Summer Programs & Internships

NSF | SpectrumX 2024 REU+ Program 

SpectrumX, a NSF Spectrum Innovation Center, has 12 positions available for students registered in computer science, data science, electrical/electronic engineering, physics, communications, economics, education, policy, pre-law, or social justice to participate in its 2024 REU+ Program to be hosted during Summer 2024 at the following sites: University of Notre Dame, National Radio Astronomy Observatory (Charlottesville, VA), University of California Los Angeles, and University of Virginia.

We would appreciate your assistance in distributing this call to your undergraduate students who may be interested in working with an experienced, trained mentor in their field of interest including, but not limited to, Spectrum Use Cases and Coexistence, Radio & Network Technologies, Data & Machine Learning, Spectrum Economics and Policy, Science Communication, Science Education, and Social Justice for 8-10 weeks.

Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US; be and remain an undergraduate student in good standing; and plan to complete an undergraduate degree program. Women and nonbinary students, under-represented minorities, transfer students, and others traditionally underrepresented in science are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about REUs, SpectrumX, and this opportunity, as well as full application instructions, students can visit https://www.spectrumx.org/get-involved/nsf-spectrumx-2024-reu-program/ or consult the application form. 

Deadline for applications is 11:59 PM PST on 31 March 2024, and as this application requires a personal essay and reference letters, students are advised to leave enough time to complete their application.

Students can contact reu@spectrumx.org for any queries or if they need assistance with their application.

Please feel free to reach out to me directly should you have any queries.

Kind regards,

Anja Fourie 

NRAO Project Director: Broader Impact 

SpectrumX Deputy Director: Education and Workforce Development

National Radio Astronomy Observatory 

520 Edgemont Road 

Charlottesville 

VA 22903 

+1 434 296 0207 (O) 

+1 434 466 5348 (M) 

How to apply for CHOPs

Bridges to the Doctorate Program 

@ Towson University

Priority Deadline: January 10
Final Deadline: March 20

Are you interested in earning your Ph.D.?

Do you have talented students who are considering graduate programs in the biomedical sciences?
 

Our application for Fall 2024 admission is open. Apply today!

 The Bridges to the Doctorate (B2D) Program, a partnership with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), aims to increase the representation of individuals traditionally underrepresented in the biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. 

• B2D scholars will complete their master's degree and thesis research in a laboratory at Towson University and ultimately enroll in a doctoral program at JHUSOM, UMSOM, or elsewhere.

• Activities include rotations in UMSOM and JHUSOM laboratories, travel to conferences, and completion of doctoral-level coursework.

• The B2D program provides educational and financial support to ensure a successful transition to a biomedical Ph.D. program.

• While enrolled at TU, B2D students are provided a tuition waiver, salary, and funding to travel to research conferences.

• Read about our B2D students.

Please share with eligible students*.

Apply Now

* Eligible participants are individuals from the following groups identified as underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences:
1. Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.
2. Individuals with disabilities that limit one or more major life activities.
3. Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds

ICARE Postbac program – deadline extended to March 17!

We have received several applications and have ranked them with the highest review priority, but we’ve also extended our final application deadline to March 17, 2024. We encourage applications from students who:

• are about to graduate from an undergraduate institution (or recently have graduated),

• are interested in a career in STEM and cancer research/cancer care,

• intend to go to graduate school or medical school in the future but need to strengthen their application,

• and are willing to work hard and be challenged on a daily basis.

Link to application: https://icarepostbac.sites.uiowa.edu/form/application

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center faculty are in many different research disciplines in the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Pharmacy.  Cancer research takes many forms in different kinds of laboratories and research settings.

• Basic sciences, such as analyzing chemicals or biological samples, animal research, microscopy, and genetics

• Nursing research, such as health outcomes of patients treated for cancer

• Bioengineering, working on the creation of medical devices

• Public health research, including community and behavioral health and epidemiology

• • Specifically, we have a prospective ICARE mentor seeking a postbaccalaureate trainee interested in mentorship on physical activity and exercise in cancer survivorship reaching rural and underserved populations and/or behavioral interventions to increase aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise for cancer survivors.

CREW Summer Research 

We are STILL seeking qualified applicants for the CREW program and have extended the deadline to March 22. 

We really appreciate your support and partnership -- please continue encouraging students to apply:https://med.miami.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/general-internal-medicine/research/cardiovascular-research-empowerment-workforce

Cardiovascular Research Empowerment Workforce

Official website for the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

med.miami.edu

LANTERN Opportunity: Student Internship Communication & Administrative Assistance 

Introduction

The Hollings Preparation Program (HPP) provides 6-week summer internships to college students between their freshman and sophomore years. The purpose of HPP is to develop recruiting pipelines for students from diverse backgrounds and prepare them through mentorship and professional development experiences to be successful applicants to the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship.

HPP needs you to provide vital communication and administrative support to help prepare for and run the 2024 program year, and prepare for future years!

What you'll do

Communication Tasks:

·         Develop a Program Book, which includes short biographies of students, mentors and guest speakers and associated planned curriculum. Assist students with developing one-page program experience write-ups that describe their time in the internship. Develop a program certification of completion for each student.

·         Lead the creation of an HPP-web page, which will be used to showcase student experiences and help as a recruitment tool in subsequent years.

·         Assist with recruitment tools to reach remote students from diverse backgrounds. Recruitment activities are likely to include networking with NOAA professionals, tribal organizations, universities, and travel to reach local mentors and students who may benefit from this internship.

Program Administration Tasks:

·         Provide program policies and procedures to interns and mentors and serves as a liaison to the Office of Education and Western Region Security Office, for leading security clearance.

·         Email account management, administering a “batch” security clearance, and calendar management for HPP-related activities (e.g., webinar series and training classes), and facilitating reimbursements (e.g., any security clearance fees, etc.) as needed.

·         Create the mentor/student email listserv as student accounts are created. Provide timesheet and Google Drive orientation during the opening webinar.

·         Serve as the main point of contact between students and GMG Management regarding payment, travel, reimbursement or any other program questions/concerns.

Preferred Skills

·         Strong verbal communication skills, particularly with students that are new to the security clearance process and professional world.

·         Trusted Agent status preferred, but not required. Ability to use Kite-Works for secure file sharing security clearance materials.

·         Excellent organizational skills - the ability to prioritize and multitask, while still exhibiting good judgment and poise.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build relationships and connect with others at various levels, both internally and externally.

What you'll learn

Accepting this opportunity will allow you to expand on your knowledge and experience working with to implement priorities within NOAA’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. You’ll hone your communication skills, gain experience in web-page design and content creation, and soft-skills working with students and mentors to ensure they have a positive and inclusive experience within the HPP family.

It will also allow you to gain familiarity with the NOAA security clearance process, and information management and program evaluation.

Who we are

The Hollings Preparation Program is operated through a partnership with NOAA's Office of Education and the West Coast Region of Fisheries. The Office of Education works to advance education both within NOAA and with the public. We provide scholarships and collaborate with universities to prepare the brightest minds from diverse backgrounds in NOAA-related fields.

The West Coast Region of NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's west coast ocean resources and their habitat. We provide vital services for the nation, all backed by sound science and an ecosystem-based approach to management.

--

Caroline Donovan

Communications Director, Coral Reef Conservation Program

Lynker/CSS Team

On Contract to NOAA Office for Coastal Management

1305 East-West Highway 

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Work: (240) 410-3416

Cell: (410) 330-3330

caroline.donovan@noaa.gov

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NOAA Fellowships + Student Opportunities

NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship Program

The NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship Program in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics is a focused workforce development collaboration between Sea Grant and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Apply through MIT Sea Grant or your state’s Sea Grant program.  >>Learn More

Application Deadline

January 25, 2024

by 5:00pm

STUDENT GUIDE

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides educational and professional experience to graduate students with an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the national policy decisions affecting those resources. 

Students are matched with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government in the Washington, D.C. area for one-year paid fellowships. Apply through MIT Sea Grant or your state's Sea Grant program.

>>More about Knauss

Application Deadline

February 15, 2024

STUDENT GUIDE

KNAUSS BLOG

NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship

The NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students. The two-year paid fellowships start in August with coastal programs in Connecticut, Maine, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, and with the Coastal States Organization. Apply through the Sea Grant program in the state where you received your degree.

Application Deadline

January 26, 2024

2022-2024 FELLOWS

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Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries) provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, including ocean and/or coastal engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines. Women and members of minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

December 20, 2023

by 11:59pm ET

LEARN MORE

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MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

MIT students and cross-registered Wellesley College students may apply for research internships through MIT's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

Contact MIT Sea Grant Education Administrator Drew Bennett about current opportunities: abennett@mit.edu

UPCOMING DEADLINES

More Information + Opportunities:

Visit seagrant.mit.edu/student-opportunities/ for more information about fellowships and student opportunities.

Questions? Email seagrantinfo@mit.edu



NOAA INTERNSHIP

Student Information:  To help students identify relevant opportunities in marine and fisheries science, here is a list of 2024 internships (NOAA-run or affiliated) listed in order of target student audience (e.g., high school, undergraduate, graduate).  Some programs are still setting application deadlines and since this is a living document, I will update it as more information becomes available.  The list also has more of an East Coast focus though please note additional opportunities may be found on the NOAA Student Opportunities page or the NOAA Fisheries Internships and More page.  Please feel free to share with any students who may be interested.  (To do so I recommend downloading an Excel file so they are not limited by Google Drive access.)

Mentor Information:  The second worksheet of the internships file ("Mentors") provides information and deadlines for prospective mentors for the various programs.  This is intended to help simplify the process for staff who may wish to serve as student mentors for any of the respective programs.

Some Notes:

• The NSF INTERN Program isn't used much but is still active and a great opportunity to offer talented graduate students internship opportunities at NOAA which are funded by NSF.

• The 2024 College-Supported NOAA Internship Program is currently hoping to place ~25 students with NOAA mentors (for both in-person and virtual opportunities). Prospective mentors submit project descriptions by Jan 8 by adding project(s) to this google document. Colleges cover the cost of the student’s participation other than project-related travel.  Most students start in late May or June for about 10 weeks. Questions?Contact wendy.piniak@noaa.gov, ruth.kelty@noaa.gov.

NOAA Internship

Please share widely! $10K Internship opportunity!The Southeast and Caribbean EJ CoP has an exciting opening for an environment and climate justice focused community-engaged intern (ECJ-CEI). The intern will provide high-level coordination and support to our community of practice, and help develop youth-led environmental and climate justice opportunities. Selected applicant will also join the 2024 cohort of Sea Grant’s community engaged internship program and gain professional development and training during summer 2024. This internship is being hosted in collaboration with Georgia Sea Grant with support from NOAA CAP/RISA program. Interested individuals either originally from or attending college in the Southeast or Caribbean are eligible. Please email Mona Behl (mbehl@uga.edu) for a copy of the application. All materials are due by Feb 15, 2024 for full consideration. The successful applicant will be awarded a $10K stipend! 

17th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods in New York City

On-site in New York City: July 22 to August 2, 2024; classes will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT time.

Online: meetings are on Tuesdays and Thursdays between August 13 and September 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT time.

The Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) is pleased to announce the 17th CIFAS Field School in Ethnographic Research Methods. The course is offered in two versions: one in its face-to-face modality in New York City in July and one online in August and September.  

The Field School aims to offer training in the foundations and practice of ethnographic methods. The faculty works closely with participants to identify the required field methods needed to address their academic or professional needs. The Field School is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students in social sciences and other fields of study that use qualitative approaches (such as education, communication, cultural studies, health, social work, human ecology, development studies, and consumer behavior, among others), applied social scientists, professionals, and researchers who have an interest in learning more about ethnographic methods and their applications.

Program:

o  Foundations of ethnographic research

o  Ethics in fieldwork

o  Theory and practice: social theories in the field

o  Feminist, multi-species, and decolonial perspectives

o  Action research, multimodal research, and co-production

o  Research design

o  Data collection techniques

o  Planning the logistics of field research

o  Risks in the field

o  Digital ethnography

o  Ethnography in interface with Social Network Analysis and other trends in the field of the digital humanities

o  Ethnography in specific fields of activity (applied social sciences, health, social service, environmental studies, public policy design, business, and others)

o  Principles of organization and indexation of field data

o  Analyzing field data; qualitative analysis software packages: basic principles

The total workload of the course is 30 hours. In this edition of the summer school, the option of earning credits is not available.

Places are limited. The tuition fee is US$ 1,200. Comitas Field School Fellowship: a limited number of fellowships are available to students from underrepresented minorities and low-income countries.

The application should be completed online at https://www.cifas.us/field-school/field-school. For more information, please email us at fieldschool@cifas.us.

Dept. of Energy Student Business Concept Competition for Emerging Energy Technology 

I'm reaching out as a program manager at the National Renewable Energy Lab on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE) asking you to distribute information about our competition to your network. The EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) offers $450,000 in cash prizes to teams student teams to present ideas for integrating emerging energy technologies into innovative business concepts.

In our program, winners are chosen based on the quality of the plan, not resumes, IP ownership, or prior funding and teams can present plans for technology developed and available for license from national labs or tech developed by their institution. The barrier to entry is low: teams must submit just a 200-word summary of the technology to be leveraged and the business opportunity by February 1, 2024 and then we'll assign teams to a regional Explore event and help them refine their ideas to prepare for a full pitch on February 27, 28, or 29. Our final informational webinar is Tuesday, January 23rd at 4 p.m. ET.

We believe University of the Virgin Islands students would make great competitors in this program.

Would you please forward this email and/or share the information below my signature with your students and faculty via relevant distribution lists, Slack channels, newsletter or other means at your earliest convenience? Our final informational webinar is Tuesday, January 23rd and our registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on February 1, 2024.

You can also find a few more resources here, including social posts, graphics, and printable flyers.

Thanks for your time!

Joe Simon

www.energy.gov/energytechup

www.herox.com/energytechup

Graphics, single slide, and other resources for public use

Suggested Subject for Email, Newsletter Content, Slack Message, or similar:

Invitation to Register Now for DOE EnergyTech UP Collegiate Business Plan Competition

The EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions is back for its third year! Team registration is open now through 11:59 p.m. ET on February 1, 2024. The prize invites 180+ multidisciplinary student teams to identify high-potential energy technologies, assess their marketability, and pitch their strategies to judges Feb 27-29 as part of live, virtual events. Students will learn about cleantech and gain valuable leadership and entrepreneurial skills—all while competing for a share of more than $400,000! It takes just 200-words on the technology to be leveraged and the perceived business opportunity to register and be in-the-running for your share of the full prize pool. Join our Informational Webinar occurring January 23, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET to learn more and visit the program’s competition site to read the rules and and then click “solve this challenge” to start competing in early 2024!

To eliminate the tracking links that are auto-added by my email system, replace the first link in the paragraph above with: https://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/energytech-university-prize and the second link with: https://www.herox.com/EnergyTechUP

GW Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (SPARC) - Feb 1 deadline is near 

Greetings from Boston!

The Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health will be hosting its annual summer program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology. Could you forward this to any students who might be interested? The program takes place in Boston for 6 weeks, we will provide housing and a stipend. Thank you! –Priti Thareja

The Summer Program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology will be taking place this year from June 3rd-July 12th ! The program, intended for undergraduate students and recent grads that are underrepresented in graduate education, provides a unique opportunity to learn about the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research alongside Harvard faculty, researchers, and graduate students.

The application is now open and the deadline to apply is February 16, 2024. Please share this with anyone who might be interested!

Please direct any questions to Priti Thareja at pthareja@hsph.harvard.edu

George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW SPARC)

Looking for Summer Research in Cancer Biology?

The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW SPARC) engages undergraduates who are underrepresented in the sciences in a mentored summer research experience at the GW Cancer Center in Washington DC. Learn more about GW SPARC. 

• Students participate in cutting-edge research, learn contemporary cancer research techniques, examine health disparities and the impact of cancer in different communities, and prepare for research careers. 

• In addition to conducting basic science research with a mentor, students attend weekly workshops and seminars focused on cancer research, research skills, career development, and graduate school applications.

• At the end of the summer, all students present in a poster session with other undergraduate researchers.

• Students receive a $4000 stipend for the 10-week program, plus $500 for travel funds, plus summer housing in a GWU dorm.

Students will be matched with outstanding researchers at the Cancer Center in:

• Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy

• Cancer Biology

• Cancer Engineering and Technology

Apply to 2024 SPARC now.

The deadline to apply is February 1. The deadline is in less than one week -- please be sure to share with your students.

Accepting applications for MSI summer science communication interns at SE CASC 

We are now accepting applications for our summer science communication internship for undergraduate students enrolled at minority serving institutions.

Science communication interns assist the SE CASC communications team on a wide range of creative science translation projects, including; social media campaigns, news releases, newsletters, and videos. During any given week, interns may be writing a synopsis of a recent research article, designing infographics, or interviewing a scientist in the field about their work to create a video abstract. They will gain CV-building training in design, science writing, WordPress and Adobe Suite, all while building a portfolio of products.

The internship is 10 weeks starting May 20. Interns will be provided a stipend, on-campus housing at NC State, and initial travel costs to/from Raleigh. We have two internship positions available this summer.

Learn more about the program and access the application form here. 

Questions? Feel free to contact the internship coordinator, Michelle Jewell (majewell@ncsu.edu). 

BOSTON STARS SUMMER PROGRAM

The 2024 application for the STaRS program has opened and will close on February 15, 2024. We were wondering if you could share the information with interested students about the program? Thank you! 

 The Summer Training as Research Scholars Program (STaRS) focuses on giving underrepresented students an on-site opportunity to explore their interests in a career of research and doctoral studies at the Chobian & Avedisian School of Medicidine. 

Throughout the 10 week program (June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024), students will be immersed in multidisciplinary research teams in diverse aspects of biomedical research. They will be mentored by faculty and team members from the Graduate Medical Sciences and at the end of the program, students will present their projects at the STaRS symposium. 

The program application for the summer 2024 cycle is now open for any undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a MD/PhD or a doctoral degree. Comprehensive information about our program can be found online here: https://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/students/dei/undergraduate-summer-and-youth-programs/stars/

The deadline for the application is February 15, 2024.

For more information, please visit our website or see below: 

STaRS is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and as such, we are particularly interested in applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds as defined and approved by the NIH.  Please, read carefully the definitions to answer the questions in the application:

• Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended 

• Were or currently are homeless, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Definition: https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento/); 

• Were or currently are in the foster care system, as defined by the Administration for Children and Families (Definition: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/focus-areas/foster-care); 

• Were eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program for two or more years (Definition: https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/income-eligibility-guidelines); 

• Have/had no parents or legal guardians who completed a bachelor’s degree (see https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2018/2018009.pdf); 

• Were or currently are eligible for Federal Pell grants (Definition: https://www2.ed.gov/programs/fpg/eligibility.html);

 • Received support from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) as a parent or child (Definition: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-eligibility-requirements). 

• Grew up in a U.S. rural area, as designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Health Grants Eligibility Analyzer.

• Grew up in a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-designated Low-Income and Health Professional Shortage Areas (qualifying zip codes are included in the file). Only one of the last two possibilities listed can be used as a criterion for the disadvantaged background definition

Best wishes,  

STaRS team

Georgia Sea Grant for this summer 2024. 

Announcement: 

Please share widely! $10k internship opportunity!

The Southeast and Caribbean EJ CoP has an exciting opening for an environment and climate justice focused community-engaged intern (ECJ-CEI). The intern will provide high-level coordination and support to our community of practice, and help develop youth-led environmental and climate justice opportunities. Selected applicant will also join the 2024 cohort of Sea Grant’s community engaged internship program and gain professional development and training during summer 2024.

This internship is being hosted in collaboration with Georgia Sea Grant with support from NOAA CAP/RISA program. Interested individuals either originally from or attending college in the Southeast or Caribbean are eligible. Please email Mona Behl (mbehl@uga.edu) for a copy of the application. All materials are due by Feb 15, 2024 for full consideration. The successful applicant will be awarded a $10K stipend!

Please distribute this announcement widely, and help us recruit our first intern!

--

Jessica Eason

Congressional Affairs Knauss Fellow

Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Cell: 202-768-3774

Jessica.Eason@noaa.gov

PATHWAYS TO OPEN SCIENCE

My name is Ileana Fenwick, I graduated from Hampton University in 2020 and am currently getting my PhD at UNC Chapel Hill in Quantitative Fisheries. I am leading the “Pathways to Open Science” program starting this month. Pathways to Open Science is a remote event series for Black environmental & marine researchers to build community for the future of data science and mindsets for Open Data Science: the tools and practices enabling reproducible, transparent, and inclusive practices for data intensive science. In our inaugural year of the program (2023), the first session had over 80 participants from all over the US and internationally!

Pathways to Open Science starts Thursday, January 25th at 5-6:30 PM EST and continues weekly through February 29th. 3 sessions introduce concepts and 3 are skill-building. We would like to formally invite you to serve as a faculty award recipient for the event series. A $200 honorarium will be granted for your time in contributing to our knowledge-building and successful community engagement efforts.

What do we ask of you? Share the Pathways opportunity with your Spring 2024 courses (attached is a 3 pg slide deck to share). We ask you to encourage student registration and participation in the event series - this can be mandatory, a class assignment, or strongly recommended per instructor discretion and/or university guidelines.  

Why should your students participate? 

Build data science and scholarly review literacy and skills 

Encourage community building 

Amazing skill development to add to your resume

Great networking opportunity

It’s free! 

Attendance is open to any faculty, researchers, and students; we also welcome and strongly encourage your attendance at our event series. If you are unable to accept our Faculty Award this year or are not teaching in the Spring 2024 semester, we welcome recommendations of another faculty member at your institution or within your network. 

Thank you for considering this offer for our 2024 programming; if interested please reply at your earliest convenience, this award is granted on a first come first serve basis and spots are limited. I am happy to answer any questions via email or a call. More details can be found on our website and the attached flyer.  

Best regards, 

Ileana Fenwick and the Openscapes Team 

Hampton University ‘20 

RISE AT RUTGERS

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SEEKING A PAID SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE?

If you are graduating in or after Dec. 2024, or if you plan to start graduate school in 2025, Apply now to our acclaimed RISE (Research Intensive Summer Experience) at Rutgers program. Learn more here. 

Rutgers has A LOT to offer, including:

• CUTTING-EDGE INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH 

  • Learn more about our new, state-of-the art Chemistry & Chemical Biology building.

• PARTNERSHIPS with REU programs in Cellular Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Toxicology, Green Energy Technology, Biomedicine/Proteomics, Physics & Astronomy, Advanced Materials, and Environmental Sciences. RISE applicants can opt to be considered by partner REUs. One Application – Multiple Opportunities!

• PERSONALIZED MENTOR-MATCHING

 OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Scientific writing/speaking, grad school & career workshops, networking with industry and academic scientists. 

• FUNDING: Excellent stipend + housing + travel. 

• DIVERSE COMMUNITY: Rutgers is one of the nation’s most diverse public research universities.

• ALUMNI SUCCESS: Awards at national meetings & placement at top graduate schools.

Questions?

Apply No

GW Cancer Center Summer Research Opportunity

 Looking for Summer Research in Cancer Biology?

The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW SPARC) engages undergraduates who are underrepresented in the sciences in a mentored summer research experience at the GW Cancer Center in Washington DC. Learn more about GW SPARC. 

• Students participate in cutting-edge research, learn contemporary cancer research techniques, examine health disparities and the impact of cancer in different communities, and prepare for research careers. 

• In addition to conducting basic science research with a mentor, students attend weekly workshops and seminars focused on cancer research, research skills, career development, and graduate school applications.

• At the end of the summer, all students present in a poster session with other undergraduate researchers.

Students will be matched with outstanding researchers at the Cancer Center in:

• Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy

• Cancer Biology

• Cancer Engineering and Technology

Apply to 2024 SPARC now.

The deadline to apply is February 1. 

Questions? Please contact:

Pesha Rubinstein, MPH

Program Coordinator

Pesha.Rubinstein@gwu.edu 

Paid Summer Internships with the Department of Energy

Program:  Minority Serving Educational Institute Student Partnership Program (MEISPP)

Majors:  All majors

Open to: US citizens who are undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates (since Spring 2022) at/from eligible MSIs

What: Opportunities at DOE offices and labs all over the U.S. (though mostly with DOE HQ in Washington, DC)

Dates: May 20 – August 9; extensions into academic year possible (dates are flexible for students on quarter systems)

Mode: In-person and virtual opportunities

Stipends: $9,900 - $21,000, depending on participation mode and educational level.

Deadline: February 15, 2024

There are two more webinars that provide program details and tips on the application process. You and your students / recent graduates are welcome to attend:

Monday, January 15, 2024 | Register
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Register

Thanks for supporting students in their education and helping them prepare for a great career!

Maria A. Taydem, PhD, PMP

ORISE Project Manager

ORISE

(865) 250-1707 (Main Phone)

 University of Iowa’s Biochemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

We are pleased to announce the University of Iowa’s Biochemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (BSURF) program will take place May 20 - July 26, 2024.  We are seeking your help in identifying highly qualified students for our program.

Our program is designed to provide students with:

• Full-time, hands-on research conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

• The opportunity to present findings at the Summer Undergraduate Research Conference.  Students present posters and discuss their research projects with the public.

• Enrichment activities, including weekly seminars and workshops on graduate school and careers in science.

• A $4,250 stipend.

• Lodging in a University housing facility.

Students who are eligible for the BSURF program:

• Have completed at least two years of college in a biological science (or related) major.

• Are interested in pursuing graduate school and a career in biological research.

BSURF is open to students who are currently enrolled in a university or college within the United States and is especially beneficial for students with limited access to research opportunities at their home institution.  Preference will be given to students entering their junior or senior years.

Please share this information with students you feel fit this description and if appropriate, please provide a letter of recommendation for each student(s). Letters should be sent to biochem@uiowa.edu by February 24, 2024.

For more information about the BSURF program and to complete an online application, students should visit the BSURF program site.  Applications are currently being accepted and are due by Saturday, February 24, 2024.     

NSF REU at Purdue: Molecular and Biochemical Analysis of Proteins 

The Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University is now accepting applications for our summer 2024 NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. We are particularly interested in students who are planning a career in research but have limited undergraduate research opportunities at their home institution. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Please consider forwarding this message to students who might be interested in this program or including the information below in a student newsletter. You can download a PDF flyer about the program at https://ag.purdue.edu/department/biochem/research/reu-program-information.html

Best regards,

Jim Forney

forney@purdue.edu

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Genetic and Biochemical Analysis of Proteins

Department of Biochemistry, Purdue University

Dates: May 20 – July 26, 2024*

(Please note that students must participate in the entire program)

Web site:  https://ag.purdue.edu/department/biochem/research/reu-program-information.html

Overview of Program

- Ten-week mentored research experience

- Weekly career development sessions

- $6000 stipend and additional $750 meal allowance

- On-campus housing provided

- Round-trip transportation to West Lafayette, IN

Eligibility

- Undergraduate who has completed at least 4 semesters of college study

- Students must have at least one semester of college remaining after the summer of 2023

- U.S. citizen or permanent resident

- Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Application

- Online application requiring a statement of career goals and interest in the program

- Two faculty letters of recommendation

- Copy of transcript

Applications are online, through NSF. Apply online here.

Application priority deadline is February 15, 2024. Applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled.

2024 Undergraduate Developmental Science Summer Internship at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC)

Internship dates:  June 3 - July 26, 2024

Applications open: December 1, 2024

Application deadline: January 31, 2024

Each year, the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) offers an 8-week summer internship for rising junior and senior undergraduate students, spanning all areas of developmental science including clinical and typical development, and basic and applied research. Interns are paired with a faculty mentor, based on their research interests and career trajectories, and spend the summer working with their mentor on a relevant research project. The projects are in a series of tracks that include neuroscience, developmental, and clinical areas. Internships are 40 hours/week, and in addition to research interns are required to attend lectures and seminars where they are exposed to other areas of developmental science beyond the scope of their lab.

At the end of the summer, interns present their research project as a conference poster to YCSC faculty, staff, and students. Past research areas have included the neuroscience of parenting, adolescent risk-taking, interventions for vulnerable families, addiction, and social-emotional learning. The career pathways for our interns are generally to master’s and PhD programs, medical school, or research employment across the U.S. Many interns have their summer mentors provide letters of recommendation for their next career steps.

How to Apply
Materials accepted between December 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024.

This is a competitive internship with a limited number of places. Interns are encouraged to seek funding for this summer internship opportunity from their home institution or other sources. Stipends of up to $4,000 for the 8-week session may be available for those who are unable to secure such funding from their home university. Advice on summer housing will be provided upon acceptance to the internship. Only undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens, or international students currently enrolled in U.S. undergraduate degree granting institutions, are eligible to apply. We are sorry that we are unable to offer this opportunity to high school students or to graduating seniors.

Your application you should include (in a single PDF file):

1. A one-page letter specifying your reasons for applying to this particular internship, including your research and career interests and potential YCSC summer mentors (you do not need to contact the potential mentors, just provide those you would be interested in working with)

2. A two-page resume

3. Documentation of health insurance for the entirety of the summer period

4. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted by the recommenders to Ms. Linda Isakson (linda.isakson@yale.edu), with the file name format as follows: YourLastName_Internship_Letter_2024 (e.g., Jones_Internship_Letter_2024). Letters must be submitted by January 31, 2024.
   
   
   
   

Please submit your application (Items #1-3, above) online between December 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Applications received after 5pm on January 31, 2024, will not be reviewed.

Please note: Though we successfully held in-person internships in Summer 2022 and 2023, future in-person internships may be subject to change given the global pandemic and a remote experience may be offered instead. Though we do not anticipate this need, we will notify all accepted applicants once a decision has been made.

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Amanda M. Dettmer, PhD   

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Research Scientist

Yale Child Study Center

230 S. Frontage Road, New Haven, CT 06519

Phone: (203) 737-2622

E-mail: amanda.dettmer@yale.edu

Website

UChicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab: Applications Open

Applications for the 2024 University of Chicago Data Science University Summer Lab are now open. In this paid summer research program, high school and undergraduate students are paired with faculty mentors to conduct research in basic and applied data science. 

Through this pairing, students engage with and hone their skills in research methodologies, practices, and teamwork. We encourage participation from a broad range of students, and require no prior research experience to apply.

The application is available here. It closes on January 16th at 11:59pm CT. Full application requirements can be found on our website. In addition, an upcoming virtual information session will take place on December 13 at 5pm CT. Students are welcome to register for the session here.

Application (due 1/16/24): Summer Lab Application 

Information Session (12/13 at 5pm CT): Register here

Website: DSI Summer Lab 

Questions? Email mrlong@uchicago.edu

UT Southwestern Perot Family Scholars Medical Scientist Training Program

The UT Southwestern Perot Family Scholars Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) READI Outreach Subcommittee is hosting a virtual Q&A session with current MD-PhD students to highlight the program and to provide an overview of the application process on November 8th at 6 PM (CST). See the flyer below for more details about the event. We invite you to share this information with any students who may be interested.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://utsouthwestern-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TmxYX2XfSxasi2_MH_wJUw

Summer Research Opportunities at Rutgers University 

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SEEKING A PAID SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE?

Apply now to our acclaimed RISE (Research Intensive Summer Experience) at Rutgers program. Learn more here.

Rutgers has A LOT to offer, including:

• CUTTING-EDGE INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH

• PARTNERSHIPS with REU programs in Cellular Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Toxicology, Green Energy Technology, Biomedicine/Proteomics, Physics & Astronomy, Advanced Materials, and Environmental Sciences. RISE applicants can opt to be considered by partner REUs. One Application – Multiple Opportunities!

• PERSONALIZED MENTOR-MATCHING

•  OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Scientific writing/speaking, grad school & career workshops, networking with industry and academic scientists. 

• FUNDING: Excellent stipend + housing + travel. 

• DIVERSE COMMUNITY: Rutgers is one of the nation’s most diverse public research universities.

• ALUMNI SUCCESS: Awards at national meetings & placement at top graduate schools.

 ions?

Apply Now!

Contact us via email 

University of Michigan

NSF - Interdisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program 

in the Structure and Function of Proteins

***Note - The IREU Program is pending a funding decision from the National Science Foundation.***

The Interdisciplinary REU Program in the Structure and Function of Proteins at the University of Michigan provides undergraduate students with a 10-week summer research experience in the areas of biochemistry, biophysics, cheminformatics, chemistry, computational chemistry, enzymology, molecular biology, and plant biology.  Faculty members in this program represent eight departments at the University of Michigan.  The majority of the research projects featured involve studies of protein structure and function. 

Preference will be given to students with a sincere interest in the pursuit of a graduate degree (PhD or MS) in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) discipline.  Students from institutions with limited resources for research and students from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Program Benefits

·         $6,000 stipend

·         $500 Travel allowance

·         Free Housing / Meal Allowance

Program Deadline: February 20, 2023

Program Dates - May 24, 2023 – August 4, 2023

Program Activities

·         Hands-on Research Experience (research projects & faculty mentors)

·         Weekly Enrichment Seminars (scientific communication, ethics, graduate school admissions, DEIJ issues in STEM, etc.)

·         Journal Club

·         Closing Symposium

·         Social Outings & Activities

Eligibility

·         Undergraduate students majoring in a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering or mathematics)

·         U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

Questions – Please send all inquiries to: ireu.applications@umich.edu or contact Dr. Nicholas Ragazzone at 734-615-2704 /nragazzo@umich.edu.

Start your application today! 

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Harvard Amgen Scholars Program 

Happy New Year! Please encourage undergraduate students who are interested in summer research in the biomedical sciences, biotechnology and related fields (such as chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering…) to apply to the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program! Information about our program is below and can be found on our website: https://uraf.harvard.edu/amgen-scholars

The deadline for applying is February 1st, 11:59PM Eastern Time!  

Opportunities for underserved students with an interest in Neuroscience research 

I would like to inform you about Columbia Access Neuroscience (C.A.N.), a program hosted by Columbia University to increase participation of students from underrepresented groups in Neuroscience research. This two-day (fully-funded) program offers information - among others - on how to compose a competitive application, how to navigate graduate school interviews, about life as a PhD student, and learn about the latest neuroscience research to highly motivated candidates. Participating CAN students will also be able to network with faculty and current graduate students, and will have the option to enroll in the CAN-buddy program to receive continued guidance on how to improve their graduate school candidacy or on preparing their application package. We would be grateful if you could bring this opportunity to the attention of the Biology students at your university, by sharing the attached flyer and by encouraging them to apply.

The deadline to apply is February 25, 2023. More information about the program or on how to apply can be found in the attached poster or at https://neurosciencephd.columbia.edu/columbia-access-neuroscience-can. Please feel free to contact us if you have any comments or questions at: accessneuro@cumc.columbia.edu.

On behalf of the CAN team: Thank you in Advance!

With best wishes,

Joriene

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Joriene C. de Nooij, PhD. | Assistant Professor of Neurological Sciences

Dept. of Neurology | Division of Translational Neurobiology

Columbia University Irving Medical Center | BB305

650 West 168th Street | New York, NY10032

School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester

Our applications for 2023 Undergraduate Summer Scholars and Post-baccalaureate Research Education Programs are now open. Please share this message with all of your students who might be interested in applying. We have also attached a flyer announcing our upcoming information session for distribution at your convenience.

• Summer Scholars  (application deadline February 28, 2023)
  The Summer Scholars program is a paid 10-week research intensive program for undergraduate students that includes working under the direct mentorship of one of our many research faculty members, as well as participation in research and career development seminars and workshops. The program is designed for students from populations underrepresented in the School of Medicine & Dentistry who are interested in a PhD degree in the biological, biomedical, or health sciences. Applicants should be approaching the summer after their sophomore or junior years of college.
   

• PREP  (application deadline May 1, 2023)
  The URMC Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is designed to encourage applicants from populations underrepresented in science who recently earned or plan to earn this semester a baccalaureate degree in a biomedically-relevant field of study. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a research doctorate. The program prepares scholars for careers as outstanding research scientists and leaders in the biomedical community. The program provides a competitive stipend and preparatory research training for successful entry into a doctoral program. 

If you have questions about our programs, please contact any of our co-directors listed below.  We appreciate your support and encouragement of students to pursue advanced degrees and research experiences in the biomedical and health sciences!

The easiest way for students to access the application is to visit www.rochester.edu and enter 'PREP' or 'Summer Scholars' in the search - our website is the first result.

Thank you again for your support and promotion of URMC research preparatory programs!

PREP Co-Directors

Summer Scholars Co-Directors

Elaine Smolock, PhD

Elaine Smolock, PhD

Jacques Robert, PhD

Robert Freeman, PhD

PREP Website

Summer Scholars Website

Summer Research Opportunity: Penn Cardiovascular Institute 

Please check out this summer opportunity below at the University of Pennsylvania, hosted by the Penn Cardiovascular Institute:

Penn Cardiovascular Institute is accepting applications for its Summer Undergraduate Internship Program, supported by funding from the American Heart Association.  This 10-week, paid internship places undergraduates in research laboratories where they can gain experience and work with faculty mentors.  The application deadline is February 15, 2023.

Please visit https://www.med.upenn.edu/cvi/american-heart-association-summer-undergraduate-training.html for program details and how to apply.

Time to apply for a summer 2023 STEM internship in a DoD laboratory!

Applications are open until January 6, 2023, at 11:59 PM PST!

Department of Defense (DoD) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Summer Research Internship Program

DOD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program participants are afforded the opportunity to perform advanced research that contributes to the world around them. This program provides experiences to explore the talents and interests of future scientists and engineers. It aims to increase the number of minority scientists and engineers working throughout the DoD.

Benefits include:

• Bi-weekly stipend of $1200 per week

• Travel and housing included

• Gain valuable confidence and work experience

• Learn in state-of-the-art research facilities

• Explore your career path  

• Work side by side with DoD scientists and engineers

Applications are now open for the 2023 program.

For more information, visit us online at https://www.dodhbcumiinternship.com.

The DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program is supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

Apply Now

Summer Comp Bio REU @ Pitt & Comp Bio Chair Search 

We are pleased to announce the 13th summer for our REU program in computational biology and hope that you would be willing to recommend another student(s) for our program this year.  More information and our 2023 program flyer can be found at our website – tecbioreu.pitt.edu, which also hosts our program application page.  

Application Deadline:  February 13, 2023

Program Dates:  May 22 – July 28, 2023

Student Support:  $6250 stipend, housing*, travel*, and VR equipment

*housing and travel not guaranteed for Pitt students

We would also be most grateful if you would be willing to pass this information on to your colleagues who might know of students that would benefit from our program. 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Computational & Systems Biology is conducting a search for our next Chair. The ad will be posted shortly at https://www.join.pitt.edu/.

Laney Graduate School – Summer Opportunity for Academic Research

Call for Undergraduate Scholars

Do you know great undergraduate scholars looking for a summer research experience?  

Applications are now open for the 

Laney Graduate School's Summer Opportunity for Academic Research Program 

Apply by January 23, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST.

The LGS-SOAR Program (May 30-August 4) partners with the well-established Emory College SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) Program and will host potential LGS students (current NON-Emory undergraduate scholars) who want to explore, experience, and conduct full-time independent and mentored research for the summer.

The program is unique in that all scholars will be from historically underrepresented ethnic and racial backgrounds in graduate education or who participated in  NIH-RISE, NIH-IMSD, Mellon Mays, McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, OR who are first-generation college scholars who participated in Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunities Centers, or similar programs.

LGS-SOAR will be offered both on-campus and virtually. Financial support may be provided by either LGS or the home institution of the student. For scholars participating on-campus, housing is also included. All LGS-SOAR scholars will adhere to all health, safety, conduct, and housing policies and procedures outlined by the university. Details about the on-campus and virtual programs may be found on our website.  

The program is geared to introduce talented, potential Laney Graduate School Scholars to a vast skillset that includes:

• Communicating research to a variety of audiences

• Problem-solving

• Interpreting results

• Participating in novel research

• Navigating difficult ethical situations

• Network building

• Presenting their work (Symposium Style Capstone Experience)

Eligibility

Applicants must be on track to graduate between December 2023 and June 2026 and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Application

A complete application will include items such as a transcript, statement of purpose, application form, letter of support, and more. For more information, applicants may visit our website. Questions about applications? See the application instructions PDF.

Application deadline has been extended to January 23, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST.

Questions?  Contact Associate Dean Amanda Marie James at laney.edge@emory.edu.

Application for STaRS: Now open! 

We are glad to share with you that our application for the Summer Training as Research Scholars Program (STaRS) at Boston University is now open. 

You can encourage your students with interest in biomedical research to apply in the following link: Application to STaRS program

Do not hesitate to contact us, if you or your students have any questions or concerns regarding the program. 

Looking forward to working with your students, 

STaRS Team 

Summer Training as Research Scholars Program | Graduate Medical Sciences - Boston University

STaRS participants are trained in a number of topics, including basic research principles, responsible conduct of research, research advancements, career development, applying to a PhD or an MD/PhD program in the biomedical sciences, and scientific communication skills, including oral communication, writing abstracts, and preparing and presenting a poster.

www.bumc.bu.edu

NSF IRES at the University of South Florida Recruiting for Madagascar 2023 

 The University of South Florida (USF) is seeking highly motivated students (BS, MS, PhD) from diverse backgrounds with interdisciplinary interests (public health, environmental science, engineering, natural sciences, and behavioral sciences) for an exciting research program in Madagascar during summer 2023.   Sponsored by the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program of the National Science Foundation, the "Convergent Research to Support Provision of Safe Water in Eastern Coastal Madagascar” will enable selected participants to travel to Madagascar for 7 weeks in support of providing safe water via point-of-use treatment and safe storage practices. Students will undergo training spring 2023 prior to departure.   

Applicants will be selected based on the following:

• Alignment of r professional goals with the goals of this research project

• Prior record of academic success and potential to successfully complete program

• Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams

• Experience with international travel and/or service

• Ability to develop French language skills

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in forwarding this opportunity to students on your campuses.  Interested students must be US citizens or permanent residents.  Eligible candidates should apply online by January 15, 2023. 

For questions, please email Dr. Jeffrey Cunningham, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USF, at cunning@usf.edu.

University of Michigan UM-SMART Summer Undergraduate Research Program  

I am writing to make you aware of a 10-week summer undergraduate research program sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP, which is an MD/PhD program) on the medical campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  UM-SMART is designed for undergraduate students who have an interest in obtaining a combined MD/PhD degree leading to a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist performing basic research relevant to human health and disease. As a UM-SMART summer research fellow, students work full-time in a basic research laboratory under the mentorship of a research faculty member. 

The goal of the UM-SMART program is to help students decide if a career as a physician-scientist is right for them, and to enhance competitiveness when applying to MD/PhD programs.  The UM-SMART has helped 101 undergraduate participants learn about MD/PhD training since 2008.  After graduation, 77% of past participants entered MD/PhD, PhD, or MD programs.  This 10-week program is aimed at students who have some amount of basic and mechanistic research experience related to medicine and are interested in gaining more experience to advance their career goals.  UM-SMART is not intended for students seeking clinical research experience on human subjects.  Additionally, we do not offer opportunities in public health, the social sciences, or humanities.  More detailed information on UM-SMART is below. 

In addition, the MSTP will be hosting an Information Session on January 25, 2023 from 12:00pm-1:30pm EST.  This is an informal chat with program staff and current fellows to answer questions about our MD/PhD program, the admissions process, and Michigan.  Interested students can register to attend.

More info on UM-SMART…

Application deadline:  January 20, 2023

Program dates:  May 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023

Program Highlights: (visit the website or view the brochure for more information)

Students participating in a lab receive a stipend of $4,700 plus residence hall housing and a meal allowance.

The main scientific focus of the summer program is to provide full-time laboratory biomedical research, as well as

·          Two half day clinical shadowing experiences

·          Online MCAT preparation accessible for 12 months

·          Oral and Poster presentation and relevant seminars

·          “Big Sib” Mentoring Program

Eligibility: (see the website or brochure for more information)

Applicants belonging to groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged to apply. This includes:  Individuals from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, such as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds such as family annual income below established low-income thresholds, or an educational environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a research career.

In addition, applicants must

• Be a US Citizen or permanent resident of the US

• Complete sophomore year by June 1, 2023

• Maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average

• Complete 100 hours of research lab experience by June 1, 2023

• Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a research mentor or instructor

To apply to the UM-SMART program, follow this link:  https://umms-omse.smapply.io/prog/um-smart_summer_undergraduate_research_program_2023/

For more information please read the brochure or visit our website:

https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program

https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-phd-program/um-smart-undergrad-summer-program/frequently-asked-questions

Please pass this information along to any student groups or individual students whom you think might have an interest and would benefit from this program. 

The deadline for application submission including all application materials is January 20, 2023.

Should you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact the University of Michigan MSTP office mstp@umich.edu

If you are receiving this email in error, please email gretchea@umich.edu to be removed from this list.

MIT SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM

Dear Colleagues,

Are you interested in exploring graduate education or looking to gain research experience? The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP), General application is now open!

MSRP has a rich 37-year history in inspiring and cultivating the next generation of talented undergraduate scholars from identities traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. The charge of the program is threefold:

• Promoting the value of advanced education.

• Addressing the underrepresentation of underserved identities in the research enterprise.

• Allowing bright students to explore their intellectual curiosity in preparation for graduate education at MIT or beyond.

With opportunities in 30 Departments across 5 MIT Schools and 1 College, we hope you will consider spending your summer with us! Apply now! The application deadline is Friday, January 13th 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.

APPLY NOW

Please help us spread the word! Please forward the announcement to your friends, classmates, student clubs, and social networks. If you have any questions, contact GradDiversity at msrp@mit.edu.

Best wishes on your pursuit of graduate education!

OGE, GradDiversity

 EVENTS

Want to learn more about the summer experience or how to become a competitive applicant? Join our MSRP Application Workshop and Informational to learn more about our admissions process, faculty mentor selection, and an overview of summer programming.

Thursday, Dec 8, 2022, at 5PM EST

Register Here

GRAM OVERVIEW

MSRP is an intensive 9-week research program designed to fully immerse students in the MIT experience. 

Program Dates 

June 4 - August 5, 2023

Y

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

• Enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program in the U.S.

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or non-graduating Senior

• Must have an interest in research and/or obtaining a PhD

• Must have a 3.5 GPA 

• Have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in academic research and/or teaching

• International students with appropriate visa & work authorizations may apply

• $5400 stipend

• On-campus housing

• Round-trip travel to MIT

• MIT graduate application fee waiver 

• Individual counseling on academic careers

• Opportunity to co-author a scientific paper with a faculty mentor

• Access to campus facilities: research spaces, library, gym and more

ABOUT THE APPLICATION

KEY DATES

Mon, Nov. 21, 2022: Application Opens 

Fri, Jan 13, 2023: Application Closes

APPLICATION CHECKLIST 

• 2 Letters of Recommendation 

• One from a research mentor

• 3 Research Preferences

• PDF of Unofficial Transcript

• PDF of CV or Resume

• 3 Short Answer Responses

• 1 Optional Short Answer Response

APPLICATION TIPS - DO

• Highlight your academic achievements & research experience

• Provide strong letters of recommendations

• Communicate your motivations

• Diversity is important. What will be your contribution to the field?

APPLICATION TIPS - AVOID

• Contacting MIT Faculty

• Waiting to secure LoRs

• Limiting interest to one professor

• CV/Resume in essay form

• Errors - Have others review

Ready to apply?

GW SPARC Summer Research Application Open 

Please share this summer research opportunity and encourage students to apply now. 

Looking for Summer Research in Cancer Biology?

• The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW SPARC) engages diverse undergraduates in a mentored summer research experience at the GW Cancer Center in Washington DC. 

• Students conduct cutting-edge research with a mentor, learn contemporary cancer research techniques, examine health disparities and the impact of cancer in different communities, and prepare for graduate school and research careers. 

• All students present in a poster session with other undergraduate researchers.

Learn more about GW SPARC We hope to see your students here in DC this summer!

Apply to 2023 GW SPARC Now  The deadline is February 1. 

Questions? Please contact:

Ms. Pauline (Pesha) Rubinstein

Program Manager

pauline.rubinstein@email.gwu.edu

Ms. Charlotte Hovland

Program Associate

cphovland@gwu.edu

Summer undergraduate research at Caltech 

Dear Colleague:

We would appreciate you sharing the following opportunities with your students.

Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing undergraduate students. Questions about these programs can be directed to Carol Casey at casey@caltech.edu or (626) 395-2887.

Interested students are invited to join us for the following information sessions:

WAVE Fellows Information Sessions throughout November

Amgen Scholars Information Session

WS PROGRAM

The WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project at Caltech.

The WAVE Fellows program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and engineering Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible and accessible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech. The program is extended, but not limited, to racially-minoritized students, women in certain fields, first-generation college students, geographically underrepresented students, educationally and financially disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or students with DACA status. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas. The most competitive applicants will have prior research experience.

Support: WAVE Fellows will receive a $7,100 award for the ten-week program. An additional $2,000 on-campus housing supplement and $300 travel supplement will be provided.

Application: Online applications are due January 9, 2023.

Click here for more information.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates - University of Virginia Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program 

The University of Virginia School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program hosts a yearly Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP).

This ten-week summer program combines an immersive research experience with a number of professional development activities exploring opportunities that exist in biomedical sciences and “communicating science” workshops teaching strategies for communicating complex scientific topics.  The 2023 SRIP program will be held Friday, May 26th- Friday, August 4th.

The program considers applications from students who are recent degree recipients, as well as those who are earlier in their undergraduate career.  It is a perfect opportunity to explore the research and training environment here at UVA, while completing a high-quality summer research project under the direct mentorship of one of our Biomedical Sciences program faculty.

Virtual Application & Admissions Information Sessions

The program will host virtual application and admission information sessions to answer the most common questions about the program and how to prepare an application. To register for an upcoming session, click here.

Website, Admissions Newsletter & Social Media

We invite students to sign up for helpful emails about the SRIP application and admissions process here and to follow us on Facebook, Instagram  and Twitter.  More information about this program can be found at our website. 

To learn more about recent student participants and their project titles click SRIP Hall of Honor.

Application & Deadline to Apply

Applications are due February 1st and students may apply here. 

We are hoping that you are willing to distribute this information about our program widely among your students, colleagues, and trainees.

If you or your students have questions about the program, please contact us at srip@virginia.edu.

STEM scholarships & fellowships | PathwaysToScience.org 

At the moment, PathwaysToScience.org has over 70 portable scholarships and fellowships posted on the site. These include undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc level funding opportunities with an emphasis on increasing diversity in STEM.

Undergraduate scholarships and tips and resources for applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx

Graduate fellowships and resources for applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

Postdoc funding and resources: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_Portal.aspx

A quick video tutorial on using our advanced search functions to find funding opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKsAGk8dAw&t=16s

As always, I am happy to help students with finding funding opportunities. Students who would like assistance in searching our database of funding opportunities can email me with their level of study, disciplinary interests, and any other relevant requirements.

Thank you!

Liv

Liv Detrick

The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP)

https://www.PathwaysToScience.org

ldetrick@ibparticipation.org 

Harvard Biophysics Mentorship Program 

The Harvard Biophysics Mentorship Program pairs predoctoral students interested in research with current graduate students. Interested students can apply to be matched with a mentor by filling this brief application: https://forms.gle/KVKXvLRNCfGYDqWa7 

The deadline for applying to the mentorship program is October 20, 2022.

Students at any stage in their scientific career are encouraged to apply to be a mentee, whether you are trying to get involved in research or considering graduate school. Mentors in the program aim to support each mentee’s scientific journey. Mentors can help mentees

• get involved in research

• identify summer research programs to apply to

• apply to graduate school (e.g. reviewing drafts of research/personal statements)

• better understand what being a graduate student is like

• clarify their professional goals

This is the third iteration of the Harvard Biophysics Mentorship Program. In the past couple of years, we have matched over 40 students with mentors. Both students and mentors have found the mentorship program to be an enriching experience. We hope you will consider applying to be a part of this year’s cohort!

Please feel free to reach out to Indra Gonzalez (igonzalezojeda@g.harvard.edu) or Albert Chen (albertchen@g.harvard.edu) if you have any questions.

2022 Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS):

 Collaborative Marine Research<http://www.bios.edu/education/reu>

FULLY FUNDED MARINE SCIENCE INTERNSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2050858), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support nine x 12-week internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2022 (starts August 29, ends November 18).

An REU internship at BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in marine and ocean sciences.

Students will conduct individual research projects in a collaborative team environment under the expert mentorship of BIOS faculty and staff. This year's REU research projects<http://www.bios.edu/uploads/BIOS-REU-Mentors-and-Potential-Research-Projects.pdf> will be based around the following broad research themes:

*   Measuring Coral Reef Community Light-Use Efficiency

*   Coral Reef Function: Environmental Drivers of Organism and Community Scale Metabolism

*   Coral Larval Settlement and Recruitment Dynamics

Throughout the semester, REU students will give presentations that outline their research topic, methods, and results, including a final presentation to BIOS faculty, staff, and visiting students. REU students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of field excursions to learn about Bermuda's natural history, flora and fauna. We also offer a program of career development workshops and seminars hosted by BIOS faculty.

Funding includes return air travel (from and to the U.S.), campus accommodation and meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend. (Medical/travel insurance is the responsibility of the student).

Further information on the REU program at BIOS can be found here http://www.bios.edu/education/reu/ including a link to the online application form, past student testimonials and details of potential projects.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates.

We urge all successful applicants to arrange for independent study credit through their home institutions.

Underrepresented groups, and students attending colleges or universities where research opportunities in STEM are limited, are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences.

Application deadline is May 31

Questions? Contact us<mailto:education@bios.edu> at education@bios.edu<mailto:education@bios.edu>

Internship Announcement

Department of Energy Summer Internships

Do you want to expand your professional skills, energy literacy, and leadership capabilities while networking with top professionals in the Department of Energy?

The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP) provides 10-week summer internship opportunities to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students from Minority Serving Institutions. 

Opportunities for many majors and interests including: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, policy and law.

An informational session is scheduled for:

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 @ 1:00PM EST

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceyhqD8sG28r5JSXygy42gXUkeD4_Q4

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

To Apply Visit:

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-ED-MEISPP-2022

Application Deadline (including receipt of recommendation):

Thursday, March 31, 2022, 11:59 pm EST

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Summer Research Experience

The Lurie Cancer Center is offering an 8-week immersive summer laboratory research experience for underrepresented undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing biomedical research careers. 

NU-CURE provides a collaborative environment for students to develop a comprehensive research skillset, working with scientists, mentors and peers. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience while enhancing their research knowledge and career development through seminars, workshops, community outreach events, and presentations. 

We invite undergraduate applicants from underserved backgrounds with a desire to work in biomedical research to apply for this opportunity. For additional program information or details of eligibility, please visit our NU-CURE program website. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 

Contact Information

Sara Duffey, MSW   

Research and Program Administration   

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University   

625 N. Michigan Avenue, suite 1000   

Chicago, IL 60611   

George Washington University SPARC Summer Research 

Application Deadline Extended: February 15, 2022

Looking for Summer Research in Cancer Biology?

The George Washington Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW SPARC) engages diverse undergraduates in a mentored summer research experience at the GW Cancer Center in Washington DC. Learn more about GW SPARC. 

• Students participate in cutting-edge research, learn contemporary cancer research techniques, examine health disparities and the impact of cancer in different communities, and prepare for research careers. 

• In addition to conducting basic science research with a mentor, students attend weekly workshops and seminars focused on cancer research, research skills, career development, and graduate school applications.

• At the end of the summer, all students present in a poster session with other undergraduate researchers.

Students will be matched with outstanding researchers at the Cancer Center in:

• Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy

• Cancer Biology

• Cancer Engineering and Technology

Apply to 2022 SPARC now.

The deadline to apply is February 15. 

Questions? Please contact:

Allison Lansverk, PhD

Program Coordinator

allisonlansverk@gwu.edu 

Postbacc and Summer Biomedical Research Opportunities at UNC School of Medicine! 

• UNC PREP – https://www.med.unc.edu/oge/stad/prep - Research intensive program for recent Bachelor’s recipients to gain and strengthen skills needed to entry and success in top PhD programs.

  • Application deadline – February 28th, 2022 (changed from February 1st)

  • Email questions to prep@unc.edu

  • UNC SOLAR – https://www.med.unc.edu/oge/stad/solar - An 8-week summer research experience for UR undergrads (rising juniors & seniors) designed to prepare them for graduate research and careers in science.

  • Application deadline – February 25, 2022

  • Email questions to solar@unc.edu

• UNC SURE-REU – https://www.med.unc.edu/oge/stad/sure/ - A 10-week summer research experience that provides talented undergraduates the opportunity to carry out independent research projects on a variety of approaches to mechanistic studies under the guidance of faculty mentors.

• • Application Review begins – January 15, 2022

  • Application deadline – February 18, 2022

  • Email questions to the program directors at sure@med.unc.edu

Also, please note that we've created a program directory that captures some of the other summer opportunities for undergraduate trainees here at the UNC School of Medicine! Aspiring trainees can visit https://www.med.unc.edu/oge/som_spd  for more information. 

MARINE BIOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Woods Hole (due Feb 5): https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/undergraduate-programs/summer-student-fellowship/

Scripps (due Feb 15):

https://education.scripps.edu/undergraduate/summer-research/

https://education.scripps.edu/undergraduate/summer-research/reu-programs/index.html

https://education.scripps.edu/undergraduate/summer-research/other-programs/kenan-fellows-internship-program/index.html

9-week summer internship to learn about careers in geoscience at Cornell University 

The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department at Cornell University about a new internship program in the department. This is a paid 9-week summer internship at Cornell called CorGGLE (Cornell Geopaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem). This program is funded by the National Science Foundation GeoPaths program. Please forward this email to individuals or groups of students that would be interested in this opportunity. 

CorGGLE allows students and recent graduates from non-geoscience fields to explore opportunities for geoscience graduate study, specifically giving them exposure to myriad socially relevant careers in the geosciences.

Students will work on a research project with distinguished faculty and staff, present their work, learn about geoscience careers from practitioners, receive training in professional skills, and network with others in their field of interest through weekly luncheons.

Research and career topics include: 

• Energy & Water Resources

• Environmental Science 

• Climate Change

• Natural Hazards

• Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems

Students from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply and those with non-geoscience majors including: environmental science, physics, chemistry, geography, engineering, math, applied math, biology and computer science as well as social and behavioral sciences.

Learn more about  the program and apply by Feb. 15, 2022:

https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/eascorggle/

https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/11/summer-internships-aim-increase-diversity-geosciences

Applications are currently live and our team looks forward to receiving your applications!

UC-Berkeley 2022 Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program

The University of California, Berkeley is pleased to announce the 2022 Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program. We welcome applications from your students and appreciate it if you would forward this information to your colleagues. 

This national program provides participants with the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research with a faculty member and his/her research team, communicate their project findings in poster and oral presentations, prepare for graduate school and the GRE, learn about scientific writing, network with faculty, community building with their peers through various social activities and receive a stipend, housing, meal allowance, and transportation to and from the Berkeley campus. 

Program dates are June 6 - August 12, 2022 and the application deadline is Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

For more information about the program, please visit the following sites:

UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Program Website at http://amgenscholars.berkeley.edu

National Amgen Scholars Program Website at http://amgenscholars.com

NIDA Summer Research Internship Program | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) 

https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/organization/offices/office-nida-director-od/office-research-training-diversity-disparities-ortdd/office-diversity-health-disparities-odhd/nida-summer-research-internship-program

UMASS Chan Medical School 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Program 

Information about the program can be found here. Interested students may access the online application here Apply Now. Our goal is to have an on-campus program this summer but will switch to a virtual format program if public health conditions require. We also invite you to explore and share our Fall 2022 Winter Newsletter.

Best wishes.

2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Ten Week Program - May 29 – August 5, 2022

Program Description

The UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a non-credit, ten-week, structured research experience. The program consists of "hands-on" laboratory research with an investigator serving as a mentor, role model and advisor.