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Research Opportunities for 2007
There are innumerable opportunities for undergraduate biological research in a wide variety of areas, limited only by your interest and willingness to search them out. Information about some of these opportunities has been separated into the following categories:
Opportunities in Biomedical Research
Opportunities for General Biological Research
Opportunities in Field Biology, Ecology and Environmental Science
Opportunities in Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry
Much more information and links to all sorts of programs can be found by scrolling the list below. Good luck!
Websites for Federal Programs:
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Programs
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.
For a complete list of NSF REU sites, visit the following web page:
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm
For a search of REU sites within the biological sciences, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5047
Students must contact the individual sites for information and application materials. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants.
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National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program
Summer programs at the NIH provide an opportunity to spend a summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Awards cover a minimum of eight weeks, with students generally arriving at the NIH in May or June. Stipends are provided.
To search for NIH Institutes and Centers that offer research opportunities for students, visit the following web page:
http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/catalog/index.asp
For more information about the NIH SIP program and to apply, visit the following web page:
http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/info.asp
Other good websites that provide links to student research and internship opportunities:
University of California-Irvine
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, All Disciplines
http://www.urop.uci.edu/opportunities/frame_offcampus.html
Rochester Institute of Technology
Biology & Biotechnology Internship Programs
http://www.rit.edu/%7Egtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm
Other Summer Research Programs for 2008:
posted November 20, 2007 (please excuse temporary formatting problems)
Northern Arizona University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Behavioral and Conservation Sciences
The purpose of this program is to provide undergraduate studentsfrom backgrounds underrepresented among professional scientists withexperience in a faculty research laboratory. In ten weeks, studentscomplete the entire process of scientific inquiry, from projectconcept to professional presentation, increasing their likelihood ofattending graduate school and pursuing careers in the behavioral andconservation sciences.
E-mail: rkb32@nau.edu
Web Site: http://www4.nau.edu/reu/REU%20Home%20Page_files/REU%20other%20pages/application.htmProgram URL: http://www4.nau.edu/reu/REU%20Home%20Page_files/REU%20other%20pages/reumain.html
Deadline: 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74875
University of Notre Dame
E-mail: Michelle.A.Whaley.3@nd.edu
Program URL: http://www.nd.edu/~biology/reu/apply.html
Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75665
Harvard Medical School
E-mail: FourDirections@partners.comWeb Site: http://www.fdsrp.org/fdsrpapp/index.cfmProgram URL: http://www.fdsrp.org/program/index.htmSYNOPSIS: The sponsor supports a summer program designed for undergraduatestudents with a demonstrated commitment to the health of NativeAmerican communities to experience cutting edge research at a leadingmedical school./Deadline(s): 02/29/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75689
New York State Department of Health Summer Research Program in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
E-mail: reu@wadsworth.org
Program URL: http://www.wadsworth.org/educate/molcel.htmSYNOPSIS: Students are selected from colleges across the country to work forten weeks (from early June through mid-August) on independent researchprojects in the laboratories of Wadsworth scientists.Deadline(s): 02/01/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75050
Mountain Lake Biological Station
E-mail: mlbs-reu@virginia.edu
Program URL: http://www.mlbs.org/REU.htmlSYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for a ten-week summer program ofguided, but independent, original research in field biology. Theprogram supports ten positions each summer.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?03595
Mycological Society of America Clark T. Rogerson Student Research Award
E-mail: hill@rhodes.edu
Program URL: http://msafungi.org/msa-awards/clark-t-rogerson-student-research-award/SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for student travel to herbaria and/orfield sites to conduct research. The award is approximately$1,000.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?81224
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
E-mail: zolnikp@ecostudies.org
Program URL: http://www.ecostudies.org/reu.htmlSYNOPSIS: Each summer, the IES-REU program provides eight to twelveundergraduate students an opportunity to conduct quality research inecology at a well-established research institute. The program hasthree major components: (1) Student Research Projects, (2) ResearchStrategies for the Undergraduate, and (3) Research in Context.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78412
Emory University(SURE)
E-mail: SRP@learnlink.emory.edu.
Program URL: http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/SURE/SURE.htmlSYNOPSIS: The program allows undergraduate students to conduct supervisedresearch with a faculty mentor. Students receive training in theresearch methods applicable to their research plan, analyze their dataand create written and oral presentations of their results. At the endof the summer, each participant takes part in a formal researchsymposium.Deadline(s): The deadline for Visiting Students is February 1, 2008. .
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74855
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
E-mail: gradstud@upstate.edu
Program URL: http://www.upstate.edu/grad/summer.shtmlSYNOPSIS: The aim of the program is to expose undergraduate students tobiomedical research. In an intensive ten-week summer program,undergraduates with appropriate faculty help will formulate their ownproposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of thesponsor's faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity tosee their work published. In the process, students will attendresearch seminars and participate in discussions on alternativecareers in research and how to apply to graduate school. Students aregiven ample opportunities to interact directly with many of ourfaculty and graduate students.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75024
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
E-mail: arthur.michalek@roswellpark.orgWeb Site: http://www.roswellpark.org/files/1_2_1/Education/medstudent_app08.pdfProgram URL: http://www.roswellpark.org/Education/Summer_Programs/MedicalStudentProgramSYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers summer research experiences to students in thehealth professions (medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, PhysicianAssistants) to engage in clinical and/or basic scientific research foran eight week period. Special emphasis is placed on cancer preventionthrough lectures and practical experiences.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75392
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
E-mail: mary.wisnicki@roswellpark.org
Program URL: http://www.roswellpark.org/Education/Summer_Programs/SummerResearchExperiencesforUndergraduates_REUSYNOPSIS: The program is offered to provide college juniors with theopportunity to learn and become active participants in basicbiological and biomedical research.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75393
American Society of Plant Biologists
E-mail: katie@aspb.orgWeb Site: http://www.aspb.org/education/SURFflier.pdfProgram URL: http://www.aspb.org/education/undergrad.cfmSYNOPSIS: The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for studentsto pursue meaningful research in plant biology at their homeinstitutions early in their college years. Ideally, students shouldconduct their SURF-funded research the summer following theirsophomore year. Exceptionally well-prepared first-year students andjuniors who provide evidence of a strong commitment to plant biologywill also be considered. Recipients are expected to present theirresults at the ASPB national meeting in the following summer. Somefunding to attend the meeting may be available through the SURFprogram.
Deadline(s): 03/03/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74038
Nantucket Maria Mitchell AssociationEnvironmental Educationinternship
E-mail: dvallant@mmo.org
Program URL: http://www.mmo.org/subcat.php?cat_id=19&subcat_id=72&art_id=245SYNOPSIS: The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), a science andhistory based education, conservation, and astronomy and naturalscience research institution is offering six Environmental Educationinternships and one Lead Teacher internship for the summer of 2008.The Interns will gain valuable experience in natural science basedcurriculum design and implementation, teaching a variety of topics,and working with children ages 4 – 17. Interns will also work in otheraspects of the organization through assigned projects.
Deadline(s): 03/14/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78078
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium Internship
E-mail: rkennedy@mmo.org
Program URL: http://www.mmo.org/subcat.php?cat_id=19&subcat_id=72&art_id=247SYNOPSIS: The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), a science andhistory based education, conservation, and astronomy and naturalscience research institution is offering four summer internships inits public Aquarium. The Interns will gain valuable experience in themarine ecosystems of Nantucket and the plants and animals that livethere.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78080
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum Internships
E-mail: rkennedy@mmo.org
Program URL: http://www.mmo.org/subcat.php?cat_id=19&subcat_id=72&art_id=248SYNOPSIS: The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), a science andhistory based education, conservation, and astronomy and naturalscience research institution is offering three summer internships inits Natural Science Museum in Hinchman House. The Interns will gainvaluable experience in operating a small natural science museum,managing its collections and exhibits and learning about the plants,animals and geology of Nantucket Island.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78083
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
E-mail: admin@rmbl.org
Program URL: http://rmbl.org/home/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=134SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides an opportunity for undergraduates to conductsummer research. Students should have a sincere interest in a careerin field biology research.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75628
Loyola University Chicago
Microbiology and Immunology Undergraduate Summer Research Program
E-mail: dlannin@lumc.edu
Program URL: http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/DeptWebs/microbio/summer/details.htmSYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers a ten-week research internship in molecularmicrobiology, immunology or virology. The programs runs from June 2through August 8, 2008. The program is designed to provide astimulating "hands on" research experience for students who areconsidering graduate education in molecular Microbiology orImmunology.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?76316
California Academy of Sciences Summer Systematics Institute
E-mail: rmooi@calacademy.org
Program URL: http://www.calacademy.org/research/internship/ssi/SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for an undergraduate internshipprogram in systematic biology. The internship is open to applicants who are currently enrolled undergraduates and have a background in natural science. Eight awards are available. A $3,500 stipend willbe awarded to each intern for the eight week period.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?38316
California Academy of Sciences Internship in Biological Illustration
E-mail: rmooi@calacademy.org
Program URL: http://www.calacademy.org/research/internship/ssi/biological_illustration_internship.phpSYNOPSIS: Funding is provided for an internship program, open toundergraduate and graduate students, involving the development ofillustration techniques related to biological specimens. The stipendis $3,500 for the eight week period.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?65703
Carnegie Mellon University
E-mail: bio-reu@andrew.cmu.edu
Program URL: http://www.cmu.edu/bio/undergraduate/research/SURP/reu.shtmlSYNOPSIS: This annual ten-week program provides intensive, individualizedresearch experiences in various areas of the biological sciences,including molecular biology and genetics; cell and developmentalbiology; neuroscience; biochemistry; biophysics; and structuralbiology, computational biology and bioinformatics.Deadline(s): 02/01/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75648
Louisiana State University
E-mail: sheri@lsu.edu
Program URL: http://www.biology.lsu.edu/hhmiprog/undergrad/SYNOPSIS: The sponsor is hosting nine week research opportunities foreligible undergraduate students in the Life Sciences. Work will bedone in established laboratories, with interaction among scientistsand peers. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a non U.S. citizencurrently attending a U.S. University or college.Deadline(s): 02/13/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75650
Case Western Reserve University
E-mail: julia.brown@case.edu
Program URL: http://www.case.edu/artsci/biol/hhmi/spur.htmSYNOPSIS: The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is designed toacquaint students with all aspects of scientific research, fromformulation of a question to production of a final report. Theprogram runs from May 27, 2008 to August 1, 2008. All participantsare required to conduct ten weeks of research.Deadline(s): 02/01/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75185
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Undergraduate Summer Internship ProgramE-mail:
Program URL: http://www.limr.org/html/intern_summer.htmSYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for summer internships forundergraduate students currently in their freshman, sophomore orjunior years who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine andbiomedical research. Interns will be paid a $3,200 stipend for aeight-week internship that can be extended to ten weeks with theapproval of the mentor.Deadline(s): 02/15/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?76208
Mayo Graduate School
E-mail: gmueller@mayo.eduWeb Site: http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.htmlProgram URL: http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf-application-process.htmlSYNOPSIS: Each year, seventy to eighty undergraduate students from around theUnited States come to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to work besideboth young and established scientists on a broad range of biomedicalresearch questions. Up to ten fellowships also are available at Mayo'scampuses in Scottsdale, Ariz. and Jacksonville, Fla.Deadline(s): 02/01/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75058
Dartmouth CollegeProgram in Molecular and Cellular Biology
E-mail: georgeo@Dartmouth.edu
Program URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~surf/SYNOPSIS: The Molecular and Cellular Biology Program at Dartmouth offersopportunities for undergraduates to participate in a ten week summerresearch program. The SURF program covers expenses related to travel,room and board, and provides a stipend.Deadline(s): 02/04/2008
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?81903
Other Summer Research Programs for 2007:
posted November 7, 2006
Hutchinson (Fred) Cancer Research Center
Undergraduate Research Summer Intern Program designed to provide support and supervision for promising undergraduates to spend a summer as a member of a research team. Students will be allowed to choose from a wide range of topics in modern biological research, including cell cycle regulation, development, carcinogenesis, immunology, transcriptional regulation, epigenetics, structural biology, genetics and virology. Once an area of interest is established the student and the sponsoring scientist will design a research project to be carried out by the student over the course of the summer.
Eligibility: Undergraduates interested in a career in biological research
Stipend: Not stipulated
Deadline: January 12, 2007 <-- note early deadline!
E-mail: lblake@fhcrc.org
Web Site: http://www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/undergradappl.pdf
Program URL: http://www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/
Program Number: 75041
Posted January 10, 2007:
Most of many opportunities listed below have February deadlines;
some have JANUARY deadlines; and a few have deadlines of March and beyond.
Currently they are not in any particular order, alphabetical or otherwise.
So keep scrolling!
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Sponsor: American Physiological Society
Program Number: 62013
Title: Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
E-mail: mlowy@the-aps.org
Web Site: http://www.the-aps.org/education/ugsrf/
Program URL: http://www.the-aps.org/education/ugsrf/pdf/2007%20UGSRF%20application%20information.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to full-time undergraduate students to work in
the laboratory of an established investigator. The fellowship will
provide a stipend to the student, a grant to the faculty
sponsor/advisor, and a travel award.
Deadline(s): 02/02/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?62013
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Sponsor: California Academy of Sciences
Program Number: 65703
Title: Internship in Biological Illustration
E-mail: rmooi@calacademy.org
Program URL: http://www.calacademy.org/research/internship/ssi/biological_illustration_internship.php
SYNOPSIS:
Funding is provided for an internship program, open to
undergraduate and graduate students, involving the development of
illustration techniques related to biological specimens. The stipend
is $3,500 for the eight week period.
Deadline(s): 02/16/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?65703
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Sponsor: University of Oregon
Program Number: 75677
Title: Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
E-mail: oday@uoneuro.uoregon.edu
Program URL: http://biology.uoregon.edu/SPUR/
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers fellowship opportunities for both University of
Oregon Students and non-University of Oregon students. Fellows
participate in research in the life sciences during the summer
months.
Deadline(s):
The sponsor will begin reviewing applications on Monday of the last
full week in February, and will continue to review applications until
all slots are filled.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75677
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Sponsor: Indiana University
Program Number: 75661
Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Molecular Biology and Genetics
E-mail: iusummer@bio.indiana.edu
Program URL: http://www.bio.indiana.edu/undergrad/opportunities/mbgreu/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers a unique opportunity for talented undergraduates
to acquire experience in research. Molecular Biology and Genetics
(MBG) Summer Internships allow students to participate in research
addressing some of the fundamental problems in biology. This program
is designed for students who are interested in attending graduate
school and pursuing a career in research.
Deadline(s): 02/14/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75661
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Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University
Program Number: 75185
Title: Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
E-mail: julia.brown@case.edu
Program URL: http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/biol/hhmi/spur.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is designed to
acquaint students with all aspects of scientific research, from
formulation of a question to production of a final report. The program
runs from May 29, 2007 to August 3, 2007. All participants are
required to conduct ten weeks of research.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75185
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Sponsor: Harvard Medical School
Program Number: 75689
Title: Four Directions Summer Research Program
E-mail: info@fdsrp.org
Web Site: http://www.fdsrp.org/fdsrpapp/index.cfm
Program URL: http://www.fdsrp.org/program/index.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports a summer program designed for Native American
undergraduate students to perform research at Harvard Medical School
in Boston, Massachusetts.
Deadline(s): 02/26/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75689
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Sponsor: Boston University
Program Number: 75088
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
E-mail: urop@bu.edu
Program URL: http://www.bu.edu/urop/forstudents/funds/surf/
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides several $4,000 awards for a ten week research
experience that supports undergraduate students for the summer
Fellowships are offered to promote access to graduate education among
underrepresented minority undergraduates.
Deadline(s): 02/16/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75088
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Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Program Number: 75628
Title: Research Experience for Undergraduates
E-mail: director@rmbl.org
Program URL: http://www.rmbl.org/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=3&meid=-1
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides an opportunity for undergraduates to conduct
summer research. Students should have a sincere interest in a career
in field biology research.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75628
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Sponsor: Carnegie Mellon University
Program Number: 75648
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Program
E-mail: bio-reu@andrew.cmu.edu
Program URL: http://www.cmu.edu/bio/undergraduate/research/SURP/reu.shtml
SYNOPSIS:
This annual ten-week program provides intensive, individualized
research experiences in various areas of the biological sciences,
including molecular biology and genetics, cell and developmental
biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, biophysics, and structural
biology, computational biology and bioinformatics.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75648
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Sponsor: Colorado State University
Program Number: 75645
Title: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Program
E-mail: reubiochem@colostate.edu
Web Site: http://www.bmb.colostate.edu/reu.cfm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers qualified undergraduates an opportunity to join
research projects in biochemistry and molecular biology for ten weeks
each summer.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75645
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Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology
Program Number: 86561
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology and Environmental Sciences
E-mail: reu.coordinator@biology.gatech.edu
Program URL: http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/reu/
SYNOPSIS:
Aquatic Chemical Ecology (ACE) at Georgia Tech is a new
NSF-sponsored summer research program that gives you the opportunity
to perform exciting research with faculty in the Schools of Chemistry,
Biology, Environmental Engineering and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.
Deadline(s): 03/02/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?86561
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Sponsor: Danforth (Donald) Plant Science Center
Program Number: 77029
Title: Undergraduate Research Internships
E-mail: ckromer@danforthcenter.org
Program URL: http://www.danforthcenter.org/internship/ProgDesc.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers research opportunities for undergraduate
students to provide experience with all aspects of modern scientific
research, from design to experimentation to reporting. Students
participate in hands-on research in the lab as well as attending
weekly seminars.
Deadline(s): 02/10/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?77029
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Sponsor: Whitney Laboratory
Program Number: 74844
Title: Undergraduate Research Training Program
E-mail: jessica@whitney.ufl.edu
Program URL: http://www.whitney.ufl.edu/reu/REUprogram.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers training in marine biomedical research and
biotechnology to students interested in exploring a career in science.
The sponsor provides a hands-on research experience in the exciting
areas of cellular, molecular, and neurobiology. Students may work at
any time during the year and should plan to stay for at least ten to
twelve weeks, but preferably longer. Applications for the Fall,
Winter and Spring terms are encouraged.
Deadline(s): 02/17/2007
Applications should be sent at least two months in advance of the
anticipated starting date. The deadline for applying for summer
positions is the February 17, 2007.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74844
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Sponsor: State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Program Number: 75024
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
E-mail: gradstud@upstate.edu
Program URL: http://www.upstate.edu/grad/summer.shtml
SYNOPSIS:
The aim of the program is to expose undergraduate students to
biomedical research. In an intensive ten-week summer program,
undergraduates with appropriate faculty help will formulate their own
proposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of the
sponsor's faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity to
see their work published. In the process, students will attend
research seminars and participate in discussions on alternative
careers in research and how to apply to graduate school. Students are
given ample opportunities to interact directly with many of our
faculty and graduate students.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75024
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Sponsor: Strong Children's Research Center
Program Number: 75167
Title: Summer Training Program
E-mail: scrc@urmc.rochester.edu
Program URL: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/SCRC/sumprogs.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor funds a student scholarship program for students who
plan to pursue a medical education and a biomedical research career.
This Summer Training Program will involve the student working under
the direct supervision of a participating faculty member for ten weeks
during June, July and August of 2007.
Deadline(s): 02/24/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75167
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Sponsor: Weill (Joan and Sanford I.) Medical College of Cornell University
Program Number: 76545
Title: Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Prgrm for Premed Minority Students
E-mail:
Program URL: http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs/pdf/minor.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
The program is designed to give participants deeper insights into
the field of medicine, including issues that greatly affect the health
of traditionally underserved groups. The program is especially
targeted to students from minority groups underrepresented in
medicine. Twenty-five minority premedical college students get a
preliminary look at medical school life. The 2007 program runs from
June 18, 2007 through August 3, 2007.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?76545
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Sponsor: Weill (Joan and Sanford I.) Medical College of Cornell University
Program Number: 76549
Title: Weill Graduate School Access Summer Research Program
E-mail: ffreyre@med.cornell.edu
Web Site: http://biomedsci.cornell.edu/graduate_school/html/15042.cfm
Program URL: http://biomedsci.cornell.edu/graduate_school/html/15041.cfm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor has established an internship program for training
under-represented minority college students in the biomedical
sciences. The aim of the program is to awaken and foster an interest
in biomedical research and education.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?76549
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Sponsor: Grice Marine Laboratory
Program Number: 75026
Title: Fort Johnson Summer Research in Marine Biology Program
E-mail: burnettl@cofc.edu
Program URL: http://www.cofc.edu/~reu/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The Fort Johnson Summer Research Fellowship Program is a ten week
program combining formal classroom work with independent research in
areas of crucial concern for marine biologists today. The program is
designed to provide undergraduate students with a modern research
experience employing physiological, cellular and molecular techniques
to address questions in areas such as environmental bioindicators,
algal physiology, acid-base physiology, respiratory physiology,
immunology, population genetics, and evolutionary biology of marine
organisms. Up to 10 fellowships are awarded each year through the
cooperative efforts of the marine laboratories at Fort Johnson.
Deadline(s): 02/21/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75026
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Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Program Number: 75036
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program
E-mail: SURF@utsouthwestern.edu
Program URL: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/education/surf/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The SURF program at UT Southwestern is an intensive summer research training experience designed for students who are preparing for careers in biological research. Fellows spend ten weeks (beginning June 4, 2007 through August 10, 2007), pursuing individual research projects in the laboratories of UT Southwestern Graduate School faculty members. 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. At the end of the summer, fellows present their research in the form of a seminar. In addition to laboratory research, fellows attend weekly seminars given by UT Southwestern faculty members. Informal discussions about careers in science and graduate training are also scheduled. Approximately fifty fellows participate in the summer research program.
Deadline(s): 02/09/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75036
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Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center
Program Number: 75166
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Program
E-mail: Marcia_Perotto@urmc.rochester.edu
Web Site: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/gebs/summerapp.cfm
Program URL: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/gebs/summer.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The Summer Scholars Program at the University of Rochester provides
summer undergraduate research opportunities to qualified students who
seek first-hand experience in conducting biomedical or biological
research and who may be considering applying to graduate school.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
The sponsor strongly encourages early applications.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75166
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Sponsor: Louisiana State University
Program Number: 75650
Title: Undergraduate Summer Research Program
E-mail: sheri@lsu.edu
Program URL: http://www.biology.lsu.edu/hhmiprog/undergrad/
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is hosting nine week research opportunities for
eligible undergraduate students in the Life Sciences. Work will be
done in established laboratories, with interaction among scientists
and peers. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a non U.S. citizen
currently attending a U.S. University or college.
Deadline(s): 02/14/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75650
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Sponsor: University of Notre Dame
Program Number: 75665
Title: NSF Summer Undergraduate Research Program
E-mail: Michelle.A.Whaley.3@nd.edu
Web Site: http://www.nd.edu/~biology/reu/documents/REUapplication2007.pdf
Program URL: http://www.nd.edu/~biology/reu/documents/REUinformation.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor's Department of Biological Sciences is sponsoring an
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the
summer of 2007. The focal point of the proposed projects is
Integrative Cell and Molecular Biology.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75665
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Sponsor: University of Southern California
Program Number: 86572
Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates
E-mail: REU@usc.edu
Program URL: http://wrigley.usc.edu/REU/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The program supports eight fellowships for undergraduate student
research at the University of Southern California during the summer of
2007 (May 29 - August 5, 2007). "Geobiology-Marine Sciences at the
Interface between the Life and Earth Sciences" draws on a diverse
faculty from marine environmental biology and earth sciences.
Students will design and conduct independent projects under faculty
supervision within several broad research areas including:
biogeochemistry of oceans and sediments, links between past and
present; evolution and population genetics of marine organisms; and
physiology of individuals and systems ecology of ecosystems.
Deadline(s): 02/16/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?86572
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Sponsor: La Unidad Latina Foundation
Program Number: 72913
Title: Scholarship Program
E-mail: foundation@launidadlatina.org
Program URL: http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/2007app.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides scholarships to undergraduate four-year college and graduate students of Hispanic background. Students must be of Hispanic background, must have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants and at least one full-time semester of higher education for graduate applicants and must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited undergraduate four-year college or graduate program.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007; 10/15/2007
Applications are only accepted within forty-five days prior to each deadline. That is, as of January 1 for the February 15 deadline, and September 1 for the October 15 deadline.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?72913
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Sponsor: Arkansas State University
Program Number: 86457
Title: Research Internships in Science of the Environment (RISE)
E-mail: hannigan@astate.edu
Program URL: http://www.cas.astate.edu/rise/
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides summer research experiences in Environmental Science to undergraduate science majors from across the United States. Specifically, RISE is designed to meet the education needs of under-represented minority students with the primary goal of our program being to increase the diversity of the science workforce. From recruitment, to mentoring, to follow-up RISE is designed to provide students who do not have access to research opportunities a research experience that will give them the tools of success they need to stay in the sciences and pursue advanced degrees in their chosen fields.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?86457
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International REU Site Program in Ghana
James Madison University invites students to participate in its NSF-funded International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana from May through July 2007. The goal of this program is to expand the educational experience of participants through research in ecology, environmental science, aquatic biology, and conservation biology in tropical sub-Sahara Africa. Seven students and a high school teacher will travel with the Program Director to the University of Cape Coast, Ghana during the summer to work on defined research projects under the mentorship of Ghanaian scientists for eight weeks. Participants will conduct carefully selected projects focusing on ecological and environmental studies in the Cape Coast area such as the Kakum National Forest, one of the few virgin forests in Africa. Weekly seminars and workshops, led by Ghanaian professors, will provide participants opportunities to learn beyond their disciplines. Field trips to cultural and scientific sites will take place during the weekends. Airfare, room and board will be provided. Participants will receive a stipend at the end of the program.
Additional information and applications are available at http://csm.jmu.edu/wubah/ucc/.
Deadline for receiving applications is February 16, 2007.
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Sponsor: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces program guidelines for the 2007 competition cycle of the DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program.
Complete information is available online at http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/.
The last competition cycle provided financial support for approximately 100 Scholars and Fellows.All applicants are expected to apply using the online application.
Deadline for submitting an application: January 23, 2007, 11:59 p.m. EST.
Questions regarding the program can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.
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Sponsor: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Program Number: 81462
Title: Summer Internship Program
E-mail: mage@mbari.org
Program URL: http://www.mbari.org/education/internship/07interns/07announce.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers a summer internship program that provides teachers and students unique opportunities to be involved in advanced research and development projects at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, which serves as a world center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?81462
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Sponsor: Mote Marine Laboratory
Program Number: 86562
Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates
E-mail: reu@mote.org
Web Site: http://www.mote.org/index.php?src=gendocs&link=REUhome&category=Shark%20Research
Program URL: http://www.mote.org/index.php?src=gendocs&link=reu_overview&category=Shark%20Research
SYNOPSIS:
The Mote REU Program offers paid research training experiences in estuarine science to ten undergraduate students per year. Students will be paired with Mote scientists and conduct research on major threats to estuaries such as aquatic pollution, natural toxins, habitat alteration, and coral reef decline.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?86562
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Sponsor: Mountain Lake Biological Station
Program Number: 03595
Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
E-mail: mlbs-reu@virginia.edu
Program URL: http://www.mlbs.org/REU.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for a ten-week summer program of guided, but independent, original research in field biology. The program supports ten positions each summer.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?03595
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Sponsor: Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Program Number: 78078
Title: Discovery Class Teaching Internships
E-mail: dvallant@mmo.org
Program URL: http://www.mmo.org/subcat.php?cat_id=12&subcat_id=44&art_id=91
SYNOPSIS:
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association, a science and history based education, conservation, astronomy and natural science research institution is offering six Discovery Class teaching internships for the summer of 2007. The interns will gain valuable experience in natural science based curriculum design and implementation, teaching a variety of topics, and working with children ages 4 – 15. Interns will also work on other assigned projects within the organization.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78078
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Sponsor: Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Program Number: 78080
Title: Aquarium Internship
E-mail: rkennedy@mmo.org
Program URL: http://www.mmo.org/subcat.php?cat_id=12&subcat_id=44&art_id=87
SYNOPSIS:
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association, a science and history based education, conservation, astronomy and natural science research institution is offering four summer internships in its public Aquarium. The interns will gain valuable experience in the marine ecosystems of Nantucket and the plants and animals that live there.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78080
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Sponsor: Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Program Number: 78083
Title: Natural Science Museum Internships
E-mail: rkennedy@mmo.org
Program URL: http://www.mmo.org/subcat.php?cat_id=12&subcat_id=44&art_id=88
SYNOPSIS:
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), a science and history based education, conservation, astronomy and natural science research institution is offering three summer internships in its Natural Science Museum in Hinchman House. The Interns will gain valuable experience in operating a small natural science museum, managing its collections and exhibits and learning about the plants, animals and geology of Nantucket Island.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78083
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Sponsor: Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Program Number: 70733
Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates Fellowships
E-mail: reucoordinator@ansp.org
Program URL: http://www.ansp.org/research/opportunities/reu.php
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers ten-week summer internships for undergraduates, through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Programs for Undergraduates (REU). The Academy's REU program is dedicated to training students in research based on the Academy's world-renowned collections in botany, ichthyology, ornithology, entomology, malacology, and paleontology as well as the sponsor's library and Archives. Research staff at the Academy work in systematics, natural history, evolutionary biology, and ecology.
Deadline(s): 03/02/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?70733
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Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health
Program Number: 78200
Title: Undergraduate Internship Program for Minority Students
E-mail: jstenger@hsph.harvard.edu
Program URL: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/sip/?CFID=344323&CFTOKEN=42501471
SYNOPSIS:
The goal of the program is to expose minority college science students (who will be juniors or seniors in the fall of 2007) to the rewards of laboratory research directed towards solving important public health problems such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, infections, etc. The overall mission of the program is to recruit qualified students for graduate-level training leading to research careers in the biological sciences.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78200
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Sponsor: Friday Harbor Laboratories
Program Number: 76539
Title: Blinks Research Fellowship Program
E-mail: schwinge@u.washington.edu
Program URL: http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentBlinkschol.html
SYNOPSIS:
The Blinks Fellowship Program brings together enthusiastic fellows with the remarkable biological resources and scientific minds at a marine science research facility. The sponsor offers a full immersion research experience for motivated seniors, post-baccalaureates and graduate students. In keeping with the University of Washington's policy of encouraging cultural diversity in its student body, the program seeks four to eight students of diverse backgrounds and interests to participate in a six to ten week summer research project in the marine sciences. By linking fellows with marine scientists, fellows learn both the process and the substance of scientific research. As the research progresses, fellows will be encouraged to become semi-independent collaborators. The experience will expose fellows to the life and work of a marine science research laboratory.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?76539
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Sponsor: Rotary Foundation
Program Number: 02166
Title: Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarship
E-mail: scholarshipinquiries@rotary.org
Web Site: http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/foundation/educational.html#scholarships
Program URL: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides scholarships for one academic year of study in another country.
Deadline(s): Deadlines will be set by individual Rotary clubs. Interested applicants must contact a Rotary Club in their legal or permanent residence (or place of full-time study or employment) for an application and information on scholarship availability and local deadlines. For 2008-09 awards, club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2007 or as late as 15 August 2007.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?02166
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Sponsor: Sansum Medical Research Institute
Program Number: 59440
Title: Summer Internship Program in the Biologic/Medical Sciences
E-mail: info@sansum.org
Program URL: http://www.sansum.org/career-intern.php
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to students who have completed two or three years of college for internships in the biologic/medical sciences, with a primary focus on diabetes mellitus. Interns receive a stipend equal to the minimum wage allowed by law, plus a stipend for laboratory expenses. Internships are for up to ten weeks.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?59440
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Sponsor: Fordham University
Program Number: 74726
Title: Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) NSF-REU Program
E-mail: REUatCalder@fordham.edu
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor and the Louis Calder Center Biological Station are offering paid research opportunities for undergraduate students to gain research experience in ecology and field biology. The CSUR program is an NSF-REU site. The 2007 summer program will run 12 weeks, from May 29th through August 17.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74726
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Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Program Number: 75039
Title: UT Southwestern Undergraduate Medical Research FellowshipProgram
E-mail: jtrodrigu@mdanderson.org
Program URL: http://cred.mdanderson.org/surp/
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding for an intensive ten-week internship that provides an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students to participate in cutting edge biomedical research at one of the premier cancer research and treatment institutions in the United States. The program includes ten weeks of bench research along with a weekly seminar series, field trips, social events, and a student symposium on the last day, which includes oral presentations by the interns. SURP participants must complete the entire ten-week program.
Deadline(s): 02/28/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75039
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Sponsor: Montana State University
Program Number: 75304
Title: Complex Biological Systems Summer Undergraduate Research Program
E-mail: calim@cns.montana.edu
Program URL: http://hughes.montana.edu/CBSprogram.html
SYNOPSIS:
The Complex Biological Systems summer undergraduate research program provides students with an in-depth research experience to work in a research lab full-time during the ten week program on an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
NOTE: Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2007 through the early application deadline of March 1, 2007. However, applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75304
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Sponsor: University of South Alabama
Program Number: 75600
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
E-mail: jturrens@usouthal.edu
Web Site: http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/biomedical/ucur/NSF%20application.htm
Program URL: http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/biomedical/ucur/nsf_reu.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides an opportunity for undergraduates to conduct research on the structure and function of proteins during the summer.
Deadline(s): 01/19/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75600
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Sponsor: Marquette University
Program Number: 75658
Title: Summer Research Program in Biology
E-mail: deborah.weaver@marquette.edu
Web Site: http://biology.marquette.edu/applications.pdf
Program URL: http://biology.marquette.edu/biosummer/about.html
SYNOPSIS:
This ten week program is open to undergraduates from all universities and colleges. Interest and potential for research are the primary criteria for selecting participants. Participants conduct independent research projects in faculty laboratories in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, plant biology, neurobiology or invertebrate/vertebrate physiology.
Deadline(s): 01/31/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75658
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Sponsor: Iowa State University
Program Number: 75662
Title: Research Experience in Molecular Biotechnology and Genomics
E-mail: reu@iastate.edu
Web Site: http://www.reu.iastate.edu/appl.shtml
Program URL: http://www.reu.iastate.edu/program.html
SYNOPSIS:
For this extensive period during the summer, ten students will participate in research projects involving molecular techniques. Projects will include generation of recombinant DNAs, genome analysis in plants and animals, overexpression of foreign genes in bacteria and plants, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75662
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Sponsor: Pepperdine University
Program Number: 75685
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology
E-mail: davis@pepperdine.edu
Program URL: http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/surb/
SYNOPSIS:
The biology department at Pepperdine University conducts a summer research program geared specifically to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in biological research, science education, environmental science or biotechnology.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75685
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Sponsor: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Program Number: 75173
Title: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate Students
E-mail: battlekr@umdnj.edu
Program URL: http://www.umdnj.edu/gsbsnweb/summer-research.htm
SYNOPSIS:
This program provides the opportunity for undergraduates interested in Ph.D. degree programs and a career as a scientist/researcher in biomedical sciences to perform supervised research. The program runs from June 4 – August 10, 2007.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75173
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Sponsor: Stockton College of New Jersey
Program Number: 75670
Title: Coastal Conservation Research Program
E-mail: research@wetlandsinstitute.org
Program URL: http://www2.stockton.edu/ccrp/contact.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for undergraduate student to participate in summer research under the guidance of Richard Stockton College faculty. The program was established to focus conservation and research efforts on the challenges created by the proximity of the dense human population of the northeastern U. S. with New Jersey's unique wetland ecosystems.
Deadline(s): 03/10/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75670
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Sponsor: University of Rhode Island
Program Number: 75219
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Oceanography (SURFO)
E-mail: kcarey@gso.uri.edu
Program URL: http://espo.gso.uri.edu/~surfo/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The program is a ten-week program designed primarily for science, math and engineering students who will have just completed their junior year. The program can include lab work, data analysis, instrumentation development, dynamical modeling, or a research cruise.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75219
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Sponsor: University of South Carolina
Program Number: 75599
Title: Undergraduate Research in Integrative Evolutionary Biology
E-mail: ely@biol.sc.edu
Program URL: http://www.biol.sc.edu/~elygen/reu/URIEB/intro.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides a summer research experience for undergraduate students from campuses, colleges and universities outside the University of South Carolina. Students will gain research experience working in research labs on diverse topics relating to evolutionary biology. Students will receive financial support and housing.
Deadline(s): 02/25/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75599
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Sponsor: University of Virginia
Program Number: 78187
Title: Blandy Experimental Farm Research Experiences for Undergraduates
E-mail: thr8z@virginia.edu
Program URL: http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/ReuWebPage/HomePage.php
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides undergraduate research fellowships to students interested in ecology and environmental science. The sponsor's primary goal is to teach students to formulate testable hypotheses about important ecological and evolutionary questions. The format of the program encourages students to develop skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and critical reading of primary scientific literature. Students also learn to prepare and communicate scientific information to other scientists and the general public.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78187
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Sponsor: University of California, Riverside
Program Number: 74850
Title: Center for Plant Cell Biology Research Experiences for Undergraduates
E-mail: patricia.springer@ucr.edu
Program URL: http://cepceb.ucr.edu/about/REUAd2007.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor brings research experiences to students of two- and four-year colleges who have limited opportunity to learn about the excitement and career options that research in plant cell biology offers. Eight to twelve students are accepted into the nine-week residential program.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74850
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Sponsor: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Program Number: 74917
Title: Summer Internships in Aquatic Sciences
E-mail: cglsreu@uwm.edu
Web Site: http://www.glwi.uwm.edu/education/reu/pdfs/07APPpkg.pdf
Program URL: http://www.glwi.uwm.edu/education/reu/Reuanno.php
SYNOPSIS:
This research experience program will provide undergraduate students with laboratory and field training in aquatic science (including lake and ocean systems) with extensive shipboard field research opportunities. The goal of this activity is to develop, through hands-on experience, future scholars to pursue interdisciplinary research toward an understanding of the aquatic environment.
Deadline(s): 03/12/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74917
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Sponsor: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Program Number: 74918
Title: Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program for Undergraduates
E-mail: beasen@wisc.edu
Program URL: http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/
SYNOPSIS:
For ten weeks, participants work full time with UW-Madison faculty and researchers in state of the art research facilities.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74918
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Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Program Number: 75039
Title: UT Southwestern Undergraduate Medical Research Fellowship Program
E-mail: UT-SUMR@utsouthwestern.edu
Web Site: https://www4.utsouthwestern.edu/applications/utsumrapp.htm
Program URL: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/educ/nondegprog/SUMR/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding for an intensive summer program to identify and develop promising student researchers who intend to pursue careers in medicine and research, but who may not pursue formal graduate education (i.e., may not pursue Ph.D. doctoral training).
Deadline(s): 02/05/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75039
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Sponsor: Northeast Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate
Program Number: 74835
Title: Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
E-mail: alliance@grad.umass.edu
Web Site: http://www.neagep.org/spur.asp
Program URL: http://www.neagep.org/spur%20application%202007.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
A principal goal of the Northeast Alliance Summer Program for Undergraduate Research is to introduce twenty-five undergraduates to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research and prepare them for graduate school and academic careers in STEM disciplines. The program provides hands-on positive research experiences and mentoring in a supportive setting.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74835
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Sponsor: Kansas State University
Program Number: 81989
Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates:
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of a Temperate Grassland
E-mail: gwtw@ksu.edu
Web Site: http://www.k-state.edu/bsanderc/reu/reuapply.htm
Program URL: http://www.k-state.edu/bsanderc/reu/
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in a 10 week program to conduct independent ecological esearch under the guidance of top researchers working in conservation biology and grassland ecology.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?81989
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Sponsor: Lincoln Park Zoo
Program Number: 70544
Title: Research Internships at Lincoln Park Zoo
E-mail: conservation@lpzoo.org
Program URL: http://www.lpzoo.org/conservation/what_you_can_do/internships.html
SYNOPSIS:The sponsor's program focuses on training young scientists to conduct independent research projects that are relevant to the management and conservation of captive and wild populations. The zoo provides unique opportunities for undergraduates and recent graduates to gain research experience on exotic species in a captive setting.
Deadline(s): Internship availability varies throughout the year. When internship positions are available, they are posted on the sponsor's employment page (http://www.lpzoo.org/involved/employment/employ.html). If no internship positions are available, applicants may submit a resume to the sponsor via email, mentioning the internship area (behavior, population, genetics, etc.) and time-frame the applicant is interested in.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?70544
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Sponsor: National Institute of Standards & Technology/Technology Administration/DOCProgram Number: 78060
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)-- Boulder Programs
E-mail: pettye@boulder.nist.gov
Program URL: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/E6-21982.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides financial assistance for the 2007 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Boulder program.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78060
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Sponsor: National Institute of Standards & Technology/Technology Administration/DOC
Program Number: 81686
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)--Gaithersburg Program
E-mail: anita.sweigert@nist.gov
Program URL: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/E6-21982.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor administers the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program for students majoring in science, mathematics and engineering.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?81686
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Sponsor: Hudson River Foundation
Program Number: 02347
Title: Tibor T. Polgar Fellowships
E-mail: info@hudsonriver.org
Program URL: http://www.hudsonriver.org/polgar.htm
SYNOPSIS:
Summer fellowships of $3,800 each provide support for graduate or undergraduate students to conduct research on the Hudson River. Objectives include the gathering of important information on all aspects of the river and to train students in conducting estuarine studies and public policy research. Limited research funds are also provided.
Deadline(s): 02/26/07
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?02347
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Sponsor: Center for Science in the Public Interest
Program Number: 03914
Title: Public Interest Internship Program
E-mail: jcaputo@cspinet.org
Program URL: http://www.cspinet.org/about/jobs/200606121.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers student internships, of up to ten weeks, to undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical students. The internships focus on health and nutritional issues, disclosing deceptive marketing practices, dangerous food additives or contaminants, and flawed science propagated by profits.
Deadline(s): Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?03914
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Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
Program Number: 63553
Title: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Internship Program
E-mail: fellows@si.edu
Program URL: http://www.stri.org/english/education_fellowships/internships/index.php
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to enable selected interns to develop working skills that are pertinent to future careers in tropical biology. The program is aimed at undergraduate or early-stage graduate students who have demonstrated potential for careers in tropical biology. A monthly stipend and travel expenses are provided.
Deadline(s): 02/15/07; 05/15/07; 08/15/07; 11/15/07
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?63553
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Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Program Number: 70737
Title: Fellowship in the Rockies
E-mail: nancy.wilson@rmna.org
Program URL: http://www.rmna.org/fellowinfo.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor invites applications for the Fellowship Program in Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park is a “Crown Jewel” of the National Park System with a reputation for innovation in research and interpretive programs. Research proposals include wildlife management, vegetation and riparian studies, fire ecology, cultural resources, archeology and historic structures preservation, as well as other topics in botany, zoology, geology, history, ecology, and ornithology.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?70737
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Sponsor: Fight for Sight, Inc.
Program Number: 02076
Title: Student Fellowships
E-mail: info@fightforsight.com
Web Site: http://www.fightforsight.com/grant_IGP.php
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships support students who are interested in eye-related clinical or basic research. Students must be residents of the U.S. or Canada, and no support is given for study abroad.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?02076
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Sponsor: Garden Club of America
Program Number: 04979
Title: GCA Awards for Summer Environmental Studies
E-mail:
Web Site: http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/summeraward_higgins.html
Program URL: http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/gca_sum_environapp.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year to pursue studies in the field of ecology. Each year, two or more students are awarded $2000 to conduct field work, research, or classroom work in the environmental field.
Deadline(s): 02/10/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?04979
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Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Program Number: 76085
Title: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarship
E-mail: igrid.gregory@orau.org
Web Site: http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10040
Program URL: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/2007pages/Undergrad.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers two-year scholarships to undergraduate students to provide the opportunity to participate in an educational program intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology human resource base to meet the mission, goals, and objectives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Scholarships are tenable at all accredited U.S. colleges and universities, and include a stipend and full tuition and fees.
Deadline(s): 01/23/2007
NOTE: Electronic applications must be submitted by January 23, 2007.
Transcripts and references must be submitted by January 30, 2007.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?76085
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Sponsor: Morton Arboretum
Program Number: 89375
Title: Internship Program
E-mail: skenaston@mortonarb.org
Program URL: http://www.mortonarb.org/jobs/index.htm#intern
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is offering two three-month internships in Public Horticulture from approximately May14 to August 10, 2007.
Deadline(s): Applications for 2007 internships will be accepted until positions are filled.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?89375
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Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College
Program Number: 86675
Title: Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Mathematical Biology
E-mail: jpp4@psu.edu
Program URL: http://reu.bd.psu.edu/
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor will host an undergraduate summer research program in mathematical biology. This year's program is scheduled for six weeks, from June 11 to July 20, 2007. The program will involve six students.
Deadline(s): 04/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?86675
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More Summer Internship Opportunities:
(posted 1/17/07)
Sponsor: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Non-game Species Program
Position: Seasonal Field Assistant(s) (five total)
Location: Tuckahoe, NJ (Cape May County)
Dates: approx. April 15 – September 1, 2007 (these are somewhat flexible so that college students’ schedules can be accommodated)
Description: Up to five field assistants are needed this summer for monitoring and management of certain shore birds of coastal New Jersey. Primary duties include monitoring nests and broods; constructing predator exclosures; fencing and patrolling nesting areas; data collection and entry; and educating beachgoers.
Applicants should have completed at least 3 years towards a degree in wildlife biology, ecology or a related field; be in good physical condition; be able and wiling to work both independently and with a team; and be enthusiastic about NJ’s endangered beach nesting birds.
40 hour work week will include three weekdays and both weekend days for the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Salary commensurate with experience. Housing is NOT provided.
Deadline: Applications will be considered until positions are filled.
More info: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/job07bnbfldasst.htm
This listing can also be found in the “Internships” reference in the Opportunities Library on second floor of Biology building.
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Sponsor: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Non-game Species Program
Position: Project/Field Assistant
Location: Monmouth Beach and environs, Monmouth County, NJ
Dates: approx. April 15 – September 1, 2007 (these are somewhat flexible so that college students’ schedules can be accommodated)
Description: A Field Assistant is needed this summer for monitoring and management of certain shore birds of coastal New Jersey. Primary duties include locating and monitoring nests and broods; constructing predator exclosures; fencing and patrolling nesting areas; data collection and entry; and educating beachgoers and the public on related conservation issues.
Applicants should have a degree in wildlife biology, ecology or a related field; be in good physical condition; be able and wiling to work both independently and with a team; and be enthusiastic about NJ’s endangered beach nesting birds. Previous experience with beach nesting birds a plus. Access to a computer required.
40 hour work week will include three weekdays and both weekend days for the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Salary commensurate with experience. Housing is NOT provided.
Deadline: Applications will be considered until positions are filled.
More info: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/job07bnb-mon.htm
This listing can also be found in the “Internships” reference in the Opportunities Library on second floor of Biology building.
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Sponsor: The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Title: U.S. Department of Energy DOE Scholars Internship Program
Deadline: January 31, 2007
Benefits to student interns will include:
- Ten-week appointments at DOE offices, laboratories, or facilities
- Weekly stipend payments of $550 for undergraduates or $600 for graduate students
- Round-trip travel from home or institution to the appointment site
- Opportunities to apply academic studies to DOE programs in science, engineering, safety, finance, project management, policy, planning, and other professional areas.
Full details and an application can be found at the program website at http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars
New research opportunities posted 1/24/07
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Sponsor: The National Cancer Institute's Integrative Cancer Biology Program
Title: 2007 Summer Cancer Research Fellowships for Undergraduates
Program URL: http://icbp.nci.nih.gov/FellowshipProgram.
SYNOPSIS:
This program provides a unique opportunity for nine eligible sophomore or junior college students to engage in innovative, integrative biology approaches to cancer research through the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Integrative Cancer Biology Program (ICBP). Through mentored research projects and/or laboratory work, faculty lectures, seminars, discussions and other activities, the students will gain an understanding and appreciation of major questions currently under.
Deadline for applications: Monday, February 19, 2007.
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Sponsor: Mycological Society of America
Program Number: 86105
Title: Forest Fungal Ecology Research Award
E-mail: charv001@tc.umn.edu
Program URL: http://www.msafungi.org/ecology_research_award.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides an award to support ecological studies of fungal interactions in old growth forests or other unique or endangered ecosystems.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?86105
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Sponsor: Mycological Society of America
Program Number: 76373
Title: Mentor Student Travel Awards
E-mail: Sharri1@unlnotes
Program URL: http://www.msafungi.org/mentors_travel.html
SYNOPSIS:
Awards are made to allow students to attend the sponsor's annual meeting.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?76373
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Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program Number: 78203
Title: Experiences in Molecular Biology Academic Research Careers (EMBARC)
E-mail: chollis1@umbc.edu
Web Site: http://www.umbc.edu/EMBARC/Application/ApplicationInformation.html
Program URL: http://www.umbc.edu/EMBARC/ProgramDescription.html
SYNOPSIS:
The program offers a focused, comprehensive ten-week residential summer research program to ten select undergraduates recruited from two- and four year colleges.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78203
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Sponsor: Mycological Society of America
Program Number: 81224
Title: Clark T. Rogerson Student Research Award
E-mail: charv001@tc.umn.edu
Program URL: http://www.msafungi.org/rogerson_fellow.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for student travel to herbaria and/or field sites to conduct research. The award is approximately $1,000.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?81224
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Sponsor: New York University
Program Number: 75663
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Program
E-mail: surpinfo@cns.nyu.edu
Program URL: http://www.cns.nyu.edu/undergrad/surp/
SYNOPSIS:
The Center for Neural Science hosts a summer research experience program for undergraduates with an interest in neuroscience. Students apply for positions in a ten-week summer program during which they actively participate in research projects in the laboratories of New York University science faculty. The program runs from May 29 to August 2, 2007.
Deadline(s): 03/13/2007; Applications are accepted between February 15 - March 13
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75663
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Sponsor: Congressional Budget Office/United States Congress
Program Number: 78298
Title: Summer Internship Program
E-mail: jobs@cbo.gov
Program URL: http://www.cbo.gov/employment/intern.shtml
SYNOPSIS:
The summer internships provide excellent opportunities to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. The sponsor provides the Congress with the objective, timely, and nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budgetary decisions. Interns contribute to the sponsor’s work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment. In addition to learning on the job, CBO interns participate in educational programming that includes briefings specific to CBO’s role in the budget process. CBO interns may also participate in seminars offered by other Congressional support agencies and in the Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series, which has featured speakers such as former Secretary of State Colin Powell, journalist Cokie Roberts, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, and Ralph Nader.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007; Applications will be accepted between 1/3/07 and 3/1/07.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78298
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Sponsor: National Institutes of Health/DHHS
Program Number: 91369
Title: Undergraduate Scholarship Program
E-mail: ugsp@nih.gov
Web Site: http://www.ugsp.nih.gov/application_center/application_forms.asp?m=02&s=02
Program URL: http://www.ugsp.nih.gov/PDF/UGSP_Application_Info_Packet_2006.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients.
Deadline(s): 02/28/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?91369
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Sponsor: Rockefeller University
Program Number: 75298
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF)
E-mail: phd@rockefeller.edu
Program URL: http://www.rockefeller.edu/surf/application.php
SYNOPSIS:
The program is designed to provide qualified, highly motivated college students majoring in chemistry or biology an opportunity to experience laboratory research. Each year, outstanding college sophomores and juniors are chosen from a large pool of applicants. Participating students are matched according to their stated field of interest with faculty, postdoctoral researchers or graduate students. These mentors volunteer to help design and supervise individualized summer projects for their students.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75298
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Sponsor: Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
Program Number: 84112
Title: Genome Scholars Program
E-mail: info@sacnas.org
Program URL: http://www.sacnas.org/genomicsOpportunities.cfm#
SYNOPSIS:
Genome Scholars will receive $25,000 for one year of support. Support will be provided for the first-year of graduate school in genomics/bioinformatics. In addition, SACNAS will support Genome Scholars to attend the 2007 SACNAS National Conference and one additional genomics/bioinformatics conference.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?84112
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Sponsor: University of California, Santa Barbara
Program Number: 75103
Title: Academic Research Consortium (ARC) Program
E-mail: arc@graddiv.ucsb.edu
Web Site: http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/arc/application/arcapplication2007.pdf
Program URL: http://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/arc/
SYNOPSIS:
The Academic Research Consortium (ARC) is an eight-week summer research program conducted at the University of California, Santa Barbara through the UCSB Graduate Division for undergraduates and CSU Pre-Doctoral Scholars in Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Engineering and Mathematics fields.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75103
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Sponsor: Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
Program Number: 75671
Title: Research Experience for Undergraduates
E-mail: steadman@srel.edu
Web Site: http://www.uga.edu/srel/REU/Undergrad%20Application.pdf
Program URL: http://www.uga.edu/srel/REU/REU_Program06.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) offers outstanding educational and research opportunities in ecology and environmental sciences for undergraduate students. This program provides research experience for college students, primarily juniors and seniors, considering careers in ecological disciplines. Students work closely with SREL faculty advisors on independent research projects.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007 for summer programs; three months in advance for others.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75671
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Sponsor: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
Program Number: 05557
Title: Undergraduate Fellowships in Marine Science, Oceanography, and Global Climate Change
E-mail: education@bbsr.edu
Program URL: http://www.bbsr.edu/Education/reu/reu.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports eight undergraduate fellowships for in-residence research in marine science, oceanography, and global change. Awards provide a stipend of $360 per week, less costs for room and board, plus travel expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and will still be undergraduates in fall 2007.
Deadline(s): Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Initial selection of participants will begin May 30, 2007.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?05557
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Sponsor: Brookhaven National Laboratory
Program Number: 09960
Title: Science and Engineering Programs for Women and Minorities
E-mail: rpalmore@bnl.gov
Program URL: http://www.bnl.gov/diversity/programs.asp
SYNOPSIS:
Undergraduate women and minority students are employed for ten to twelve weeks during the summer. This on-the-job training program is a paid position.
Deadline(s): 04/30/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?09960
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Sponsor: Williams-Mystic
Program Number: 73753
Title: Revell Carr Student Research Internship in Maritime Studies
E-mail: alumni@mysticseaport.org
Program URL: http://www.williamsmystic.org/HTML/Alumni/Carrintern.html
SYNOPSIS:
The internship is designed to support independent research during the summer at Mystic Seaport in maritime studies, including but not limited to maritime history (including the role of minorities in American maritime history), maritime art, marine policy and coastal zone management, marine science, and literature of the sea.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?73753
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New research opportunities posted 1/25/07:
Sponsor: Georgia Institute of Technology
Title: SURF 2007 (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) for Programs in Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech
SYNOPSIS:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and International Research Experience (IREP) Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, Georgia, run from May 30 to July 25, 2007, and are jointly sponsored by the National Science Foundation under the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, and Georgia Tech.
SURF 2007 is an 8-week research experience program open to undergraduates in any science or engineering discipline at U.S. universities, for hands-on participation in materials research with projects focusing on "Structure-Property Correlation across Micro-to-Nano Length Scales." Students will work one-to-one under the mentorship of faculty in various engineering disciplines at Georgia Tech. Each student will receive a $3,800 stipend and a $1,562 housing allowance for the eight-week term.
Deadline: March 5, 2007. Information about our past SURF programs and on-line application is available on our web site at: www.mse.gatech.edu/surf.html.
Additional information: Arun Gokhale (arun.gokhale@mse.gatech.edu
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Sponsor: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Program: NSF/DOD supported Summer Undergraduate Research Focus (SURF)
SYNOPSIS:
A 10-week program of research, field experiences and professional development activities, open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in matriculating into graduate school and who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. We are particularly interested in recruiting students from primarily undergraduate institutions. Students receive free on campus housing, subsidies for food and travel expenses, and a stipend of $3,500. The program begins on Tuesday, May 29and ends on Friday, August 3.
Deadline: March 1, 2007.
For more information, visit www.sci.tamucc.edu/surf/
Contact person: suzzette.chopin@tammucc.edu, or visit www.sci.tamucc.edu/~chopin
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Sponsor: University of Wisconsin/Oshkosh, with the National Science Foundation
Program: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Proteomics and Functional Genomics
Date: June 4 through August 3, 2007
SYNOPSIS:
An undergraduate research program for undergraduate students in biology, chemistry or related majors interested in gaining experience in research in proteomics and functional genomics. Students will work with faculty mentors and other REU student participants to investigate research questions germane to a variety of biological disciplines, ranging from biochemistry to animal physiology through the lenses of proteomics and functional genomics. Student researchers will receive training in and have full access to state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Support: $4,000 stipend; housing in dorms; complete meal plan; travel to/from Oshkosh
Application Deadline: February 16, 2007
More information and detailed descriptions at: http://reu.uwosh.edu; and NSF / Robert E. Moore Proteomics and Functional Genomics Core Facility at UW Oshkosh.
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Sponsor: Bradley University and NSF REU program
Program: REU Program in Integrated Ecology
SYNOPSIS:
Six undergraduate students needed to participate in a 10-week intensive summer research experience in integrated ecology, May 29 -August 3, 2007. Participants will work in collaborative research teams and will gain experience in molecular, physiological, organismal, community and ecosystem approaches to address real environmental problems along the Illinois River Corridor. REU participants will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team; prepare a final research report in journal format; present research results in a final program symposium; and participate in programmatic activities, including seminars, workshops and social events. Selection is based on academic record, letters of recommendation, and statements of research interests and career goals. Participants will receive a$3500 stipend, $1000 meal allowance, and free on-campus housing.
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2007.
Successful applicants will be notified on or before April 15, 2007.
Applications are available at http://www.bradley.edu/academics/las/bio/summerreu.html
Questions may be directed to Kelly McConnaughay at kdm@bradley.edu
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Sponsor: Michigan State University
Program: Summer Technician Positions at Kellogg Biological Station, near Kalamazoo.
SYNOPSIS:Two or three undergraduate technicians are needed from late-May to late-August to assist in the construction, deployment and maintenance of a large-scale mesocosm experiment in Gull Lake with regular field sampling and laboratory analysis. On occasion, assistance with small scale experiments in the laboratory will be needed. Project involves investigating the role of invasive zebra mussels in promoting nuisance (and potentially toxic) algal blooms in Midwestern lakes. Applicants should have courses in biology, ecology, limnology or related field; good work ethic; and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Highly desirable: field and/or laboratory experience; experience on boats and especially with outboards; SCUBA certification. Salary is a $1200 monthly stipend based on 40 hours/week. Housing is included and consists of a comfortable, fully-furnished apartment on the shore of Gull Lake.
Information at website: www.kbs.msu.edu;
Picture - (http://www.fw.msu.edu/people/sarnelle
Previous technician's website - (http://www.msu.edu/~berryjoe/zmex/)
Contact: Send resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript and contact information of three references to: Geoff Horst, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, 13 Natural Resources, East Lansing, MI 48824-1222. Email: horstgeo@msu.edu
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Sponsor: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Program URL: http://w3.ouhsc.edu/graduate//SURE.htm
Requiemnents: Must have completed sophomore year in a biology degree program.
Support: $3,00 stipend, plus housing.
SYNOPSIS: The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center pairs students with mentors in the discipline of their choosing to conduct biomedical research. The program runs from May thru July.
Deadline: 02/12/2007
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Sponsor: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Watson School of Biological Sciences
Title: Undergraduate Research Program
Program URL: http://www.cshl.edu/URP
Requiemnents: Must have completed sophomore year in a biology degree program.
Support: $3,00 stipend, plus room and board.
Dates: June 10- August 18, 2007
SYNOPSIS: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is located at the northern tip of Long Island, approximately 35 miles from Manhattan. The Summer Undergraduate Research program offers students the opportunity to conduct first-rate research in genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, genomics, cancer biology, plant biology and more with investigators from around the world. Participants live and work in a scientific community that is renowned for its research and educational programs.
Deadline: 02/01/2007
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New opportunities, posted January 30, 2007:
Sponsor: Missouri Department of Conservation
Title: Effects of Prescribed Burn Project, Winona, Mo.
E-mail: Susan.Farrington@mdc.mo.gov
Deadline for applying: February 16, 2007.
Positions: 1 crew leader, 2 crew members – temporary, full-time science technicians, based at Peck Ranch in Winona, Missouri 65588 Dates: May 15 – August 31, 2007
Pay Rate: $8.49/hr - $10.73/hr; 40 hrs/week
Duties: The technicians will work under the direction of a Science Assistant in terrestrial resource sampling for a study of the effects of prescribed burning. A majority of work will occur outdoors, in possibly adverse environmental conditions. Responsibilities include terrestrial vegetation sampling in woodland and glade habitats (inventory of overstory, understory, and herbaceous species), data management using data loggers and pc’s, and other duties as required.
Other information: Temporary housing will be available. Study sites are located throughout southern Missouri. Travel will be required, including overnight stays. Meals and lodging are provided while in travel status.
Qualifications: College coursework toward a degree in natural resources; coursework in forestry, botany, or ecology preferred. Candidates must have effective communication skills and a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to candidates who exhibit strong botany and/or dendrology skills, have experience conducting forest inventory, familiarity with basic field instruments, GPS, GIS, and the ability to orient/navigate with map and compass. Supervisory experience is preferred for the crew leader position. Attention to detail and ability to work with a group required. Employees must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Please send resume and references to:
Susan Farrington, 551 Joe Jones Blvd., West Plains, MO. 65775
Susan.Farrington@mdc.mo.gov phone (417) 255-9561 Ext. 307, fax (417) 256-0429
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Sponsor: The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition
Project: Watershed Assessment Project
The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is a non-profit organization composed of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the restoration of the Great Basin ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. The Watershed Assessment Project will facilitate the Coalition’s efforts in assessing the health of watersheds in Eastern Nevada.
DUTIES: Field crew members will be responsible for collecting vegetation and soil characterization data within the watersheds. Crew members will also be responsible for the appropriate collection of unknown plant specimens for future identification.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Current enrollment in or graduation from a natural resource, biology, ecology, or related field is required. Experience in taxonomic keys and field botany is essential. A working knowledge of the flora of the Great Basin desert is preferred but not required if the candidate has demonstrated in the past an ability to learn quickly. Strong applicants will have experience with 4WD, GPS, and backcountry navigation with maps and compass. Applicants must have a clean driving record for the past three years. Backcountry camping will be required for certain study areas. Crew members must be able to work well with others as well as independently.
CONDITIONS: Candidates must be able and willing to hike long distances carrying a 30-lb pack over rugged terrain and work long hours in extreme conditions, including rain and 100+ degrees F heat, in remote areas. 4WD vehicles, GPS units, digital cameras, and PDA’s will be provided by the Coalition. Crew members will be required to provide their own housing and personal field gear. The crews will be based out of the Coalition’s office in Ely, NV, and will be working in southern White Pine County, NV, and Lincoln County, NV.
SALARY: $14-16/hour, depending on experience (plus per diem when camping)
DURATION: Positions will begin May 21, 2007, and last three months or longer, depending upon the length of the field season and availability of work.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2007
TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three (3) references (names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant) via e-mail to:
Jennifer Brickey, Botanist; Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net
Include ‘WA Field Crew Member’ in the subject line of the email.
Any applications received that do not have references included will be automatically discarded. Phone interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jennifer Brickey at jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net or 775-289-7974 ext. 2#. All applicants must be US citizens.
Please note these positions are part of a separate project from our vegetation technician positions. For information regarding our other positions, please visit our web site at www.envlc.org
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