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  
Research in the plant ecology laboratory of Eric Menges emphasizes conservation biology, plant demography, population viability assessment, fire ecology, landscape ecology, and fire management.  Work is approximately 20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder of the time on their independent research project. Internships generally run for 4-6 months but are flexible in their starting dates and durations. Internships offer an opportunity for experience in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and written presentations.

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.  
The Graduate Internship Program at BBSR is designed to allow graduate students to pursue thesis or dissertation research.  The resources and environment of BBSR are most suited to students interested in biological and oceanographic studies of subtropical, shallow-water environments, and the open ocean.  Graduate interns at BBSR must be enrolled in a Ph.D. or M.S. program at an accredited university.

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  
Provides undergraduates with a modern research experience in physiology, cell and molecular biology of marine organisms (in areas of crucial concern for marine biologists today). Runs for 10 weeks (June 2 - August 11, 2004).  This is an NSF REU 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  
Two summer internships available for 8-12 weeks this summer.  One position is in Biological Microscopy, and one is in Materials Analysis and Microscopy.  This internship program has been nationally recognized as one of the best in the country.

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  
Provides the opportunity for students to participate in the Laboratory's ongoing research programs, and includes seminars, tours, and research activities. 

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  
For twelve weeks college-age students will join dozens of visiting and staff scientists at Harvard Forest in researching the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems.

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  
During the 12-week program, REU students will complete independent, but guided, ecological research projects of their own design.  Each student will work in close association with one or more IES staff scientist, and have use of our field, laboratory, and library facilities.  Looking for students for whom this program could "make a difference" in their thinking about a career in science.  Especially encourage minority students and women to apply. (May 24 - August 16, 2004 [tentative])

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)  
Offer students hands-on experience and training in a wide variety of biological field studies, including forest ecology, limnology, mammology, microbial ecology, Lyme disease, whole-tree physiology, plant-fungus mutualisms, and the effects of urbanization on ecosystem processes.  This program will run May 27 through August 6, 2002.   Applications from under-represented minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. 

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 ,  
               
Charleston, SC, 29425 
Phone: (800) 589-2003  
E-mail:
vanpeltd@musc.edu
Link: http://www2.musc.edu/grad/SUR.html

 

Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory Summer Research Fellowship for Undergraduates 
Marine Biology and Physiology Studies.  Recipients work and study the MDIBL for 6-10 weeks in laboratories of senior research scientists during the summer months.  The focus of this research is marine biomedical science, molecular biology and cellular physiology, environmental toxicology, and functional genomics.

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  
Unpaid internship where research interns work directly with a senior scientist and environmental education interns work directly with the Environmental Education Director.  

Support:  see website
Deadline:   February 15, 2004 for new projects, specific to each program, see website
Link:  www.rmbl.org

 
Syracuse University--Structural Biology  
Ten week NSF REU summer program in the following areas:  Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Solid State Science, Chemical Physics, Surface Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Science, X-ray diffraction, and other related areas. June 7, 2004 to August 13, 2004.

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  
E-mail:  Secretary: Cathy Voorhees - clvoorhe@syr.edu
Link:  http://chemistry.syr.edu/REU/index.html
On-Line Application, or you can download the application in PDF format.

 
UCLA Undergraduate Research Internship  
Offers hands-on research experience working in the lab of a distinguished UCLA faculty member.  The program features seminars on topics such as the nature of academic life, career opportunities in biomedical science, and applying to graduate school.  Eight and 10 week programs. (June 28- Aug 20 or Sept 3, 2004)

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


UNCF Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards  
To encourage the interest of African American undergraduate students in furthering their science education and pursuing biomedical science careers by providing tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art industrial laboratory.  At least 15 Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made in 2003.  Two summer internships.

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  
The Summer Premedical Academic Enrichment Program is an intensive summer experience designed for underrepresented minority high school seniors and college freshmen who are interested in medicine. 

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  
A ten-week program supports Research Experiences for Undergraduates in which students carry out independent projects in collaboration with research biologists. Runs May 30 - August 6, 2004.

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  
Awarded to undergraduates studying any of the fields of science, mathematics, or engineering with at least a tentative interest in oceanography and/or marine policy.  Fellowships are awarded to pursue an independent research project, chosen by the Fellow, under the guidance of a member of the Research Staff.  Runs between June and August.

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:  Undergraduates and recent graduates

Support:  $700/month, plus housing

Deadline:   March 1, 2000 (Questionnaires may be returned by email with 'Intern' in the subject header)

Contact:  Dr. Richard A. Wahle

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

West Boothbay Harbor, Maine  04575

Phone:  207-633-9600

Fax:  207-633-9641

E-mail:  rwahle@bigelow.org

Links:  http://www.bigelow.org/     or      http://server.dmc.maine.edu

 

Boreal Forest Ecology

The University of Wisconsin is seeking either an undergraduate interested in research experience or a field technician to collect water and carbon relations data on an ongoing fire chronosequence study in the boreal forests of Manitoba, Canada.  This program runs from mid to late May until August.  Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume including relevant coursework and grades, and names, addresses, telephone number, and email addresses of 3 references via email or regular mail.

Eligibility:  recent college graduate or advanced undergraduate with experience in ecology, good health and capability of rigorous physical activity is required

Support:  travel and living expenses will be paid in addition to salary

Deadline:   until suitable candidates are identified

Contact:  Dr. Brent E. Ewers

Department of Forest Ecology and Management

University of Wisconsin

120 Russell Labs, 1630 Linden Dr.

Madison, WI 53706

Email:  beewers@facstaff.wisc.edu

 

Brookhaven National Laboratory Science & Engineering Programs for Women and

Minorities

Participants are mentored by members of the scientific, administrative, and technical staff in an educational training program developed to give research experiences in various areas of chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, biology, nuclear medicine, applied mathematics, high and low energy particle accelerators, and science writing.  Offered for a 10 to 12 week period for minority and women students.

Eligibility:  At least 18 years of age and have completed freshman, sophomore, or junior year.  Students who live in close proximity to the Laboratory (Eastern Long Island) will be given first consideration.

Support:  Not provided

Deadline:  March 31, 2001

Contact:  Diversity Office Bldg. 185

PO Box 5000

Upton, NY  11975-5000

Email:  palmore@bnl.gov

 

Carnegie Mellon Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Designed for college students who are interested in research careers in the biological and biomedical sciences and who aspire to attain a Ph.D. degree.  Students who have strong academic records in the sciences will be given preference.  Prior research experiences is helpful but not mandatory.

Eligibility:  Students who have completed their sophomore or junior year are preferred.

Support:  $3,000; free housing; travel allowance

Deadline:  March 1, 2000

Contact:  Link:  http://www.bio.cmu.edu/programs/surp

 

Case Western Reserve University Summer Program in Undergraduate Research

10 weeks working in a research laboratory where students will apply to individual research laboratories in the School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, and Case School of Engineering.

Eligibility:  College undergraduate

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  February 1, 2000

Contact:  Mary Jones

Department of Biology

Case Western Reserve University

10900 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44106-9920

Phone: 216-368-3556

E-mail: mxj20@po.cwru.edu

Link:   http://www.cwru.edu/CWRU/Dept/Artsci/biol/spur.htm

 

 

Chesapeake Research Consortium - Environmental Management Fellowships

Fellows have an extraordinary opportunity to network with professionals in various federal, state and local governments, university faculty, and individuals from non-profit organizations and private sector companies to expand their visibility for future career moves.  Fellows gain experience working within interdisciplinary teams to consider the scientific management, economic, and social issues of environmental pollution and the challenges inherent in watershed management.

Eligibility:  Priority given to candidates with degrees in natural sciences or environmental management and protection.

Contact:  Fellowship Director

Chesapeake Research Consortium

645 Contees Wharf Road

Edgewater, MD  21037

Phone:  301-261-4500

Email: crc@chesapeake.org

 

Chesapeake Research Consortium - Environmental Management Fellowships

Fellows have an extraordinary opportunity to network with professionals in various federal, state and local governments, university faculty, and individuals from non-profit organizations and private sector companies to expand their visibility for future career moves.  While working with the Chesapeake Bay Program, Fellows experience the interaction of science, policy, and management in the restoration effort of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Eligibility:  Priority given to candidates with degrees in natural sciences or environmental management and protection.

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  Fellowship Director

Chesapeake Research Consortium

645 Contees Wharf Road

Edgewater, MD  21037

 

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Undergraduate Research Program

Concentrates on various aspects in the field of molecular biology.  Includes independent research projects and a summer-long series of seminars.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates in their sophomore or junior year

Support:  $200/week, housing

Deadline:  February 1, 1994

Contact:  Undergraduate Research Program

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

PO Box 100/Bungtown Road

Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724-2208

Phone: 516-367-8413

FAX: 516-367-8815

 

 

Columbia University Minority Medical Education Program

Students are housed on the Health Sciences campus for 6 weeks, receive a stipend and have clinical experience in hospital medicine, emergency room medicine, the operating rooms, as well as primary care, in addition to strategies for MCAT preparation and for application to medical school.

Eligibility:  One or more years of college completed, overall GPA of 3.0 with a 2.75 in the sciences, combined SAT or ACT scores of at least 950 or 20, respectively, demonstrate a serious interest in a medical career.

Support:  Not specified - a stipend is provided together with most meals.

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  Gerald E. Thomson, M.D.

Phone: 212-305-4158

Email: oma-ps@columbia.edu

 

 

The Council on Undergraduate Research

The Council of Undergraduate Research is accepting applications for the 2002 Summer

Fellowships.  Criteria used for selecting awardees include the overall quality of the project, of the research environment, and of the faculty member.  Awards will be $3,000 to $4,000 for the 8-10 week summer research fellowship with a minimum of $3,000 designated for the student stipend.  CUR specifically encourages proposals that represent new research activities for the faculty applicant, which may range from initiation of a research program for a new faculty member to re-igniting the research program of a senior faculty member.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate student

Support:    $3,000-$4,000

Deadline:   November 22, 2001

Link: www.cur.org/Fellowships.html 

 

 

Darling Marine Center:  Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Marine Science

Combines the best of academic training with hands-on work experience.  During the eleven week program, students will receive training in fundamental scientific skills including hypothesis development and testing, data analysis, oral and written communication, while working on their own research project.

Eligibility:    Preference given to those completing their junior years; graduating seniors are NOT eligible.

Support:    $2,750 plus housing

Deadline:   February 15, 2000

Contact:  Linda Healy, REU Coordinator

Darling Marine Center

193 Clark's Cove Road

Walpole, ME  04573

Phone:  207-563-3146, ext. 200

Fax:  207-563-3119

Email:  reu@maine.edu

 

Deborah Research Institute Student Program in Cardiovascular Research

To gain research experience in an active biomedical research environment and advance the understanding of the cardiovascular system to find the causes and cures of heart and vascular diseases. Runs for 10 weeks.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Support:  $4,000

Deadline:  March 15, 1997

Contact:  Dr. Richard E. Klabunde, Director

Deborah Research Institute

20 Pine Mill Road

Browns Mills, NJ 08015-1799

Phone: 609-893-1016 (Rebecca Stewart)

 

Department of Health and Human Services

Offers the opportunity to receive training in fundamental sciences and clinical disciplines in the biomedical research field. Trainees will work closely with leading NHLBI research investigators within the Division of Intramural Research or the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications. Training period is 12 - 24 months.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate (juniors or seniors) and graduate students enrolled full-time in an academic institution, minimum GPA of 3.3.

Support: Yearly stipends vary in accordance with academic standings

Deadline: December 15, 1997

Contact:  Phone: 301-496-1763 (Ms. Regina Anderson)

 

Duquesne University Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology

Undergraduate fellows work as integral parts of laboratory teams, carrying out federally funded biological research. Includes labwork, weekly meetings, and social events. Runs from May 27 - August 1, 1997.

Eligibility: Undergraduates

Support:  $2,500, free on-campus housing, and a travel allowance

Deadline:  March 1, 1997

Contact:  Duquesne University

Summer Undergraduate Research

Department of Biological Services

Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Phone:  412-396-6332

E-mail:  Biology@duq3.cc.duq.edu

Link:   http://nexus.chemistry.duq.edu/snes/biology/reu.html

 

 

East/West Marine Biology Program

Spend a year on three seas.  The East/West Marine Biology Program offers a challenging marine science education to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to move beyond the confines of the traditional classroom and into a year of field experience.  Students who cannot attend the entire year may join the East/West Program for individual quarters.

Contact:  Write or call for more information:

Marine Science Center

Northeastern University

Nahant, MA  01908

Phone: 718-581-7370 ext. 311

Email:  eastwest@lynx.neu.edu

Link:  http://www.dac.neu.edu/msc/

 

The Ecosystems Center of Marine Biological Laboratory

Successful candidates will participate in field research on either terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems in the Toolik Lake Research and Natural Area on the North Slope of Alaska.  Participants are expected to collect and analyze data and to produce a poster describing their project near the end of the field season.  There are 6 to 10 positions open for this project.  Applicants must send a resume and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 different references.

Eligibility:  applicants should have completed basic course work in biology, chemistry, and ecology or ecosystem studies, and they should be in good health and capable of rigorous activity

Support:  travel is paid for as well as room and board and a stipend

Deadline:  until suitable candidates are identified

Contact:  The Marine Biological Laboratory ATTN: Human Resources

7 MBL Street

Woods Hole, MA 02543

Email:    resume@mbl.edu

 

 

Einstein Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program

MSSROP will provide students with ten weeks of research experience conducted with a faculty member at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  In addition, students will be participating in a special seminar/lecture series together with oter college students who are at Einstein for the summer.

Eligibility:    Members of underrepresented cultural groups; completion of junior year of college preferred.

Support:     $2,000; Campus housing will be available at no cost for students not able to commute.

Deadline: March 1, 2000

Contact:     The Office of Minority Student Affairs

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

1300 Morris Park Avenue, B205

Bronx, New York 10461

Phone:  718-430-3091

Fax:  718-430-8825

 

Environmental Careers Organization Paid Environmental Internships

Be one of the 650 interns placed with government agencies liked USEPA, USBLM, and USGS; companies like Chrysler and BP Oil; or non-profits across the US working on community issues. Internships are year-round and last from three months to two years.

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  ECO Processing Center

4140 Oceanside Blvd.

#159-272

Oceanside, CA 92056

E-mail: apply@eco.org

Link:   http://www.eco.org

 

Field Research Assistants Needed (UMD)

Five assistants are needed from early May through mid-late August 2000 to study avian reproduction and habitat use in deciduous forests of western Maryland.  Field work includes mapping of bird territories and careful notation of reproductive behaviors, as well as collection of habitat data.

Eligibility:  (1) must be able to identify eastern birds by sight and sound; (2) have prior field experience, spot-mapping experience is preferred; (3) demonstrate a strong ability to work independently and responsibly in remote areas; and (4) be able to perform strenuous field work in steep terrain.

Support:  $260/week plus housing

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  Dr. Steve Seagle

Appalachian Laboratory

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

301 Braddock Rd.

Frostburg, MD  21532

Phone:  301-689-7250, ext. 6532

Fax:  301-689-7200

E-mail:  sturt@al.umces.edu

 

Florida Institute of Technology

Division of Marine and Environmental Systems

Interns will participate in an eight-week summer program working with scientists on projects including the study of the effects of anthropogenic stressors on seagrass ecosystem structure and function, physical and biological effects of beach nourishment and sand by-pass projects, inlet management, marine pollution, restoration of coastal systems, and more.  An independent research project with the guidance of a faculty mentor at Florida Tech. is also included.  Runs from June 5 - July 28, 2000.

Eligibility:  Focused on, but not limited to, women and minority candidates; undergraduates (completed sophomore year); GPA of 3.00 in specific field

Support:  $2,000

Deadline:  March 17, 2000

Contact:  Dr. Elizabeth Irlandi

Phone:  321-674-7454

Fax:  321-674-7212

E-mail:  irlandi@fit.edu

Link:  www.marine.fit.edu/irlandi

 

Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia

Field Technicians are needed for 3 months, beginning in mid to late May, to assist in the continuation of the US Army's Land Condition Trend Analysis (LCTA) Program.  The field crew will be responsible for locating and smapling forest monitoring plots in high-use areas.  Sampling methods include USDA Forest Service Forest Health Monitoring methods and traditional ecological/forest inventory methods.  Crew will be trained and certified in USDA Forest Service Forest Health Monitoring Protocols.

Eligibility:    Undergraduate and graduate students or recent graduates giving consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology or natural resource management.  Completion of substantial coursework in Forestry, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or a closely related field.  Familiarity with forestry fieldwork and identifying southeastern flora.

Support:  $9.00 - $12.00/hour

Deadline:  Open until filled

Contact:  Heather Melchior

Dept. of the Army

DPW Environmental & Natural Resources Division

19952 N. Range Road

Fort AP Hill, VA  22427-3123

 

Friday Harbor Laboratories 2000

This program is dedicated to teaching and research in the marine sciences.  Located on San Juan Island, FHL enjoys an international reputation for high quality courses and a research intensive atmosphere.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates and Post-Baccalaureates

Support:  $2,000

Deadline: Spring - February 1, 2000, Autumn - July 1, 2000

Contact: Voice: 206-543-1484

Fax:  206-543-1273

Email:  admin@fhl.washington.edu

Link:  http://www.fhl.washington.edu

 

The Global Change Education Program

Intended to promote undergraduate and graduate training in support of DOE's global change research activities. Includes: atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climatology and paleoclimarology, and more.

Eligibility:  Have completed sophomore year by June of the first year of participation, cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, plan a career in global change sciences.

Deadline:  February 1, 2000

Contact:  Jeff Gaffney, Argonne National Laboratory

Phone: 630-252-5178

E-mail: gaffney@anl.gov

Milt Constantin, Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Phone: 423-576-7009

E-mail: constanm@orau.gov

 

Hackensack Medical Center Summer Scholars Program

Designed to assist college undergraduates and freshman medical students in making an experience-based judicious career choice. Allows students to explore various aspects of the health care profession, participating in scheduled rotations through numerous facilities and programs available at the Hackensack Medical Center, as well as to field trips to selected community resources. Runs for eight weeks.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates and freshman medical students

Support:  $1,000, meal card

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  Ms. Susan Salvatore

C/o Marvin I. Gottlieb, M.D.

Hackensack Medical Center

Don Imus Pediatric Center for Tomorrows Children

Department of Pediatrics

30 Prospect Avenue

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Phone: 201-996-5300

FAX: 201-996-0754

 

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Undergraduate Summer internships

Designed to give undergraduate students actual work experience in a research environment.  Possible areas of study: aquaculture, ocean engineering, marine biology, physical oceanography, environmental analysis and monitoring, marine natural products chemistry, cancer biology, microbiology, immunology, and sponge physiology and taxonomy, or related research fields. 10 week program, June - August

Eligibility:  Must have completed at least the equivalent of two years of college.

Support:  $200.00/week, housing not provided

Deadline:  March 15

Contact:  Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Inc.

5600 US 1 North

Ft. Pierce, Florida USA 34946

Phone: 561-465-2400, ext. 500

FAX: 561-465-5743

E-mail: education@hboi.edu

 

Indiana University Research in Molecular Biology and Genetics

Be an active participant in a laboratory research group and design a research project in close consultation with a faculty mentor. Students will be introduced to the type of research they might do in graduate school. Students will also tour Eli Lilly & Co. research laboratories in Indianapolis.  The program will run from May 28 to August 2, 2002.

Eligibility: overall G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher in courses such as Biology L111, L112, L113, L211, L311 (or S211, S311), L318, as well as Chemistry courses, Physics (for BS majors) and Math.

Support:  $750 stipend plus travel expenses, room and board

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  MBG REU program

C/o REU Coordinator

Dept. of Biology

Jordan Hall 138

1001 E. Third St.

Bloomington, IN  47405-3700

Phone:  (812) 856-5522

E-mail:  iusummer@bio.indiana.edu

Link:  http://www.bio.indiana.edu

 

Innovation Collaboration: Institute of Paper Science and Technology

A ten week program (May 14 - July 20, 2001) that will provide students with the opportunity to become involved in research projects in engineering, chemistry, forest biology, paper science, and other related areas.

Eligibility:   Not specified

Support:    $3,150 plus a housing allowance

Deadline:   February 15, 2001

Contact:    Dana Carter

1-800-558-6611

Email:  SUREinfo@ipst.edu

Link:  www.ipst.edu

 

 

Institute of Paper Science and Technology

SURE 2002 will provide students with the opportunity to become involved in research projects in engineering, chemistry, forest biology, paper science and other related areas.  Interns will spend 10 weeks on an independent research project.  Work begins May 13, 2002.  A salary of $3,275 will be paid for the project along with a housing allowance.

Deadline: January 31, 2002

Contact:    Institute of Paper Science and Technology

500 10th Street, NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

Phone:  (800) 558-6611

Link:   http://www.ipst.edu/academic

E-mail:  SUREinfo@ipst.edu

 

Intern Positions in Turtle Ecology (UMD)

Two interns are needed to assist with on-going studies of turtles using non-tidal and tidal

Wetlands.  Interns also carry out an independent, related investigation.  Runs from April 15 to July 30, 2000.

Eligibility:  Juniors and seniors; must have a car

Support:  $1,000 and housing

Deadline:  March 20, 2000

Contact:  Chris Swarth

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

1361 Wrighton Rd.

Lothian, MD  20711

E-mail:  jugbay@clark.net

 

Jefferson Center Student Research Internship Program

The Jefferson Center for Biomedical Research is offering paid internships to qualified college students at the junior and senior levels who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research and medicine.  Interns will participate in faculty supervised research projects and other scholarly activities at the Center.  To apply, submit a resume and names of two references.

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  April 15, 2000

Contact:  Dr. Robert Jordan

The Jefferson Center for Biomedical Research

Room 238

Mandell Science Bldg.

700 E. Butler Ave.

Doylestown, PA  18901

Fax:  215-489-4920

E-mail:  robert.jordan@mail.tju.edu

 

 

Konza Prairie Natural Research Area

Research will take place at the Konza Prairie LTER site, on ecological projects that can range in scope from physiological to ecosystem-level studies, from aquatic to terrestrial systems, and from environmental history to biogeochemistry.  Runs from May 29 - August 12, 2000.

Eligibility:  Highly-motivated undergraduates interested in obtaining summer research experience in the ecological sciences.

Support:  A stipend, 2 college credits, student privileges, and funds to cover housing, research needs, and travel to attend a national research meeting.

Deadline:  February 4, 2000

Contact:  Link:  http://climate.konza.ksu.edu/general/reu.html

 

Lehigh University Summer Internships in Freshwater Ecology

Runs 8 - 10 weeks and includes weekly research seminars, supervised development of individualized projects from the proposal through final report stages, introduction to computer databases, and organized discussion of ethical issues in professional scientific research. It is held at the Lacawac Sanctuary in NE Pennsylvania.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate status during internship

Support:  $2,000 (for 8 weeks), free housing

Deadline:  March 15, 1997

Contact:  Dr. Robert E. Moeller

Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

Lehigh University

31 Williams Dr.

Bethlehem, PA 18015

Phone: 610-758-3693

E-mail: rem3@lehigh.edu

Link:   http://www.lehigh.edu/~inees/inees.html

 

 

 

Marine Ecology Internships at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

Research will be based at the Duphin Island Sea Lab in the Mobole Bay area of the Northern Gulf Coast.  The projects focus on the effects of nutrient enrichment and herbivory, habitat fragmentation, blue crab cannibalism and oyster growth.  Internships are for summer and fall seasons and last three months.  Summer interns will start on May 6, 2002, and continue through August 2, 2002.  Fall interns will start on August 5, 2002 and continue through November 8, 2002.

Eligibility:    Undergraduate juniors and seniors who are enrolled in marine programs, or with marine experience are preferred.  This internship is only opened to U.S. and Canadian citizens.

Support:  Stipend of $100 a week and a room and board allowance of $150/week will be provided.

Deadline: April 8, 2002

Contact:    send self addressed envelope to:

Ms. Tricia Spitzer

2002 Summer (or fall) Intern Program

Dauphin Island Sea Lab

101 Bienville Blvd.

Dauphin Island, AL 36528

Email:    tspitzer@disl.org

 

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Offers summer fellowships to undergraduate students interested in biomedical research careers.  Includes: development and refining of lab skills, state-of-the-art labs and instruments, seminars, and selected training opportunities at Mayo's clinics in Jacksonville, FL, and Scottsdale, AZ.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate students

Support:  $3,000-$4,000

Deadline:  February 1

Contact:  Richard McGee, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Mayo Graduate School

200 1st St. SW

Rochester, MN 55902-9821

Phone: 507-284-4356

E-mail: summer.research@mayo.edu

Link: http://www.mayo.edu

 

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Hands-on research supervised by faculty in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathobiology, and Radiation Science.  Runs for 10 weeks beginning June 1, 2002.

Eligibility:  Completed sophomore or junior year and in good standing at their school.  Must be serious in pursuing a biomedical research career.

Support:  $3,000

Deadline:  March 1, 2002

Contact:  MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Office of Biomedical Graduate Studies

2900 Queen Lane

Philadelphia, PA  19129

Phone:  215-991-8571

E-mail:  SURF@drexel.edu

 

 

Medical Economics Summer Internship Program

Offers three outstanding students a 10-week paid position on one or more of the company's magazines.  The opportunities are quite varied, dealing with primary care providers and specialists, nurses and physician assistants, non-clinical magazines for physicians, pharmacistsm and purchasers of health benefits.  Runs from June 5 – August 11, 2000.

Eligibility:    Must have completed junior year by June 2000 (graduating seniors as well as graduate students will be considered).

Support:  $325/week

Deadline:  March 3, 2000

Contact:  Fax:  201-722-2668

E-mail:  Patricia.Bonomolo@medec.com

Link:  http://www.medec.com

 

 

The Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program

The purpose is to promote an interdisciplinary approach to undergraduate science education in the areas of biology and chemistry.  Up to 15 new awards will be made annually.

Support:    $20,000 per year for up to three years.

Contact:    1200 New York Avenue, N. W.

Washington, DC 20005-3920

Phone: (202) 326-6670

Fax:  (202) 371-9849

E-mail:  merck@aaas.org

 

 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Mussel Survey Positions

Up to 5 student intern positions to assist with a statewide mussel survey available.  Positions will be based in St. Paul and Brainerd, Minnesota.  Interns will assist a DNR malacologist in mussel surveys of rivers throughout the state of Minnesota.  Start and end dates are flexible but are expected to begin in May and continue as late as October.

Eligibility:  Student interns must register for credits through a college or university as a part of an internship program.

Support:  $9.00 - $10.00 / hour; lodging and meal expenses will be reimbursed

Deadline:  March 31, 2000

Contact:  Dan Kelner and Rick A. Hart

MN DNR Ecological Services

500 Lafayette Road, Box 25

St. Paul, MN  55155-4025

Phone:  218-828-2646

Fax:  218-855-5072

Email:  dan.kelner@dnr.state.mn.us     OR     rick.hart@dnr.state.mn.us

 

Minorities and Women Research Apprenticeship Program Research Experience for Undergraduates

An eight-week summer research program for undergraduates interested in the natural, physical, computational, and social sciences in which all students serve as apprentices with faculty members and graduate students on advanced research projects.

Eligibility:  College sophomores and juniors who are members of a minority group and qualify for financial aid.

Support:  Not specified.

Deadline:  March 8, 1999

Contact:  Dr. Ann Rotchford

Director of Summer Research Programs

Melville Library 3320

State University of New York at Stony Brook

Stony Brook, NY 11794-3351

 

 

 

Mountain Lake Biological Station

A ten-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates program matching students with resident research scientists sponsored by the National Sciences Foundation supports stipends, room, board and research expenses.

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  $3,100; room and board

Deadline:  March 1, 2002

Contact:  Mountain Lake Biological Station

238 Gilmer Hall, PO Box 400327

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA  22904-4327

Phone:  (424) 982-5486

E-mail:  mtlake@virginia.edu

Link:  www.virginia.edu/~mtlak

 

NASA's Spaceflight and Life Sciences Training Program (SLSTP)

This program exposes undergraduate students to the types of life sciences research being conducted by NASA, and the engineering challenges required to perform that research in the micro-gravity environment.  Students also learn about NASA's responsibility to assess, minimize and restore the environmental impacts of the Space Shuttle Program.  Runs for six weeks.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate

Support:   Not specified

Deadline:  January 31, 2000

Contact:   Shannon Potter

SLSTP Project Manager

NASA/NN-L1-LS

Kennedy Space Center, FL  32899

Phone:  407-867-4550

Email:  slstp@kscgws00.nasa.gov

Link:  http://slstp.nasa.gov

 

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

A valuable way for outgoing individuals to gain exposure to the conservation field while assisting with the Foundation's grant program.  Runs 3 to 6 months, with possible extension of up to one year (40 hours/week).

Eligibility:  Oral and written communication and organization skills, strong computer skills, including proficiency in WordPerfect and familiarity with spreadsheets.

Support:  Stipend or college credit

Deadline:  Open

Contact:  Gary Kania

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 900

Washington, DC  20036

 

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Summers of Discovery

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  February 15

Contact:  The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Summers of Discovery

PO Box 12233

Mail Drop 1-01

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Phone: 919-541-3315

 

National Institute of Health Off Campus Study Semester

During the fall semester of 2002, Colgate University will be taking about 20 students to Bethesda, Maryland, for the National Institute of Health Off Campus Semester.  Professor Roger Rowlett of the Chemistry Department at Colgate will lead the group.  In the past, most participants have been full-time matriculated students at Colgate, but the group is now open to few outstanding students from other campuses who have met the criteria for admission.

Eligibility:  major's or non-majors with appropriate prerequisites

Deadline:  November 16, 2001

Contact:  Link:  http://classes.colgate.edu/NIHStudyGroup/NIH.html

 

 

National Institutes of Health-Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Initial service requirement is a 10-week, paid, laboratory-based internship at NIH, offered in the summer after the scholarship year.  The UGSP has strong mentoring and science enrichment components and offers up to $20,000 per year in financial aid for educational expenses.  After graduation, recipients also "pay back" a year of service for each year of scholarship support, again through paid research training at the NIH.  See website for further information.

Eligibility:  Applicants should come from a disadvantaged background, have a GPA of at least 3.5 or are in the top 5% of their class, and are a fulltime student at a qualified accredited institution.

Support:   Housing and transportation provided, as well as between $2,500 and $4,000 for the 10 weeks.

Deadline:   March 30, 2001

Contact:   Phone: 1-800-528-7689

Email: acjohnson@nih.gov or mhorowitz@nih.gov

Link: http://ugsp.info.nih.gov

 

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Study Semester (Research Internship Fall Semester 2001)

Colgater University is taking 20 students to Bethesdas, MD to work in NIH research labs to do a one-semester project.  Spend 30 hrs per week in the lab, plus take two additional courses taught on site by Colgate faculty (Bio/Chem 492 Topics in the Primary Literature of the Molecular Biosciences and either Chem 353 Proteins and Nucleic Acids or Biol 451 Topics in Advanced Cell Physiology).

Deadline:  November 16, 2001

Contact: Dr. Nancy Pruitt

Colgate University

E-mail: Npruitt@mail.colgate.edu

Link:    http://classes.colgate.edu/NIHStudyGroup/NIH.html

Downloadable application available.

 

 

New Jersey State Commission on Cancer Research Summer Fellowships

10-week summer program designed to encourage students who have not had extensive research experience, especially undergraduates who have not worked on caner projects prior to applying.

Eligibility:   Must be a resident of NJ.

Support:  $ 2,500 stipend

Contact:  Shane Letizia, Grants Coordinator

N.J. Commission on Cancer Research

28 West State Street, Room 715

P.O. Box 360, Trenton, NJ  08625-0360

E-mail:  sletizia@doh.state.nj.us

Deadline:  May 7, 2001

 

NJPIRG Citizen Lobby Internships:  Clean Water

NJPIRG's Clean Water Now! campaign is looking for interns to work on the following projects: Clean Water Watchdog, Clean Water Outreach, and Got Clean Water?  This program teaches students campaign planning, lobbying, media relations, non-profit management, grassroots organizing, internet organizing and web design.

Eligibility    Not specified.

Support:   Not specified.

Deadline:  Not specified.

Contact:  Phone:  609-394-8155 (Karen Berg)

Email:  njpirg@pirg.org

 

New Jersey Water Resources Research Institute

This program intends to provide opportunities to involve undergraduate students in water-related research that addresses problems and research priorities in New Jersey.  Collaboration with NJDEP and/or USGS-Trenton District Office is encouraged.  Proposals should be no more than two single spaced pages long and include: Title of project, faculty advisor (name, address, telephone number, and email address), water resource problem (.5 page), project description (max. 1 page single-spaced; describe goals of project, how goals will address problem, and an overview of the methods to be used), faculty involvement, student (if a specific student has been identified for the project, briefly describe his/her qualifications.  If not, describe how an appropriate student will be recruited).

Eligibility:   Proposals are necessary

Support:   $2,500

Deadline:  Proposals due Monday, February 26th, 2001

Contact:  Dr. Joan Ehrenfeld, NJ Water Resource Research Institute

14 College Farm Road, DEENR

Cook College, Rutgers University

New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901

Phone:  732-932-1081 (Joan Ehrenfeld)

E-mail:  ehrenfel@rci.rutgers.edu

 

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

University/Laboratory Cooperative Program Student Research Participation

Offers collaborative research opportunities at US Department of Energy Facilities for undergraduate students who will receive instruction and training from research advisors. Runs for 10 weeks during the summer.

Eligibility:   Must have completed at least one year of college.

Support:   Sophomores: $200/week

Juniors: $225/week

Seniors: $250/week

Deadline:  Third Tuesday in January (1994)

Contact:  Student Research Participation Program

Science/Engineering Education Division

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Attention: Pat Pressley (615-576-1083)

PO Box 117

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

 

Occidental College Summer Research Opportunities in Cellular and Molecular Biology

Provides the opportunity to work in such areas as: molecular biology, nerve-muscle junction studies, and molecular genetics.

Eligibility:  College freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Support:   $2,500

Deadline:  April 17, 1995

Contact:  Dr. Diana Card Linden

NSF/REU Summer Research Program

Occidental College

Biology Department

1600 Campus Road

Los Angeles, CA 90041

Phone: 213-259-2698

E-mail: linden@cheshire.oxy.edu

 

Odyssey Expeditions - Tropical Marine Biology Voyages

Join fellow students this summer for the educational experience of a lifetime, a three week voyage of discovery through the Virgin Islands while living aboard and SCUBA diving from a sailing catamaran.  The missions: to discover and document the life on coral reefs surrounding more than thirty islands.  21-day voyages in June, July, and August.  All inclusive: vessel berth, tuition, food, diving, equipment, certifications, and tours.

Contact:   Phone: 800-929-7749 or 352-527-3366

Email: odyssey@usa.net

Link: www.odysseyexpeditions.org

 

Ohio State University, Dept. of Molecular Genetics REU

Perform original research on a specific research problem for 10 weeks during the summer under the guidance of a faculty mentor in this NSF REU program..  Work in areas of genetics, cell biology, and developmental biology at the molecular level on a variety of model species including viruses, fungi, plants, flies, amphibian, and mammalian cells.

Eligibility:   Full-time students with greater than 3.25 GPA.

Support:    Housing in air-conditioned dormitory plus food allowance provided.

Deadline:   February 15, 2001

Contact:   Debbie Dotter, MG-REU Administrator

The Ohio State University

Department of Molecular Genetics

484 W. 12th Ave

Columbus, OH  43210-1292

Phone:  614-292-8084

E-mail:  dotter.4@osu.edu

Link:   www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~mgmajors

 

The Ohio State University and Department of Molecular Genetics Research Experience for Undergraduates

Provides specialized training in lab safety, full-time research activities, weekly research meetings and seminars. Runs from June 12 - August 18 2000.

Eligibility:  Completed some basic course work in chemistry, biology, and physics; GPA at least 3.25.

Support:  $2,750, travel allowance, housing, full meals package.

Deadline:   March 1, 2000

Contact:   Phone:  614-292-8084

E-mail:  dotter.4@osu.edu

Link:     http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~molgen

 

Pacific Whale Foundation

This organization is known for its scientific marine research in the Pacific and its work to protect the endangered humpback whale and other marine animals.  The Research Internships involve hands-on work and offer opportunities to learn field research techniques including photo-identification of whales and dolphins, observing and documenting behaviors of cetaceans in the wild, using hydrophones and recording/analyzing data.  Internship openings are available in Australia or Hawaii.

Eligibility:   Not specified.

Support:   Not specified.

Deadline:  Not specified.

Contact:  Phone:  800-942-5311 (ask for Lizbeth Kendall, Internship Program

Coordinator)

Email:  programs@pacificwhale.org

Link:  www.pacificwhale.org

 

Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Summer Fellowship Program

Funds are available for medical students and undergraduates.  Summer research stipends are for ten weeks of study under the supervision of an established investigator.

Deadline:  April 1, 2001

Contact:  Executive Director

Parkinson's Disease Foundation

710 West 168th Street

New York, NY 10032

Phone:  800-457-6676

Fax:  212-923-4778

E-mail:  info@pdf.org

Link:  http://www.pdf.org

 

The Pennsylvania State University - University Park

An interdisciplinary research training program in Advanced Root Biology during June-July 2000.  The goal is to train a new group of plant biologists capable of solving the unique conceptual and technical problems presented by plant roots.

Eligibility:   Not specified

Support:    $2,500; $600 for living expenses

Deadline:  February 28, 2000

Contact:   Dr. David Eissenstat

218 Tyson Building

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA  16802

Phone:  814-863-3371

Fax:  814-863-6139

E-mail:  dme9@psu.edu

Link:  http://hortweb.cas.psu.edu/faculty.eissenstat

 

Penn State Summer Workshop in Microbial Structural Biology

To foster innovative, interdisciplinary research and training at the interface between chemistry/biochemistry and the physiology of diverse microbes. Runs for 10 weeks.

Eligibility:  Major in Biochemistry, chemistry, or microbiology; preference given to students who have completed their junior year.

Support:   $3,500

Deadline:  March 15, 1997

Contact:  Yvonne Kladde, program secretary

NSF Research and Training Grant Program

108 Althouse Laboratory

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA 16802

E-mail: ylk102@psu.edu

Link:  http://www.bmb.psu.edu/deptpage/nsfrtg/

 

Phi Kappa Phi Internships and Study Abroad

The national honor society, Phi Kappa Phi, announced two new grant programs where there will be twenty grants awarded nationally in each of the two categories:  study abroad and internships.  Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Kappa Phi.  Both grants require a minimum GPA of 3.5, at the time of application, between 56 and 90 credits, and at least one full year of undergraduate study remaining.  The internship or study abroad should be related to the student’s academic preparation, potential career choice, or commitment to the welfare of others.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates with a minimum of 3.5 GPA, between 56 and 90 credits, and at least one full year of graduate studies remaining.

Support:    not specified

Deadline:  October 19, 2001

Contact:   Nancy Freudenthal

Office of Academic Affairs, Green Hall 212

Link:   http://www.phikappaphi.org/awards_intern_study.html

 

 

The Picower Institute for Medical Research Summer Research Internships

The mission of The Picower Institute is to apply the insights gained from its basic medical research programs to the cure and prevention of human disease. Each intern will join one of the research teams and obtain practical lab experience in a modern biomedical research facility. Emphasis on pursuit of new therapeutic approaches.

Eligibility:  Sophomore or junior college science major.

Support:   $200 per week

Deadline:   February 15, 1999

Contact:  Summer Program Coordinator

The Picower institute for Medical Research

350 Community Drive

Manhasset, New York 11030

 

Pinelands Fire Ecology

The intern will assist the project manager in conducting floristic surveys for woody and herbaceous species, monitoring plant phenology and deer herbivory, tree mapping, forest

mensuration, sampling fuel loads, assisting burn crews, and data entry.

Eligibility:  Recent graduates or upperclassmen from an accredited four year college/University with a GPA of at least 3.0 and coursework in the field of ecology/botany.

Support:   Not specified

Deadline:  March 5, 2000

Contact:   Chris K. Borg

Project Manager

Florida International University - Lower Keys Field Station

Post Office Box 432032

Big Pine Key, Florida  33043

Phone:  305-515-0280

 

The Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center Student Internships

Provides opportunities for students to apply and practice the theories and methods learned in the classroom and focus on their career goals. Interns are assigned independent research projects under the supervision of faculty members.

Eligibility:  Overall GPA of 2.5, and have completed one year of college. POSTBACCALAUREATE candidate:  received a baccalaureate degree within two years of requested starting date and must not be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program.

Support:  $1,000 - 1,400/month

Deadline:  For May/June 1994: February 15, 1994, For January, March, and September 1994: three months prior to the requested starting date.

Contact:  Internship Programs\PETC

Science/Engineering Education Division

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

PO Box 117

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

Phone: 615-576-3427

 

Pomona College Summer Research Program in Biology

Students will work with Biology Department faculty members on group and/or independent research projects. In addition, students will attend research discussion groups in which they will be expected to discuss their projects and those of other students on a weekly basis. Runs for 10 weeks.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates in their sophomore or junior years

Support:   $2,600, research supplies

Deadline:   March 1

Contact:  Dr. Rachel Levin (909-621-8632) or

Dr. Teresa Strecker (909-621-8605)

Dept. of Biology, Pomona College

Claremont, CA 91711-6339

FAX: 909-621-8878

 

Princeton University Howard Hughes Medical Institute-Department of Molecular Biology

Participants will conduct individual, original research projects in areas such as molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, virology, immunology, development biology, neurobiology, and computational biology.  Weekly discussion groups with postdoctoral fellows.  Research offered within the 35 laboratories. June 16, 2003-

August 15, 2003. Students notified by March 4, 2003.

Eligibility:  Undergrads from institutions without large research programs.  Primary consideration given to science majors entering their senior year.  Minority students are encouraged to apply.                                                                                                                                                                      

Support:   $29,000 for a 9 week period, housing expenses will be paid if funds are available.

Deadline: February 7, 2003

Contact:   Summer Undergraduate Research Program                                                                                                                                                       Department of Molecular Biology

Lewis Thomas Laboratory                                                 

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ 08544

phone: 609-258-2923

 

 

Princeton Veterinary Associates Internship Program

Student interns receive exposure and training in radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, outpatients, treatment, and surgery.  They are instructed in restraint and proper handling techniques.  Interns are expected to attend weekly staff meetings that are both educational and also instructional on various aspects of running a veterinary business.

Contact:   Princeton Animal Hospital/Carnegie Cat Clinic

726 Alexander Road

Princeton, NJ  08540

Phone: 609-520-2000 / 609-951-0400

 

Princeton Summer Research Experience

Offers nine-week internships to students from groups underrepresented in graduate education.

Eligibility:  Current college sophomores or juniors who are part of an underrepresented group; 3.5 average in major.

Support:  $3,500 plus on-campus housing.

Deadline:  February 14, 2000

Contact:  Phone:  x3399 (Michael Robertson)

Email:  mroberts@tcnj.edu

 

 

 

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

The Coastal Conservation Research Program is providing four programs for undergraduate students.  This will run from May 28-August 5, 2002.  Over the past six summers, students from 65 different colleges and universities from all over the U.S. or abroad have participated in our research activities.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate students who are completing their sophomore or junior yea in college and are United States citizens

Support:   $3000 scholarship, free housing, and other opportunities for 12 students

Deadline: March 15, 2002

Contact:  CCRP Director

C/o NAMS

Richard Stockton College

Pomona, NJ 08240

Phone:  (609) 652-4546

Fax:  (609) 748-5515

Link:  www.stockton.edu/CCRP

Email:  ccrp@stockton.edu

 

Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.  Students conduct a research project at the RMBL under the supervision of RMBL scientists.  Runs for 10 weeks, June 13-August 11.

Eligibility:   College sophomores and juniors

Support:   $2,500

Deadline:  February 15, 2002

Link:  www.rmbl.org

 

Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Provides a meaningful research experience for students majoring in biology or chemistry and have an interest in a career in basic biomedical research. Runs for 10 weeks.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate sophomores and juniors

Support:  $2,100

Deadline:  March 1, 1994

Contact:  SURF Program

Office of Graduate Studies

The Rockefeller University

1230 York Avenue

New York, NY 10021

Phone: 212-327-8086 (Ms. Rebecca Ames, Admin. Assistant)

 

Rodale Institute Experimental Farm

Soil Health interns will be working with The Rodale Institute staff agronomists, investigating soil health and regenerative cropping systems.  Other research includes soil biology, nitrogen and carbon cycling and varietal evaluation.  There are three internships available.  One will begin in January, 2000 and continue through November/Decenber, 2000.  The other two are each approximately seven to nine months, from March/April through December January.

Eligibility:  A background in Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Soils or Agricultural Science and some training and/or experience in agricultural or biological research.

Support:   $6.50/hour

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:   Peggy Wagoner

The Rodale Institute

611 Siegfriedale Road

Kutztown, PA  19530

Phone:  610-683-1442

Fax:  610-683-8458

Email:  soils@rodaleinst.org

Link:  www.rodaleinstitute.org

 

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

A program for college undergraduates who will benefit from an intensive pre-graduate (Ph.D.) research experience.  It offers to experience the process of basic science research at a leading comprehensive cancer society.  The program will run from June 24 - August 9, 2003 for High School Juniors and June 3 – August 9 for College Juniors and is partially funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Cancer Institutes of Health.

Eligibility:  Current juniors; career goals focus on achieving a Ph.D. and a research/teaching

Support:  $2,500 plus room and board.

Deadline:  February 15, 2003 for High School students, February 1, 2003 for College students

Contact:  Elm & Carlton Streets

Buffalo, New York 14263

Phone:  716 - 845 - 2300

E-mail: mary.wisnicki@roswellpark.

Link: http://rpci.med.buffalo.edu                    

 

 

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Research Participation Program in Science

Experience the process of basic science research, conduct research project in molecular-cellular biology, immunology, biophysics, biochemistry, pharmacology or tumor biology.

Eligibility: Junior

Deadline:  February 1, 1999

Contact:  Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Educational Affairs

Buffalo, NY 14203-9963

Phone: (716) 845-2339

E-mail:  cjohnson@sc3102.med.buffalo.edu

Link:  http://rpci.med.buffalo.edu

 

Rutgers University (Newark) Program in Cellular and Molecular Biodynamics

Provides Research Training in Cellular and Molecular Biodynamics.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates

Support: $2,500, travel

Deadline:  February 2, 1999

Contact: Dr. Frank Jordan, Director

Program in Cellular and Molecular Biodynamics

Department of Chemistry, Rutgers University

Olson Hall, 73 Warren Street

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: 973-353-5173 or 5470 or 5329

FAX: 973-353-1264

E-mail: hodges-metz@axon.rutgers.edu or Frjordan@andromeda.rutgers.edu

Link:   http://www.biodyn.rutgers.edu/

 

Savannah River Ecology Laboratory

Program sponsored through the University of Georgia to provide undergraduate research experiences in ecology.  Program has both summer and academic year opportunities.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates

Support:   Not specified

Deadline:  February 15, 1993 (Summer Program)

Contact:  Savanna River Ecology Lab (803-725-2472)

Undergraduate Research Program (803-725-9726)

 

Science and Engineering Research Semester

Promotes training in science and engineering research through hands-on laboratory research with the student's chosen area of study at US Department of Energy locations around the country.

Eligibility:  Undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Support:    $225/week, housing, travel expenses

Deadline:   October 20, 1993 (for spring semester) March 15, 1994 (for fall semester)

Contact:  Science and Engineering Research Semester

901 D Street, SW

Suite 201A

Washington, DC 20024

Phone:  202-488-2426

 

Smithsonian Conservation Internship

The Spatial Analysis Lab at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research center is seeking an intern immediately.  Intern will assist in setting up a web server that will serve data from international projects going on in the lab, as well as educational resources for high school teachers and students for monitoring forest biodiversity.  Send letter of interest and resume to Melissa Songer at songerm@crc.si.edu.

Eligibility:  Strong computer skills and experience with web development

Support:   $500/ month stipend and on-site housing provided

Email:  songerm@crc.si.edu

 

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (Intern Program)

Offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education.

Deadline:   March 1, 2001

Contact:  Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Attn: Internship Coordinator

PO Box 28

Edgewater, MD  21037

Phone: 443-482-2217

Link:  http://www.serc.si.edu/SERC_web_html/internship/internhome.html

 

Society of Toxicology Student Internships

Internships in toxicological research available throughout the US in industrial, academic and government laboratories to study problems related to the effects of a wide variety of toxicants on living systems.  Sponsors submit information about their internship positions to SOT by December 1. The cumulative listing of these internships is available from January to April each year. Students review the list and send the application form and supporting documents directly to the programs of interest. The sponsor sets deadlines, eligibility criteria, determines the level of financial support offered, and selects the intern(s).

Eligibility:  Undergraduate student.

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  Varies, between January and April

Contact:  Society of Toxicology

1767 Business Center Drive, Suite 302

Reston, VA  20190

FAX: 703-438-3113

E-mail:  sothq@toxicology.org

Link:  www.toxicology.org

 

 

The Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association Spring Nature Center

Teacher Naturalist Internship

Provides intensive training and experience in a variety of nature center activities through assisting the Education director and Assistant and implementing the activities for children. Runs March 2 - June 11, 1999.

Eligibility:  Academic background in ecology, education, environmental studies, or some related field and previous experience working with children.

Support:   $3,375

Deadline:  December 14, 1998

Contact:  Jeff Hoagland, Education Director

Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association

31 Titus Mill Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

Buttinger Center: 609-737-7592

FAX: 609-737-3075

 

Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University (Chicago) Undergraduate Summer

Research Program

A 10 week research internship in molecular immunology, microbiology, and virology.

Eligibility:  College junior or senior

Support:   Not specified

Deadline:  February 15, 1999

Contact:  Dr. Susan Baker

Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology

Loyola University Medical Center

Stritch School of Medicine

2160 S. First Avenue, Bldg. 105

Maywood, IL 60153

Link:  http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/DeptWebs/microbio/micro.htm

 

Summer Research Associates Program at Bridgeport Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, and Fairfield University

Bridgeport Hospital, Yale, and Fairfield are collaborating to offer a summer program that combines clinical exposure, research opportunities, and medically-related educational courses to help prepare pre-health professional motivated students.

Contact:   Keith Bradley, MD, FACEP

Health Sciences Advisor, Health Professions Preparation Program

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT  06430

Phone:  203-254-4000 ext. 3238

Email:  kbradley@fair1.fairfield.edu

Link:  http://www.fairfield.edu/sce/resasst.htm

 

SUNY at Stony Brook Summer Research Apprenticeship Programs

Offers undergraduates the opportunity to serve as apprentices in active research laboratories and projects. Participants work with faculty, graduate students, and other undergraduates on ongoing research projects in their area. Runs for eight weeks.

Eligibility:  In addition to the general program, there is a special program for women and minorities.

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:   Dr. Ann Rotchford, Director of Summer Research Programs

E-3320 Library, Office of Undergraduate Studies

SUNY at Stony Brook

Stony Brook, NY 11794-3351

Phone:  516-632-7080

FAX:  516-632-9259

 

Syracuse University -- NSF program in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and

 

Temple University Summer Internship Program

Interns will attend workshops and seminars on podiatric medicine.  The goal is to provide interns with an overview of the profession in a variety of settings including:  academic, private practice, and hospital.  Runs from June 9 - June 16, 2000.

Eligibility:  Completed 30 credit hours and may not have previously aplied to a school of podiatric medicine.

Support:   On-campus housing will be provided.

Deadline:  March 19, 2000

Contact:  Summer Internship Program

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

Office of Student Affairs

8th at Race Streets

Philadelphia, PA  19107

Phone:  215-625-5451  or  800-220-3338

 

Temple University Summer Science Research Program 2000

Up to ten undergraduate students will be selected to participate in a 10-week program designed to provide participants with extensive "hands on" research experience in one of the following areas:  Chemistry, Geology, Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Physics.  Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to participate.  Run 10 weeks, end of May to end of July.

Eligibility:  Should have completed 3 years of undergraduate work, but strong applicants who have completed only 2 years will also be considered.

Support:   $3,000 plus campus housing

Deadline:   March 15, 2000

Contact:  James G. McElligott, Ph.D.

The Graduate School

Summer Research Program

Temple University Box SSRP (040-11)

1803 N. Broad St.

Philadelphia, PA  19122

Fax:  215-204-8781

 

Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation

Seek 2 Summer Interns to work in the Natural Heritage Program with professional conservation biologists in the areas of botany and zoology.  Duties will include field work in various parts of Tennessee, species identification, data management, and report writing.  Also seek 1 intern to work in the Natural Areas Program.  Duties will include database and records management, report writing, and natural areas stewardship activities.  Maximum of 120 days.

Eligibility:   Enrolled students at junior level or above.

Support:  $6.00 - $7.00/hour

Deadline: February 29, 2000

Contact:  Nancy Warren

TDEC Division of Human Resources

12th Floor, L & C Tower

401 Church Street

Nashville, TN  37243-0436

Phone:  615-532-0210

AND

Lori Ritter

TDEC Division of Natural Heritage

14th Floor, L & C Tower

401 Church Street

Nashville, TN  37243-0447

Phone:  615-532-0431

 

Texas A&M University                                                                                             

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week research program during the summer of 2003.  Students will join a laboratory team to conduct research in modern biochemistry, with possibilities in structural biology, bioinformatics, molecular genetics, genomics, enzymology, or biophysics.  In addition, students will participate in weekly meetings in order to explore the diversity of research opportunities in this vibrant field and to learn effective oral and written presentation skills.        

Eligibility:  Must be a pre-baccalaureate undergrad. or majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, biology, or a life science.

Support:  $3,000 stipend for 10 week program, paid tuition for 2-credit hours, travel allowance up to $600

Deadline:  March 1, 2003    

Contact:  Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biochemistry

Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Texas A&M University

2128 TAMU                                                                    

College Station, TX 77843-2128                                                                                                                                                               

E-mail:  g-kunkel@tamu.edu

Phone:  1-800-482-6246                           

 

 

 

Thomas Jefferson University Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Program in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Structural Biology, Molecular Pharmacology.

Eligibility:

Support:

Deadline:   March 15, 2002

Contact:   Summer Undergraduate Research program

College of Graduate Studies

Thomas Jefferson University

1020 Locust Street

Philadelphia, PA  19107-5541

Phone:  215-503-0155

Fax:  215-503-3433

E-mail:  jessie.pervall@mail.tju.edu

Link:  www.tju.edu

 

Thomas Jefferson University Student Research Day

Undergraduate students are invited Monday, March 27, to present their research in poster format, in competition for modest cash prizes of $100 each.  The event is scheduled from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  Not applicable

Deadline:  Friday, March 3, 2000

Contact:  Dr. Karen Dohm

Phone:  215-503-0153   OR   215-503-4400

E-mail:  Karen.Dohm@mail.tju.edu

Link:  http://jeffline.tju.edu/CWIS/CGS/

SUBMIT ABSTRACT TO:  Eleanor.Gorman@mail.tju.ed

 

Tufts University (School of Veterinary Medicine)                    

This program presents a broad range of exciting career possibilities, including biotechnology, ethics & values, equine sports medicine, wildlife medicine, and international veterinary medicine.  It is compact and covers a great deal of essential material. You will learn not only from the faculty and students but also from each other.

Ultimately, you will learn what veterinary medicine is all about and whether you are truly suited for the profession.  Offers Middle school, High School, College, and Adult programs.            

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  Not applicable

Deadline: applications due February 1, 2003 (can apply online)        

Contact: Adventures in Veterinary Medicine                                                    

Tufts University School of Veterinary

200 Westboro Rd., N. Grafton, MA 01536-1895    

Phone:  (508) 839-7962

 

 

UMDNJ - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Program

A summer research program intended to provide quality research experience in molecular and cellular biology for qualified students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. leading to a career as a biomedical research scientist.(June3-Aug 9, 2002)

Support:  $3000. Stipend

Deadline:   March 22, 2002

Contact:  UMDNJ - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates

2 Medical Center Drive

Stratford, NJ 08084

Phone:  (609) 566-6037

E-mail:  Schimmel@umdnj.edu

Link:  http://www.umdnj.edu

 

UNC Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program

The Program in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applicants to its Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program. SURE provides independent research opportunities, emphasizing molecular biology, under guidance of a faculty mentor.  The program is intended for students with an earnest desire to pursue research careers in biology. Runs for ten weeks.

Eligibility:  preference is given to students in their junior year although students of other standings are not excluded from consideration

Deadline:  for application deadlines visit http://www.med.unc.edu/pmbb/sure/sure.htm

Contact: The Program in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

101 MBBRL, CB# 7100

The University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7100

Phone:  (919) 962-8920

Fax: (919) 966-6821

 

 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Students will become an integral part of an investigative team and will spend approximately 10 weeks during the summer months beginning on June 7, 2000 working in the laboratories of scientists in the Department of Pathology at the University of Alabama Medical Center on projects related to the molecular basis of disease.

Eligibility:    Applications will be evaluated on the basis of grades, courses taken, a statement of interest in pursuing graduate education, and recommendations from faculty members at the student's institution.

Support:   $2,200

Deadline:  April 21, 2000

Contact:  Dr. Joseph L. Messina, Director

Graduate Program in Molecular and Cellular Pathology

Volker Hall, G019

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama  35294

Phone:  205-934-4921

E-mail:  messina@path.uab.edu

 

 

University of Colorado

Global Climate Change and Society helps students explore the nature of scientific knowledge.  They develop different themes through an examination of the issues surrounding global climate change.  Applicants must send college transcripts, resume, two letters of recommendation from professors, a 500 word statement explaining your interest in the program, and an e-mail address and telephone number.

Eligibility:  Junior/Senior standing with a minimum GPA of 3.2 with at least one course each in philosophy and in the physical sciences.

Support:    $2000 stipend, housing, and limited travel support

Deadline:   March 15, 2002

Contact:  Global Climate Change and Society

Center for Science and Technology Policy Research

University of Colorado/CIRES

1333 Grandview Ave, CB 488

Boulder, CO 80309-0488

Phone:   (303) 735-3678

Fax:   (303) 735-1576

Link:   sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/gccs

Email:    gccs@colorado.edu

 

University of Connecticut Health Center Summer Research Internships

Program for undergraduate students in Biological or Biomedical Sciences, intending to go to either graduate school or medical school.  Ten week internship.

Eligibility:  Student intends to go to graduate school or medical school.

Support:  $3,000 stipend; student must pay travel and living expense.

Deadline:  February 1, 1999 for Graduate School; April 1, 1999 for School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine

Contact:  Robin Walsh

University of Connecticut Health Center

Summer Research Internship Program

Student Affairs/Student Services Center

263 Farmington Ave., Room AG062

Farmington, CT  06030-1905

Phone:  860-679-3971

E-mail:  rwalsh@nso1.uchc.edu

Link:   http://www9.uchc.edu/grad/summer_internship/ug_intern.html

OR  http://www.uchc.edu/

 

University of Florida Undergraduate Research Training at the Whitney Lab

Training in marine biomedical research and biotechnology. Hands-on research experience using the new techniques of cellular, molecular and neurobiology.

Support:  Competitive stipend, assistance with travel expenses and housing allowance

Deadline:  At least two months in advance of anticipated starting date.

Deadline for summer positions is the last day in February.

Contact:  Undergraduate Coordinator

The Whitney Laboratory

9505 Ocean Shore Blvd.

St. Augustine, FL 32086-8623

Phone: (904) 461-4000 Fax: (904) 461-4008

Link: http://whitney.ufl.edu

 

University of Georgia Marine Institute - Sapelo Island

An opportunity for both new graduate students and advanced undergraduates from any accredited college or University to gain "hands-on" experience conducting supervised research in a unique sea island environment.

Eligibility:  Juniors and seniors in college or less than 2 yr post-graduate experience

Support:   $2400; subsidized on-island housing; travel reimbursement for one round-trip to Sapelo Island

Deadline:   February 4, 2000

Contact:  Link:  http://www.uga.edu/ugami

 

University of Houston

The Department of Biology and Biochemistry is offering opportunities for undergraduates to participate in cutting edge biological research.  The fields of research include Molecular Genetics, Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.  This program will run June 3-August 9, 2002.

Support:   $3000 stipend, room and board on campus, and assistance with travel expenses

Deadline:   February 22, 2002

Contact:   http://www.uh.edu/cellreu

 

University of Houston Department of Biology and Biochemistry

The main activity will be individual research projects at the cutting edge of molecular and cellular biology, under the direction of faculty members.  In addition, weekly group meetings will introduce students to a broad range of research topics in cellular and molecular biology.  Runs for 10 weeks. (June 2-August 8, 2003)

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  $3,000 plus room and board on campus and assistance with travel expenses

Deadline:  February 21, 2003 (can apply online)

Contact:   REU in Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Houston

Dept. of Biology and Biochemistry

369 Science and Research Bldg 2

Houston, TX  77204-5001

Fax:  (713) 743-2632

E-mail:  cellreu@uh.edu

Link:  http://www.uh.edu/cellreu

 

 

University of Massachusetts at Boston Summer Undergraduate Research

Provides participation in biological research. Each participant will design, conduct, and present an independent research project that will focus on issues in biodiversity and conservation ecology.  Runs from June 4 - August 9, 2002.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate juniors and seniors

Support:  $3,500, some subsidized travel and housing

Deadline:  March 10, 2002

Contact:  Phone:  617-287-6600 (Program Assistant - Maria Papuga)

E-mail:  maria.papuga@umb.edu

Link:  www.bio.umb.edu

 

University of Massachusetts Medical School

To attract minority students into biomedical and behavioral research careers in the area of heart, lung, and blood disorders.  Provides minority undergraduates, graduates, and students in health professional schools exposure to opportunities in research careers in areas relevant to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases and sleep disorders. Runs June 4 – August 10, 2001.

Eligibility:  College students who are mem

Support:   Not specified

Deadline: March 15, 2001

Contact:   Deborah Harmon Hines, Ph.D., Program Director and Associate Vice Chancellor for School Services

University of Massachusetts

Medical School

55 Lake Avenue North

Worcester, MA  01655-0132

Phone:  508-856-2444

Fax:  508-856-4888

Toll Free:  877-395-3149

 

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

The program will provide the opportunity to perform supervised research in the biomedical sciences of cell biology and molecular biology.  Runs for ten weeks (June 5 - August 11, 2000).

Eligibility: Undergraduates

Support:   $2,500

Deadline:   March 17, 2000

Contact:  University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - Stratford Division

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Two Medical Center Drive

Stratford, New Jersey 08084

Phone:  609-566-6037

Email:  schimmel@umdnj.edu

Link:  www.UMDNJ.EDU

 

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (Program for Freshmen and Sophomores)

A six week on-campus residential program designed to enhance academic skills and facilitate continued academic success in undergraduate school.  The program includes:  Science "Mini-courses," Academic Skill Building, Mentoring, and many more Hands-on Activities.

Eligibility:  Freshmen and sophomore students from a disadvantaged background; have an established cumulative college GPA below 3.2 and above 2.0 or a science GPA below 3.0 and above 1.7.

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:   Pattie Katcher, Program Coordinator

University of Michigan School of Dentistry

1011 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1078

Phone:  734-763-3342

Fax:  734-647-6805

E-mail:  hic@umich.edu

 

University of Michigan School of Dentistry (Program for Juniors and Seniors)

Profile for Success is a four week on-campus residential program to prepare students to be successful on the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and increase students' understanding of career options within dentistry.  Activities will occur at the School of Dentistry in Eligibility:  Junior and senior students from a disadvantaged background; have not taken the DAT or have taken it and achieved scores of 12 to 17 on either the Academic Average or the perceptual Abilities sections of the test; have completed two courses or eight semester hours each of college level biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, one course of college algebra and trigonometry; GPA of 2.00.

Support:  Not specified

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  Pattie Katcher, Program Coordinator

University of Michigan School of Dentistry

1011 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1078

Phone:  734-763-3342

Fax:  734-647-6805

E-mail:  hic@umich.edu

 

University of Oregon

Spring term - March 27 - June 9.  Invertebrate Zoology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology, Undergraduate Research Marine Biology Seminar.  Fall Term - September 25 - December 8.  Ecology, Field Studied: Ecology, Marine Molecular Physiology, Estuarine Biology, Marine Environmental Issues, Biology of Marine Environmental Issues, Marine Biology Seminar.

Contact:  Oregon Institute of Marine Biology

PO Box 5389

Charleston, OR  97420

Phone:  541-888-2581

E-mail:  oimb@oimb.uoregon.edu

Link:  http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~oimb

 

University of Pennsylvania Summer Internships in the Biological Sciences

Provides undergraduates with 10 weeks of hands-on experience in a biomedical lab. The areas of research included are: biochemistry, molecular biophysics, cell and molecular biology, immunology, neuroscience, parasitology, pharmacological sciences, and epidemiology.

Eligibility: Undergraduates

Support:   $2,600, subsidized on campus housing, reasonable travel expenses

Deadline:  February 15, 2002

Contact:  Summer Internship Program

Biomedical Graduate Studies

University of Pennsylvania

240 John Morgan Building

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6064

Phone: 215-898-2792

Link:  www.med.upenn.edu/bgs

 

 

University of Rochester Medical Center

SURF is a nine-week program designed to enhance the competitiveness of underrepresented undergraduate students interested in medicine, research, and science.  In addition, students participate in weekly seminars, workshops, problem-based learning (PBL) sessions, and other opportunities for observation of clinical and research activities.  Runs June 3, 2000 - August 2, 2002.

Eligibility:  Applicants must have an introduction to their scientific field of interest and completed at least two years of college.

Support:  $200/week; free housing

Deadline:  January 30, 2002

Contact:  Phone:  716-275-2175 (Nathaniel Holmes, Ph.D.)

Email:  Nathaniel_Holmes@urmc.rochester.edu

 

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Summer Undergraduate Research

Program

Designed to provide a stimulating and challenging hands-on research experience for students interested in the biomedical sciences.  (Molecular Biology, toxicology, biochemistry,virology, immunology, physiology, microbiology, genetics, pharmacology, marine biology).  Runs from June 10 - August 15, 2002.

Eligibility:  Students contemplating graduate education in biomedical sciences.

Support:  Stipend provided

Deadline:  February 15, 2002

Contact:  The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

TheUniversity of Texas medical Branch

301 University Blvd.

Galveston, TX 77555-1050

Phone: 409-772-2665

Fax: 409-747-0772

E-mail: grad.school@utmb.edu

Link: www.gsbs.utmb.edu/surp/

 

University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Summer Research Program 2001

Students spend 10 weeks during the summer gaining intensive hands-on laboratory experience under the direction of seasoned faculty researchers and teachers.  Other important components of the program are science training workshops, a seminar series, and an annual publication entitled Student Abstracts that lists each student's name and describes his or her work carried out during the ten-week period.

Eligibility: At least a sophomore at the time of application; minimum GPA of 3.0; have completed at least 12 hours in a science discipline (seniors may apply if they are eligible to return to their home university the semester following the program).

Support:  $2,500 stipend.

Deadline:  February 9, 2001

Contact:   Ms. Carol Looney, Program Coordinator

Email:  Carol.M.Looney@uth.tmc.edu  or  Phone:  (713) 500-3193

Link: http://eae.uth.tmc.edu/research/

 

University of Virginia Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Offers students "hands-on" lab research for 10 weeks of which students work on a specific research project, assist with experiments, collect data, and consult with scientists at the Center for Biological Training. Laboratory discussion groups, research meetings on special topics, and seminars will also be held.

 Eligibility:  Current undergraduates

Support:  $2,700

Deadline:  March 1, 1999

Contact:  Dr. Rich Day, Program Director

Center for Biological Timing

Gilmer Plaza, University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA 22903

Phone: 804-982-3623

E-mail:  rnd2v@virginia.edu

 

The University of West Florida Science Training in Ecology Program

To enhance research opportunities in scientific training in the environmental sciences. Some potential areas of research include: effects of contaminated sediments on benthic biota, harmful. Algal Blooms, coral reef diseases, mortality data base development, and much more.

Eligibility:  Undergraduate in US colleges.

Support:  Stipend, travel, and tuition (depending on the level of the award)

Deadline:  September 15, December 15, March 15, and July 15

Contact:   Science Training in Ecology Program

C/o W.H. Jeffrey

Bldg. 58

11000 University Pkwy

Pensacola, Fl 32514

Link:   http://www.uwf.edu/~step

 

The University of Wisconsin - Madison

Participants will spend nine weeks in a laboratory conducting full-time research in microbiology, microbial genetics and/or molecular biology.  Provides students with the opportunity to test their interests in a scientific laboratory.  Students conduct their own research project under the direction of a faculty member and work as part of a laboratory research team investigating fundamental problems in microbiology and molecular biology.

Eligibility:    Undergraduate students, preferably between their junior and senior years.

Disabled students, minority students, and students from smaller liberal arts institutions where comparable research facilities are unavailable are particularly encouraged to apply.

Support:   $3,000; housing is provided

Deadline:  March 1, 2001

Contact:  REU Program

Department of Bacteriology

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin  53706

Link:  www.bact.wisc.edu/REU/Application.html

 

US Department of Energy - Fall and Spring Undergraduate Internship Opportunity

Runs for 16 weeks in the fall and spring semesters at Lawrence Livermore Lab (CA), Los

Alamos Lab (NM) and Sandra Lab (CA and NM).

Eligibility:  Undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Support:   Pay not specified, subsidized housing and travel provided

Deadline:  See web site

Contact:   See web site for selection

Link:   http://education.lanl.gov/resources/urs/

 

US Department of Energy Professional Internship Programs

Provides practical hands-on experience. Participants are assigned individual projects that relate to their academic majors.

Eligibility:  Overall GPA of 2.5

Support:  Weekly range from $250 - $772, certain tuition and travel fees are reimbursed.

Deadline:  For May and June starting dates: February 15, 1999

For January, March, or September starting dates: must be received 3 months prior to the requested starting date.

Contact:  Professional Internship Programs

Attn: Cheryl Terry

Education and Training Division, MS-36

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

PO Box 117

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117

Phone:   423-576-3427

E-mail:  terryc@orau.gov

Link:  http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm

 

Vanderbilt University Medical School Summer Research Program

Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences designed to introduce students to biomedical research. Includes molecular biology, neurology, cell biology, and developmental biology. Runs from June 7, through August 6, 1999.

Eligibility:  Students entering their junior or senior year of college in Fall 1999.

Support:  $3,500

Deadline:  February 15, 1999

Contact:  Dr. Roger Chalkley

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Interdisciplinary Programs

506 Light Hall

Nashville, TN 37232-0301

Phone: 615-343-4611 (Dr. Chalkley)

 

Vegetation Mapping Project at Point Reyes National Seashore

This position provides an opportunity to learn plant species and communities of the Point Reyes Peninsula (North of the San Francisco Bay), an area known for its diversity.  Provides the opportunity to learn the basics of how vegetation mapping projects are conducted.  Begins February 14, 2000, for up to 8 months.

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:  $15/day

Deadline:  Not specified

Contact:  David Schirokauer / Pam Van der Leeden

Point Reyes National Seashore

Bear Valley Road

Point Reyes Station, CA  94956

E-mail:  dave_schirokauer@nps.gov

 

Villanova University - Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Perform original research for 9 weeks during the summer under the guidance of a faculty member.  Opportunities available in Astronomy/Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

Eligibility:  Not specified

Support:   $3,000; room and board; research supplies

Deadline:  March 1, 2002

Contact:   Program Director

HHMI Undergraduate Summer Research Institute

Department of Biology

Villanova University

Villanova, PA  19085-1699

Link: www.HHMISummerResearch.villanova.edu

 

Walt Disney World College Program-- Conservation Education, Animal Behavior

Paid internship opportunity, science credit available, at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Conservation Education --Develop presentations to promote wildlife conservation to visitors.

Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Animal Behavior -- systematic behavior observations of animals in park--assist in data collection and library research.

Disney's Living Seas -- Conservation Education --Develop presentations to promote stewardship towards marine conservation to visitors.

Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, excellent written and oral communication skills.  Applicant must attend Recruiting Session on November 8 at 5:30 in Brower

Student Center 202E and must bring resume, cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in internship, college transcript (unofficial is ok), and 3 letters of recommendation (from previous employers and/or faculty preferred).

Support:  paid internship

Contact:  Derek Wan, x7818, wan2@tcnj.edu or  TCNJ Career Services at 771-2161

Link: http://www.wdcollegeprogram.com

 

Washington State University - Summer Research in Plant Biochemistry

To carry out research in the general area of plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in laboratories of the training faculty.  Runs for 9 weeks.

Eligibility:  Junior or senior students

Support:  $2,500, plus housing and some travel money

Deadline:  February 16, 2000

Contact:  Dr. Michael Kahn

Institute of Biological Chemistry

Washington State University

Pullman, WA  99164-6340

Phone:  509-335-8327

Fax:  509-335-7643

E-mail:  kahn@wsu.edu

Link:  http://www.wsu.edu/~plph/pbrtc/summerres.html

 

Wayne State University School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Interdisciplinary research opportunities in mitochondrial function, chromosome dynamics, cellular regulatory mechanisms, cell signaling and more. The program provides a research intensive training program that prepares students for a variety of careers in biomedical research.

Support:  Selected students supported by stipend of about $2500.

Deadline:  Not specified.

Contact:  CMMG 3216 Scott Hall

Wayne State University

6050 Cass Ave

Detroit, MI 48202-9892

E-mail:  cmmg@cmb.biosci.wayne.edu

Link:  http://cmg.biosci.wayne.edu

 

Wetlands Institute Internships

Internships available in environmental education, research, public relations, and horticulture.  Interns work as volunteers within their specified area, assisting staff and performing duties as required.  Summer interns are charged a dorm fee of $525 for the summer season.  Scholarship assistance is available.

Eligibility:  All course work/experience in natural and physical sciences and education is pertinent to the mission of the Wetlands Institute.

Support:  None

Deadline:  Summer Intern, March 15, 2001; Fall Intern, August 1, 2001

Contact:  Intern Coordinator

1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard

Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

Phone: 609-368-1211

Link:  www.wetlandsinstitute.org

 

Wetland Reptile Interns

Three intern positions are available for university students to participate in on-going studies of reptiles and wetlands.  In addition to helping with on-going studies, each intern must complete an independent research project.  This position is for a three-month period.  The anticipated start date is May 15 and the completion date is August 15.  Interns work 5 full days a week and get 2 days off.

Eligibility:  Junior, Senior, or recent graduate majoring in the life sciences

Support:    Stipend of $2000 and free on-site housing

Deadline: March 15, 2002 - For questions call (410)741-9330 or send a send a message to cswarth@aol.com or

jugbay@toad.net

Applications must consist of:

1) Resume

2) Cover letter including summary of academic and field experiences, qualifications and career goals

3) Transcripts (need not be official)

4) Names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 academic or professional references

Send applications to:

Christopher Swarth

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

1361 Wrighton Rd.

Lothian, MD 20711

 

 

Yale University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Opportunity to learn advanced laboratory methods and conduct research in laboratories with guidance from faculty mentor with post doctoral associates and senior graduate students as sources of technical support. Lasts 8 weeks.

Eligibility:  Preference to students completing their sophomore or junior years.

Support:  Round trip transportation, housing, meals, $2,500.00 stipend.

Deadline:  February 1, 1999

Link: http://www.yale.edu/gradsch/grad/SurfApplication.htm  


Opportunities for Presenting your Research


Meetings:

                    Abstract Deadline:  October 1, 2000 University of Maryland , Baltimore County , host.

                    The University of Kentucky , host.  Abstract Deadline:   November 15, 2000 .
                    Link:  (http://ncur2001.uky.edu);  e-mail address: conference@ncur2001.uky.edu.

                        Abstract Deadline:  February 1, 2001
 

                 For information, contact www.tri-beta.org

                        Rayburn Senate Office Bldg, Washington , DC .   Application Deadline:  November 22, 2001 .
                        Criteria for selection and directions for submitting an abstract can be found on the CUR website,
                 http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html

        Internship Research Poster Session, December 5, 2001 .

                        Annual Research Symposium, April 24, 2002 .

                        Connecticut College , June 19-22, 2002 .

Publications:
 

        Contact Dr. David Venturo, Editor  dventuro@tcnj.edu

        Contact Dr. Lori Kelman, Editor
                       Iona College , 715 North Ave. , New Rochelle , NY   10801