Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
| Many summer programs, especially those in the sciences, have application deadlines in February. |
"Summer research is an awesome opportunity that can open up doors for you, sharpen your mind and technical skills, and can also allow you to delve into topics that are truly important in this world and in our future." ~ Amazu Chinwendu
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Use this to track your Summer Applications: - Summer Research Application Spreadsheet |
SURF - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
A program offered through NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) in both Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO.
Great paid opportunity for students in physics, material science, chemistry, applied mathematics, computer science, or engineering. There may be research opportunities for students with other majors. UMBC undergraduate students who are interested in applying for the NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program should review the Application Checklist.
Spread sheet showing more research opportunities for Summer 2013, typically in the sciences and engineering.
Note to International Students:
Many, but not all, paid summer research programs are restricted to U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. Read program requirements closely.
International students may approach individual faculty members at UMBC or elsewhere about laboratory work that does not involve a federal program.
American Chemical Society
American Mathematical Association
Amgen Scholars
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
Summer Research Opportunities Program
Includes summer programs at 13 institutions. Strictly limited to students planning to attend graduate school.
Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W)
Focused on women in Computer Science and Engineering.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Leadership Alliance
The Leadership Alliance
Includes social science research opportunities
Maryland Sea Grant Education
Sea Grant Fellowship Program
Offers thirteen students the opportunity to conduct marine research on the Chesapeake Bay during a 12-week period (May 20-August 12.) The program is especially designed for students majoring in such fields as biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, engineering, mathematics and marine and environmental science.
National Science Foundation
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects designed especially for the purpose. This program provides indirect funding for undergraduate students to participate in research. Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Zone (URO-Zone)
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Focused on Computer Science and Engineering.
Pathways to Science
Searchable data base of more than 400 summer opportunities
When using this site, scroll down each page to see content.
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network
University of California, Irvine's Research Opportunities Database
National Research Opportunities
Provides many resources, including research internships, for students in arts, humanities and social sciences as well as science.
Social Sciences and Humanities
These links may also include opportunities for students in the sciences and engineering
Atlantic Coast Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Alliance
Case Western Reserve University
Leadership Alliance
The Leadership Alliance
Includes social science research opportunities
Public Policy Opportunities
University of California, Irvine's Research Opportunities Database
National Research Opportunities
Provides many resources, including research internships, for students in arts, humanities and social sciences as well as science.
University of Maryland, College Park, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Women's Studies Online Resources
Health-Related Programs
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
National Institute of Health
Rochester Institute of Technology
St Judes Children's Research Hospital
Syracuse University
Summer Programs in the Health Profession
A state-by-state listing on summer opportunities focused on various health professions.
University of Cincinnati
Wayne State University
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Accepts graduating seniors)
UMBC Pre-Med and Pre-Dental Advising
International Opportunities
CERN in Geneva, Switzerland
The University of Michigan REU at CERN
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland for Physics, engineering, and computer science students.
EURO Scholars
European Undergraduate Research Opportunities
"This is an excellent program. EURO Scholars involves serious students in serious research in very interesting places."
--- Dr. Brian Souders, UMBC Study Abroad Office
Clarkson University
Christian Brothers University
Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT)
DAAD
Partnerships for International Research and Education
Pasteur Foundation
The University of Sheffield
The Zurich Biology Undergraduate Summer School
International Biology Undergraduate Summer School
Taught in English. Participation is open to all students during their Bachelor (BA or BSc) studies. The program will cover travel expenses and housing costs of international participants.
Federal Opportunities
Department of Homeland Security
Summer research and year-round scholarships
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Goddard Space Flight Center’s (GSFC) education programs
Goddard Space Flight Center’s Summer Undergraduate Internships
National Cancer Institute - Frederick Cancer Research Training Award Program (NCI)
Student Internship Programs
Summer fellowship program at the National Cancer Institute for all majors.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institutes of Health Summer Opportunities (NIH)
National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Student Opportunities
For Computer Science, Information Systems and Math majors.
Office of Naval Research
Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP)
Students must be at least Sophomores.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Science.gov
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Internship Programs
With Department of Energy.
U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
Research Participation Program
Research opportunities at Aberdeen Proving Ground for students majoring in biological sciences, computer science, engineering, environmental sciences, physical sciences, or related scientific disciplines.
Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Summer Opportunities ( *See pages 52-62)
Mayo Clinic
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institutes of Health Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities
Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (POSTBAC IRTA/CRTA)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
For more information:
Janet McGlynn
Director of Communication and Outreach
mcglynn@umbc.edu | (410) 455-5754