Research Opportunities for Students
Last Updated 03/31/04
This page has five categories:
Research
and Internship Opportunities Administered by
the Department:
Independent Study
Independent study involves a student conducting a research project under the
supervision of a professor in the Department. In order to become involved in
independent study, it is the responsibility of the student to contact a
professor and ask to do work with that professor. It is recommended that a
student contact several professors to see what range of projects may be
available to study. One also may wish to talk to students currently doing
independent study to learn more about working with each faculty member. Each
spring the Department hosts a research poster session. This is an excellent time
to learn about the full range of opportunities. Typically, students begin
independent study work in their junior or senior year and pursue a two-semester
experience.
Click here to learn about getting credit for independent study.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Research Opportunity Program
The Department nominates students who are seeking a high-level research
experience to participate in laboratories at Bristol-Myers Squibb. These are
opportunities to participate as Research Scientist Trainees at BMS. The
successful candidate will work for three semesters or one summer and one
semester (nine hours credit toward bio options) in a state of the art research
laboratory. This will give the student training in modern biological techniques.
The applicant must be at least a Junior (at the time he/she begins research),
have completed Cell and Molecular Biology (and, hopefully other Molecular
Biological courses), have a minimum 3.0 GPA in his/her science courses, provide
at least one letter of recommendation from a Biology faculty member who taught
the applicant in a 200 level or above lecture/laboratory course, and fill out
the application (obtainable from the Biology department secretaries) by the
deadline. The applicant should also speak with Dr. Klug. Students register for this experience in Biol
499--Independent
Study in Biology and receive no stipend or salary.
Click here to learn about getting independent study credit for the BMS Program.
Internship Opportunities
A number of corporations, government agencies, and hospitals offer training
programs offering experience in research labs or other professional settings.
In most cases, students must contact the individual companies to learn about the
programs and to apply to them. The Office of Career Services maintains a
list of some internship opportunities. From time to time,
corporations contact the Department directly, requesting that we nominate
students for their internship (see, for example, the BMS program above).
Students interested in being contacted when these internship programs are
available should contact Dr. Klug.
Internships may be paid or unpaid. Most positions are found as summer employment, but some students have participated in internships during the academic year. Please be aware that some, but not all, internship opportunities may qualify for academic credit (see details below). Contact Dr. Klug for clarification.
Getting
TCNJ credit for research and internship
experiences:
Independent Study (Biol 499) is organized by Dr. Lipton; Honors
Independent Study (Biol 476, 477) is organized by Dr. Fangboner. These
courses involve research under the direction of a faculty member and can be
taken for 1 to 6 credits per semester. Typically, the courses are pursued
by students with Junior or Senior status for 3 credits/semester. A
two-semester project is recommended for each of the above.
Click here for a complete list of Requirements
and Expectations for Students Enrolled in Independent Study.
Biology Internship (Biol 397) is organized and administered by Dr. Klug. Internship involves application of intellectual and laboratory research skills acquired in previous course work to an investigation project at a site off campus (such as local research companies, universities, research centers and field stations). Emphasis is on an efficiently-conducted research project as well as effective oral and written communication skills. The course typically is taken for 3 or 6 credits per semester. Internships may be paid or unpaid. Most positions are found as summer employment, but enrollment may occur during either the fall or spring semester, too. Undergraduate summer research programs at colleges and universities throughout the country qualify for internship credit. Those students who wish to be considered for positions should contact Dr. Klug, who will be happy to answer questions about this program.
Transfer Credit. Students who participate in undergraduate summer research programs at other colleges, universities, or research centers may be able to obtain independent study credit through the sponsoring institution. See Undergraduate Bulletin for details concerning transfer credit at TCNJ.
Requirements:
There are different requirements for each of the above courses. The following
requirements apply to all of these courses:
1) Student must have at least a 2.5
GPA in sciences in order to enroll.
2) Student should have achieved
Junior status, but exceptions may be made.
3) A seminar or poster presentation
of the research must be presented to the Department.
4) A formal research paper about the
project must be submitted in order to obtain credit.
5) The first six credits may count
toward the Biology Option requirements. Subsequent credits
count as
Electives. You may take up to a total of 12 credits.
6) The following additional
requirements apply to each specific option:
For Biol 397:
1) Apply for and obtain admission to
an internship program. If the program is not administered
by the
Department of Biology, approval of the program by Dr. Klug is required.
2) Submit an application form to Dr.
Klug.
3) Obtain approval of the specific
project from Dr. Klug.
4) Submit progress reports to Dr.
Klug as required.
5) A research seminar must be
presented; a poster presentation is not acceptable.
For Biol 476, 477:
1) Student must be a member in good
standing in the Honors Program.
2) Obtain the agreement of an
Independent Study Mentor (usually a Biology faculty member)
before
registering for the course.
3) Complete and submit a contract to
Dr. Fangboner (forms available from the Department of
Biology or
Records and Registration).
4) Submit to Dr. Fangboner a research
proposal (completed in conjunction with the faculty
mentor).
5) Credit for this course applies to
the Honors program as well as toward Biology Options.
For Biol 499:
1) Obtain the agreement of an
Independent Study Mentor (usually a Biology faculty member)
before
registering for the course.
2) Complete and submit a contract to
Dr. Lipton (forms available from the Department of
Biology or
Records and Registration).
3) Submit to Dr. Lipton a research
proposal (completed in conjunction with the faculty
mentor),
which outlines the objectives and methods involved in the project.
Lists of Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
(Brochures on most programs are available in the
Biology office.)
LionsPro at the TCNJ Office of Career Services:
The TCNJ Office of Career Services provides access to LionsPro, an on-line
data base service for internship opportunties. Students who are
seeking internship opportunities may register with LionsPro (a division of
MonsterTrak). Students enter their resumes and when requests for interns
is received by Career Services, the students will receive an e-mail that advises
them that an internship for which they are eligible has been posted.
Students then log on to LionsPro and review the information about the
internship. In order to register, students should contact the TCNJ Career
Services (x 2161). In order to become activated, a student must attend an
"Introduction to Internships" workshop. A student need attend a
workshop only once, so students should consider enrolling in a workshop early in
their undergraduate career. These workshops are offered at various times
during the academic year. For specific dates of these workshops, visit the
Career Services web page.
The following three entries
are websites with links to research/internship opportunities:
NSF-REU (National Science Foundation, Research Experiences for
Undergraduates)
The REU program provides money to recipients of NSF grants to allow them to
involve undergraduates in their research. Site awards are funded through the
Directorate for Biological Sciences and the Directorate for Ocean Sciences. Many
of these programs are not funded until the spring. However, most sites are
funded for three-year periods, so a program for one year often has continued
funding for the next year. The list at this link is updated as new programs are
funded.
The REU programs listed on the website are for 2003. Most of the programs from the summer of
2003 will be
funded for the summer of 2004. Students are encouraged to contact each
program directly for updated application information.
Deadline: Varies between February and April
Link: http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm
NIH (National Institutes of Health) Research Internships
Research opportunities for undergraduates at NIH facilities in biomedical
fields. This web site lists a variety of links to specific programs within the
NIH. Some may be during the academic year.
Link: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/internship/internship.asp
You also may wish to try the general search engine for NIH
Link: http://search.info.nih.gov/
National Council for Science and the Environment
Paid internship opportunities for students and recent graduates in the
"Semester in Washington" programs:
Education, Outreach and Government
Affairs
Education on the Internet
Science Agendas
NCSE interns will gain a diverse experience in a non-profit organization
dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision making.
Interns will be engaged in a variety of largely substantive activities while
helping in general office tasks. There will be opportunities to attend briefings
and seminars as well as make important contacts.
Support: $1,100 per month.
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Ms. Therese Cluck
National Council for Science and the Environment
1707 H Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
E-mail: rese@NCSEonline.org (email submissions preferred)
Link: http://www.cnie.org/NCSE/Jobs/internships.cfm
The next entries are opportunities announced for 2004:
Please note: The descriptions for 2003 programs have been moved to the next section (which contains a listing of old research programs). However, since the programs at many host institutions extend over several years, you may wish to contact the institutions on the next list to ask whether they will sponsor a program in 2004.
This list is updated regularly
from December through March.
Be sure to click on "Reload"
each time you check the list.
Also, be sure to contact Dr. Klug (Dept. of Biology, TCNJ) about off-campus internships administered through the department.
Posted
3/31/04:
Humboldt State University Research Internships in
Ecology and Evolution
This program is designed to provide hands-on research opportunities for
undergraduates, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups in
the sciences. Recruitment will be based on interest in ecology and evolutionary
biology, career goals, and academic achievement. Students in our program will
learn the essentials of experimental design and statistical analysis, design and
implement independent research projects in conjunction with their peers, present
their work at the end of the summer in a formal seminar, write a manuscript on
their work and participate in a social program that instills an appreciation for
the wide variety of natural habitats in northern California and their
communities.
Eligibility: students majoring in
biology, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
Stipend: $3600 for 12 weeks, May
15-August 15, 2004
Deadline: April 15, 2004
Contact: Dr. Anne Hartley,
11200 S.W. 8th St.
ECS 335
Environmental Studies Department
Florida international University
Miami, FL 33199
Email:
anne.hartley@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 348-1693
Flathead Lake Biological Station, The University of
Montana REU
“Crown of the Continent” REU Program. We are looking for 10 upper-division
field oriented students who are eager to engage in an intense program of
interdisciplinary research. Students must be willing to learn about other
disciplines and their complementary roles in complex research programs.
Students enroll in BIOL 497 and receive three credits upon completion.
Eligibility: Not Specified
Stipend: $3,000 for ten weeks, lodging, and
meals.
Deadline: Not Specified
Contact: Flathead Lake Biological Station
The University of Montana
311 Bio Station Lane
Polson, Mt 59860-9659
Phone: (406) 982-3301
Email:
flbs@flbs.umt.edu
Link:
www.umt.edu/flbs
Crow’s Nest Preserve Summer Intern
Summer interns will work directly for the Preserve Manager of Crow’s Nest
Natural Lands Trust and have the opportunity to learn about the workings of a
land trust, become familiar with local flora, and gain experience in land
stewardship techniques. This is a hands on position which will have duties such
as land management including invasive plant control and assistance with three
weeks of an environmental education summer day camp for children entering grades
one through six.
Eligibility: valid driver’s
license, no other requirements specified
Stipend: $8/hour for 37.5 hours a week for up to
ten weeks, no housing.
Deadline: Not specified
Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Tropical Plant Ecology
Students will travel to Barro Colorado island, a Smithsonian Tropical
Research Institute-run biological field station situated in the middle of the
Panama Canal to assist with an NSF-funded project examining patterns of growth
and mortality of tropical tree seedlings. The purpose of the project is to
evaluate different hypotheses about the maintenance of high levels of diversity
in tropical forests. Students will assist with the main project and will also
conduct independent research projects on the distribution and abundance of
herbaceous understory plants. Preference will be given to students interested
in pursuing graduate degrees and/or careers in biology, women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
Eligibility: Majoring in Biology, Botany,
Ecology, Forestry, or a related field, the ability to speak (or willingness to
learn) basic Spanish
Stipend: travel, others not specified
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: Liza Comita
Department of Plant Biology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
Email:
liza@planbio.uga.edu
Vanderbilt University Summer Science Academy
This program prepares undergraduate and M.S. scientists to succeed in Ph.D.
programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Students will conduct a
research project during the summer under the supervision of a Vanderbilt faculty
preceptor. Students will have the opportunity to interact socially and
academically with students working in similar summer programs and present their
project at a research symposium at the end of the summer session.
Eligibility: Completed at least the first two years of a
curriculum leading to a B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry.
GPA of at least 3.0 , a strong desire to pursue a graduate degree,
students with an underrepresented ethnic background are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Stipend: $2300-$2700, housing, travel, and dining
Contact: David Ufnar, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training
340 Light Hall, Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37232-0301
Phone: (615) 322-3835
Email:
david.f.ufnar@vanderbilt.edu
Link:
http://medschool.mc.vanderbilt.edu/summer_academy/
USGS
Patuxent
Wildlife
Research
Center
Assist in maintaining the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) program.
Duties include preparation of biological data for computer entry, performance of
quality assurance and quality control procedures on biological data using
optical character recognition software and other techniques, assisting with
database management, photocopying and filing, conducting literature searches,
preparation of graphs, charts and other materials for web pages, and assisting
in preparation of administrative correspondence and technical reports on
wildlife resources. This is a full-time (8 hours/day, 40hours/week), temporary
position. Work will be performed in an office environment located on the USGS
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center campus in Laurel, MD.
Eligibility: At least two years of completed course work (knowledge of distributions and natural histories of North American birds a plus), extended periods of computer use, as well as, extended periods of standing to organize project materials. (Two positions available from June 1 or July 12 – August 27)
Stipend: $12.43 per hour for student who has completed two or more years of college. Student is responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the principal duty station location, meals, housing and other living expenses.
Deadline: April 16, 2004
Contact: Keith Pardieck
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center 12100 Beech Forest Road Laurel, MD 20708-4038
Phone: 301-497-5843
E-mail: keith_pardieck@usgs.gov
Fax: 301-497-5784
Summer Opportunities in Aquatic Ecology & Invasion Biology
The lab of Dr. David Lodge (http://www.nd.edu/~jmcnulty), the University of Notre Dame, has two field assistant positions to fill for summer 2004
(mid-late May through late August) Both positions will be based in northern Wisconsin at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC), and will involve working under the direction of current graduate students.
Projects include:
1. Landscape Spread and Impact of Invasive Species:
(A) Investigating how different invasive species (rusty crayfish, Eurasian watermilfoil etc.) spread through lake systems (B) Analyzing the effectiveness of public education (C) Investigating ecological effectiveness and economic costs of invader control. Duties include conducting field experiments, sampling lakes, and processing lake samples in the laboratory (identification and enumeration of invertebrates and plants). SCUBA certification, or willingness to obtain certification, will be a plus.
2. Lake Restoration After Invasion:
Upper Peninsula of Michigan for projects evaluating ecosystem level effects of the nonnative rusty crayfish and exploring measures of crayfish control and lake restoration. Duties include conducting field experiments, sampling lakes, and processing lake samples in the laboratory (identification and enumeration of invertebrates and plants). SCUBA certification, or willingness to obtain certification, will be a plus.
Eligibility: Upper division undergraduates or recent graduates.
Stipend: $6.35-$7.25 per hour, housing will be provided at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center
Deadline: Applications accepted until positions are filled, decisions will begin March 20, 2004
Contact: Reuben Keller (rkeller2@nd.edu), Jody Murray (jmurray7@nd.edu) or Angela Bobeldyk (abobeldy@nd.edu).
Joanna McNulty (mcnulty.9@nd.edu)
P.O. Box 369
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Phone: 574-631-2849
Summer Field Research for Undergrads or Recent Graduates
Gain field research experience and learn about the ecology and evolution of plant-pollinator and plant-herbivore interactions with his program. We are looking for field assistants (two undergraduates and one recent grad) for an NSF-funded research project on habitat fragmentation of the tall grass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population sizes influence inbreeding, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia). Students will survey natural plant populations, measure fitness and floral traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe insects, and assist in all aspects of research.
Stipend: Housing included, stipend available but not specified.
Deadline: March 26, 2004
Contact: Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D.
Institute for Plant Conservation
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
Email: swagenius@chicagobotanic.org
Phone: 847 835 6978
Fax: 847 835 5484
Link: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/~wagenius/jobs/index.html
Research Internships in Plant Ecology Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School. Includes independent research project. Openings are available starting in June 2004 and beyond for research internships at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida. Research in the plant ecology laboratory of Eric Menges emphasizes conservation biology, plant demography, population viability assessment, fire ecology, landscape ecology, and fire management. We study many species of endemic vascular plants in endangered Florida scrub and related communities. Active fire management provides outstanding opportunities for short-term comparative studies in fire ecology. Our long-term (12-year) datasets on dozens of scrub plants gives context to short-term, focused, field projects. Internships generally run for 4-6 months but are flexible in their starting dates and durations.
Eligibility:
Not specified
Stipend: room, board, and
a weekly stipend of $100 for 20 hours/week.
Deadline: Not specified
Contact Dr. Eric S. Menges
Archbold Biological Station,
P.O. Box 2057,
Lake Placid, Florida 33862
Phone: 863-465-2571 FAX: 863-699-1927
Email:
emenges@archbold-station.org
Conservation Biology REU, Mississippi State University
Research experiences to undergraduate students interested in conservation
biology of southeast ecosystems. This REU program will provide opportunities
for hands-on research experience with aquatic and terrestrial plants, fish,
birds, and mammals.
Eligibility: undergraduate students interested in
conservation biology. (graduating seniors are not eligible)
Stipend: $300/week for 10 weeks, housing, meal
allowance, and travel (to and from Starkville)
Deadline: March 15, 2004
Link:
http://csmt.msstate.edu/html/reu
Email:
Giselle@biology.msstate.edu
University of California White Mountain Research Station
The Summer 2004 Eastern Sierra Internship program in the fields of ecology, conservation biology, physiological ecology, population ecology, natural resource management, remote sensing and communications in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains of Eastern California. (June 13- August 21st in White Mountain Research Station, Bishop, CA)
REU (RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR
UNDERGRADUATES):
This program is open to all undergraduate students with some background in
ecology, conservation biology, resource management, field biology or related
fields and a desire to gain additional experience in the field. Working with an
academic mentor in their field of interest, REU students will design and
implement an independent research project. To ensure progress and guidance,
students meet and/or correspond weekly with their mentors. The last weeks of the
internship, students analyze data, write up their results in a scientific paper,
and communicate their findings in an oral presentation.
Stipend: $3000 + room and board for 10
weeks; some travel expenses
SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANTS and COMMUNICATIONS INTERNS:
These positions are open to undergraduate students and recent graduates with an
interest in natural resource management and/or field biology and communications.
Prior research or field monitoring experience is required for some positions.
Scientific Assistants
will work closely on one project with university researchers and local agency
specialists from California Department of Fish and Game, the Bureau of Land
Management, and the US Forest Service. Students work independently on a
designated project of importance to both local biologists and land managers,
often contributing to important local management decisions. These projects
emphasize the applied aspect of science and ecological research. Scientific
Assistants gain experience for careers in science, natural resource management,
and/or public outreach.
Communications interns will work with natural resource agencies to
engage the public in a different way than the traditional public education and
outreach approach. They will work in both indoor and outdoor settings, supported
both by their agency mentor and the internship coordinator.
Stipend: $1500-$2500 + room and
board for 10 weeks
Deadline: March 15th 2004,
Link:
http://poppy.wmrs.edu
E-mail
interns@wmrs.edu
Posted 2/19/04:
University of Wisconsin-Madison Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
URS is dedicated to helping first- and second-year undergraduates get hands-on
experience in research or other creative endeavors by working with UW faculty
and research staff. The experience of working with a faculty or staff member who
is pushing back the frontiers of knowledge will transform what students learn in
the classroom into reality and relevance. The URS Program is open to all first-
and second-year undergraduates and is committed to creating a diverse and
inclusive scholarly community that includes students from historically
under-represented groups.
Eligibility: Any first or second year student
in good academic standing, juniors and seniors with strong academic records
and research experience are eligible as research fellows;
Stipend: not specified
Deadline: March 1, 2004, apply online at
http://admin.engr.wisc.edu/surp/
Contact: URS Program
Room 415 South Hall
1055 Bascom Mall
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706-1394
Phone: 608-262-2583
Fax: (608) 263-7126
Email: urs@lssaa.wisc.edu
Medical University of South Carolina
The research-training programs provide unique opportunities for
undergraduate students to become directly involved in cutting edge research
leading them to a greater appreciation of the process of scientific discovery.
Student-faculty and student-student interaction through shared experiences are
important factors for the successful research experience. Minority students are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility: Must be a college student
who is considering a research career in basic science.
Stipend: Not less than $3,000
Deadline: February 25, 2004 (apply
online)
Contact: Debbie Gaskins
Student Services Program Coordinator
College of Graduate Studies
Medical University of South Carolina
173 Ashley Ave - BSB 102
PO Box 250501
Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-792-9620
Fax: 792-843-6590
E-mail: vanpeltd@musc.edu
Link:
www2.musc.edu/grad/SUR.html
Posted 2/10/04:
Cornell University of New Hampshire
REU program to provide students with exceptional experiences and training in
field and laboratory research in marine biology. During this eight week program,
each intern will have the opportunity to learn, under supervision by a faculty
advisor, to develop a research question, design testable hypotheses, learn and
apply appropriate field and laboratory methods, analyze and interpret data, and
present findings in oral and written formats. Minority students and women are
strongly urged to apply.
Eligibility: Must have completed their sophomore year by the
start of the program, major in biology, marine science,
biochemistry, or environmental science. Must be a citizen or permanent resident
of the U.S.
Stipend: $5,200 and travel allowance, from this stipend,
students will pay $2,800 for room and board expenses while
on Appledore Island.
Deadline: February 18, 2004, download application offline or
email Laurie Johnson, LHJ1@cornell.edu
Contact: SML office – (607) 255-3717
Email:
Shoals-Lab@Cornell.edu
Link: www.sml.cornell.edu
Drexel University College of Medicine – Summer Undergraduate Research
Fellowships (SURF)
For undergraduate sophomore and junior students to gain laboratory research
experience in a particular area including Biochemistry, Microbioloby &
Immunology, Molecular & Cell Biology & Genetics, Neuroscience, Pathobiology,
Pharmacology & Physiology. Applicants in the Philadelphia area are preferred.
Eligibility: Students must have good standing
at undergraduate institution, successful completion of sophomore or junior
year, and a serious interest in pursuing biomedical research.
Stipend: $3,000
Deadline: March 1, 2004 (application online
or by mail with request)
Contact: Michele Morales
Academic Coordinator
Drexel University College of Medicine
Biomedical Graduate Studies
2900 Queen Lane, Ste 239
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone (215) 991-8571
Fax (215) 843-5810
Link:
www.drexel.edu/med/biograd/surf.asp
E-mail:
SURF@drexel.edu
Nanotechnology Summer Internships
Selected students participate in a unique, highly coordinated research
experience involving one of the many facets of nanotechnology. Opportunities
exist in all areas of the country. Students work on an individual hands on
nanotechnology research with state-of-the-art technology.
Eligibility: Not specified
Stipend: travel, housing, and other stipend
depend on location
Deadline: February 28, 2004, application online
Contact: The Cornell Nanoscale Facility
250 Duffield Hall
Cornell University
Itahca, NY 14853
Phone: (607)-255-2329
Link: www.nnin.org
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
This program will prepare students for undergraduate and graduate studies in
science. Experience the process of basic science research, and conduct a
research project in molecular-cellular biology, genetics, immunology,
biophysics, biochemistry, pharmacology, or bioinformatics. Students will present
their research findings at a science conference and poster session. Program runs
for seven weeks. June 7-August 12.
Eligibility: must be a high school or college junior, other
requirements, see website.
Stipend: not specified
Deadline: February 1, 2004
Contact: email:
mary.wisnicki@roswellpark.org
Phone: 1-800-ROSWELL (767-9355) ext. 8134
UMDNJ – Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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 in Biochemistry & Medical Biology, Bio Terrorism,
Cancer Biology, Molecular Genetics, Stem Cell, and more. (June 7 – August 13,
2004 )
Eligibility: students must be a U.S.
citizen or permanent resident
Stipend: $3,000 for 10 week
program, housing if needed
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: University of Medicine and
Dentistry of NJ
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
30 Bergen Street
Administrative Complex 1, Suite 110
Newark, New Jersey 07107-3001
Phone: (973) 972-4511
Link:
www.umdnj.edu/gsbsnweb
University of Iowa – SUMR Program
This program plans to provide students with experience in research
laboratories and exposure to clinical medicine and medically relevant research.
An eight week program running from June 7-July 30, 2004 will feature weekly
seminar series, career development seminars, emergency room shadowing, and much
more.
Eligibility: must be a citizen or permanent resident of the
U.S., junior or sophomore in college (preference given to juniors),
and major in biological of physical sciences.
Stipend: students have received $2,800 in past programs,
lodging in university housing facility and travel allowance for
transportation to and from Iowa City.
Deadline: February 2, 2004, applications available
online at
www.medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/sumr.
Contact: SUMR Program Director
The university of Iowa
Medical Scientist Training Program
1186 Medical Laboratories
Iowa City, IA52242-1811
Phone: 1-800-551-6787
Email: mstp@uiowa.edu
University of Texas – Summer Research Program
Selected undergraduates spend 10 weeks during the summer gaining intensive
hands-on laboratory research experience under the direction of seasoned faculty
researchers and teachers. The students will spend approximately 40 hours a week
on research in labs located in the Medical and Dental schools.
Eligibility: Open to sophomores and junior; freshman
wiith AP creditsmay apply
Stipend: Not specified
Deadline: February 13, 2004 (apply online)
Contact: Jimmie L. Pope
Summer Research Program Coordinator
The University of Texas HSC at Houston - Medical School
6431 Fannin Street, JJL 450
Houston, TX 77030
Posted 12/09/03:
Archbold Biological Station,
south-central Florida
Eligibility:
Not
specified
Support: $100/week; room and board
Deadline: Applications welcome anytime
Contact: Dr.
Eric S. Menges
Phone: 863-465-2571
FAX: 863-699-1927
Email: emenges@archbold-station.org
Link:
http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/staff/emenges/esmcvasst.htm
Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Inc.
Eligibility: Not
specified
Support: Not
specified
Deadline: Not
specified
Contact: Head of Academic Affairs, Dr. Fred
Lipschultz, at fred@bbsr.edu.
Link: http://www.bbsr.edu
Carnegie Mellon University: Center for the Neural Basis
of Cognition
The core of the program is an individual research project
carried out under the supervision of one of the participating faculty members.
The scientific program also includes research presentations by faculty, group
discussion of articles from the scientific literature, presentations
on career options and scientific ethics, and a concluding symposium in which all
students present the results of their research.
Runs May 31 to August 6, 2004.
Eligibility: Undergraduates
Support: $3400,
free housing, some travel support
Deadline: March
1, 2004
Contact: CNBC
Summer Program
Department of Biological Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-268-4000
E-mail: surp@cmu.edu
Link:
http://www.cmu.edu/bio/programs/SURP/
College of Charleston: Grice Marine Laboratory Summer
Research Program
Eligibility: U.S.
citizen or permanent resident of U.S, completed at least two or three years of
college, but
have not yet received a Bachelor's degree, completed
upper division courses in physiology and/or
cell/molecular biology and a desire
for a career in scientific research.
Support: $3,000
plus housing and travel allowance; a budget to support research projects, and
academic credits
through the College of Charleston.
Deadline: March
3, 2004
Contact: Louis E. Burnett, Director
Fort Johnson Summer Research Program
Grice Marine Laboratory
205 Fort Johnson
Charleston, SC 29412
Phone: (843)
953-9200
Fax: (843) 953-9199
Email:
burnettl@cofc.edu
Cornell University:
Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Designed to give participants deeper insights into the wide range of
options that exist for minority physicians.
Applications are limited to minority groups under-represented in the
biomedical sciences. Program runs
June 14, 2004 to August 2, 2004.
Eligibility: Must
be interested in obtaining a Ph.D. and have excelled in their freshman,
sophomore, or junior years
in college; preference given to students with a GPA
of 3.0 or better.
Support: $3,300
plus food allowance of $300
Deadline: February 2, 2004
Contact: Ms.
Francoise Freyre, M.A.
Assistant Dean
Joan and Sanford Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences
of Cornell University
445 East 69th St.
New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212-746-6120
Fax: 212-746-8906
Link: www.med.cornell.edu/gradschool
Application Link: http://biomedsci.cornell.edu/graduate_school/html/15042.cfm
The Department of Microscopy and Microanalysis at Abbott
Laboratories
Eligibility: College
students working towards a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
Support: Housing may be provided for interns with a
permanent address of over 40 miles from Abbott
Laboratories, travel expenses,
pay based on discipline and experience.
Deadline: February
28, 2004
Contact: Jane
A. Fagerland, Ph.D.
Abbott Laboratories
D-R45M/AP31
200 Abbott Park Rd.
Abbott Park, IL 60048-6202
Phone: (847) 937-6100
Link: http://www.abbott.com
DOE Energy Research Undergraduate Laboratory Fellowship
Program at Argonne
National Laboratory
Eligibility: Grade point average of at least 2.5; sophomore, junior, or
senior
Support: See
web site for details
Deadline: February
1, 2004
Contact: DOE
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships Program (SULI)
Division of Educational Programs
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, IL 60439-4845
Phone: 630-252-4495
E-mail: Lreed@dep.anl.gov
Link: http://www.dep.anl.gov
Harvard Forest
Eligibility: Training
and experience, excellent writing, organization, telephone, and computer skills;
previous
program planning experience preferred.
Support: $3,600
Deadline: March
1, 2004
Contact: Harvard
Forest
Summer Program
P.O. Box 68
324 N. Main Street
Petersham, MA 01366
Phone: 978-724-3302
Fax: (978)
724-3595
E-mail: hfapps@fas.harvard.edu
Link: http://LTERnet.edu/hfr
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Eligibility: Undergraduate
freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or first year semester seniors
Support: $3,600;
housing for the summer
Deadline: February
15, 2004
Contact: Heather
Dahl
Undergraduate Research Program
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Box R, 181 Sharon Turnpike
Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: (845)
677-7600 x326
Fax: (845)
677-6455
Email: dahlh@ecostudies.org
Link: www.ecostudies.org/education/reu/reu1.html
(on line application)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
This four week course, running June 3 to June 30, 4 hours/day, 5 days a week,
is designed to give undergraduate students an introduction to all aspects of
human anatomy, and includes demonstrations using human cadavers.
Total tuition for the course, which includes the textbook, atlas, and all
other supplies (except lab coats), will be $3700, due in full by May 1, 2004.
Four (4) academic credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the
course.
Eligibility: undergraduates
who have completed their sophomore year of college
Support:
Double rooms will be provided in a dormitory on the main campus
(Homewood) of Johns Hopkins
University, at a total cost of approximately $800.
Summer dining rates at the Homewood Campus are
currently projected to be about
$16.00 per person/day for breakfast/dinner.
Deadline: March 1, 2004.
Completed application
form, included below, a non-refundable application fee of $50, and supporting
materials (college transcript, letter of recommendation from an academic
advisor) required
Contact: Ms. Arlene Daniel
Program Coordinator, Anatomy Institute
Center for Functional Anatomy and Evolution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
725 N. Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21205
Email: adaniel@bs.jhmi.edu
Link: http://www.med.jhu.edu/FAE/anatomyinstitute
Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Research opportunities are available for students
interested in many areas of biomedical research.
These include but are not restricted to: molecular genetics, analysis of
the human genome, genetics of cancer susceptibility, molecular genetics of
animal models of human disease, cancer immunology, cellular and molecular
immunology, transplantation immunology, chemical and antigenic structure of
virus particles, viral oncogenes, anti-parasite vaccine development,
biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology of hormone-receptor interactions
and signal transduction mechanisms within cells, mechanisms of membrane sorting
and intracellular organization, molecular modeling and design of therapeutic
agents. Runs for 10 weeks (June 7
through August 13, 2004).
Eligibility:
Students currently in your junior year and who know some basic laboratory
techniques.
Students who are members
of minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Support: $3,000
and campus housing
Deadline: February
15, 2004
Contact: Joanne
Balitzky
Training Programs Coordinator
Kimmel Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University
233 S. 10th Street, Room 910 BLSB
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5541
Fax: 215-503-0622
Link: www.KimmelCancerCenter.org/Science/UndergraduateSummer
The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station (Fordham
University)
Eligibility: Undergraduates
Support: $3,600
plus travel expenses and housing
Deadline: February
27, 2004
Contact:
Link: http://www.fordham.edu/calder_center/calder-center/CSUR-Program.html
Phone: (914)
273-3078
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA:
Marine Models in Biological Research
An eight week intensive research experience (May 31st through August 20, 2004) for advanced
undergraduates at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL).
Students attend lectures and seminars, and conduct individual research
projects under the guidance of faculty mentors drawn from the MBL and other
institutions throughout the country. This is an NSF REU program.
Eligibility: See
website for details
Support: room
and board
Deadline: March
1, 2004
Contact: Carole
Browne, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Phone: 336-758-5318
Fax: 336-758-6008
E-mail: browne@wfu.edu
Link: http://www.wfu.edu/~browne/mmbr/
Medical University of South Carolina--Summer
Undergraduate Research Program
To provide an opportunity for well qualified students to
undertake an original research project as an apprentice to an active research
scientist in fundamental science research. This
experience will enable to build skills and understanding to prepare them for
graduate school and careers as research scientists.
Runs for 10 weeks.
Eligibility: Students who are considering a career
in basic science research. This experience is particularly valuable
for students
seeking admission to Ph.D. programs. Minority students are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Support: no
less than $3,000 for a 10-week period.
Deadline: February
1, 2004
Contact: Debra
A. Gaskins
Director, Student Services
College of Graduate Studies
Medical University of South Carolina
173 Ashley Avenue, BSB 102
P.O.
Box 250501 ,
Phone: (800) 589-2003
E-mail:
Link: http://www2.musc.edu/grad/SUR.html
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory Summer
Research Fellowship for
Eligibility: Must have completed at least one semester of undergraduate biology,
graduating seniors not eligible
Support: room, board, travel, $375/week stipend
Deadline: January 26, 2004
Contact: Michael
McKernan
Director of Education
Phone: 207-288-9880
ext. 102
E-mail: mmckernan@mdibl.org
or internships@mdibl.org
Link: http://www.mdibl.org
(Apply on line)
Naval Research Laboratory
The Student
Career Experience Program provides study-related, fully paid employment for
students. This program is conducted in accordance with a planned schedule and a
working agreement between NRL, the educational institution, and the student. It
provides students with realistic exposure to career opportunities, early
adaptation to the work environment, and exposure to people, places, and
situations. In addition, it helps to pay school expenses.
Eligibility: 2.5
G.P.A. or higher
Support: Se website
Deadline: Not Specified
Contact: Human
Resources Office
Naval Research Laboratory,
Attn: Code 1810
4555
Overlook Avenue
S.W., Washington, DC
20375-5324
Phone: (202) 767-3030
Link: https://hro1.nrl.navy.mil/student
Research and Environmental Education Internships
Support: see
website
Deadline: February
15, 2004 for new projects, specific to each program, see website
Link: www.rmbl.org
Syracuse University--Structural Biology
Eligibility: All students who have completed their first year of study and
who have a serious interest in chemistry.
Most students will have completed
their junior year, although talented students with less experience
will also be
considered for acceptance in the program.
Support: summer
scholarship of $3,200, all participants will receive university housing at no
additional expense in
addition to travel and conference reimbursement (if
applicable).
Deadline: See
web site.
Contact: Professor
Karin Ruhlandt-Senge
Director, Research Experience for Undergraduates Program
Department of Chemistry, Center for Science and Technology
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244-4100
Phone: (315)
443-4109 or (315) 443-1306
Link: http://chemistry.syr.edu/REU/index.html
On-Line Application, or you can download the application in
PDF format.
UCLA Undergraduate Research Internship
Eligibility: Juniors
and seniors intending to pursue a Ph.D.; GPA of 2.80.
Support: $300/week;
room and board; transportation
Deadline: February
20, 2004
Contact: Undergraduate
Research Program
Center for Research and Academic Excellence (CARE)
2121 Life Sciences Building
UCLA
Box 951606
LosAngeles, CA 90095-1606
Phone: 310-206-2660
- Frank Nevarez
E-mail: frankn@lifesci.ucla.edu
Link: http://www.CARE.ucla.edu
Eligibility: African
American (Black, non-Hispanic). A junior who will be a degree candidate for
2003-2004,
life or physical science major interested in biomedical research
(first professional and engineering majors
are not eligible), minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale), committed to completing two
summer internships at a
Merck facility, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Support: Maximum
scholarship of $25,000 and two summer research internships with combined
stipends
totaling at least $10,000. See website for more details.
Deadline: December
15, 2003.
Contact: Jerry
L. Bryant, Ph.D., Director UNCF Merck Science Initiatives
United Negro College Fund
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
PO Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-4511
Fax: 703-205-3574
E-mail: uncfmerck@uncf.org
Link: www.uncf.org/merck
University of Iowa Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research
Program
An
intensive experience for undergraduates interested in combined MD/PhD training
for a career as a physician-scientist. The program provides students with
experience in research laboratories and exposure to clinical medicine and
medically-relevant research. Support:
Stipend: $2,800 for the eight week period, residence hall room and
board, travel expenses
Deadline: February
2, 2004
Contact: Robin Davisson, PhD and
Neal Weintraub, MD
Program Directors
Summer
Undergraduate MSTP Research Program
The University of
Iowa
Medical Scientist
Training Program
1186 Medical
Laboratories
Iowa City, IA
52242-1811
Phone: (800) 551-6787 or (319)
335-8303
Fax: 319-335-7656
E-mail: mstp@uiowa.edu
Link: www.medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/
(on line application)
University of Minnesota, Cedar Creek Natural History
Area, Ecological Research Interns
This is an opportunity for students with a strong interest
and background in the flora of the Great Plains to work as a research intern
(most June thru August).
Eligibility: Undergraduates and recent graduates.
Support: $8.25
per hour ($4,000 in 3 months). On campus
housing is approximately $140/month.
Deadline: March
1, 2004
Contact: Dr.
Clarence L. Lehman
University of Minnesota
100 Ecology Building
1987 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108
E-mail: interns@cedarcreek.umn.edu
Link: http://cedarcreek.umn.edu/interns
University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility: U.S.
citizens and permanent residents only
Support: competitive
stipend, room and board; reasonable travel expenses
Deadline: February
1, 2004
Contact: Phone:
215-898-1030
Fax: 215-898-2671
E-mail: bgs@mail.med.upenn.edu
University of Virginia--Mountain Lake Biological Station
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, undergraduate students enrolled
in a degree program.
Stipend: room
and board, $3,500 stipend.
Deadline: received by March 1, 2004
Contact: REU at
Mountain Lake Biological Station
Eric Nagy
University of Virginia
238 Gilmer Hall, P.O. Box 400327
Charlottesville VA 22904-4327
Link: http://www.virginia.edu/~mtlake
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Eligibility: Students
who have completed their junior or senior year of undergraduate study
Support: $380/week;
travel allowance may be provided.
Deadline: February
15, 2004
Contact: Summer
Student/Minority Fellowship Committee
Academic Programs Office, Clark 223, MS #31
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
360 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1541
Phone: 508-289-2219
E-mail: education@whoi.edu
Link: http://www.whoi.edu/education
The following entries are
opportunities announced for years prior to 2004, but these programs may still be
active in 2004.
Note: Some of the listings for programs are quite old, but the programs
may still be on-going. The
deadline listed
below will indicate the last date for which we received an announcement.
The Academy of Natural Sciences Pew Fellowships in
Systematic Biology
Introduces students to systematic biology with the goal of stimulating their interest in pursuing careers in the field. Each student will work with one of the Academy's coordinators to develop a program for his or her specific interests and strengths.
Eligibility: High school or college students (preferably high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen or sophomores).
Support: Not specified
Deadline: May 25, 1992
Contact: Dr. Frederick H. Sheldon, Chairman
Pew Fellowship Committee
Division of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology
The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195
Phone: 215-299-1000 ext. 1180
FAX: 215-299-1028 ext. 1180
Allegheny University of the Health Sciences Summer
Biomedical Research Opportunities
A course of hands-on research in a biomedical laboratory for 10 weeks beginning in June. A problem-based learning session will be offered each week, taught by graduate students and faculty.
Eligibility: Must have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year and possess a serious interest in pursuing biomedical research as a career.
Support: $3,000
Deadline: April 1, 1997
Contact: Allegheny University of the Health Sciences
MCP - Hahnemann School of Medicine
Office of Biomedical Graduate Studies
3300 Henry Avenue (Queen Lane, Rm. 239A)
Philadelphia, PA 19129-9988
American Lobster Internship
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences summer 2002 internship continues more than a decade of research on the early life history and recruitment processes of the American Lobster in New England. Interns will tag lobsters caught in research traps, dive on the study sites to ground truth trap-based data, and sea sample on commercial lobster vessels fishing in the study area. Applicants must be SCUBA certified and provide their own equipment.
Eligibility: undergraduates and recent graduates
Support: provide a living stipend, dormitory housing, and 3 undergraduate credits are available
Deadline: March 29, 2002
Contact: Michael Dunnington
Whale Lab Internship
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
West Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04575
Phone: (207) 633-9612
Fax: (207) 633-9641
Link: http://www.bigelow.org/employment.html
Email: mdunnington@bigelow.org
American Museum of Natural History
There are several Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates available in different topics relating to systematics and evolution. These programs will run June 3 through August 16, 2002.
Support: stipend is $3,500, up to an additional $1000 for subsistence and up to $1000 to supplement research expenses.
Deadline: March 1, 2002
For more information go to: http://research.amnh.org/grants/underprog.html
American Physiological Society Undergraduate Summer
Research Fellowship Program
Provides support for and undergraduate student to work in the lab of an established investigator over the summer months.
Eligibility:
Support: $2,000 stipend, $800 travel
Deadline: January 26, 2001
Contact: The American Physiological Society - Education Office
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814.
Link: http://www.the-aps.org/education/ugsrf/index.html
On line application available.
American Society for Microbiology Fellowship
The America Society for Microbiology is accepting applications for its undergraduate fellowships program. Fellowships offer a $2,500 stipend, one year ASM student membership, and travel funding to the ASM General Meeting. ASM is offering the Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) and the Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF).
Eligibility (URF): enrolled as full time undergraduate, involved in research project, have an ASM member at home institution to serve as a mentor, and not receive other financial.
Support for research during fellowship
Eligibility (MURF): member of under-represented minority group, enrolled as a full time sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior, declare an academic major in
microiology/biology, have a strong interest in obtaining a Ph.D., have research laboratory experience, and be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent visa status
Support: $2,500
Deadline: February 1, 2002
Contact: American Society for Microbiology
1752 N. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 942-9283
Fax: (202) 942-9329
Link: http://www.Fellowships-careerinformation@asmusa.org
Archbold Biological Station - Internship in Ecology
The intern will spend half-time assisting with a project investigating patterns of belowground pastures and native prairies typical of south-central Florida Rangelands. The other half of their time, the intern will spend conducting an independent research project.
Eligibility: Undergraduates and graduates
Support: Undergraduates - $50/week, Graduates - up to $100/week. Plus room and board at MAERC.
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: Dr. Patrick Bohlen
Phone: 863-699-0242 ext. 22
E-mail: pbohlen@archbold-station.org
Link: http://www.archbold-station.org.maerc/maerc.htm OR http://www.agen.ufl.edu/~maerc/
Baylor College of Medicine Summer Medical and research
Training Program
Provides students the opportunity to experience research in a nurturing environment. Students become functioning members of the laboratories and contribute to research efforts in 22 basic and clinical science departments.
Eligibility: Undergraduates, minimum GPA of 3.0
Support: Not specified
Deadline: March 1
Contact: SMART Program
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, S101
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-798-5915
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Interns will conduct habitat surveys by visual, video, and suction sampling techniques. Work will be staged from both Bigelow Laboratory in West Boothbay Harbor and the University of Maine's Datling Marine Center in Walpole. Internships available from May to Sept. 1 or Oct. 1, 2000.
Eligibility: