Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Harrison College of Pharmacy

American Society of Pharmacognosy Summer Research Fellowship

This undergraduate research fellowship is a 2.5 month program to support Black, Indigenous, and/or Latinx undergraduate students in lab-based research under the supervision of an ASP faculty mentor. For more information about this program, please visit the link above.

Development and Optimization of a Biochemometric Tool

Undergraduate students with a strong background in chemistry/biochemistry and computer sciences that are in good academic standing who are interested in voluntary bases or registering for Pharmaceutical Sciences undergraduate research are encouraged to apply! This research is helping to explore the potential of Global Natural Products Social Molecular Networking and other pertinent software for the elucidation of known and unknown natural products with pharmaceutical potential. Students who are interested should send their CV, GPA (>3.85), and a description of their scientific research and writing skills to Dr. Angela Calderon, at aic0001@auburn.edu to be considered for an interview. If accepted, students are expected to start summer semester 2023.

Samuel Ginn College Of Engineering 

Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites

Students who are actively engaged in research relevant to the Center for Polymers and Advanced Composite (CPAC) may be eligible to apply for this opportunity. Support for the program is provided by Alabama Textile Education Foundation Scholarships through the Alabama Textile Education Foundation Endowed Fund for Excellence. The program is managed by CPAC. Fellowship applications will be evaluated by a committee of CPAC representatives and guided by mission and interests of the center. For more information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached document above.

Pulsatile flow induced transition in deformable cerebral aneurysms

The growth of Aortic disease is associated with degenerative process within the arterial wall being primarily driven by the intrinsic flow hemodynamics. Cerebral aneurysms are associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) which has high mortality rates. As reported by Brain Aneurysm Foundation, each year 30,000 people in the encounter aneurysmal rupture of which 40 percent die within 24 hours. In general, pulsatile flow from the heart generates abnormal flow patterns that influence the wall loading and contribute towards arterial weakening resulting in sudden ruptures. Numerical and experimental studies in the past have focused mainly on visualizing the flow patterns while considering the flow to be laminar and obtained signatures of hemodynamic indices to correlate to disease progression. However, the response to endothelium is essentially linked to flow transition to turbulence that exists in aneurysms even at low Reynolds numbers i.e., 500 < Re < 900 and is less explored in literature. Exploring the kinetic energy cascade (KEC) rates and spatio-temporal evolution of vortex patterns generated due to the inherent harmonics within pulsatile flow in the near wall region can reveal information on its influence to the mechano-signaling pathways of endothelial cells. It can also help clinicians modify their treatment planning.

To this end, this UG research position involves the following work. Establishing an in-vitro study to address this biomedical problem through the following steps: (a) establishing a benchtop flow loop facility that actuates an unsteady flow resembling realistic heart waveforms, (b) fabricating patient-specific compliant wall models mimicking cerebral aneurysms and (c) using a non-Newtonian blood substitute as a working fluid. Following, this flow measurements using a time-resolved particle image velocimetry (PIV) will be conducted for at least 50 inflow cycles to exploit the flow patterns on primary and secondary planes. Additionally, temporal response of velocity at specific points chosen closer to wall will be done to quantify the kinetic energy cascades and finally correlate them to disease diagnostics. Interested applicants should email Dr. Vrishank Raghav (raghav@auburn.edu) and Dr. Abdullah Usmani (azu0011@auburn.edu) with their CVs, transcripts, and a description of why they want to pursue this research with our group.

College of Human Sciences 

Financial Research Management Lab Research Assistant

Focus on data entry, data analysis, designing and implementing programs /activities,, conduct literature reviews and make a tangible impact across Alabama. The FRM Extension area delivers FAFSA decision-making, money management and housing education to over 160 communities partners. The FRM Lab supports the mission of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System to deliver science-based programs that promote the quality of life and well-being Alabamians. For more information or to apply, please visit the link above or contact Dr. Portia Johnson (plj0009@auburn.edu).

College of Veterinary Medicine

College of Agriculture Auburn University On Campus Undergraduate Research Opportunity 

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine is currently seeking an undergraduate student research assistant. The role of the student will be to review/obtain informed consent, perform and record interview with specific questions that will be asked and transcribe interview for analysis. The project is expected to start in late July or early August and will last 1 year. During this time, a maximum of 30 interviews lasting 30 minutes or less will take place. Student assistants will need to complete CITI training and will receive authorship on the resulting publication. If interested and for more information, email Dr. Theresa E Pancotto (tep008@auburn.edu).

College of Agriculture 

Auburn University On Campus Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Plant Pathology

An Undergraduate Internship in Plant Pathology is available for undergraduate students interested in assisting with laboratory research activities at Auburn University. Plant pathology is a discipline that could be described as M.D. for plants: the diagnosis, treatment and trying to cure diseases affecting agricultural crops that are important for feeding a growing world population. Auburn plant pathology lab conducts research to understand the infection processes, survival, proliferation, and host preferences of bacterial phytopathogens that endanger agricultural crop production. The student will assist with various aspects of ongoing research including bacterial isolation and culture from infected plant material, molecular characterization of bacterial isolated, greenhouse experiments, field samplings, and fabrication of microfluidic chambers.  If desired, the internship can be used for undergraduate research credit. After initial training of at least one semester, students are encouraged to conduct their own independent projects. If interested and for more information, please visit here or email Dr. Leonardo De La Fuente (lzd0005@auburn.edu).

School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences

Undergraduate Research Openings on Water Quality and Aquatic Ecology

Several undergraduate researcher positions in water quality, aquatic ecology, and limnology are available in Alan Wilson's lab.

Current lab research projects revolve around understanding the factors leading to harmful algal blooms in recreational and drinking water reservoirs and aquaculture ponds. Visit the lab website to learn more about us - https://www.wilsonlab.com/

The undergraduate students will assist in current lab members (including graduate and undergraduate students) with existing lab projects that include field experiments, large-scale lake surveys, and laboratory-based mechanistic studies and analytic analyses.

The ideal candidate will be honest, hard-working, enjoy teamwork, self-motivated, and be interested in pursuing a career in science. I am motivated to maintain a productive, diverse, and inclusive lab and encourage students from under-represented groups to consider joining us. Preference will be given to freshman and sophmore applicants who are available 10-20 hours per week and available this summer. Starting dates and expected work hours are flexible. Starting pay for these positions is $10/hour.

Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a brief letter of interest, (2) resume including contact information for two references, (3) an unofficial copy of your transcripts; and (4) available work hours during the current semester to Alan Wilson (wilson@auburn.edu) for full consideration. Soft deadline for these positions is April 15, 2023.

Researchers in Environmental Impact of Chemicals to Support Management and Sustainable Agriculture

The Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment Laboratory in the School of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences has open positions for undergraduate researchers this semester and the summer. The research field will be the effects of pollutants on aquatic organisms (fish, snails, daphnids, algae,...). The research has implications for environmental management and protection and sustainable aquaculture.

The undergraduate students will assist research work involving in sample preparation and analysis, organism culture and experiments with aquatic organisms. The students are expected to be hard-working, self-motivated, enjoy teamwork, and honest. The positions are open to students at all levels and colors, but preference will be given to sophomore and junior students that are interested in pursuing a career in science. The work hour can be from 10 to 20 hours/week. Starting dates can be on April 1st, or earlier. The start pay is $12/hour.

Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a brief letter of interest, (2) resume including contact information for two references, (3) an unofficial copy of your transcripts, and (4) available work hours during the current semester to Tham Hoang at tch0047@auburn.edu for full consideration. Applications will be reviewed immediately for working this semester and by April 15, 2023, for working in the summer.

College of Liberal Arts

Nonverbal Behavior and Social Policy Research (Psychological Sciences)

Applied social psychology is an exciting field that studies many facets of group and intergroup processes. The Social Interaction and Policy Lab, headed by Dr. Sara Driskell, has two main research focus areas. One is to explore how group memberships affect how we perceive and interact with each other, through our social interactions and especially our nonverbal behaviors (such as eye contact, smiling and seating distance).

Ongoing projects include looking at affiliative behaviors in intergroup interactions and crowd behaviors/interactions. The other examines how factors like group membership impact social policies (such as courtroom and business practices). Ongoing projects for this focus include research into protesting, police body-worn cameras, and how businesses seek and use diversity.

The Social Interaction and Policy Lab welcomes passionate students from a variety of social and academic backgrounds to learn more about these topics and get hands on experience conducting research. Interested students should be able to volunteer for at least 6 hours per week, and they would ideally be able to commit at least 2 semesters to the lab. Course credit is available. If interested: students should email Dr. Driskell (driskell@auburn.edu) to set up an interview. In addition the online application is here.

Research Assistant (RA) Opportunity for the Language, Attention and Memory (LAM) Lab

The language, Attention and Memory (LAM) lab is seeing research assistants for Fall 2022. The LAM lab uses converging behavioral and neuroimaging techniques to investigate the cognitive and neural mechanisms that support language processing across the adult lifespan. Topics include cognitive control, persistence and motivation, speech recognition, bilingualism, and the aging brain. RAs are expected to volunteer for at least 6 hours per week and commit to 3 semesters in the lab. Semesters do not have to be consecutive and can include a summer term. For more information to apply, please contact Dr. Teubner-Rhodes (teubner@auburn.edu)

College of Science and Mathematics 

The Worley Lab of the Chemistry Department

The Worley Lab of the Chemistry Department is currently accepting applications for an undergraduate student research assistant. The Worley Lab is conducting research into “rechargeable” antimicrobial plastic films, the use of polystyrenehydantoin in water dechlorination, and applications of N-halamine compounds. This opening is ideal for a candidate who is interested in joining a research team long term. Year-round availability (spring, summer, and fall semesters) is preferred. Students should expect a time commitment of a minimum of 10 hours a week. The maximum time will be 20 hours a week during spring and summer semesters. Over the summer, a minimum of 20 hours a week will be required, up to 40 hours. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1.5 years left as students at Auburn, and who have completed organic chemistry courses. No previous research lab experience is required to apply. Students interested in this position should expect to work a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session and up to 40 hours a week while classes are not in session. The start time for this position will be ASAP. Interested students can apply at https://aub.ie/worleylab or email Dakota Grimes (dkg0012@auburn.edu<mailto:dkg0012@auburn.edu>) for more information.

Think Swiss Scholarships: Each year, 15 research scholarships are offered to both undergraduates and graduate students. These scholarships provide a monthly stipend (approximately $1,000 US) for a period of 2 to 3 months to conduct research at a public Swiss university or research institute.
Majors recruited: All fields.
Deadline: Closed

Arizona Summer Research Institute: The Summer Research Institute (SRI) offers undergraduates an outstanding opportunity to learn how to conduct research and prepare for graduate studies. Students do not have to attend the University of Arizona.
Majors recruited: All fields.
Deadline: Closed

Yale Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF): Each summer the Yale SURF Program brings a group of qualified undergraduates to Yale for eight weeks. The experience is meant to familiarize students with the kind of work they can expect to do in graduate school, provide them with insight into the many steps involved in building a career based on Ph.D. level training, as well as foster a sense of confidence regarding their own abilities and potential.
Majors recruited: All fields.
Deadline: Closed

Boston University Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP): All full-time Boston University undergraduate students are eligible to participate in UROP. Student-Faculty partnerships span all academic areas- from biological and engineering Sciences, economics and sociology, to history and religion, business and the arts.
Majors recruited: All Fields
Deadline: Varies

Linking Applied Knowledge in Environmental Sustainability (LAKES) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): The LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) aims to better understand the root causes of phosphorus pollution and solutions while offering undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research. Students who participate in LAKES will spend two months in beautiful Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Majors recruited: Biology, sociology, economics, anthropology, mathematics, geology, or communications.
Deadline: Closed

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Internships and Research Opportunities A general listing of national undergraduate research opportunities with ORAU.
Majors recruited: All fields.
Deadline: Varies depending upon position availability

National Science Foundation REUs: The National Science Foundation funds many undergraduate research opportunities in a variety of fields.
Majors recruited: All fields.
Deadline: Varies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers multiple internships for various topics such as: Laboratory, Ethics, Environmental Health, Health Education/Communication, Management, Leadership, and so much more. Please visit the link for more information on the internships available.
Majors Recruited: All Fields
Deadline: Varies

Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships for New Americans: Thirty Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans will be awarded in March every year. Each fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study – in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program – in the United States.
Majors recruited: All fields.
Deadline: Closed

National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships: Research assistants for the Urban Institute assist senior researchers in various policy areas such as housing, welfare, population studies, health, and education policy. Incumbents will conduct literature reviews, analyses and programming tasks, as well as participate in reporting research findings and presenting data.
Majors recruited: Computer and information science and engineering, engineering, materials research, chemistry, mathematical sciences, physics, astronomy, psychology, social sciences, STEM education, geosciences, and life sciences.
Deadline: Varies

Cal Poly STAR Program: Providing opportunities for aspiring STEM K-12 teachers.
Majors recruited: Education and STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

Smithsonian Science Education Center Internship: Internships and research experience in the area of science education.
Majors recruited: Education, STEM, and others.
Deadline: Closed

Boren Awards for International Study: Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Majors recruited: All fields, including students interested in studying less commonly taught languages like Arabic, Russian, and others.
Deadline: Closed

Euro Scholars: Euro Scholars is a program where students interested in undergraduate academic research can undertake a research project at a European institution.
Majors recruited: All fields
Deadline: April 1, 2023

German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships: The German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships provides financial support for students interested in studying or researching in Germany during their undergraduate or graduate years.
Majors recruited: All fields, including those whose research interests include Germany.
Deadline: Varies

Integration of Biology and Materials at Penn State Department of Chemical Engineering : Participants will gain deeper understanding of the research process and biomaterial technologies. They will collaborate with graduate students and faculty using state-of-the-art research technology. The program is May 30th-August 4th with on campus housing, $400 travel aid and a stipend for the 10 week program.

Deadline: Closed

Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Research Experience in Chemical Biology

The Department of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University welcomes applications from undergraduates to participate in our REU in Chemical Biology, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF REU). Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply, with a deadline of February 15, 2023 to join us in Nashville May 30 to August 4, 2023. Students receive a stipend of $6,000 for the 10-week program, and the program will assist with housing arrangements. To apply, please visit their website.

Deadline: Closed

Nanoengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates at Vanderbilt University: Interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Participants work on projects offered by more than 40 faculty participants from Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science and School of Medicine.

Deadline: Closed

Nanoengineering Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Ole Miss University: This is a 10 week summer program for undergraduate students at the University of Mississippi to help enrich experience in nanoengineering. To apply to this program, please view the link above.

Deadline: Opens November 2022

Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program:  A summer internship program organized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to a variety of entry and mid-level research within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Majors recruited: Undergraduate and Graduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, policy, and law.
Deadline: Closed

REU: Computing for Health and Well-Being: For students interested in a 10-week summer research internship. This opportunity is supported by the NSF REU Grant. Students from underrepresented minority groups and/or who have limited research opportunities at their home institution are encouraged to apply.
Majors recruited: Undergraduate students who are majoring in Computer Science or a related field.
Deadline: Closed

Dauphin Island Sea Lab REU: Funded by the National Science Foundation Ocean Sciences Research Experience for Undergraduates and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, eight undergraduate fellowships will be offered during the 2015 summer semester at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Majors recruited: Juniors and senior students studying marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, and environmental sciences.
Deadline: April 14, 2023

Northwestern Materials Research Center Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates: The NU-MRSEC offers a 9-week summer research experience for undergraduates located near the city of Chicago. Students are paired with leading researchers in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics, and biomaterials.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Internships: The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. This program enables students to work on specific projects under the direction of SERC's professional staff and is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.
Majors recruited: Life and environmental sciences.
Deadline: Open until filled

American Society for Microbiology Summer Research Fellowship: The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) is aimed at highly competitive students who wish to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full-time research at their home institutions with an ASM member and present research results at the ASM General Meeting the following year.
Majors recruited: Microbiology or intent to pursue a higher degree in microbiology.
Deadline: Due to COVID-19, the fellowship has been cancelled until further notice.

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute:Internships are intended for undergraduates, recent graduates (post-bachelor’s) and beginning graduate students interested in advancing their professional goals and intellectual skills under the guidance of a scientist working at STRI. Internships give interns the opportunity to meet and interact with scientists from around the world, gain hands-on experience in their area of academic interest, and delve into Panama’s rich culture.
Majors recruited: Life and environmental sciences
Deadline: Varies

University of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL): The University of Pittsburgh's Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) is currently accepting applications for the summer 2020 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Rehabilitation Engineering program – ASPIRE. The REU at the HERL is designed to promote greater involvement and understanding of rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology.
Majors recruited: Open to undergraduates majoring in science, engineering, math, and computer science. Minorities, women, student veterans, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Deadline: Closed

LSU Interdisciplinary Research Experience in Computational Sciences: This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project is a ten week program where students work collaboratively on a wide variety of computational science projects. The Center for Computation & Technology (CCT) at Louisiana State University (LSU) provides an ideal setting for the REU student to become familiar with interdisciplinary research. With research groups exploring gravitational waves, complex emergent phenomena in material science, or computational music, the participants work on cutting edge research in Computational Sciences.
Majors recruited: Computational science.
Deadline: Closed

Nebraska Summer Research Program: This 10-week residential summer research experience provides mentoring and research participation while allowing scholars to preview graduate school life at a research university. Participants all receive competitive stipends, room and board, travel/transport, graduate school preparation workshops, social and networking activities, and more.
Majors recruited: STEM and students with a strong interest in graduate programs.
Deadline: Varies

University of Nevada Las Vegas REU - Mechanisms of Evolution: Undergraduate projects funded by the REU Site: Mechanisms of Evolution will focus on biological processes, such as mutation, genetic drift, migration, non-random mating and natural selection that drive heritable change. The inspiration for this proposal is the celebrated essay, Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution by Theodosius Dobzhansky.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

Smithsonian Astronomical Observatory Summer Intern Program: The SAO (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory) Summer Intern Program is a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program where students work on astrophysics research with an SAO/Harvard scientist.
Majors recruited: Astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or related physical sciences.
Deadline: Summer 2023 applications open on December 1, 2022

University of Arkansas Research Experience for Undergraduates(REU): This REU focuses on field- and lab-based research in areas ranging from water quality and urban spring ecology to sustainability studies and more. Project faculty mentors originate from various departments [e.g., Biology, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Crop, Soil and Environmental Science, Geosciences] and vary from year to year based on the most current work being conducted at UA and REU student interests.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

Georgia Tech REVAMP REU Program: REVAMP is a 10-week summer program at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute located on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus. Students work under the supervision of a faculty mentor to complete a research project centered on cutting edge manufacturing science and technology. They also receive business model canvas and customer discovery entrepreneurship training to develop a plan for commercializing a technology related to their research.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP): The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, and paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation.
Majors recruited: STEM fields with a specific interest in health research.
Deadline: March 31, 2023

University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Lab: GCRL's Summer Field Program provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn about coastal environments in an intensive field and lab based setting.
Majors recruited: STEM majors, especially life or environmental sciences.
Deadline: Closed

AT&T Researchers Program: Each summer, research interns from universities all over the US come to AT&T Labs Research for 10 weeks to work with AT&T Researchers on exciting, real-world research projects. Interns have access to relevant data, expertise and mentoring by AT&T Researchers.
Majors recruited: Computer science, math, statistics, electrical engineering, operations research, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or related fields.
Deadline: Varies by location

NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Internships: STEM internships with the NASA Jet Propulsion lab for undergraduates and graduate students.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Varies

NASA Pathways: Employment opportunities through NASA in research areas.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Varies

Pathway to Science Engineering Opportunities: Specific research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering.
Majors recruited: Engineering.
Deadline: Varies

Pathway to Science Ocean Sciences Opportunities: Specific research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students studying ocean sciences.
Majors recruited: STEM fields with a focus in ocean sciences.
Deadline: Varies

Summer ORISE Fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Chosen ORISE candidates will join CDC projects associated with developing and applying new methods to characterize and quantitate biochemical markers that are relevant in environmental exposures and chronic diseases. Current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in applied sciences that have completed three years of major coursework may apply.
Majors recruited: Chemistry and biology majors are preferred, although highly qualified candidates from other science majors may be considered.
Deadline: Varies

UNCF - Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships: These awards are a component of the UNCF-Merck Science Initiative, the goal of which is to support the training and development of world-class African American biomedical research scientists. At least 15 UNCF-Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards will be made per year.
Majors recruited: Students in STEM fields who have a committed interest to biomedical research.
Deadline: Varies

Pathway to Science Graduate Opportunities: Research and funding opportunities for graduate students.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Varies

American Society for Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: The ASPET Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow (SURF) Awards are aimed at introducing undergraduate students to pharmacology research. Our goal is to heighten interest in science as a career, with an emphasis on pharmacology graduate training to increase the number of young scientists entering the research discipline of pharmacology.
Majors recruited: STEM fields leading to a degree in pharmacology.
Deadline: Varies

Amgen Scholars Program: The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience in science or engineering at many of the world's leading educational institutions. Host institutions include The University of Tokyo, MIT, Stanford, and more.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Varies

Higher Education Research Experiences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE at ORNL): Higher Education Research Experiences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE at ORNL) provides research opportunities and associated activities for undergraduate students. The program is designed to complement academic programs by utilizing the unique resources of ORNL to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, encourage careers in science and technology, and improve scientific literacy, while at the same time contributing to the Laboratory mission.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Varies

National Institutes of Health Summer Internship: Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research.
Majors recruited: STEM fields with an emphasis on biomedical research.
Deadline: Varies

Pathway to Science Undergraduate Opportunities: Research and funding opportunities for undergraduate researchers.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Varies

University of Washington AccessComputing Research Internships and REU: AccessComputing provides a nationwide resource to help students with disabilities pursue computing fields through a limited number of research internships.
Majors recruited: Computing fields, including computer science and software engineering.
Deadline: Varies

NASA Research Opportunities: NASA has provided many opportunities for post-secondary students in a variety of fields. Please visit the link for more information about these opportunities.
Majors Recruited: STEM majors
Deadline: Varies

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) with the Department of Energy: The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

SMART (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation) Scholarship: The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.

Majors recruited: STEM fields, with an emphasis on engineering.
Deadline: Applications will reopen August 1, 2023

Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award: The Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award is based on merit (not need) and consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. Hertz Fellows have no liability for any ordinary educational costs, regardless of their choice among participating schools.
Majors recruited: Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical, biological and/or engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency.
Deadline: Closed

NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities;increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.
Majors recruited: STEM fields that include but are not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission.
Deadline: Applications for 2023 will open September 1, 2022

NOAA Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship Program: The EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides scholarships for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission. Participants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship: The DOE-CSGF is open to U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university. The fellowship provides four years of support, but must be renewed each summer.
Majors recruited: STEM fields including, but not limited to:Applied mathematics, astrophysics, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer sciences, environmental sciences, life sciences, materials sciences, mechanical engineering, and physics
Deadline: Closed

Organization of Biological Field Stations: The OBFS keeps an updated list of biology-related REUs, internships, and summer courses.
Majors recruited: Life science departments (e.g. biology, ecology, botany, etc.), engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
Deadline: May 31

Cincinnati Children's Medical Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers undergraduates the chance to explore clinical and basic science research in laboratories in the Department of Pediatrics with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The primary goal is to provide students with a foundation for making career choices in the biomedical sciences.
Majors recruited: STEM fields with an interest in biomedical research.
Deadline: Application opens on November 15, 2022

SOARS at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR): Each summer, SOARS protégés spend ten weeks conducting original research at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) or at laboratories of other SOARS sponsors. By the end of the summer, protégés will prepare scientific papers and present their research at a colloquium.
Majors recruited: Atmospheric and environmental sciences.
Deadline: Closed

Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Each year, approximately 130 undergraduate students from around the U.S. come to Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, to work beside both young and established scientists on a broad range of biomedical research questions. A limited number of fellowships are also available at the Mayo Clinic campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Majors recruited: STEM fields with an emphasis on biomedical research.
Deadline: Closed

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: This program is intended for highly motivated undergraduates interested in a research career in the pharmaceutical and environmental sciences. Students are provided with an opportunity to conduct full-time research in areas related to Pharmacology and Toxicology, Environmental Health Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Clinical Pharmacy.
Majors recruited: STEM fields with an interest in biomedical research.
Deadline: Closed

Purdue University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: The Purdue SURF program is helping students across engineering, science, and technology disciplines discover a world of opportunity available to them through research. By closely working with other creative and innovative people, students explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality to advance society and improve people's lives.
Majors recruited: STEM fields, with an emphasis on engineering.
Deadline: Closed

Purdue University Summer Agriculture Data Science REEU: In this program, students will extend their data science skills in assorted areas of agriculture. Whether novice or with some experience, students will learn more in Excel, Python, Unix shell, and ArcGIS. There is a mix of some hands-on class time and independent work. The program culminates with an independent research project.
Majors recruited: STEM fields
Deadline: Closed

Gaithersburg Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: The Gaithersburg, MD, Laboratories' National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program for students majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering. Applications for participation in the Gaithersburg SURF program are accepted only from colleges or universities and not from individual students.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

Boulder Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: The Boulder, Colorado Laboratories' National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program for students majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering. Applications for participation in the Boulder SURF program are accepted only from colleges or universities and not from individual students.
Majors recruited: Science, mathematics, and engineering.
Deadline: Closed

UT Southwestern Medical Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at UT Southwestern's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is an intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. careers in biomedical research. Fellows spend 10 weeks (beginning in early June and ending mid-August) pursuing individual research projects in the laboratories of Graduate School faculty members.
Majors recruited: STEM fields with a specific interest in biomedical research.
Deadline: Closed

The Field Museum Undergraduate Research Experiences (REU): The Field Museum houses one of the world’s foremost scientific collections of biological diversity (>25 million specimens), and supports active biodiversity research around the globe. Despite the urgency of the current biodiversity crisis, few educational opportunities exist for students in the biological sciences to interact with scientists and institutions dedicated to the study of organic diversity. The Field Museum REU program will train a cohort of at least eight students in biodiversity-related research in a 10-week summer program. Each participant will undertake an independent research project supervised by a museum scientist in a discipline such as taxonomy and systematics, phylo/ biogeography, paleontology, molecular phylogenetics, or conservation.
Majors recruited: STEM fields related to biodiversity and life sciences.
Deadline: Currently not available

Samford Biology and Chemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates: With funding from the National Science Foundation, the 2014 Samford University REU program will offer hands-on, field- and laboratory-based research experiences to US undergraduates. In this 9-week residential experience, students will work one-on-one with experienced researchers in biology and chemistry to design, conduct, and present research related to the chemistry, genetics, and ecology of organisms, populations, and communities of Oak Mountain State Park, a large and diverse suburban park located in the southern Appalachians. Potential research topics include plant and animal ecology, water quality, biochemistry, plant natural products chemistry and bioactivity, plant taxonomy, and aquatic community ecology.
Majors recruited: STEM fields interested in ecology and biochemistry.
Deadline: Currently not available

Development of Safe Nanomaterials for Biological Applications at Alabama State University (ASU) REU: Students will participate in a full-time closely mentored lab research project along with seminars and various professional development workshops, such as the responsible conduct of research, professional communication skills, career opportunities in academia and industry, and the graduate school application process. All research projects will be based on novel concepts of design and development of new nanomaterials for biological applications.
Majors recruited: STEM fields.
Deadline: Closed

Montgomery Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Science for Undergraduate Students: The American Bar Foundation sponsors a program of summer research fellowships to interest undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in pursuing graduate study in the social sciences. The summer program is designed to introduce students to the rewards and demands of a research-oriented career in the field of law and social science.
Majors recruited: Pre-law students, social sciences and/or liberal arts.
Deadline: Closed

James Madison Memorial Fellowship: The James Madison Memorial Fellowship provides funding for aspiring social science/history teachers to attain a master's degree. After receiving the master's degree, each Fellow must teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7–12 for one full year for each academic year of funding received under a fellowship, preferably in the state from which the recipient won the fellowship.
Majors recruited: Social sciences and history.
Deadline: Closed

Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research: The ICPSR Summer Program provides a comprehensive, integrated program of studies in research design, statistics, data analysis, and social science methodology. Its instructional environment stresses the integration of methods of quantitative analysis within a broader context of substantive social research. Instruction is grounded in interactive, participatory data-analysis utilizing high-end, networked microcomputers.
Majors recruited: Social sciences.
Deadline: Varies

Urban Institute Research Assistantships: Research assistants for the Urban Institute assist senior researchers in various policy areas such as housing, welfare, population studies, health, and education policy. Incumbents will conduct literature reviews, analyses and programming tasks, as well as participate in reporting research findings and presenting data.
Majors recruited: Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology, Public Policy, Computer Science, or other social science field.
Deadline: Varies

Psi Chi Psychology Scholarships: Grants are available from the national organization Psi Chi for undergraduate researchers to undertake a research project under the supervision of a mentor.
Majors recruited: Psychology
Deadline: Closed

University of South Florida REU: This NSF funded program offers undergraduate students a unique cross cultural field experience focusing on intensive interdisciplinary methodology, ethics training and mentorship. Students will gain practical experience while conducting community-based health research that brings together the social sciences with civil and environmental engineering (CEE).
Majors recruited: Anthropology, civil and environmental engineering, and public health.
Deadline: Varies

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

The SULI program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE laboratories/facilities. Click here to learn more about the SULI program.

Students and Postdocs | Los Alamos National Laboratory

LANL supports robust student and post-graduate internship programs, as well as a strong and ongoing postdoc program. Learn more here.

Student Internships

Click here to learn more about student programs including the High School Co-op Program, Undergraduate Program, Graduate Research Assistant Program, and the Students' Association.