cal.)

Caltech is committed to promoting diversity within its educational programs and activities and strives to ensure that differing cultural, ethnic, social, geographic, and economic perspectives are represented. Caltech’s WAVE Fellows program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and engineering Ph.D. programs and making Caltech’s programs more visible and accessible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech. The program is extended, but not limited, to underrepresented minorities, women, first-generation college students, geographically underrepresented students, educationally and financially disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities.  This program is open only to visiting (non-Caltech) students.

Corning’s internship program provides students with an opportunity to learn on-the-job skills and gain business experience at a Fortune 500 company. Not only does their program provide a firsthand look at a career field, but also it provides an opportunity to network with professionals and fellow interns, strengthen academic skills, build resume credentials for future job opportunities. Assignments are available at Corning’s U.S. locations.

Dow AgroSciences 

Dow AgroSciences

During the summer R&D internship at Dow, students work closely with a senior scientist in order to improve technical skills in an industrial setting. Interns are part of a team responsible for the development of novel agricultural products. Qualified interns are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in biology, chemistry, informatics, or closely related majors. Applicants who have completed at least their junior year are preferred. A chemistry intern candidate having a working knowledge of organic synthesis and/or experience with modern chromatographic techniques is desirable. Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, teamwork, and time management skills are essential. Applications are due December 31.

Environmental and Biomolecular Systems (Portland, Ore.) 

Environmental and Biomolecular Systems (Portland, Ore.)

Faculty in the Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems at the Department of Science and Engineering in the OHSU School of Medicine seek motivated upper-level undergraduate students who are interested in hands-on research in preparation for graduate school in a related field of science or engineering. Students will have opportunities to interact with faculty, post-doctoral, doctoral and masters students while learning new skills and contributing to scientific research.

EPA National Center for Environmental Research 

EPA National Center for Environmental Research

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students interested in environmental fields of study.  Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 30 new fellowships. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years. The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and up to $8,000 of internship support for a three-month summer period.

Summer Equity Research Program (Portland, Ore.) 

Summer Equity Research Program (Portland, Ore.)  

This is a program for rising sophomores and juniors who are interested in biomedical sciences and may be considering an M.D./Ph.D. program. This 8-week, paid summer program places students in OHSU research labs to provide hands-on experience, mentoring, and the association of graduate students, professors, and other like-minded undergraduates. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

ExxonMobil is a major producer of petrochemical materials that form the building blocks for the endless range of chemicals one encounters in everyday life, such as packaging material, plastic bottles, synthetic rubber, solvents and other consumer products.  Internships are available, although most opportunities are for engineering students.

Honeywell FM&T

An internship at Honeywell FM&T is more than just a summer job. Our interns are truly valued as full members of the team. They gain valuable work experience as they perform real work assignments designed to significantly contribute to the business. Interning at Honeywell offers career advantages that will quickly increase your skills and experience, and allow you to stretch your talents as far as you can.

IBM Research

As an intern at IBM Research, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists at the bleeding edge of technology, solving real problems to make the world work better. Intern projects have resulted in academic publications, patents, advanced prototypes that get showcased at leading trade shows, and new capabilities in IBM product offerings.

Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC)

The Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC) program gives highly qualified undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and recent graduate students the opportunity to participate in vital cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Selected candidates will have the opportunity to interview with top NCI Principal Investigators and potentially experience a summer or post-baccalaureate fellowship in an NCI research laboratory or office. The ICRC Program highly encourages individuals from underrepresented populations and disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.

Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions (Baltimore, Md.)

The Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides experience in research laboratories to students of diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented minority students, students from economically disadvantaged and underserved backgrounds and students with disabilities that have completed one – two or more years of college.  The purpose of this exposure to biomedical and/or public health research is to encourage students to consider careers in science, medicine and public health.  The program runs ten weeks and a minimum stipend of $3,000 is provided.  Housing is provided near our undergraduate campus; the University has a shuttle service that provides convenient transportation between the Johns Hopkins Medicine Institutions (JHMI) and the undergraduate campus.

L’Oreal  

L’Oreal beauty brands include Maybelline, Lancome, Ralph Lauren, Matric, and Redken.  Candidates must be juniors or seniors and be working towards a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, materials science, physics, chemical engineering or behavioral sciences. Internships are usually located in Clark, N.J. or Redmond, Wash.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Boston, Mass.) 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Boston, Mass.)

The MIT summer research program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (MSRP Biology) is a 10-week training program for highly motivated undergraduate sophomores and juniors who will greatly benefit from an intensive research experience at a top notch research institution. Students will conduct research under the direct supervision of a research mentor in a field of their interest and will learn a range of skills, both technical and intellectual, that will help them develop into successful scientists. In addition to their research training, students will have many opportunities to participate in academic and social activities and become integral members of the MIT community.

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research (Rochester, Minn.) 

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research (Rochester, Minn.)

Each year, 90-100 undergraduate students from around the U.S. go to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to work beside both young and established scientists on a broad range of biomedical research questions. A limited number of fellowships are also available at the Mayo Clinic campuses in Jacksonville, Florida and Scottsdale, Arizona.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Institutes of Health

The Summer Internship Program (SIP) at NIH provides an opportunity to spend the summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research.

NCI Communications Fellowship

NCI Communications Fellowship (NCF)

The NCI Communications Fellowship gives highly-qualified graduate students and recent graduate degree recipients the opportunity to participate in vital communications projects in a one-year fellowship in one of many offices that make up the NCI.

New York University School of Medicine (New York, N.Y.)

The Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences and the Office of Diversity Affairs invites applications from students to participate in a summer research internship program in the biomedical sciences at NYU Langone Medical Center (NYULMC). The purpose of the program is to give students who may be interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (PhD, MD or MD/PhD) the opportunity to conduct research and to be exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Each student receives a research project with an established scientist mentor and present their work at the end of the program at the Leadership Alliance meeting and at a poster session/reception.

ORAU Research Opportunities for Students and Faculty of all Experience Levels

This workforce development program offers internships and research opportunities in disciplines ranging from chemical, nuclear and other engineering fields to environmental and physical sciences, information technology and occupational safety and health. The goal is to give participants a chance to explore a federal career with DOE and to create a pipeline of highly qualified professionals to supports critical DOE missions for years to come.

P&G brands touch nearly 5 billion of the more than 7 billion people on the planet today. They offer several summer R&D internships at many different locations for students majoring in chemistry, engineering, and/or the biosciences.

Prizer offers value-added, high impact internship opportunities. They recruit from a diverse pool of top-ranked candidates who are currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is a program that supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. Students involved in the REU travel to the host institution for five to 10 weeks during the summer and work on a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. There are several institutions across the US and the world that currently have REU programs. To apply, applicants must contact the individual sites for information. Although each site has a different deadline, most applications are due in February. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

Rockefeller University (New York, N.Y.) 

Rockefeller University (New York, N.Y.)

Rockefeller University invites sophomores and juniors to apply for a summer research opportunity. The 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program allows students to work with leading scientists in a broad range of areas including biochemistry, structural biology and chemistry; molecular, cell and developmental biology; immunology, virology and microbiology; neuroscience; physics and mathematical biology. Additional program features include: a faculty lecture series organized especially for summer fellows, a journal club, workshops on presentation skills, interview skills and applying to graduate school, and social activities. The summer concludes with a poster session where summer fellows present their work to the campus community.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

RiSE (Research in Science and Engineering) is sponsored by Rutgers University, one of the nation’s leading public research institutions. We choose 50 outstanding undergraduates from across the U.S. and its territories to participate in 10 weeks of cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas under the guidance of a carefully matched faculty mentors.

An RD&E Internship at SC Johnson not only gives you a chance to learn about consumer products, but also offers an opportunity to work with other functions within and outside of RD&E. You’ll learn how each function contributes to the development of a product, from innovation to ideation to marketing. SC Johnson is looking for students majoring in chemistry, engineering, or biosciences.

SCI Scholars

This program consists of a prestigious 10-12 week Industrial Internship for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduates. SCI Scholars receive $6,000–10,000, a certificate and an additional $1,000, which can be used for any purpose such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting, and will be asked to nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate from SCI and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials. Exceptional sophomores and juniors majoring in chemistry and chemical engineering can apply. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a minimum GPA of 3.5. SCI Scholars are selected based on their statement of interest in an industrial internship, and letters of recommendation. Applications are due in November.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, Tenn.)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Memphis, Tenn.)

Top science students are invited to apply for the NIH/NCI-funded Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program. The program offers an opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Undergraduate POEs participate in basic oncology research, clinical and basic research conferences and a daily core lecture series designed specifically for POEs. A primary goal of the POE program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research. We are particularly interested in highly qualified students with a serious career interest in cancer research, either as a clinical scientist or laboratory-based research scientist. All participants create a presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project.

U.S. Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

U.S. Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)  

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

University of Colorado at Boulder SMART Program (Boulder, Colo.) 

University of Colorado at Boulder SMART Program (Boulder, Colo.)

The Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder is a 10-week research internship that prepares undergraduates for graduate programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.  Each summer, 25 students from institutions nation-wide participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors and attend weekly workshops on scientific writing and presenting, GRE preparation, and the application process for graduate school. SMART interns earn three (3) hours of upper-division undergraduate credit in independent study, and receive a $3,200 stipend, room and board, round-trip travel, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural and outdoor activities

University of Colorado at Denver Student Cancer Research Fellowship Program

The University of Colorado Cancer Center, one of only 40 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers, offers opportunities for students who are interested in exploring careers in cancer medical research through our Student Cancer Research Fellowship Program. The 10-week summer fellowships pair students with preceptors from a variety of laboratories and clinics at University of Colorado Hospital, University of Colorado Denver, University of Colorado Boulder and other Denver-area health care institutions. Fellows attend twice-weekly lectures and participate in a Poster Session in August.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, Texas)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10-week summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research. 75 fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. 290+ participating faculty offer training in genomics, cancer biology, computational biology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, structural biology, cell biology, chemistry, systems biology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, immunology, and mechanisms of disease. SURF fellows participate in weekly research seminars and social events, as well as a university-wide poster session.

The University of Tokyo Research Internship Program

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*Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit *

Applications are currently being invited for remote, partially remote, and on-site Clinical Research Internships at the Nathan S. Kline Institute (NKI) in Orangeburg, NY. The NKI fosters a collaborative environment where interns have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience. NKI internships are unpaid; however, we are committed to supporting efforts to secure funding through university scholarships or other sources. We will also collaborate with your university for course credits, if applicable.

Please Note: The Nathan S. Kline Institute is a research facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health. We voluntarily follow all the guidelines for unpaid internships as outlined in Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships

The 2023/2024 academic year internships require a minimum of two days/16 hours per week . Considering the projects involved and the level of training required, preference is given to applicants who can make a commitment of more than one academic semester. Other arrangements are possible on a case-by-case basis.

The NKI Summer Scholars 2024 program is a full-time (30-40 hours per week) , immersive experience. A diverse group of student scholars are matched to research mentors based on interest, skill set, and the fit with each laboratory’s summer research goals. Summer Scholars participate in weekly seminars that cover topics across the areas of expertise of the multidisciplinary NKI scientists. Internship projects typically focus on study implementation and data collection or data analysis and manuscript preparation. Other opportunities include program development focused on community engagement and outreach. Given the seminar schedule and benefits of peer exchanges, the Summer Scholars program has a fixed schedule, beginning the first Monday of June and concluding the first Wednesday of August . ​The Summer Scholars program has a mission of inclusivity and is therefore committed to offering fully remote and hybrid opportunities in addition to on-site experiences.

Research internships are ideally suited to students who are seeking research experience in preparation for planning a career in either behavioral or clinical research or clinical practice. Undergraduate coursework in biology, psychology, or neuroscience and research methods/statistics is recommended. Career goals well-suited to our training opportunities may include but are not limited to Psychologists, Social Workers, Neuroscientists, Psychiatrists, Statisticians, Epidemiologists, Public Health Researchers, and Data Scientists.

The NKI Clinical Research Internship Program offers five tracks with potential placement throughout the Institute: General Clinical Research, Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation Research , Behavioral Health / Cardiorespiratory Fitness Clinical Research, Neuropsychology Focused Clinical Research, and Education / Outreach .

General Research Track: This internship includes the opportunity to assist with implementation and data management across several ongoing research programs. For example, the NKI-Rockland Sample Initiative (NKI-RSI) is a large-scale, open-science, research program focused on understanding brain maturation and brain health, and mental health relationships across the lifespan utilizing innovative MRI-based imaging approaches and in-depth clinical research assessments. NKI faculty in the Clinical Research Department conduct studies that characterize aspects of mental health and examine therapeutics targeting symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia. NKI faculty in Social Solutions and Services Research examine social and structural determinants of health that impact mental health and substance use. Additional opportunities may exist across the diverse range of NKI research programs .

Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation Track: The Center for Biomedical Imaging Neuromodulation (C-BIN) is dedicated to the development, refinement, and application of innovative MRI- and EEG-based imaging approaches to characterize brain maturation across the lifespan, with a particular focus on understanding the impact of psychiatric illnesses on maturational processes. This internship includes opportunities to assist with the quality assessment, processing, and analysis of functional and structural MRI data, to assist in the identification and implementation of novel algorithms for data analysis, to assist in the interpretation of findings and preparation of reports, and to assist in identifying literature that is relevant to methods and findings.

Behavioral Health / Cardiorespiratory Fitness Research Track: When available, this internship is focused on the administration of a submaximal cardio-respiratory fitness assessment in the context of a large-scale research program that investigates brain-health-behavior relationships. This experience is ideally suited to candidates who are completing undergraduate degrees with a focus on sports medicine or kinesiology, or who want to pursue careers in behavioral health, physical therapy, or fitness training.

Neuropsychology Focused Research Track: This internship includes opportunities to assist with test administration, data management, and/or data analysis and manuscript preparation on mentored research projects or contribute to ongoing projects.

Education / Outreach Track: This internship includes the opportunity to assist with community engagement and recruitment activities for research studies throughout NKI such as identifying ways to increase the community’s awareness of research initiatives and public educational programming in addition to developing and implementing outreach strategies for the recruitment of community participants in research. A focus of this internship is on the consideration of equity in the participation of traditionally underrepresented communities in clinical and cognitive science research. Some graphic design experience is helpful.

APPLICATION TIMELINE: We typically begin reviewing Summer Scholar candidates in mid-November and begin interviewing in mid-December. Summer Scholar offers will be made starting in early January. We request a commitment no later than the end of February. Academic Year candidates are reviewed starting in mid-November the year prior. We generally complete interviews and send offers for the next Fall/Spring Full Academic Year by March/April. It is recommended that you submit your application as early as you can; however, we consider rolling applications throughout the year if openings become available.

The expiration date posted for the Handshake listing is not the date we stop accepting applications as we accept applications on a rolling basis.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit all applications through Handshake. Your application is unlikely to receive full consideration unless you submit all the requested information.

Please choose one of the five internship tracks . If the general track, please also include the research program of interest. If you would like to be considered broadly, be sure to indicate that in addition to any specific interest in particular disorders or narrowly defined tracks.

Send a resume, which includes GPA, and a cover letter describing how your prior experience, skill sets, and future career goals are a good match for the internship track you selected. Please also discuss perceived gaps in your current training. For example, you may not have had an opportunity to work directly with participants or to translate statistical analyses from a class to a real dataset. Please highlight how you hope to develop those areas through this internship and how it will advance your progress toward your specific goals.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all tracks and opportunities are available at all times . We accept applications on a rolling basis. When a position becomes available and the investigator believes that you may be a good fit for the research program, we will contact you; otherwise, you may not hear from us. Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship . It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

Contact information: We prefer to be contacted through Handshake or at [email protected]. Please do not attempt to contact us through the Nathan Kline Institute website.

Kristin Dietz Trautman, LCSW

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Mayo Clinic’s Historical Unit and Archives Internship program provides both undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to spend time at a world-renowned health care organization to perform historical research and archival tasks in preparation for future professional positions. This $1,500 paid internship aims to provide students with hands-on, practical experience to enhance students’ classroom knowledge. As an experiential immersive program, interns will develop and hone their practical skills through a broad range of opportunities, including:

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• Explore career and professional development opportunities
• Participate in lecture series which consists of a series of round-table discussions with senior leadership throughout the organization

Opportunities are available both remotely and in person. Typical business days are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selected students will work with their mentors to determine a mutually agreeable schedule. Interns are required to commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week for the duration of the semester with minimal flexibility in the last two weeks, regardless of a student’s academic internship requirements.

If you have students that are interested in learning more or applying for this internship experience, please have them complete an application prior to application close.  https://college.mayo.edu/academics/non-clinical-education/historical-archivist-internship-florida/

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Valerie Fernandez, MHA  | Program Manager | Office of Non-Clinical Education Programs (ONCEP) | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | 904-953-7719 |  [email protected]

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The Manitoba Inuit Association (MIA) invites applications from sophomores and juniors to assist with on-going research efforts. This may include working towards the creation of health and wellbeing programs designed by Inuit for Inuit and/or other research programs developed by MIA. Specific activities may include doing literature search, preparing summaries and presentations, attending meetings, assisting with proposal writing and community-based activities.  The Manitoba Inuit Association is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Manitoba is a province of 1.4M peoples, 20% are of Indigenous ancestry. Winnipeg is known for its arts and food culture.  This opportunity is co-sponsored by the Institute of Arctic Studies  in the Dickey Center and the  Native American and Indigenous Studies  department at Dartmouth.

Details & Requirements

LOCATION: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

DURATION: 8-10 weeks 

DEADLINES: 

This is an internship that is available on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for future internships will be updated here.

Currently, we are accepting applications for  Fall Internships.

Applications for Spring projects will be due on  WEDNESDAY,  July 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

FUNDING: The standard award given for internships requiring travel is up to $5,500.

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, you must have an "L term" (Leave Term) status with the College.

APPLICATION: To apply for funding, complete the Arctic-Environment Remote Internship online application by the deadline.

Please apply here .

This is a generic application for the Arctic-Environment Internships, please indicate you are applying for the Dartmouth-Manitoba Internship. If you are interested in our other Arctic-Environment Internships, please find them  here . Note: You may apply for more than one Arctic-Environment Opportunity at a time. Please specific your first and second choice of opportunity.

ITEMS TO SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION: You are required to submit a statement of interest, a writing sample (1-3 page) and your resume/CV with your application at the time of submission. These are uploaded directly from within the online application. 

Expressions of interest and questions may be directed to Arctic Program Manager, Sanaa K. Siddiqi .

Internships are linked to better employment outcomes for college graduates – but there aren’t enough for students who want them

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Matthew T. Hora receives funding for conducting research on work-based learning from the Strada Education Network.

Hee Song receives funding for assisting with research on internship studies from the Strada Education Network.

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Internships can play a vital role for students looking to break into a career, but they aren’t always available for all the students who want them. And even when they are, they may not be high quality. Here, Matthew T. Hora , founder of the Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , and Hee Song , a project assistant at the center, discuss the difficulties that students face in securing quality internships. Their insights are based on findings from the center’s latest National Survey of College Internships . The survey drew from data collected from a nationally representative sample of 2,824 students attending four-year colleges and 2,531 students attending two-year colleges. The survey was done in partnership with the Strada Education Foundation .

Are there enough paid internships?

No. Only two out of three internships offer compensation for students at four-year colleges. The situation is worse for students at two-year institutions, where 50% of internships are unpaid.

Given the rising cost of college tuition , growing income inequality and the cost-of-living crisis in big cities where many internships are located, we contend that reliance on unpaid internships is untenable.

Paid internships are crucial. They help students pay for costs such as transportation and housing. They also provide legal rights and protections for students as paid employees.

Our data indicates that with only 41% of college seniors having had any internship at all, there are simply not enough positions available in the U.S. labor market to satisfy demand from the nation’s college students. This supply-demand imbalance is evident because of those seniors who did not have an internship: 63% of them had in fact wanted to take one but could not due to a lack of positions, intense competition and personal factors such as a heavy course load.

What difference do internships make?

A well-designed internship can make a big difference in students’ academic development. It can also help determine future career outcomes.

Our data shows that over 70% of the students who completed an internship reported gains in key transferable skills . These include communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills that are valued in both college and the workplace. Additionally, over 80% of these former interns say that the experience helped to expand their professional and social networks, which can lead to new job opportunities and connections.

Other studies have documented that students taking an internship were three times more likely than non-interns to enroll in graduate school. A study in Spain found that former interns were 6.5% more likely to find a job after graduation than classmates who hadn’t had an internship.

Our data also reveals that internships help to clarify students’ career goals and boost their confidence in professional abilities. This is notable given that 80% of students in a recent Inside Higher Ed survey also stated that a college education should prepare them for a career that they truly enjoy.

Isn’t student hustle the real difference-maker?

While growing numbers of empirical studies on internships are showing the positive impacts of an internship on future earnings and other outcomes after graduation, it is better to think of this relationship in terms of correlation and not causation. This is because whether a student can acquire a particular job and thrive in our society is dependent on a complex intersection of personal, sociocultural and structural factors.

For instance, discrimination continues to afflict the hiring process – white applicants are 36% more likely to receive a callback than Black candidates. Studies also show that outcomes such as college attendance, future earnings and even marriage rates are strongly affected by whether one grows up in a wealthy or a poor neighborhood . This underscores the considerable impact of structural forces beyond an individual’s control.

However, research shows that once a student is at college, experiences such as study abroad, an internship or undergraduate research – also known as “high-impact practices” – significantly increase a student’s likelihood of obtaining a degree . The problem is that these experiences are not equally distributed or available to all students, making equitable access to robust and authentic learning experiences a critical national issue. This is one reason why educators and researchers are increasingly focusing on work-integrated learning, where real-world and hands-on activities are embedded in college courses, as a more equitable and impactful approach than off-campus experiences, such as internships or study abroad.

What percentage of internships are high quality?

Determining the quality of an internship can be highly subjective and depends on many different factors. But based on our Internship Scorecard , approximately 67% and 62% of the internships taken by students at four-year and two-year institutions, respectively, can be considered “high quality.” The research and metrics behind this conclusion include the presence of a learning plan for student interns, on-the-job tasks that involve high-level skills and autonomous work, and supportive supervisors.

But a student’s reasons for pursuing an internship can vary. Some may want to gain experience in a chosen profession, while others may simply want to explore a variety of career options. This all makes “quality” largely dependent on the students’ goals and intentions.

Further, since some majors are more directly aligned with specific occupations, such as nursing and engineering, in contrast to majors where students are prepared to enter a broader range of careers, such as arts, humanities or social sciences, finding that perfect internship may depend on the student’s field and local labor market conditions.

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Associate Service Fellow (Research Biologist)

Location: Morgantown, WV Apply by: June 28, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the agency Americans trust with their lives. As a global leader in public health, CDC is the nation’s premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. Whether we are protecting the American people from public health threats, researching emerging diseases, or mobilizing public health programs with our domestic and international partners, we rely on our employees to make a real difference in the health and well-being of our people here and around the world.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) invites fellowship applications for a full-time Research Biologist to work in the Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch (TMBB). This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD), located in Morgantown, WV.

This is a full-time position being offered as part of the CDC service fellowship program under Title 42 of the U.S. Code. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. CDC service fellows are considered federal employees with most of the rights and benefits provided to permanent employees. The initial fellowship appointment will be for three to five years with potential for renewal based upon performance and available NIOSH funding.  Salary will be based on education and experience. Fellows will be eligible for government health and retirement benefits.

Job Description

This fellowship provides an opportunity to study the health effects of exposures associated with work environments.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct experimental studies to evaluate the neurological risks associated with exposure to aerosolized chemicals, particulate material, and engineered nanomaterials, using biochemical, genomic, proteomic, and transgenic technologies.
• Characterize biological pathways associated with neural injury to unravel novel biomarkers of neural injury that can serve as valuable tools for hazard identification and biomonitoring.

Basic Qualifications

Degree Experience: This position requires a degree with a major study in an academic field related to biological sciences, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the work of the position. In addition, must have a master’s degree with one year or more postgraduate experience equivalent to the next lower grade level related to the work of the position; or PhD with no postdoctoral experience.

Note: Degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education  at the time the degree was obtained.

Highly qualified candidates would possess the following :

• Recent Ph.D. in neuroscience, toxicology, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology (within the past 2 years).
• One year of postdoctoral experience.
• Experience in basic neurobiological, toxicological, molecular (real-time PCR, gene expression assays, immunoblotting), and histopathological (neurohistology, immunohistochemical assays) techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work professionally in a team environment.

Basic Requirements

• Note: Non-US citizens meeting the above degree and specified specialized experience requirements are eligible for noncompetitive appointments under this appointing authority. Citizens of countries on the Non-Aligned list (including China, India, and Switzerland) are eligible for this appointment. Citizens of countries that have been determined by the U.S. Secretary of State to be State Sponsors of Terrorism will not be able to obtain a security clearance to work at CDC and should not be considered for this appointing authority. Countries currently on this list include: North Korea, Iran, Sudan, and Syria.
• Successful completion of a background investigation
• Up to 5% domestic travel may be required

This position has an education requirement: Upon request, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Failure to submit transcripts or indicated college courses information will cause loss of consideration for this position.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, review the new hire information  page.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter or statement of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcript(s) * required *
• Contact information for three references (one personal, two professional)

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

How to Apply

Include all required documentation listed above and add the position you are applying to in the subject line of the email and send to: NIOSH Recruitment at [email protected]  by 11:59 PM EST June 28, 2024. 

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed and there will be interviews. If selected, the following documentation will be required:

• Official transcripts issued directly to the CDC (these may be sent to the program or to HR by the school).
• Two letters of recommendation from outside CDC (dated within one year).
• Human Resources, in coordination with the program office, will notify the selectee and negotiate the effective date of the position.

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