Undergraduate Research Opportunities

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 to at least 2 semesters to the lab. Course credit is also available. If interested: Students should email Dr. Driskell (driskell@auburn.edu) to set up an interview. In addition, our online application link is here: https://forms.gle/tapjtybeuGowVYFf9 

Neuroimaging Research on Brain Health
The Imaging of Brain Health (IBH) Lab, led by Dr. Wei Zhang, Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University, studies how the brain develops, adapts, and supports resilience across the lifespan. Research in the lab integrates insights from multiple disciplines to uncover mechanisms that may ultimately inform interventions to strengthen brain health and mental resilience in both typical and vulnerable populations. Ongoing projects in the lab include secondary data analysis studies that leverage the large-scale imaging datasets (i.e., UK Biobank, ABCD, HCP-Development) to examine associations between neuroinflammation and anhedonia symptoms, brain structure-function coupling and internalizing symptoms, and brain network activation and inhibitory control. A new project is also being developed, using a dynamical systems framework to investigate the neurobiological basis of individual differences in stress resilience.

We welcome students interested in brain and imaging science who are seeking hands-on research experience. Senior undergraduates in neuroscience, engineering, computer science, data science, or related fields are especially encouraged to inquire about available opportunities. Prior experience with coding is preferred but not required. To learn more, please contact Dr. Wei Zhang (weiz@auburn.edu). 

College of Agriculture

Research Assistant Positions: Termite Behavior and Evolution
The Mizumoto Lab is recruiting two motivated undergraduate research assistants to explore the evolution of complex termite social behaviors. Our research compares termite behaviors across various scales—statewide, nationwide, and internationally—by integrating classic behavioral observations with advanced computational video analysis. Undergraduate assistants will work on one of two primary projects:

• Project 1: Video Tracking of Termite Behavior
  Responsibilities include using deep-learning software (sleap.ai) to extract and analyze termite posture and movements from video footage. Key tasks involve reviewing and manually correcting tracking data, labeling termite body parts for machine learning, and possibly recording new termite behavior videos or analyzing movement data. No prior programming or coding skills are required. This project is ideal for students interested in animal behavior analysis.
• Project 2: Termite Identification and Classification
  Assist in developing image-based software for identifying Alabama’s five similar termite species. Main tasks include processing termite samples, dissecting specimens, and photographing body parts. No prior experience with insects is necessary, and students may have the chance to study interspecies behavioral differences as the project progresses. This project suits students interested in insect diversity and identification.

Expected commitment is at least 10 hours per week during the semester, with opportunities for summer research and conference presentations. The starting pay rate is $12 per hour. Please send your CV (including major, academic year, and expected graduation date) and a short paragraph about your background and research interests to Nobuaki Mizumoto at nzm0095@auburn.edu. Join us in investigating the fascinating behaviors of termite societies and contributing to the understanding of social evolution!

Undergraduate Research Internship in Plant Pathology
An Undergraduate Internship in Plant Pathology is available for an undergraduate student interested in assisting with laboratory research activities at Auburn University. Plant pathology is a discipline that could be described as M.D. for plants: we diagnose, treat, and try to cure diseases affecting agricultural crops that are important for feeding a growing world population. Our plant pathology lab conducts research to understand the infection processes, survival, proliferation and host preferences of bacterial phytopathogens that endanger agricultural crop production. The intern will assist with various aspects of ongoing research including bacterial isolation and culture from infected plant material, molecular characterization of bacterial isolates, greenhouse experiments, field sampling, and fabrication of microfluidic chambers. If desired, the internship can be used for undergraduate research credit. After initial training (at least one semester) students are encouraged to conduct their own independent project.

Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment Laboratory Research Assistant
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 student​s will assist with research work involving 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 of all levels and colors, but preference will be given to sophomore and junior students who are interested in pursuing a career in science. The work hour can be from 10 to 20hrs per week. Starting dates can be October 1st or even earlier. The start pay rate is $12/hr.
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.

Penick Lab Undergraduate Research
Penick Lab is looking for people interested in conducting ant research and is available regularly throughout the week. When working in the lab, you will also have the opportunity to lead your research project. This position pays $10 per hour, and some areas of study are: an urban ant colony, invasive ant species, social immunity, nest architecture, and ant pathogens.
No prior experience with ants is required. To learn more about the lab, please visit our website: https://penicklab.com/, or come visit us at Funchess Hall, Room 377!
To apply for this opportunity click here.

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
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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
Application: Opens November 1, 2025; Deadline February 2026

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
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Opens October 2025

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

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
Application:  Varies depending upon position availability

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
Application: Open Now; Deadline October 30, 2025

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.
Application:  Varies depending upon position availability

Cal Poly STAR Program: Providing opportunities for aspiring STEM K-12 teachers.
Majors Recruited: Education and STEM fields.
Application: Opens on December 1, 2025.

Smithsonian Science Education Center Internship: Internships and research experience in the area of science education.
Majors Recruited: Education, STEM, and others.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Open Now; Deadline January 28, 2026

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
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

Kosciuszko Foundation Exchange to Poland Programs: This scholarship offers the opportunity to attend Polish language courses at Jagiellonian University, one of the oldest continuously operating universities globally, dating back to the 14th century. The award includes a tuition fee waiver and a monetary scholarship of approximately $2,000 per semester. These scholarships are available to Americans studying at universities in Poland or American researchers conducting graduate or postdoctoral research at leading Polish universities and research institutions. There are no restrictions on fields of study or research topics.
Application: Open Now; Deadline March 2, 2026

Virginia Tech’s Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program: We are looking for the next generation of scientists ready to tackle today’s major health challenges. Through innovative, interdisciplinary coursework and research, TBMH trains student scientists across the translational spectrum to take discoveries from bench to bedside to improve the health of populations everywhere. Virginia Tech’s Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program will be hosting a Fall Open House for prospective students on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, along with 3 virtual information sessions. This is the BEST way to learn about our program, meet students and faculty, tour labs, and see if TBMH is the right fit for you! Spots are very limited.

Application: Open Now; Deadline October 13, 2025

The University of Chicago Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates: The University of Chicago molecular engineering program offers undergraduate students attending non-research colleges or universities the opportunity to gain authentic research experience working in the research labs of Pritzker Molecular Engineering (PME) faculty members. The program is open for 10 students for a 10 week long summer program. The program features immersion in the university culture, research seminars, lab safety, ethnics training, support for graduate school application process and guidance preparing written reports.
Application:  Closed, please check again later.

Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB) UC Berkeley: The goal of the SUPERB Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program in EECS is to prepare and motivate a group of diverse, competitive candidates for graduate study. Our research focus is AI for Engineering. The Berkeley EECS SUPERB site proposal for 2025 focuses on Artificial Intelligence for Engineering. This REU aims to study the challenges, risks, and limitations of this technology, focusing on machine learning algorithms, safety in human-robot interaction, provably-safe AI systems, defense against adversarial attacks, and managing unpredictability in engineering design and control that is influenced by Large Language Models.
Application:  Closed, please check again in November 2025.

Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress: We are looking for undergraduate students who are interested in an immersive, 10-week faculty-led research experience to prepare for their graduate education and research career. Students will engage in research to explore the intricate mechanisms by which organisms respond and adapt to environmental challenges. We have a wide array of projects across scales of research from molecular to ecological work.
Application: Opens November 1, 2025

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.
Application:  Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again in Fall 2025.

Department of Engineering Scholars Program:  Are you ready to make an impact on the future of energy, environmental sciences, and national security? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking passionate undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges in cutting-edge fields. As a DOE Scholar, you will gain hands-on experience, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and explore career opportunities. Whether it’s advancing energy technologies, enhancing cybersecurity, or addressing new horizons such as fusion, supercomputing and biotechnology, this program is your gateway to making a difference. Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/ for additional information.
Majors Recruited: Undergraduate and Graduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, policy, and law.
Application: Open Now; Deadline February 16, 2025.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again in Fall 2025.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again in November 2025.

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

University of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL): The University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) Summer 2026 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
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again in November 2025.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again in Fall 2025.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Lab: Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (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.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Internships: STEM internships with the NASA Jet Propulsion lab for undergraduates and graduate students.
Majors Recruited: STEM fields
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

NASA Internships : NASA’s internship programs provide training, mentoring, and career development opportunities while working with the best science, engineering, financial, information technology and business minds in the world.
Majors Recruited: STEM fields
Application: Open Now; Deadline February 27, 2026

Pathway to Science Engineering Opportunities: Specific research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering.
Majors Recruited: Engineering
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

Pathway to Science Graduate Opportunities: Research and funding opportunities for graduate students.
Majors Recruited: STEM fields.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application:  Closed, please check back in Early 2026.

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Closed, please check back in November 2025.

Pathway to Science Undergraduate Opportunities: Research and funding opportunities for undergraduate researchers.
Majors Recruited: STEM fields.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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
Application: Varies depending upon position availability

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.
Application: Closed, please check back later.

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.
Application: Open Now; Deadline December 5, 2025, 5:00 PM EST

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.
Application: Open Now; Deadline October 31, 2025

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.
Application: Open Now; Deadline January 31, 2026

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.
Application: This application is unavailable for the class of 2026.

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
Application: Closed, please check again in Fall 2025.

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.
Application: Opens November 1, 2025; Deadline February 1, 2026

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.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Opens November 1, 2025; Deadline February 3, 2026

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.
Next Application: Closed, please check again in Fall 2025.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again in December 2025.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again in Fall 2025.

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.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Open Now; Deadline February 1, 2026

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.
Application: Open Now; Deadline March 2, 2026

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.
Application: Varies depending upon availability

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.
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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
Application: Closed, please check again later.

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.
Application: Varies depending upon availability

LANL Summer Schools
Programs that give students the opportunity to work with scientists on research projects that address emerging challenges in national security.

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. Links to the LANL application system, overall program information and our Symposium webpage. Please feel free to download and distribute our Student Project Description booklets to your faculty and students.

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.

Student Internships | Los Alamos National Laboratory
Learn about student programs including the High School Co-op Program, Undergraduate Program, Graduate Research Assistant Program, and the Students’ Association.