Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get valuable research experience this summer. Undergraduate students who are interested in participating in a summer research program should be preparing applications and requesting letters of recommendation now! Check out the following summer research programs with fast approaching early February deadlines.
Gerstner Sloan Kettering – Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Deadline: February 1, 2015
http://www.sloankettering.edu/summer-undergraduate-research-program
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering sponsors a 10-week summer research program for undergraduate students who are interested in the biomedical sciences. This is a competitive program that accepts 20 students. Applicants must have research experience. $4,000 stipend and housing provided.
Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Deadline: February 1, 2015
http://www.stjude.org/poe
This program provides a short-term training experience in either laboratory research or clinical research. Students will be matched with a faculty mentor and will participate in the mentor’s ongoing research projects. Qualified students with an interest in cancer research are encouraged to apply. $4,000 stipend provided to selected students.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP)
Deadline: February 1, 2015
http://www.research.chop.edu/programs/crissp/index.php
The CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) is committed to educating and training future leaders in the biomedical sciences, with a special emphasis on advancing laboratory, clinical, behavioral and translational pediatric research. Summer stipend of $4,000.
Environmental Health Research Experience Program, University of Washington
Deadline: February 1, 2015
http://deohs.washington.edu/ehrep
This funded, nine-week, summer research program is for undergraduates with a strong interest in environmental health science research. Undergraduate applicants must be graduating in 2016 or later. $5,200 summer stipend.
NSF-REU Internships in Astronomy – Maria Mitchell Observatory
Deadline: February 1, 2015
http://www.mmo.org/get-involved/internships/reu
Six summer internship positions are available for qualified undergraduate astronomy and physics students. $1,800 per month stipend and housing provided.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities – Washington, DC
Deadline: February 1, 2015
http://www.cbpp.org/jobs/index.cfm?fa=internships
Offers internships working on a variety of public policy issues. Areas include Media, Federal Legislation, Health Policy, Housing Policy, International Budget Partnership, Food Assistance, National Budget and Tax Policy, Outreach Campaigns, State Fiscal Project and Welfare Reform and Income Support Division.
Summer Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SNURF) at University of Vermont
Deadline: February 1, 2015
http://www.uvm.edu/~nbhspire/?Page=snurf.html
Two summer research programs will be hosted by the University of Vermont. One is funded by the NSF and the other by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Both offer generous stipends and housing. Interested students may apply to only one of the two programs.
Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)-Amgen Scholars Program
Deadline: February 2, 2015
http://ssrp.stanford.edu/
The SSRP-Amgen Scholars program is a research-intensive program where students are matched with a member of the Stanford faculty to conduct a research project from a comprehensive list of biological and biomedical science programs. The program encourages applications from students whose backgrounds and experiences would bring diversity to the field. $3,600 stipend, housing and meals provided.
Amgen Scholars Program at NIH
Deadline: February 2, 2015
https://www.training.nih.gov/amgenscholars
Undergraduate students will be matched with a research mentor and participate in a curriculum that will teach leadership skills as well as prepare them for research-oriented careers. Preference will be given to students who lack opportunities to perform independent research during the school year. Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Amgen-UROP Scholars Program at MIT
Deadline: February 2, 2015
http://web.mit.edu/urop/amgenscholars/
The Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is a competitive program providing the opportunity for undergraduates to participate in faculty-mentored summer research at MIT in the science and biotechnology areas. Students work 40 hours per week for nine weeks ($4,320 salary). Housing in an MIT residence hall and a food allowance of $800 are also provided.
Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program at Columbia University/Barnard College
Deadline: February 2, 2015
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/amgen/
Columbia University and Barnard College offer a summer research program to undergraduate students who are interested in hands-on biology-related laboratory research. The program is competitive with awards based on grades, recommendations, and career plans. Selected students receive a stipend of $4,000, a meal stipend ($500) and housing on the Morningside campus of Columbia University.
SENS Research Foundation (SRF) Summer Scholars Program
Deadline: February 2, 2015
http://www.sens.org/education/research-opportunities/srf-summer-scholars-program
Undergraduate students are provided the opportunity to conduct biomedical research under the guidance of a scientific mentor. Paid positions are available at a number of research institutions including Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Stanford University and Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Full descriptions of each research project can be found at the website link above.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Summer Intern Program
Deadline: February 2, 2015
http://hea-www.harvard.edu/REU/REU.html
The SAO Summer Intern Program is an REU program where selected students work on astrophysics research projects with an SAO/Harvard scientist. Stipend and housing provided.
Additional information on off-campus research opportunities is available here.