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Summer research opportunity programs are designed to introduce undergraduates to leading scholars at the nation’s top research institutions.

Participating undergraduates are engaged in graduate level research with faculty guidance over an eight- to- ten-week period in the summer. Funding is often provided. Applications are typically due in early January.

Cornell Programs

• Cornell Cooperative Extension Summer Internships
• Cornell Agri-Tech Summer Research Scholars Program
• College of Arts and Sciences Nexus Scholars Program
• Bowers CIS Undergraduate Research Experience (BURE)
• Cornell Center for Materials Research
• College of Engineering Student Grant Program
• Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source
• Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE)
• Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility Research Experience for Undergraduates (CNF REU) Program
• Food Science Summer Scholars Program
• Molecular Biology and Genetics will consider Leadership Alliance applicants.
• Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Summer Research Program
• Mathematics REU
• Microbial Friends and Foes
• Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Experience for Undergraduates
• National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center Summer Student Program
• Nexus Scholars Program in Arts & Sciences
• Plant Genome Research Summer Internship
• Platform for the Accelerated Realization, Analysis, and Discovery of Interface Materials Research Experience for Undergraduates (PARADIM REU) Program
• REU Program in Astrophysics and Planetary Science
• Shoals Marine Lab in Maine
• Information on Summer Internships with aerospace companies in New York State
• Summer Mathematics Institute

National and International Programs

• American Economic Association Summer Program (Pre-graduate study and research)
• Amgen Scholars Program
• REU Programs in Engineering
• Graduate Horizons (A four day intensive course for Native American, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian students)
• Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (for prospective grad students interested in humanities, social sciences, and education)
• Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (includes programs funded by the Mellon-Mays Foundation for students in the humanites)
• Pathways to Science (Use this website to search for programs in STEM, including undergraduate summer research opportunities as well as graduate fellowships and post-doctoral positions)
• Ralph Bunche Institute
• Summer Internships through Space Grant for prospective grad students in government and political science

Additional Resources

• The Cornell Graduate School lists summer research opportunities for undergraduates
• The Office of Undergraduate Biology lists summer research opportunities on their website
• The National Science Foundation lists summer research opportunities for undergraduates
• Experience.cornell.edu helps Cornell students find research opportunities
• Cross-Institutional Initiatives
• Weill Medical Opportunities

• Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Albert Einstein College of Medicine  - Bronx, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Augusta University  - Augusta, Ga. Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)

Baylor College of Medicine  - Houston, Texas Summer Medical and Research Training Program (SMART)

Boston University School of Medicine  - Boston, Mass. Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS)

Brigham and Women's Hospital (in collaboration with Harvard-affiliated hospitals) - Boston, Mass. Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Case Western Reserve University  - Cleveland, Ohio Summer Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology

Children's Hospital Research Foundation of Cincinnati  - Cincinnati, Ohio Division of Developmental Biology  Undergraduate Summer Student Program

City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute  -Duarte, Calif. Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Committee on Institutional Cooperation  - Champaign, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program

Creighton University - Omaha, Neb. Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training Program

Drexel University College of Medicine  - Philadelphia, Penn. Biomedical Graduate Studies-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Georgia State University, Neuroscience Institute  - Atlanta, Ga. B&B Summer Scholars Program

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Gundersen Health System La Crosse, Wisc. Student Summer Research Fellowship

Harvard Medical School  - Boston, Mass. Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)

Hofstra North Shore/LIJ School of Medicine  - Manhasset, N.Y. Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Student Intern Program  

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine  - Baltimore, Md. Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Keck Graduate Institute  - Claremont, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Louisiana State Health Sciences Center.  Shreveport Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience  - Shreveport, La. Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research Program (SUPER)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine   - Chicago, Ill.

• Undergraduate Summer Research Program, Department of Microbiology & Immunology 
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

MaineHealth Institute for Research - Scarborough, Maine Summer Undergraduate Research Program - MaineHealth Institute for Research

Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Diversity and Inclusion  - Boston, Mass. Summer Research Trainee Program

Mayo Clinic  - Rochester, Minn. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin  - Milwaukee, Wisc.

• Summer Program for Undergraduate Research
• Summer Enrichment Programs

Medical University of South Carolina  - Charleston, S.C. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  - New York, N.Y. Medical Student Summer Fellowship Research Program

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation  - Minneapolis, Minn. Summer Research Internships in Clinical Cardiology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

New York University School of Medicine  - New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine  - Evanston, Ill.

• Summer Research Opportunity Program
• Cancer-Focused Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
• Pre-Med Undergraduate Intern Program

Ohio State University Medical Center  - Columbus, Ohio SUCCESS Summer Undergraduate Course Creating Excellence in Scientific Study

Oregon Health and Science University  - Portland, Ore. Graduate Studies Program

Penn State University, College of Medicine  - Hershey, Pa.

• SURIP – Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program
• STEP-UP - Short-Term Educational Program for Underrepresented Persons
• SURF – American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine  - Stanford, Calif. Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars Stanford CARE Scholars  

Texas A&M University College of Medicine  - Bryan, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences   - Lubbock, Texas Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research (SABR) Program

Thomas Jefferson University  - Philadelphia, Penn. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Tufts University  - Boston, Mass. Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Program

University of Alabama at Birmingham  - Birmingham, Ala. Summer Research Programs for Undergraduates

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences  - Buffalo, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of California, Los Angeles  - Los Angeles, Calif. Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research

University of California, San Diego  - La Jolla, Calif. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

University of California, San Francisco  - San Francisco, Calif. Summer Research Training Program

University of Chicago  - Chicago. Ill.

• The Leadership Alliance & The University of Chicago Summer Research Early Identification Program
• The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine  - Cincinnati, Ohio Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  - Denver, Colo. Graduate Experience for Multicultural Students (GEMS)

University of Connecticut Health Center  - Farmington, Conn. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Georgia, Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute  - Athens, Ga. Summer Undergraduate Fellows

University of Illinois at Chicago  - Chicago, Ill. Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)  

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine  - Iowa City, Iowa Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Kansas  - Lawrence, Kan. Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

University of Kentucky  - Lexington, Ky. NSF-REU: Summer Program in the Biomedical Sciences

University of Louisville - Ky. Undergraduate Summer Program in Cardiovascular Research for those from Under-Represented or Under-Served Populations

University of Maryland  - Baltimore, Md. Office of Student Research

University of Massachusetts Medical School  - Worcester, Mass. Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers University  - New Brunswick, N.J. Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Michigan  - Ann Arbor, Mich.

• Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Fellowship Program
• UM-SMART Undergrad Summer Program
• Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience: Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases (M-SURE)

University of Michigan Medical School, Rogel Cancer Center - Ann Arbor, MI Cancer Research Internship Program (CaRSIP)

University of Minnesota  - Twin Cities, Minn. Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

University of Mississippi  - Jackson, Miss. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of Nebraska - Lincoln  - Lincoln, Neb. Undergraduate Summer Research Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center  - Omaha, Neb. Summer Undergraduate Research

University of New Mexico School of Medicine  - Albuquerque, N.M. Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center  - Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Native American Center for Health Research Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
• Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
• Stephenson Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Program

University of Pennsylvania  - Philadelphia, Penn.

• Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)
• Undergraduate Clinical Scholars Program

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  - Pittsburgh, Pa.

• Premedical Academic Enrichment Program
• MIDAS summer Research Opportunity
• Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities
• Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry  - Rochester, N.Y.

• Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program
• Summer Scholars Program

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston  - Houston, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center  - Smithville, Texas Summer Program in Cancer Research

University of Texas Medical Branch  - Galveston, Texas Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio  - San Antonio, Texas

• GSBS Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
• Greehey CCRI Donald G McEwen, Memorial Summer Undergraduate Research & High School Program

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center  - Dallas, Texas Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

University of Utah  - Salt Lake City, Utah Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)

University of Virginia School of Medicine  - Charlottesville, Va.

• Minority Health International Research Training Program (MHIRT)
• Summer Research Internship Program

University of Wisconsin  - Madison, Wisc. Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program

Vanderbilt University  - Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy

Virginia Commonwealth University  - Richmond, Va. Summer Research in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health Epidemiology (MIDPH) 

Wake Forest University  - Winston-Salem, N.C.

• Summer Research Opportunities Program
• Wake Forest University Biomedical Engineering REU Summer Program

Washington University  - St. Louis, Mo.

• AMGEN Scholars Program
• Leadership Alliance

Wayne State University School of Medicine  - Detroit, Mich. Summer Research Programs

Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering  - New York, N.Y.

• Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program
• Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV

• Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Students

Yale School of Medicine  - New Haven, Conn.

• NIH-NIDDK/KUH Yale Summer Research Fellowship for Undergraduate Students
• BioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Summer Programs of Affiliate GREAT Group Members

The bylaws of the GREAT Group allow the Steering Committee to appoint individuals from non-AAMC member institutions as affiliate members of the GREAT Group. Individuals from the following programs have been appointed affiliate members:

National Institutes of Health  - Bethesda, Md. Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

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Summer Research

Explore summer research opportunities at harvard through uraf, resources listed here are not exhaustive, but highlight some key residential summer programs and independent funding options to start..

See additional options at the end of this page to expand your search for summer opportunities!

Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV) Programs

The Research Village is a collection of residential summer research programs for Harvard College students that run for 10 weeks from June through August (summer dates to be confirmed in January 2024). Students conduct research, participate in professional development workshops, program cohort meetings, and program-specific and Village-wide social activities. Students showcase their research achievements in the final week of their summer program through research presentations. Students from the programs of the Research Village live together in the same River House on campus, creating a robust and exciting living, learning, and social community of undergraduate researchers. Students admitted to Research Village programs receive a stipend, free housing, and meals. Programs that comprise the Village are led by URAF and other partnering offices and academic departments at Harvard. Each program has specific application, eligibility and participation requirements and February deadlines .  For application instructions, see each individual program page or this page . Please explore these opportunities thoroughly to find the best option for you! 

• Program for Research in Science and Engineering (PRISE) 
• Summer Program for Undergraduates in Data Science (SPUDS ) - led by Harvard Data Science Initiative
• Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Health (SURGH) Program - led by the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI)
• Summer Humanities and Arts Research Program (SHARP)  
• Building Learning Inquiry for Social Sciences (BLISS) - led by FAS Social Science
• Program for Research in Markets and Organizations (PRIMO) - led by Harvard Business School
• Kempner Research in Artificial & Natural Intelligence for Undergraduates with Mentorship (KRANIUM)  - led by the Kempner Institute (new for Summer 2024)
• Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF)  - led by the Salata Institute (new for Summer 2024)
• Harvard Amgen Scholars Program  
• Harvard SEAS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)  - led by the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Office of Education Outreach & Community Programs
• Harvard Stem Cell Institute Program (HIP)  - led by the Harvard Stem Cell Institute

Want to get a glimpse of past work from PRISE, SHARP, BLISS, PRIMO, SPUDS, SURGH fellows? See here:   HSURV Abstract Books  

Additional Summer Research Programs . 

• Generative AI Research Program

Independent Project Funding Programs 

URAF provides funding for Harvard College students to pursue their independent summer research projects. Independent funding programs typically do not offer organized housing and meals as part of the award; instead they offer larger stipends for use towards accomodations arranged by awardees themselves. Unlike residential programs, these funding programs offer the flexibility to set start and end dates over the summer, and to do research in the field and/or remotely, outside of Cambridge, Massachusetts. There are no obligations to attend workshops and other on-campus programming over the summer. To be considered for funding through these programs, students must have the autonomy and independence over the design, implementation and execution all aspects of the research project proposed. Independent funding awards administered by URAF are: 

• Harvard College Research Program – independent project mentored by Harvard faculty 
• Herchel Smith Undergraduate Science Research Program – independent projects mentored by Harvard OR non-Harvard faculty 

There are many more independent research funding options offered through academic departments and research centers. Explore the following resources: 

• CARAT  - database of funding opportunities at Harvard, including department based thesis research funding, funding at research centers and more  
• Microbial Sciences Initiative Fellowship  
• Research Centers and Institutes

Want to expand your search for more summer opportunities, see here:

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

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The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is a fully funded, eight-week summer residential program that brings 30 talented and motivated undergraduate students from across the country and the world to Stanford Engineering for an immersive research and graduate school preparation experience.

SURF is designed to demystify the admissions process and give scholars a real feel for what it means to conduct research at the graduate level. The program provides students with housing, a meal plan, a travel stipend, and a stipend upon completion of the program. In addition, SURF students will have the opportunity to participate in a robust graduate school preparation program including coding experience, industry visits, excursions around the Bay Area, community-building activities, participation in a research symposium, and a strong mentorship component.

The program aims to build community and create a cohort of future graduate student engineers who can promote diversity of thought and experience within the engineering and science student body. Student engagement in research increases 1) the retention of students in scientific research , 2) student interest in graduate school , and 3) student interest in STEM careers . Since its inception, SURF has been a vehicle for undergraduate students to conduct scientific research and a foundation for them to pursue graduate studies in engineering.

We are committed to advancing a culture of respect, accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment at for all students at Stanford Engineering. We make intentional efforts to outreach and connect with competitive students with demonstrated potential, including those who come from environments with limited access to Research I university programs.

SURF virtual information sessions:

November 2024 @ TBD PT December 2024 @ TBD PT  January 2025 @ TBD PT

See information session slides here

Surf application office hours.

Join virtually in January 2025 @ TBD PT 

Application Information

Program eligibility - applicants must.

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the United States or its territories, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Full-time community college students in their transfer year are eligible to apply. U.S. domestic undocumented and DACAmented students are eligible to apply. 
• If the applicant is a foreign national enrolled in a college or university within the United States & in possession of a valid F-1 Visa, they must be first generation (first in their family to attend university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree) and/or from low socioeconomic status, as defined by the U.S. Department of Education . Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from international students who are enrolled in public or private colleges or universities outside of the United States, regardless of first generation and/or socioeconomic status.  
• Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Note: Applications from students who describe exceptional circumstances in their statement of purpose and/or personal history statement, or who demonstrate a marked progression of improving grades on their transcript, may be considered.
• Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a  PhD in an engineering field . If you plan on pursuing an MD, JD, MBA, or other non-research-focused advanced degree, this is not the right program for you.
• Have completed at least two semesters/three quarters (or equivalent) and have at least one full semester/quarter remaining of their undergraduate education at the end of the summer program. Priority given to rising juniors (3rd years) and seniors (4th years). Master's students are not eligible. 

In efforts to attract applicants from a variety of life experiences, two application options are available:

• Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply to SURF through the Leadership Alliance's Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) *
• Applicants may also apply through the Stanford SURF program application ** 

*Submitting an application through either portal is acceptable. All applications are reviewed thoroughly and holistically regardless of the application portal chosen, and the applicant should not submit their application twice. If you are applying through SR-EIP, you will not be able to submit an optional personal history statement or rank your top 3 SURF labs. To submit your personal history statement and lab rankings, please email PDF attachments to [email protected] with the subject line: LastName-FirstName-Personal History Statement and Lab Rankings. 

**Undocumented students, DACAmented students, and first generation and/or low income international applicants studying at U.S. colleges and universities with an F-1 visa should submit their application through the Stanford SURF Portal . Unfortunately, the SURF program is unable to accept applications from international students enrolled in colleges and universities outside the U.S.

The SURF team conducts a holistic review of all applications and extends initial invitations to top applicants. 

The deadline for both applications (including all letters of recommendation and supporting documents) is February 1 at 11:59pm.   Applicants will be notified of a decision for the program in early March.  

Many questions about the program and application can be answered in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page .

Application Materials

As part of the application form, applicants must submit the following materials: 

• Resume or CV : 3 pages in length at maximum
• Academic Transcript : Unofficial transcript will suffice; official transcript not necessary.
• Statement of Purpose : The statement of purpose should be an essay crafted to convey your academic and career goals, with an emphasis on your current research interests. In this essay, you should clearly explain your interest for pursuing doctoral level (PhD) training. An interview is not a standard part of the SURF application process. Consider the statement of purpose your opportunity to introduce yourself to a review committee and the chance to answer any information you might share during an interview. Statements should be typed, single-spaced, and 1-2 pages in length. 
• Two Letters of Recommendation : We highly recommend letters from faculty & supervisors who can specifically discuss your academic potential and research preparation for the program.
• Optional Personal History Statement (Strongly Encouraged) : For the optional personal history statement, we invite you to share unique, personally important experiences, demonstrated values, perspectives, or activities that have led you to this point in your academic/professional journey. Please discuss how they have influenced your path in school, inform your approach to science and research, and/or serve as motivation for pursuing your chosen field in engineering. 1000 words max. Note : If you are applying through Leadership Alliance SR-EIP and would like to submit an optional personal history statement, please email a PDF attachment to [email protected] with the subject line   LastName-FirstName-PersonalHistoryStatement. 

Application Resources - Exemplars

In an effort to support applicants in preparing their applications, updated exemplars will be provided in fall 2024. These are not meant to be prescriptive, but rather to offer you examples of what successful statements have looked like in previous years; remember there are many ways to write successful statements. We encourage you to have your statements reviewed by trusted mentors, as well as your college or university's writing center tutors if those are available to you.

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Thank you for your interest in serving as a lab host for the SURF program. PIs should complete our Lab Host Interest Form to confirm your interest and availability. SUNet ID Authentication is required to access the form.

2024 SURF Lab Host Interest Form

2024 SURF Lab Host Guide and FAQ

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or connect with us at  [email protected]

Scholar Spotlights

Learn from our past scholars about SURF!

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Summer Research Programs

Program Name	Description	Application Deadline
	The ACEE Summer Internship Program provides competitive funding that supports undergraduate research on energy- and environment-related projects, particularly field work and laboratory research. Internships are offered for research projects working under the guidance of a faculty adviser on campus, or with non-profit organizations off-campus. Internships typically last from eight to ten weeks.  Opportunities exist for students from disciplines outside of engineering, including social sciences and natural sciences, and students from these departments are encouraged to apply.	January
	This program is designed to introduce undergraduate students to research and applications at the interface of engineering and the life science. In addition to undertaking a research project in an academic lab, students will also receive basic training and experience in communicating their research findings. Students will also be exposed to academic and industry career paths in Bioengineering. Student participants will be part of a cohort of 10-20 other students working on a range of Bioengineering research projects across campus. Students will have the opportunity to interact with a cohort of fellow Princeton and visiting undergraduates interested in Bioengineering (including the Princeton iGEM team), participate in activities including an industry visit, tour of Princeton Innovation Center Biolabs (PICB), training in best practices in scientific communication, and participate in a end of year poster session and reception. Rising sophomores through rising seniors are encouraged to apply. .	March
	The Cooperative Institute for Modeling the Earth System (CIMES) at Princeton University in collaboration with NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) recruits students for 8-9 week research internships in atmospheric, oceanic and earth system science. Interns will work on a focused scientific problem under the close supervision of their GFDL/Princeton host, and benefit from resources and activities at GFDL, including interaction with scientists and graduate students, access to high performance computing and library facilities, and opportunities to participate in a wide range of seminars and GFDL social events.	January
	The Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton offers the Siegel Public Interest Technology Summer Fellowship (PIT-SF) program that is aimed at rising juniors and seniors attending school in the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT UN). Students interested in getting first-hand experience working on technology policy at the federal, state, and local level are encouraged to apply.	February
	This program is offered to interested in hands-on mentored research experience through the summer months. The proposed research project will aim to illustrate recent advances in the application of machine learning to molecular dynamics simulations based on quantum-mechanical electronic structure theory. The students will apply these techniques to gain insight into systems of interest in chemistry and materials science.	March
	The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides eligible ECE majors (sophomores and juniors) competitive funding for on-campus summer internships. Internships are offered for research projects working under the guidance of an on campus, ECE faculty member or closed related ECE faculty member. Internships span over the course of nine weeks and are paid through a weekly stipend. These internships are directly supported by the Johnson ’64 Slingshot Fund and the Michael Reed Summer Research Gift.	March
	The Keller Center’s eLab Summer Accelerator Program at Princeton University is a launch pad for student startups. The program is open, by application only, to some of Princeton’s brightest and most dynamic students. The eLab is based in the new Entrepreneurial Hub at   in downtown Princeton. Over a period of ten weeks student teams work intensively on their startup ideas, following a specialized entrepreneurship curriculum presented to them during a 3-day intensive boot camp. The teams also attend meetings and workshops, and receive valuable mentorship and advising through a network of Keller Center faculty, staff, seasoned entrepreneurs and technology experts, all with the goal of developing their startup ideas into viable, scalable ventures.	Mid-December
	The eLab Summer Associate internship is a fabulous opportunity for Princeton students interested in entrepreneurship and startups but aren't quite ready to launch their own venture. Students will be exposed to all aspects of startup business activities as well as participate in a variety of workshops, social events, and meetings over the course of the 10-week program. Make new friends, learn about startup life, and have a fun, exciting summer right here in Princeton!	Mid-December
	The Global Health Scholars Program provides outstanding Princeton students with funding for travel and research to pursue health-related internships and senior thesis research, both in the U.S. and abroad. This competitive program, administered by the Center for Health and Wellbeing, is open to students from all departments.	Spring semester
	The Environmental Internship Program based in the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) offers Princeton undergraduate students the opportunity to complement their academic course of study with hands-on research and project experiences during the summer months. Students who wish to expand their knowledge of global environmental problems are encouraged to apply.	January
	The International Internship Program (IIP) offers summer internships to first years, sophomores, and juniors. IIP offers opportunities in 50 countries across various regions and in a wide range of industries including business and consulting, public policy, education, health, community engagement, and research-based internships in all academic fields. Students accepted to an IIP receive a financial award to help cover expected costs of living in their host country.	December
	Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing offers undergraduate summer internship positions that explore multidisciplinary aspects of global health and/or infectious disease. Internships are fully-funded and are available in the U.S. and around the world.	December
	The John C. Bogle ‘51 Fellows in Civic Service program (Bogle Fellowship) is a funded opportunity available exclusively to Princeton first-year students and was developed to support student participation in service or civic engagement pursuits during the summer before sophomore year.	February
	Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts is honored to provide funding through an award established in memory of Alexander Jay Adam ’07. The Alex Adam ’07 Award, made possible by a generous gift from his family, will provide support to undergraduates who want to spend a summer pursuing a project that will result in the creation of an original work of art.	February to March
	The Ludwig Princeton summer internship program will provide hands-on training to conduct research on the molecular events leading to the onset and progression of cancer. In addition to participating in cutting edge cancer research in laboratories at Princeton University or the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, students will have opportunities to attend lectures by cancer researchers. Tours of research facilities and participation in molecular tumor board meetings will provide rare opportunities to observe how scientific discoveries are translated into effective medicine and improved patient care.	January
	MAE SPRE provides the opportunity for students to explore engineering from the research perspective and gain insight and experience that does not result from classroom learning. Students are exposed to different types of research that are being pursued by the faculty. A general outline of the summer project is jointly developed by the student and faculty adviser. Part of the criteria for selection involves a brief written proposal for a summer project of academic merit as well as a faculty sponsor who endorses the proposal.	March
	Now past its twentieth year, this program offers interdisciplinary research experience in leading laboratories to students majoring in the physical or mathematical science or engineering at colleges with limited research opportunities. The program is open only to non-Princeton students. Each student serves as a research assistant in the laboratory of a Princeton faculty member who serves as a mentor and research adviser. The program directors, in consultation with training faculty, match student interests to available projects. The Molecular Biophysics REU Program also has an international research opportunity.	January
	A variety of student employment opportunities are available for Princeton undergraduate students with the Office of Sustainability in the summer months.	End of March
	provides a limited number of grants to Princeton freshmen and sophomores (and occasionally juniors) who have independently created or secured an unpaid faculty-mentored research internship over the summer. Proposals must come with a strong faculty endorsement to be considered for funding.	February - early April
	Summer research positions are arranged informally, with students approaching individual faculty members. After students have arranged summer employment with a faculty adviser, the Department Representative will award fellowships to selected students in acknowledgement of their initiative and achievements.   Preference is given to physics majors and prospective physics majors.
	The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) invites applications for its Undergraduate Fellowship Program. This competitive fellowship will provide recipients with a grant of up to $7,500 to pursue a project or initiative that promotes collective understanding of other countries and/or that addresses global challenges. Fellows will be part of a cohort that will meet several times throughout the academic year. Professor Rory Truex, director of the PIIRS UG Fellows program, will advise UG fellows on their projects and convene group meetings. The goal of the PIIRS Undergraduate Program is to provide students with the opportunity to build leadership skills and advance regional understanding by creating their own project or initiative. We are open to a range of proposals, including (but not limited to) the following: organizing talks or a conference, creating a documentary film, supporting an international service project, creating a podcast or Youtube channel, or anything else that improves regional knowledge and understanding at Princeton and beyond. Be creative and think big!	May
	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 16 participating DOE laboratories. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.	January
	Princeton Astrophysics runs the Undergraduate Summer Research Program in which students carryout research projects under the supervision of faculty and postdoc advisors. Students selected for this program (similar to a REU program) can participate in projects with a range of levels of difficulty and sophistication, spanning all of experimental, observational, theoretical, and computational astronomy. In addition to gaining valuable experience in research, a great way to explore pursuing a career in the field, the program also organizes weekly colloquia and seminars to teach the students about many aspects of astronomical research.	February
	iGEM is an international synthetic biology competition, where undergraduates design a project and engineer living cells to perform new functions. The Princeton BioE iGEM team is a 1-year time commitment for ~10 students. The team will participate in the competition by designing a research project over the spring semester and carrying it out in the summer, before traveling to present it at the iGEM Jamboree in the fall.	March
	Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS) is an alumni founded program with the John H. Pace, Jr. '39 Center for Civic Engagement that provides Princeton undergraduates paid summer internships in nonprofit organizations. As PICS interns, students live into Princeton’s informal motto, "in the nation's service and the service of humanity," by: -Engaging in meaningful service opportunities -Serving with community partner organizations across the United States -Connecting academic lessons to real-world problems -Developing leadership skills	January
	The Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI) is offering a summer internship program for highly motivated visiting undergraduates, providing education and hands-on research experience in the field of neuroscience. Participants will closely collaborate with students and faculty at the PNI on original research projects, and thereby gain invaluable first-hand experience on what it is like to be a neuroscientist. Summer interns will also participate in group educational activities, including weekly foundational overview lectures from PNI faculty, lab meetings with the researchers with whom they will work, journal club reading groups, plus special forums on topics such as career advice and graduate school application preparation.	February
	Service at Princeton is about responding to the needs of the world. Those needs have become more visible with the Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian lives lost to the pandemic, police violence, and citizen vigilantism. Persistent, recent, and continuing acts of systemic racism are calling us to address inequalities and injustices and particularly anti-Blackness. Princeton RISE (Recognizing Inequities and Standing for Equality) pairs undergraduate and graduate students with community organizations to foster students' enduring and sustained commitment to civic engagement.	Spring
	The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Undergraduate Program has funding available for summer grants to Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Undergraduate Program juniors for internships in governmental or non-profit organizations in public policy or international affairs.	March-May
	Princeton University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in partnership with Intel, invites rising college juniors to apply to participate in a research experience program focused on computer security. We seek students interested in research and welcome applicants from all majors, with a preference for students majoring in computer engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. Research experience is not required. Students chosen for the program will spend the summer at Princeton University conducting computer security research under the guidance and mentorship of a Princeton faculty member, with active mentoring from researchers at Intel. Participants also have access to follow-up programming through Intel in the subsequent year.	January
	The Derian Summer Internship is a faculty-mentored and community-informed research internship program administered by ProCES. Derian supports collaborations between faculty, undergraduate interns, and community experts. Interns support faculty in discipline-specific or discipline-spanning research or practicing artistry that is being conducted in collaboration with, and that directly benefits, locally, nationally, or internationally-located community partners and that facilitates the growth of students as community-engaged scholars.	Feb - Mar (Rolling)
	The program provides ReMatch+ participants an opportunity to carry out a paid graduate- or postdoctoral-mentored research project over the summer as well as engage with a diverse community of student researchers.	February
	The Education Research Section is announcing the Summer 2023 Research in Education Policy Internship. This full-time 7-week program, will run in June and July and is open to all Princeton undergraduates, will introduce interns to both quantitative and qualitative research in education through students assisting with ongoing Education Research Section research projects related to education policy. Activities will include participation in a weekly seminar series, training in multiple research methods used in education policy, and exposure to current issues in education policy and research.	April
	The Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative (SINSI) is designed to encourage, support and prepare the nation’s top students to pursue careers in the U.S. government, both in international and domestic agencies. SINSI offers an internship program to Princeton sophomores and juniors and a graduate program to Princeton seniors and MPA1 students. Admitted interns will work with the program directors to find a 8-10 week internship the following summer in a SINSI-funded federal government internship. The graduate program includes the 2 year MPA program and between the first and second year, a SINSI funded 2-year fellowship at a federal government agency.	October
	The Princeton University Office of the Dean for Research offers an eight-week internship in science writing for the general public. The intern writes news articles, feature articles, web content and other items in the style used by major newspapers and magazines. The intern may also produce podcasts and video segments, and use social media.	March
	The Streicker International Fellows Fund was established in early 2015 by John H. Streicker ’64 to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to carry out substantive research or educational projects while immersed in a foreign culture. Streicker Fellows design their own projects or internships in conjunction with a hosting organization, in any academic or professional area, and in any geographic region outside of the United States. These projects or internships provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual and personal growth through a combination of work or research and immersion in a foreign culture.	TBD
	The Mathematics Department expects to support approximately 10 undergraduate mathematics majors for a summer research program. The program's goal is to provide math majors with the opportunity for reading and study in areas of math that are not part of the regular program of courses offered by our department. Each student will work under the direction of a faculty member in the Math Department.	TBD
	The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows in Chemistry - Leach Summer Scholars Program (SURFC-LSSP), supported by the generosity of the Leach Endowment Fund for Student Research in the Sciences, is a nine-week summer research session for Princeton students who have completed the freshman or sophomore year, and who are interested in majoring in chemistry.	February
	SURFC provides unique laboratory experiences for qualified undergraduates, placing each student into research groups directed by our well-respected Faculty. For nine weeks the undergraduate summer researcher becomes part of the group, working side-by-side with post-docs, graduate students, and other undergraduates. Each student has the opportunity to play a part in cutting-edge research and be a contributing member of the research team.	February
	Each summer, the Department of Molecular Biology and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics provide intensive laboratory research experiences to a select group of Princeton undergraduates. Each student joins a world-class research group—headed by a Faculty member and carries out an original research project. Participants are immersed in a culture of close collaboration with other undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, and thereby experience first-hand what it is like to be a scientist.	Contact faculty adviser and Katie Pyott
	The Summer Work Program offers students summer internships in Germany. Students interested in summer research opportunities in the humanities, natural sciences, economics, computer science as well as interdisciplinary projects are encouraged to apply.	TBD
	The Office of International Programs lists a variety of scholarship and fellowships for undergraduates. The awards are for study, research, or internships that take place or begin during a student's undergraduate career. In some cases, postgraduate study is a component of the award.

Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard

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This program is offered through Harvard Griffin GSAS and the Leadership Alliance .

During this 10-week program, Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) interns conduct research and participate in discussions with Cambridge-based Harvard faculty, build their presentation and research discussion skills, and take part in field trips with other Harvard summer programs. Students in the program live in Harvard housing and enjoy access to the outstanding resources of the university.

The program is funded by Harvard Griffin GSAS, Harvard Molecules, Cells, and Organisms , Harvard Genes, Ecosystems, Organisms , and the Leadership Alliance . 

Note that we also have funding for students interested in atmospheric sciences as part of the NSF-supported International Partnership in Cirrus Studies project, a collaboration including the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Washington, and multiple European institutions. The University of Chicago has information on participating faculty . Research focuses on modeling and measurement of high-altitude clouds.

Applicants in the social sciences and humanities should feel free to write to the SROH program and indicate which Harvard faculty they have identified in their area(s) of interest and whether or not they have been in contact with said faculty.

NEW! The Department of the Classics would welcome applicants interested in fields related to Greco-Roman antiquity, including, but not limited to Republican and Imperial Latin literature, Cicero and Roman oratory, Latin historiography, reception of Latin literature, and the history of classical scholarship.

Application Process

SROH takes place between June and August. For information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the Leadership Alliance Summer Research-Early Identification Program.

Applications open on November 1, 2022, and must be submitted by February 1, 2023.

Room, Board, and Stipends

The in-person version of the program covers travel to and from the program, housing, and typically a stipend of $3,500 and a food allowance of $1,500. Students participating in MARC or similar programs that provide summer support are welcome to apply. Students are required to participate for the full period of the program. 

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The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote the value of graduate education; to improve the research enterprise through increased diversity; and to prepare and recruit the best and brightest for graduate education at MIT.

Students who participate in this program will be better prepared and motivated to pursue advanced degrees, thereby helping to sustain a rich talent pool in critical areas of research and innovation..

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• Weekly seminars on issues directly related to the academic, personal, and professional growth of interns
• Social outings (boat cruise, visits to Boston area)
• Preparation of an abstract, research paper, and graduate school statement of purpose
• Poster presentation at the end of the program

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Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)

Welcome to suip.

The University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program is a 10-week intensive summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, especially those who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense, interested in pursuing careers in scholarly research. Interns will be matched with a Principal Investigator (PI) based on shared research interests. Throughout their time at Penn, interns will work with PIs and other lab mentors to develop laboratory and research skills essential for future graduate school experiences. In addition to laboratory work, interns will participate in seminars that will enrich their understanding of science, participate in professional development workshops, graduate school preparation seminars, and have the opportunity to present at the SUIP Symposium. SUIP is designed for students who aim to pursue a PhD or an MD-PhD in biomedical studies.

Summer Program Dates

The 2024 program dates are Monday, June 3, 2024 to Friday, August 9, 2024 (tentative move-in dates: Saturday, June 1, 2024 and Sunday, June 2, 2024). Participants can expect to engage in lab and program activities for approximately 40 hours during the week.

Participants must commit to participating for the duration of the program dates.

Eligibility

Residency requirement: The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. We cannot accept applications from international students who do not meet residency requirements at this time. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college for the fall semester after the program ends. Graduating seniors are not eligible to participate. Although it is not required for applicants to have prior research experience, preference is given to applicants who will have completed their sophomore or junior year. Students must be able to attend the full 10-week program. Individuals from under resourced backgrounds that have been historically excluded from the biomedical sciences including but not limited to first generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged, attend small liberal arts colleges and universities with limited research opportunities, live with a disability, and/or who bring diversity to biomedical sciences by reason of their culture, class, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests are encouraged to apply for the program.

Compensation

Each intern receives:

• a competitive stipend ($5,500)
• On-campus housing,
• meal plans, and
• transportation costs for one round trip to the University of Pennsylvania.

SUIP Affiliated Programs

SUIP-DAPPG (Diversity Action Plan in Genomics), SUIP-CCI (Center for Cell and Immunotherapies), and SUIP-CFAR (Center for AIDS Research) are affiliated programs with SUIP. Students are selected to the affiliated programs based on their research interests. Applicants do not need to complete a separate application to be considered for these programs. All compensation is the same as the general SUIP. Applicants who apply to an affiliate program will also be considered for the general SUIP program.

If you would like to be considered for an affiliate program, please indicate which one in your personal statement. If admitted into an affiliated program, students still will participate in all SUIP activities and will be offered additional research specific content and activities based on the affiliate group.

SUIP-DAPPG (Diversity Action Plan for Penn Genomics)

The aim of the Diversity Action Plan for PENN Genomics (DAPPG) program is to increase the number of underrepresented students choosing a career in genome sciences and genomic medicine by providing opportunity for hands-on genomics research. The program supports summer research internships and post-baccalaureate programs, designed to augment student’s training for application to professional degrees.

Faculty Contacts: 

• Maja Bucan ( [email protected] )
• Junhyong Kim ( [email protected] )

SUIP-CCI (Center for Cell and Immunotherapies)

The Center for Cellular Immunotherapies hosts a Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in cancer and cellular immunotherapies. Participating laboratories have the general goal of understanding how the immune system interacts with cancer and developing interventions to improve anti-tumor immunity. This field of study represents an intersection of cancer biology, immunology, cellular and molecular biology, and bioengineering.

Faculty Contact: Avery Posey ( [email protected] )

SUIP-CFAR (Center for AIDS Research)

SUIP-CFAR (Center For AIDS Research) Scholars will engage in mentored HIV/AIDS research. Research topics include HIV basic/translational science, clinical/behavioral science, implementation science, and HIV prevention research. SUIP-CFAR scholars will learn key concepts in the biological, clinical, behavioral, and community-based AIDS research and will build their professional skills.

Faculty Contacts:

• Kelly Jordan-Sciutto ( [email protected] ) 
• Florence Momplaisir ( [email protected] )

Application & Admissions

Application & Admissions Process:

Applications for SUIP 2024 open on October 1st, 2023 via the Penn application. All applications are due on February 1st, 2024 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. All components of the application, including letters of recommendation, must be received by the deadline. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. 

Applicants who wish to apply through the Leadership Alliance, the application portal opened on November 1, 2023 and will close on February 1st, 2024 at 11:59PM.

Applicants can submit an application through Penn’s portal ( link ) or via the Leadership Alliance ( link ). Our holistic evaluation process considers all components of the application. The  research & personal statement  should describe your meaningful research experiences and career goals and be used to share how your personal history, identity, and experiences motivate your choice to pursue a PhD, and the challenges you have overcome to get to this point. The  letters of recommendation  should include at least one from a research mentor, preferably the most recent one. The  community statement  should describe how your personal perspectives will shape and be shaped by engagement with the Penn community.

Required Documents

• Completed online application form via Penn’s application ( link ), or via the Leadership Alliance ( link ). Applications are accepted through both platforms and are considered equally.
• Research & Personal Statement- A statement describing your interest in pursuing research, any meaningful research experiences you've had up to this point, your academic and career goals and that shares how your personal history, identity, and experiences motivate your choice to pursue a PhD, and the challenges you have overcome to get to this point.
• Community Statement- A statement describing how your personal perspectives will shape and be shaped by the engagement with the Penn community (150-200 words).
• Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty or advisors
• Most recent unofficial undergraduate transcript

Application Instructions

• SUIP applicants who apply through the Leadership Alliance should follow the instructions on the Leadership Alliance’s website ( link ).
• Create an account following the  link .
• Begin the application with your personal information.
• You will be prompted to select which “graduate” program you are applying to.
• Select “Biomedical Graduate Studies, Perelman School of Medicine”
• Select “SUIP” and “Summer 2024”.
• In the “Recommendations” section, please provide the contact information for two (2) recommenders. An automated email will be sent to the email address(es) provided for recommenders to submit their letters. All recommendation letters are due by 2/1/24 at 11:59PM.
• Applicants will be asked to select a graduate group of interest. Applicants can refer to the Biomedical Graduate Studies page for more information about graduate groups ( link ).
• If applicants are interested in an affiliate program, applicants can indicate their choice in this section.
• Follow the remaining prompts.

Leadership Alliance

The University of Pennsylvania is part of the Leadership Alliance . We accept applications for SUIP that are submitted through the Leadership Alliance summer research program portal ( link ). We will consider all SUIP applications regardless of which application platform students use.

Research and Personal Statement

In a 2 page document (8.5”x11”) with a minimum of 0.5’ margins and at least 11 pt font, describe your academic interests and career goals. If you have had any research experiences, please describe them. State your specific scientific interests and any particular research areas or techniques you'd like to explore. We encourage applicants to share their lived experience to document their journey and story, which is valued and considered high priority for our reviewers. Please upload your statement with your application. Please upload your statement with your application.

Transcripts

Your transcript must include all semesters/terms attended at your primary institution. Please also include any study abroad transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will suffice.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters from academic faculty who know you personally and can comment on your academic abilities and your aptitude for research are highly encouraged. Requests for letters of recommendation will be sent through the application portal to the email that applicants provide.

SUIP Overview

Principal investigator (pi) matching.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to preference mentors based on their research interests. SUIP interns' lab placements are determined with consideration for the mentor's availability and the student's interests.

Areas of Research

Mentors are drawn from a group of over 600 faculty associated with Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS) at the University of Pennsylvania. The mentors we work with have a strong commitment to helping students and extensive experience mentoring, training, and teaching students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff.

Research areas available to SUIP students include:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
• Cancer Biology
• Cell Biology and Physiology
• Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology
• Gene Therapy and Vaccines
• Genetics and Gene Regulation
• Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Genomics and Computational Biology (These faculty are also involved in our DAPPG program)
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology

IDEAL Research Fellows, who are current graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, will serve as mentors for summer interns. Fellows will lead programming, team building activities, and excursions to explore Philadelphia. Our Fellows are passionate about helping interns succeed and working towards the mission of diversifying STEM.

Seminar Series

SUIP sponsors the Summer Seminar Series, a sequence of talks about timely issues in biomedical sciences presented by distinguished Biomedical Graduate Studies faculty. The seminars provide interns with an opportunity to discover the breadth of research taking place at Penn and beyond.

Social Events

Interns enjoy a variety of events including concerts and performances, trips to local museums, visits to historical sites, and social events with current graduate students and program staff. The University of Pennsylvania has several summer programs and there are many free events on campus that are open to our interns. Philadelphia is a great city to visit, and an even better place to live.

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Each summer, the Laboratory offers undergraduate and graduate students the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading-edge research environment. Program participants contribute to projects and gain experience that complements their courses of study. In recent summers, we've hired more than 200 students representing top universities.

Students have opportunities to

• Interface with national experts in numerous fields of research
• Work with state-of-the-art equipment on real-world technical applications
• Present the results of their research conclusions at the end of the summer

The program runs from mid-May through mid-August and provides the following: 

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Round-trip travel expense assistance for students relocating from 50 miles outside the Boston area.
• Discounted housing on Northeastern University's campus up to 12 weeks for students whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles outside the Boston area.
• Daily free shuttle service from the Northeastern and MIT campuses to Lincoln Laboratory (Monday through Friday).

To be eligible for the Summer Research Program, students must have at least completed their sophomore year of college or be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program.  In addition, students must have maintained an excellent academic record and be a U.S. citizen.

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Have you wondered what it is like to do quantitative public health research? Are you interested in finding out how research can have a real impact on health?

Bio-X Undergraduate Summer Research Program (Bio-X USRP)

Bio-X USRP provides an opportunity for Stanford undergraduates to conduct hands-on research, build awareness of interdisciplinary areas, and network with Bio-X faculty for 10 weeks in the summer. Participants receive a $7,500 stipend.

BioE Research Experience for Undergraduates

The Department of Bioengineering (BioE) offers Stanford undergraduates stipends to conduct research in partnership with BioE faculty and their research groups over the summer full-time for 10 weeks.

Canary CREST Program

The Canary Center at Stanford is dedicated to early cancer detection research. As part of its efforts to train the next generation of scientists, the Canary CREST Program offers paid and unpaid 10-week summer internships for undergraduate students.

Carnegie Summer Internship in Plant Biology

 The Summer Internship in Plant Biology provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain research experience in plant research laboratories. The interns will work side-by-side with graduate students or postdoctoral researchers, and they will learn various laboratory skills, research methods, and knowledge of plant biology and life science.

Data Science Undergraduate Research Pathways (DSURP)     

DSURP is a new program at Stanford that will take place this summer. It provides an opportunity for students without easy access to research at their home institutions to be paired with a mentor and faculty member to conduct research in data science over 8 weeks during the summer at Stanford. Participating students will also meet other undergraduate research peers, have the opportunity to attend research seminars, and present their work at the end of summer quarter session.  Students selected to participate in the program will receive a stipend of $6000. The program is 8 weeks long from June 24–August 16, and  applications are due by 11:59pm PST on March 3, 2024 . We especially encourage students from non-R1 institutions to apply, and such students will receive priority selection. Check out our  web page  and submit an  application ! For any questions, please contact Daniel LeJeune,  [email protected] .

Health Career Collaborative (HCC)

The Health Career Collaborative is a student-driven health career exposure & mentorship program that connects 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students from East Palo Alto Academy to undergrads, medical and graduate students, and faculty at Stanford. The HCC's goal is to expose students from disadvantaged and/or underrepresented backgrounds to the exciting field of healthcare in aims of making the future workforce of medicine more representative, and its delivery more equitable. If you are interested, please reach out to the contacts listed on the HCC webpage . 

LCLS Internship Program

The LCLS has a well-established, paid 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate and graduate students looking for internship opportunities. The primary goal of the program is to provide interns with a stimulating, real-world research experience.

Technical projects are matched to the interests and skills of each intern, as well as to the programmatic needs of the facility. Each intern is partnered with a mentor, typically a staff scientist or engineer, who directs the internship project during the summer. Start and end dates are flexible, allowing the program to accommodate a large diversity of students.

Leadership Education for Aspiring Physicians (LEAP)

Leadership Education for Aspiring Physicians (LEAP) is a project-based seminar series designed for Bay Area premedical students seeking structured leadership development while improving community health and wellness.  Successful participants will develop, implement, and evaluate community-directed projects aimed at improving health outcomes for a community of their choosing.

Pre-Renal Initiative

Stanford's Pre-Renal Initiative seeks to develop a thriving research training program in adult and pediatric nephrology and (benign) urology for undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds. During the 10-week summer program, students work full-time in the labs and clinics of  Pre-Renal Faculty Mentors . Throughout the summer, additional programming is provided in the form of renal science seminars, professional development seminars, social events, and career path conversations with faculty, students, and industry professionals. The program ends with an opportunity for participants to present their research experience at the National Institutes of Health. If selected for the program, housing and a living stipend will be provided as well travel expenses for the NIH presentation at the end of the program. 

Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) Summer Program

This program is designed for high school (rising juniors and seniors) and pre-medical undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, STEM, medical research and development, or health care design, with a specific focus on Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine.

Science, Technology, and Reconstructive Surgery (STaRS) Summer Internship Program

Each year, the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery hosts 15-30 talented high school and undergraduate students in our research laboratories.  The program is free to participants. STARS interns spend 7 weeks mastering basic lab techniques, participating in research projects, and presenting their work all under the mentorship of experienced researchers. Typically the internship begins in late June and extends to the first week in August, exact dates to be determined.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)

SLAC offers 20-25 undergraduates an 8-9 week paid internship at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) in Menlo Park, California. SULI interns receive a stipend, travel expenses and free housing on Stanford campus.

SLAC Summer Internship Program

Participants in this program include high school (ages 18 and older), undergraduate and graduate level college students. Our internship programs are designed to provide students with stimulating, real-world work experiences. Interns can work up to twelve weeks from May until September, depending upon department needs and student school schedules. All students must be authorized to work in the U.S. and must pass a basic background check.

Stanford Cardiovascular Institute - Undergraduate Summer Research Program

The 10-week Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Summer Research Program is designed to provide meaningful research experiences to a diverse cohort of undergraduate and medical students from across the country in the field of cardiovascular science. The long-term goal is to bolster a diverse pool of scientists and physician-scientists and expose them to the landscape of 21st century translational research and medicine. One of the primary goals of the program is to increase diversity in cardiovascular research and medicine. This program is open to students from undergraduate institutions, including community colleges, as well as medical students. Applications are due January 31st, 2022. 

Information video: https://stanfordmedicine.box.com/s/foew1ocig6781x6j6wua5q8lwq5camg6

Example Projects: https://stanfordcvi.notion.site/7cb52ee2c9bd4a1b96829271094d5e88?v=ce0b21369cfc4e6d8e822c01168029bc

Stanford CARE Summer Immersion Program in Data Science and Vulnerable Populations

The Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE) is offering an immersive, online course in Asian Health for undergraduate and graduate students, anchored by a 9-week summer immersion in Data Science and Vulnerable Populations. This exceptional program leverages the unique aspects of Stanford’s world-class research, technology, and medical infrastructure to train scholars to become superb population science researchers. By the end of the program, scholars will utilize tools to conduct large database analysis, understand core concepts in health care research, and identify problems/solutions in vulnerable populations. In addition, scholars will effectively engage with technologists, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and population science researchers.

Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging Summer Research Internship

The Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI) is excited to launch its annual Summer Research Internship for high school students interested in exploring technical and clinical aspects of AI in healthcare. During this two-week virtual program, we aim to spark interest and empower the next generation of AI pioneers in medicine through a combination of lectures on AI in healthcare fundamentals, hands-on research projects, and mentoring activities with Stanford researchers. Student Lead opportunities are also available for both high school and undergraduate students, and an extended independent research internship opportunity may be available for interested program participants. Our hope is to inspire students to develop innovative AI solutions to advance human health. There is no fee to participate in this internship.

Applications are due March 31st, 2023. Learn more and apply here: https://aimi.stanford.edu/engage/summer-research-internship

Stanford ChEM-H Undergraduate Scholars Program

Are you a postdoc who has taken a non-conventional path to your current research? Do you want to mentor a young scientist who, like you, is interested in blending distinct fields of science to ask compelling research questions?  The Stanford ChEM-H Undergraduate Scholars Program provides interdisciplinary research experiences to students in the physical science, engineering, or life science fields. The program offers Stanford post-docs the opportunity to mentor and undergraduates the opportunity to gain depth in a research area complementary to their chosen or intended major.

Stanford Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) Fellowship

Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET) is a one-year post-baccalaureate program designed for highly motivated students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. Program participants (scribes/fellows) are trained in medical terminology and clinical documentation. They work side-by-side with faculty physicians as experienced medical scribes, seeing patients together at Stanford Healthcare Clinics.

Stanford Clinical Summer Internship

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Stanford Medicine, Storytelling & Medicine Summer Program

Join us in-person at Stanford University School of Medicine campus, or online! This program is a 2-week summer immersion in storytelling and creative expression for undergraduate, post-bacc and graduate students. Through a program of study that includes a speaker series from world renowned writers, visual and graphic artists, musicians and physicians who maintain a medical humanities and arts practice, the popular Stanford School of Medicine summer scholar program in Storytelling & Medicine offers promising students an original and intensive opportunity to document, inquire, reflect and participate at the intersection of the arts, humanities, health and medicine. Options include extending the experience through one-on-one mentorship to develop an original project.  Program runs: June 17-28, 2024 | Explore our unique faculty, get more information and apply by visiting our website. Find us on Instagram @stanfordmedmuse https://stanfordmedicalhumanities.org/sam

Stanford Summer Community College Premedical Program (SSCCPP)

SSCCPP is a six-week residential experience for current community college students considered low-income and/or underrepresented in medicine. The program provides exposure to medicine through topics in health disparities, leadership challenges in health provision and administration, science courses, professional development, clinical exposure, the medical school application process, and postsecondary and graduate/professional school financing. There is no fee to participate.

Stanford Summer Research Program-Amgen Scholars Program

The SSRP-Amgen Scholars Program is a fully-funded research-intensive residential program that takes place on Stanford’s beautiful campus for an eight-week period. Participants are matched with a member of Stanford’s distinguished faculty and work in one of our state-of-the-art research facilities. Each participant works with both a faculty member and a lab mentor to craft a research project. The lab environment provides challenging projects and involves a broad range of research techniques that are feasible within the eight-week period. The program culminates with a research symposium, where students present individual talks and posters on their summer projects in front of their peers, faculty, lab mentors, University administrators, and general public.

Sustainability and Earth Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SESUR)

The Sustainability and Earth Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SESUR) is a 10-week summer research program for Stanford undergraduates from any area of study who want to learn more about environmental science and the planet we live on. Students find a project - or propose one of their own - and work with a faculty member from the Doerr School of Sustainability in the lab or in the field (or remotely) through the summer. Students present their work at a fall scientific symposium.

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Stanford University’s eight-week virtual program in Medical Humanities emphasizes study in creative expression—poetry, fiction, nonfiction, dance, visual art, podcasting, and more—that encourages students to explore through stories and lectures the complex influences of medicine, art, and the human experience. The human experience finds its voice and understanding through the arts—both embodied and on the page—and in the complex and rapidly-changing landscape of healthcare. Through a program of study that includes a rigorous combination of writing workshops, lectures, conversations with medical students and physicians who maintain an art practice, interdisciplinary study in multiple avenues of artistic expression, and intensive one-on-one work mentorship, our Summer Scholar Program offers gifted students an original and intensive opportunity to document, inquire, reflect and celebrate the complexities of our lives. All students will be mentored to create a high quality final project in the media of their choice. 

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SURGE provides undergraduates (from Stanford and other U.S. institutions) with a mentored research experience in a geoscience or engineering laboratory. This fully funded, eight-week, summer residential program combines a rigorous research assignment with comprehensive training and mentoring. SURGE targets rising undergraduate juniors and seniors.

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SURF is designed for undergraduates from Stanford and other U.S. institutions. SURF interns receive a stipend for 10 weeks during the summer to live on campus and work with a faculty mentor in the School of Engineering and other students to produce an identifiable research result.

The Radiological Sciences Laboratory Research Experience for Undergraduates

The Radiological Sciences Laboratory (RSL) is a research division of the SOM Radiology Dept., specializing in Biomedical Imaging.  Qualified undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply to work with RSL faculty, full time, over the summer quarter. Paid and unpaid positions are available. Accepting applications now!

VPUE-Sponsored Summer Research in Biology (B-SURP)

The Department of Biology offers paid research internships to current Stanford undergraduates who want to spend the summer participating in ongoing faculty research projects to learn biological research methods. Participating students are usually rising juniors who have completed at least one quarter of Bio core or Hum Bio 2A, or especially well-prepared rising sophomores. 

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EXAMPLES OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Below is a brief sample of international research opportunities and programs. This list is meant to illustrate the kinds of options that may be available, but it is just a place to begin your search and to provide you with ideas for types of programs:

American Academy In Rome & the School of Classical Studies Research Fellowships : Supports advanced undergraduates to undertake research relevant to the Academy and School of Classical Studies.

The CERN Summer Student Program  - Geneva, Switzerland Students selected for the program will spend from the summer working with active research groups at CERN, one of the world’s premier international laboratories.

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)  - Switzerland The Summer Research Program in Life Sciences and Technology at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), offers an intensive research training opportunity for undergraduate students interested in research careers in life sciences.

École Polytechnique, The Internship Program for International Students  - France Gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to carry out a 3 to 6-month internship in laboratories from Ecole Polytechnique.

EuroScholars  - Research at Nine Research Universities in Europe Opportunity for advanced undergraduates from US and Canadian universities to conduct research at one of nine major research universities in Europe.

Excavations at Tel Dor in Israel   - Tel Dor, Israel Students are instructed in modern archeological technique and become valued members of an international archeological team.

Fulbright US Student Program (Research)  - Various, World-wide The Fulbright is a nationally prestigious opportunity for graduating College students and alum to pursue international research of their own design in countries around the world. Current students and alum must apply through the College process with the support of the CCSA. 

The ISTernship Summer Program - Vienna, Austria Summer research opportunity for students interested in basic research in the fields of biology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, neuroscience and interdisciplinary areas.

Ku Leuven Internships  - Leuven, Belgium This internship allows undergraduate and masters students to conduct scientific research in an international setting. 

Multidisciplinary International Research Training Program  - Various Locations The program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students to do health-related population-based research and training in developing countries.

NanoJapan: Summer Nanotechnology Research Internship Program  - Japan The NanoJapan program will select up to twelve (12) first and second-year undergraduate engineering or physics students who will be placed in a Japanese research lab.

National Science Foundation International Research Experience for Students Program  - Brazil The purpose of the University of Pittsburgh's IRES program is to create an innovative research experience in sustainable design for a select group of undergraduate engineering students who have high potential to pursue graduate education.

Partnerships for International Research and Education Science and engineering students from all backgrounds (race, ethnicity, citizenship, and gender) who are interested in the enhancement of cyberinfrastructure or in applying cyberinfrastructure to solve society- and industry-driven problems are encouraged to apply.

The Pasteur Foundation Internship Program   - Paris, France The Pasteur Foundation created a summer internship program for American undergraduates who wish to pursue a scientific career and to expose them to an international laboratory experience.

Research Internships in Science and Engineering  - Multiple locations within Germany RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering.

Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award  - Singapore Supports short-term research attachments for international students at A*STAR. A unique opportunity for top overseas students to experience the vibrant scientific environment in A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia. Students will be able to work with distinguished and world-renowned researchers in A*STAR labs.

SIT Study Abroad   - Multiple Locations Internationally

Smithsonian Tropical Research Insititute - Panama 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.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Undergraduate Scholarship Program  - Germany Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships funding study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany.

The Open School of Ethnography and Anthropology  - Merida and Piste, Mexico Provides on-site, hands-on training in ethnography and anthropology

The Netherlands Foundation for Research in Astronomy (ASTRON) and the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) Summer Research Program  - The Netherlands The Program enables astronomy students (graduate or advanced under-graduate) to spend the summer (10-12 weeks) at the Dwingeloo Observatory, conducting astronomical research under the supervision of ASTRON and JIVE staff members.

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship Program  - Multiple Locations in Switzerland Supports highly motivated and qualified U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to do research at a public Swiss university or research institute for 2 to 3 months.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program at RWTH Aachen University   - Aachen, Germany Aims to provide students with the opportunity to carry out their own research projects under the guidance of experienced RWTH researchers.

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Summer is a great time to get involved in research, whether it's in a field you intend to study seriously, or in one you just want to try out. There are many opportunities for funding, as you'll see below, and you are encouraged to take advantage of these. Note that most REU application deadlines run from mid January to early March , so you should get started in early January (or late in the fall semester if some of the early deadlines mentioned below are relevant). In addition to being a fun way to spend your summer, a research job will (1) allow you to learn lots of things, (2) give you a flavor of what grad school and industry are like, if these are in your plans, and (3) allow various scientists to get to know you and your work, which is always a good thing (actually, a necessary thing) when it comes time to obtain letters of recommendation. Some programs require you to have completed your sophomore or junior year, but there are also plenty that are available for freshmen. So if you're interested in doing research, there's no excuse for not getting started early. Start searching around, an join in the fun! Your summer research can be funded in five basic ways. The funds may come from:

• An REU program (this money comes from the NSF).
• Other organized programs that aren't REUs.
• The Physics Department.
• Various Harvard fellowships/programs.
• A specific faculty member (that is, from internal lab funds).

In more detail, these five basic ways to get funding are:

• REU Programs: Professors throughout the country can apply for "Research Experiences for Undergraduates" (REU) grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Undergraduates in turn can apply to these programs for the opportunity to do summer research. There are many programs in a variety of scientific fields. The application deadlines generally run from mid January to early March. The webpage with the list of all the existing programs is: NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program There are lots and lots of fields listed here, including Physics, Materials Research, Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, and many more. So don't just look at the Physics ones! Programs are sometimes added late to the list, so check it periodically for changes.  

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• The Harvard Physics Department has some funds available for summer research on campus. The deadline for applying is Sunday, March 24, 2024. David Morin will send out a link to the application in mid March. The basic strategy for finding a professor and forming a proposal is to look around for a few professors whose work interests you, and to then start knocking on doors and sending out emails. Informal, but effective. See this list of the Physics faculty , and also this list organized by Research area . These funds are limited, which means that the larger the number of students who stay on campus, the smaller the funding amount will be. You are therefore encouraged to apply to REU programs. If you don't have a specific reason to stay at Harvard over the summer, it would be a shame to ignore the mindboggling number of REUs out there. If you decide to decline them in favor of a lab here at Harvard, that's fine. But for one summer, you may want to take advantage of the opportunity to explore things and visit another university. Travel around the world, see interesting places and people, and do physics. One caveat: If you are planning on going to physics grad school, you should definitely spend at least one summer here at Harvard (perhaps two), bookended with one or two 90r's before and/or after, to have an extended period of time for your research. If you do reseach here at Harvard with Physics Dept funding, your overall funding will likely come from a combination of sources: Physics Dept, HCRP, and internal lab funds.  
• Harvard has various other souces of funding.  There are many programs listed on the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URAF) page . In particular: 1) The Harvard College Research Program is an important source of funding. Their deadline is also Sunday, March 24, 2024. To be eligible for Physics funding, you  must apply to HCRP. 2) The  PRISE Program offers housing along with social and educational events. You are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline is early: Tuesday, February 13, 2024. 3) You should also consider applying for the Herchel Smith Fellowship . The deadline is very early: Sunday, February 4, 2024. This is a fantastic fellowship. If you get it, it basically takes care of all your summer-money worries. 4) If you are interested in going abroad, you should consider the Weissman  Fellowship.  5) Other Harvard sources of funding can be found on the Office of Career Services page and on the above URAF page.  
• Internal lab funds:   You can avoid all the above funding issues by going directly to a professor who happens to have some grant money available for undergraduate summer research. Some do, some don't. This strategy definitely requires some running around. But note well -- it would be very unwise to use only this strategy unless you have an early guarantee that it's going to work.

Contact David Morin if you have any questions. Good luck!!

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Augusta University -The Graduate School & Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Summer Student Training and Research (STAR)

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) Program

Big Ten Academic Alliance Champaign, IL Summer Research Opportunities Program

Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS)

Brigham and Women's Hospital  (in collaboration with Harvard-affiliated hospitals) Boston, MA Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Brown University Providence, RI Leadership Alliance Summer Research-Early Identification Program

Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Heart, Lung and Blood (HLB) Summer Research Program Cancer-focused Summer Undergraduate Research (CanSUR) Program

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP)

Children's Hospital Research Foundation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Division of Developmental Biology Undergraduate Summer Student Program

City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute Duarte, CA Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Cohen Children's Medical Center Queens, NY Summer Internship Programs

Creighton University Omaha, NE Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training Program

Dell Medical School - The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Dell Medical School’s LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes’ Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia, PA Biomedical Graduate Studies-Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship STAR SCHOLARS Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Duke University School of Medicine Durham, NC Biomedical PhD Programs

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine Greenville, NC Summer Biomedical Research Program

Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

Georgia State University, Neuroscience Institute Atlanta, GA B&B Summer Scholars Program

George Washington University Washington, DC GW Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer GW SPARC

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School New York, NY Gerstner Sloan Kettering Summer Undergraduate Research Program Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center- Summer at MSK

Harvard Medical School Boston, MA Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP)

Hofstra North Shore/LIJ School of Medicine   Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Student Intern Program

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN Indiana University School of Medicine Student Research Programs

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Keck Graduate Institute Claremont, CA Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Bridging the Gaps

Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda, CA Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, School of Graduate Studies New Orleans, LA LSUHSC New Orleans, Summer Research Internship Program

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience Shreveport, LA LSUHSC New Orleans, Summer Research Internship Program

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Undergraduate Summer Research Program, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Summer Undergraduate Research program, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Huntington, WV Summer Research Internship for Minority Students

Maine Medical Center Research Institute Scarborough, ME Summer Student Research Program at Main Medical Center Research Institute

Massachusetts General Hospital Multicultural Affairs Office Boston, MA Summer Research Trainee Program

Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Summer Program for Undergraduate Research Student-centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC)

Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC MUSC Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, N.Y. Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Medical Student Summer Fellowship Research Program Molecular Imaging Summer Program (MISP)

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Minneapolis, MN Summer Research Internships in Clinical Cardiology

Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai New York, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Program

National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

New York University School of Medicine New York, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Evanston, IL Summer Research Opportunity Program Continuing Umbrella of Research Experience Cancer-Focused Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Pre-Med Undergraduate Intern Program

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Penn State University, College of Medicine Hershey, PA SURIP – Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program STEP-UP - Short-Term Educational Program for Underrepresented Persons SURF – American Heart Association Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School New Brunswick, NJ Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology

Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School Newark, NJ Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford, CA Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP)/Amgen Scholars Stanford CARE Scholars  

State University of New York Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Physician Scientist Program (SURF-PS)

Stony Brook University School of Medicine Stony Brook, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

Texas A&M University College of Medicine Bryan, TX Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Cambridge, MA Summer Research Programs

The George Washington University Washington, DC GW Summer Program Advancing Research on Cancer (GW SPARC)

The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine Farmington, CT Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Rockefeller University New York, NY The Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Jefferson College of Life Sciences-Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

Tufts University Boston, MA Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Program

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University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Summer Undergraduate Research Program BLAISER Program

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Little Rock, AR INBRE Mentored Summer Research Program SURP: Summer Undergraduate Research Program to Increase Diversity in Research

University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo, NY Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine Irvine, CA Summer Undergraduate Research Program SURF- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research

University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA UCSD Academic Enrichment Programs Summer Research Program (SRP)

University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA Summer Research Training Program

University of Chicago Chicago. IL The Leadership Alliance & The University of Chicago Summer Research Early Identification Program The Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Cincinnati, OH Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

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University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, CT Undergraduate Summer Research

University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL UF Center for Undergraduate Research

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University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine Honolulu, HI High School and Undergraduate Opportunities in Research

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University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansas City, KS Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine (STORM)

University of Kentucky Lexington, KY NSF-REU: Summer Program in the Biomedical Sciences

University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, KY Cancer Biology Training Program

University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD University of Maryland Scholars Summer Research Program (UM Scholars)

University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, MA Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

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University of Missouri Columbia, MO Summer Research Internship in Medical Sciences

University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE Undergraduate Summer Research Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, NM Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center C-STEPS Program

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC Summer of Learning and Research (SOLAR) Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE-REU)

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University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Rochester, NY Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Program Summer Scholars Program MSTP Summer Scholars Program

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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Memphis, TN Summer Research Scholars Program

University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston Houston, TX Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Smithville, TX Summer Program in Cancer Research Summer Research Program

University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX Computational Cancer Biology Training Program Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program Summer Internship in Tropical Diseases Research

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Summer Programs Greehey CCRI Donald G McEwen, Memorial Summer Undergraduate Research & High School Program

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Amgen Scholars Program

University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI) Genomics Summer Research for Minorities (GSRM) Internship

University of Virginia School of Medicine Charlottesville, VA Minority Health International Research Training Program (MHIRT) Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP)

University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, WA University of Washington Summer Undergraduate Research Program

University of Washington School of Medicine: Harborview Injury and Prevention Center Seattle, WA INSIGHT Summer Research Program

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville, TN. Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN. Undergraduate Clinical Research Internship Program (UCRIP)

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Richmond, VA Student Research Programs

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West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Students

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The LSU Discover Undergraduate Research program supports student participation in faculty-mentored research and professional-level activities.

LSU Discover considers undergraduate research to be those activities in which a student works on a creative or research project under the mentor-ship of a faculty member or researcher. Participation in undergraduate research can occur in one of many different modes including: paid positions,  for course credit (typically independent studies or special problems courses), scholarship opportunities, honors theses, or as volunteers.

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Undergraduate research can provide students with hands-on experience in a lab environment, as well as help them determine career opportunities they might not otherwise consider.

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Undergraduate research opportunities are one way to provide experiential learning in many disciplines, introducing learners to research methods under the supervision of a faculty member and providing experience for a résumé.

A 2021 study from the University of Central Florida found student researchers are more likely to have higher grade point averages and graduation rates, and higher matriculation into graduate school, as well as life skills such as analyzing literature critically, observing and collecting data and communication.

However, not every student has equal access to undergraduate research opportunities. The study found non-STEM students, transfer students and part-time students are less likely to participate in research compared to their peers.

To increase student participation in undergraduate research and boost skill development among student researchers, institutions have created innovative models of work. Here are seven examples.

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Around three in 10 students say they are required to participate in undergraduate research, according to a winter 2023 Student Voice survey from Inside Higher Ed , and a slightly smaller number (27 percent) believe that undergraduate research should be required in their program.

Four-year students are more likely to say undergraduate research is required in their program (32 percent) compared to their two-year peers (15 percent).

First-year research opportunities—University of Missouri

Career exposure in the first year can help students feel confident about their paths throughout college and provide a head start in building their résumés.

Mizzou is known for its Interdisciplinary Plant Group that hosts research scholars exploring innovations in plant biology and a first-year program that provides young researchers a leg up in their work, giving them research time with more experienced researchers and mentorship.

FRIPS, short for Freshman Research in Plants , supports 10 to 15 students annually, who work alongside a faculty member and their research group on plant biology. Students also meet regularly with their FRIPS scholars cohort and gain professional development training.

Each student’s work is funded by grant dollars from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Graduates of FRIPS often go on to become Goldwater Scholars and NSF graduate research fellows. The program also creates a place of belonging and community for new students to the university.

Underrepresented minority students—Davidson College

Some students face systemic disadvantages in participating in co-curricular experiences because they may lack the social capital or be unfamiliar with the norms of higher ed to identify and participate in a faculty-led research experience.

At Davidson College in North Carolina, rising sophomores can participate in a four- to six-week summer intensive research fellowship program called RISE (Research in Science Experience) . This program is designed for students from historically marginalized groups including low-income and first-generation students.

The goal of RISE is to equip students to take on larger, more intensive academic-year and summer experiences for later in their college career. Each student receives $2,500 in scholarships and funds to cover on-campus housing, which the college arranges for all participants.

Jacquelline Nyakunu , a rising junior at Davidson, spent the summer with chemistry professor Cindy Hauser researching hookah, studying the smoking of shisha and the chemical composition of the tobacco. Nyakunu wrote in a blog post that the experience taught her about her passion for chemistry, built her research skills and solidified her career path as a pre-medicine student.

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Transfer students—University of California, Los Angeles

Transferring into a new institution can be a challenge for many students, and finding ways to get plugged in and connected to one’s field of interest can be just as hard.

UCLA offers an initiative exclusively for transfer students to both promote their academic success at the university and expose them to undergraduate research opportunities, the Transfer Research Entry Program (TREP).

To participate, each student must be an incoming transfer student with at least two years remaining at UCLA and be considering a career in research. Participants attend a one-week virtual bootcamp about research, which covers careers in research and how to write a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The program also provides networking opportunities for transfer students and academic survival skills for the transition to UCLA.

There’s no obligation to take a research role after the bootcamp, but students are encouraged to do so and given guidance on how to find their areas of interest, the application and interview process as well.

Financial support—University of Texas at El Paso

Financial need can be a barrier to participation for some students. The University of Texas at El Paso is a Hispanic Serving Institution (84 percent Hispanic), commuter school with a large population of Pell-eligible students (60 percent) and first-generation learners. Many students are working to support themselves and their families, explains Lourdes E. Echegoyen, director of the Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives.

As a result, UTEP staff realized a need to provide financial assistance through employment to give students high-impact activities.

University staff have identified grant funding from federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Education, and private foundations.

Students can receive financial support through stipends or tuition scholarships. The university’s student employment program also provides employment positions for undergraduate researchers across disciplines.

“Generally, full time students are supported to conduct research during the academic year from 10 to 19 hours per week—depending on the program—thus allowing students to remain on campus and be mentored as research trainees,” Echegoyen says.

UTEP leaders have seen the benefits of undergraduate research on retention and persistence among students, with one program focused on biomedical research having a 98 percent retention rate among students across four years, compared to a 37 percent retention rate among their peers who did not participate.&

Community partnerships—Roosevelt University

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Roosevelt University in Chicago partnered with The Field Museum to digitize and analyze data collected at the museum. Visitors had measured specimens of liverworts, but the data needed to be sorted and inaccurate measurements eliminated from the set to be most useful to scientists.

Students wrote code to screen and clean the data, helping set the researchers up for success and teaching students firsthand about research processes in a remote setting.

Career development—Elon University

At Elon in North Carolina, returning students can participate in undergraduate research over the summer in between academic terms, funded by the university. While career readiness is a natural component of research experiences, leaders at the university wanted to bolster student skills beyond the laboratory, says Eric Hall, professor of exercise and director of undergraduate research at Elon.

Now, student researchers attend regular professional-development workshops that inform and establish career competencies. The workshops are co-led by other campus partners, including the writing center, career services, the fellowships office and librarians, Hall says.

For the 2024 session, workshops include a session on LinkedIn on how the fellowships office can support student goals, professional writing for graduate school and industry, and navigating academic publishing.

The new initiative is still being evaluated, with formal data collection underway, but anecdotal evidence from post-assessments shows students enjoy and learn from the experiences.

Research in the classroom—California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Cal Poly Pomona leaders wanted to expose more learners to undergraduate research, understanding that first-generation, Pell-eligible or historically underserved students have lower access to research opportunities, says Winny Dong, faculty director for the office of undergraduate research.

Rather than asking students to squeeze an additional responsibility into their schedules, faculty members brought research to the classroom, embedding experiences into required general education courses.

The initiative makes it so all students are exposed to research and required to participate in some capacity, helping build their skills and pique interest for those who may consider a career in research.

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Summer is the perfect time for a change of scenery. Your dreams – both personal and academic – can come true as you explore dozens of summer study abroad programs around the world. Our summer programs for college students allow you to intern in Dublin , learn Korean at Yonsei University, study the roots of apartheid in Cape Town , and so much more. Take that first step and GO!

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For those looking for a short-term program, our summer blocks and summer sessions are a great way to fit study abroad into your summer plans. Summer blocks run six (or up to 12) weeks, and you can either stay in one location the whole time or spend six weeks in one city and the next six in another. Summer sessions , on the other hand, run four to 12 weeks long. Students can enroll in one four-week session or stack two (or even three) consecutive sessions for a full summer of academics and cultural immersion. Even better, if you enroll in more than one four-week session, you'll get a 20% discount on all additional sessions!

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For students looking to spend a full summer immersing themselves in a new culture, a long-term eight-week program is an excellent choice. Whether you're looking for a program that aligns with your major or one that fast-forwards your language skills, we have tons to offer.

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For those interested in gaining real-world work experience, our Summer Global Internships are the perfect way to develop professional skills in a cross-cultural environment. With both part-time commitments and full-time opportunities available in 17+ locations around the world, we offer more ways to get on your way. Choose from 10+ different industries – like business, politics, sustainability, and more – to spend part (or all) of your summer advancing your skills, expanding your global network, and preparing for your future career.

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Summer study abroad programs vary in length depending on what summer program type you choose. In general, summer study abroad programs with CIEE can last anywhere from  four to 12 weeks . If you’re wondering how long summer study abroad programs at CIEE are, checkout the information below: 

• SUMMER SESSIONS: FOUR TO 12 WEEKS 
• SUMMER BLOCKS: SIX TO 12 WEEKS 
• SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: EIGHT WEEKS 

CIEE’s top five best study abroad summer programs include:  

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Put simply, yes! CIEE offers a range of summer  study abroad programs in Europe  in locations including Seville , Rome , Amsterdam , London , Dublin , Lisbon , and more! Topic-wise, CIEE summer programs in Europe range from areas of study like business, communications, cultural studies, language immersion, and more!

CIEE offers summer study abroad scholarships to students across three main areas: need-based, merit-based, and others. Summer scholarship amounts are primarily based on a students’ Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from their FAFSA.  

Summer scholarships and grants include the Gilman Go Global Grant , GAIN Travel Grant , Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Grant, Frederick Douglass Summer Scholars , and more.  

For more information, visit our Summer Scholarships and Grants page.  

When deciding whether to study for a semester or summer, it’s important to consider your  goals for studying abroad , as well as credits to ensure you stay on track academically.  

A semester program typically lasts  15-17 weeks or more , while summer programs can range from  4-12 weeks . Semester programs may provide more diverse course offerings, excursions, and language learning opportunities, while summer programs are more focused on particular subject areas and language immersion. Ultimately, it’s up to you!  

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• Can’t choose just one program? Mix and match your summer plans by selecting up to two consecutive six-week summer blocks in 16 incredible global cities, with federal financial aid never beyond reach
• Are you a STEM major? Earn a $500 CIEE STEM Scholarship toward any summer program when you demonstrate how your chosen program helps you reach your academic or professional goals
• Looking for an in-depth academic experience? Learn like you never have before in our specialty & intensive summer programs with outstanding, dynamic instructors who challenge and engage you! 

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Budapest Semester in Math - A 15-week mathematics study abroad program in Budapest, Hungary. Students take mathematics classes taught in English.

Budapest Semester in Mathematics Education - A 15-week long study abroad program in Budapest for undergraduate students interested in the learning and teaching of secondary mathematics.

Math in Moscow - A 15-week mathematics study abroad or virtual program in Moscow, Russia. Students take math classes taught in English.

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Research Experience for Undergraduates  - REU Programs are summer programs sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). REUs usually consist of two parts: intensive study of topics through lecture and interaction, and student research on a question/questions. Travel costs are paid for as well as room and board. A stipend is given to participants. These are all available on a competitive basis.

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Summer@BSME - A 6-week long study abroad program in Budapest. For undergraduate students interested in the learning and teaching of secondary mathematics.

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Advanced students thrive when they accelerate their learning, challenge themselves, and follow their curiosity in a safe, supportive environment. So, whether you’re looking to get ahead in your studies, progress in a subject you love, or find a community where you can be yourself, there’s a CTY experience to help you meet your goals. Learn more about our mission and join us today.

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Take charge of your learning online, or immerse yourself in summer academics. Our programs deliver rigorous and exciting coursework led by attentive, world-class educators.

Online Programs

Find real-time, self-paced, session-based, and individually paced courses that fit your learning style and schedule.

On-Campus Summer Programs

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Talent Search and Testing

Identify the extraordinary academic skills of your young scholar through CTY's variety of above-grade level assessments.

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CTY is what I have been looking for in school but have never found; a place where I can interact with peers at my level, while still satisfying my need to learn. There truly are others who see the world as a well of knowledge as I do.

CTY On-Campus Programs Student

The intellectual stimulation provided by the instructor, thought provoking assignments, and comprehensive feedback have collectively ensured that my child has enjoyed every bit of her time with the CTY program.

CTY Online Programs Parent

His teacher was amazed after he went to CTY last year. He got straight A’s. He’s going to be in a high honors class, and CTY has helped him prepare for that. He used to be like, ‘Mom I don’t want to do that.’ Now he’s like, ‘Mom, I think I’m ready.'

CTY On-Campus Programs Parent

Our son loves to learn because of programs like CTY. Enriching curricula and friendly teachers and staff create an open, welcoming atmosphere to explore and grow. Thank you!

Kimberly A.

CTY provides me the opportunity to take advanced classes that are not offered at my school. I like the individually paced option because it gives me the flexibility to balance my regular schoolwork with other activities.

CTY Online Programs Student

The level of academic rigor exceeds anything my daughter has experienced in school to date. In fact, this year she's homeschooling with CTY as her main resource.

For our daughter, it was the realization that it’s cool and feminine to want to be a scientist. There’s nothing like 25 girls in a college dorm together taking number theory and astrophysics. At CTY, she feels like she’s ‘among her people.’

What I love about CTY is that you feel like you're in this bubble of learning and growth surrounded by kids just like you who are just as curious about the world as you are. You make friends and memories that will last you a lifetime.

The teacher and teaching assistant were beyond exceptional. The activities, campus community, and unique CTY customs made him feel like a part of a secret society. They foster and embrace individuality while and cultivating academic excellence. This was a life-changing experience for my son.

I learned not only about writing, which my instructors made more interesting than I could have ever expected, but also about the value of friendship, kindness, and teamwork. This camp truly changed who I was for the better.

Maggie has now taken more than 15 CTY courses. She has grown exponentially, thinks well independently, uses and schedules her time wisely, and has gained boundless confidence as a result of her CTY courses.

Having instructors who are from all over the country and experience in teaching not only in high school but also college has been invaluable... Taking a CTY class isn't just about getting the grades; it’s about broadening our minds.

The instructors are wonderful. They give you feedback on how you can improve, and highlight what you did well. The live sessions are also a place where you can share your work, and sometimes there is a student chat lounge where you can just chat about whatever you want.

My child became self-reliant in learning, taking tests and following timeliness. It helped him build self-confidence while increasing his true knowledge about the subject.

CTY has given Samuel much-needed encouragement and academic inspiration, and opened his eyes to many new opportunities. Each day was like a whole new world.

CTY has saved our bright kids from boredom, made it possible for our eldest to become an extremely accomplished musician, and helped our youngest continue to be a joyful learner when most educational experiences haven't been challenging enough.

The CTY Online Programs are an excellent addition to my children's regular academic course work. The convenience of taking high quality courses from virtually any location is a tremendous advantage.

At CTY, I am intellectually stimulated and I can think at higher levels and strive to achieve the best. Everyone seems incredibly different in the beginning, but we are all so similar by the end because we are given a place to be ourselves.

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Cty program for bright baltimore city schools students turns 10.

The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth recently celebrated a happy milestone: The CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars Program turned 10. Baltimore City Public School elementary students in the free, school-based enrichment program celebrated with their families on Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus May 19 with a certificate ceremony, guest speakers, a photo booth, and cupcakes. Founded in 2014, Emerging Scholars brings innovative, hands-on coursework to 400 city schools students with high academic potential annually. Read the article on the JHU Hub .

Our dedication to supporting young scholars goes far beyond the classroom. Since CTY first began in 1979, we’ve been at the forefront of research in gifted education—equipping educators to better identify, serve, and challenge their most advanced students.

Support for Educators

Interested in working with us? We provide a variety of resources and assistance for educators and institutions alike: identifying exceptional students, integrating CTY coursework, offering professional development, and much more.

International Study and Internships

Taking advantage of study abroad opportunities is encouraged in the Math Department. There is also an institute wide recognition of the educational benefits of a period of study abroad. MIT organizes these visits through MISTI .

• Visit the MISTI 101 page to learn more about opportunities through MISTI.
• Learn more about MISTI by signing up for this newsletter . This is a great way to keep in the loop with all things MISTI.

These International Study pages have a wealth of information on each program.

If you are interested in participating in MISTI there are a couple of things to do:

• Search for a program that interests you here: https://misti.mit.edu/programs
• Book an appointment with the study abroad coordinator by emailing
• Speak with your academic adviser, or Theresa Cummings in the Math Academic Services Office (2-110)
• Email MISTI:

Here are some programs of various types in Mathematics that recent MIT Mathematics majors have attended. Several of them have kindly sent reports of their experience and invite you to contact them if you want more information.

Study Abroad

Imperial College in London Exchange

This is a one semester or full academic year opportunity to study in London, UK..

Deadline: Fall, Spring, Academic Year: mid-February

Direct Enroll Opportunities:

Budapest semesters in mathematics.

This is a one-semester program in Budapest, Hungary. The language is English.

Math in Moscow

A one-semester program at the Independent University in Moscow. The language is English. The American Mathematical Society administers National Science Foundation grants to cover some of the costs.

Deadline for Direct Enroll Opportunities: Fall, Spring (certain programs), Academic Year, Summer: April 1 Spring: October 15

MISTI Internships

Gain real-life work experience in leading companies and labs in more than 40 countries worldwide through fully funded professional and research placements.

The applications for MISTI internships open September 8 th .

Deadlines: Deadlines for Summer vary based on country, but can be as early as November 1st. Please review the How to Apply section carefully, and check each country program’s page for detailed timelines.

Global Teaching Labs and Global Startup Labs

Global Teaching Labs: Use MIT’s hands-on approach to learning to teach impactful STEM courses to high school students abroad.

Global Startup Labs: Teach advanced courses in app development, Internet technologies, and more at universities around the world.

The applications for the Global Teaching Labs and Global Startup Labs are currently open. Here is the information about How to Apply .

Global Teaching Labs Deadline: September 23rd

Global Startups Labs Deadline: September 23rd (IAP) and February 15th (Summer)

Penn SAS High School Programs opens the Ivy League to you

Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs welcomes bright and ambitious high school students from around the world to experience the Ivy League. Whether you’re ready for an immersive pre-collegiate experience, looking for advanced studies in a field that fascinates you, or planning to get a head start on college admissions by earning academic credit, we have a program for you.

At Penn, you can explore exciting topics in college-level courses taught by University faculty, staff, and scholars, and seek academic support or further study through Penn’s remarkable libraries and campus learning centers. Explore our offerings—with options in the summer and academic year, specialized studies or academic exploration, with or without academic credit—and choose the right path for you.

Experience the best of Penn

Penn offers academic challenges for talented high school students who want to learn from—and alongside of—the very best in the Ivy League. Our programs include:

Young Scholars Program

Summer academies, penn summer prep, pre-college programs, see what our students are saying.

Matilde Mannil

“The Penn Summer Neuroscience Research Academy allowed me to delve into the introductory world of neuroscience and helped confirm my decision to major in this field. Additionally, through the neuroethics discussion group, I discovered the law side of neuroscience which I am now very passionate about.”  Read Matilde’s story »

Michael Samuel

“I decided to start taking classes at Penn because I wanted to get a feel for what a university class is like: the level of rigor, what size classes, what the environment and interactions with professors are like.” Read Michael’s story »

Grace Knipe

“I’ve really been able to enjoy working on what it’s like to live on your own, as well as being able and like one of the coolest cities and being able to experience all the great things it has to offer.” Watch Grace’s video »

Mark Kahwash

“The Chemistry Academy helped me develop my interest in chemistry even more by taking the learning beyond the classroom into a research-oriented environment. The balance between lectures, independent research, and labs allowed me to stay engaged and enjoy the program while also learning about cool concepts." Read Mark's story »  

Explore our students’ projects

Watch Celine’s public service announcement video from the Pre-College Program module COVID 19 – 101.

Watch students build a community radio telescope in the Penn Summer Experimental Physics Research Academy.

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Penn Summer high school students take on social justice issues in an immersive, 3-week summer academy

Students from across the world gathered this summer on Zoom to learn about key issues from Penn teaching fellows, activists—and each other.

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Knauss Fellowship application period now open!  Learn how to apply .

Supporting students on their path to marine and coastal careers.

Find career development opportunities provided by Sea Grant, information on scholarships, internships, and fellowships, and more.

Sea Grant Student Programs

Community engaged internship, knauss marine policy fellowship, nmfs-sea grant fellowship, student opportunities around our network, student scholarships.

Sea Grant scholarships offer opportunities that provide financial assistance and research funding to students pursuing a career in STEM. 

Undergraduate Students

Sea Grant has several prestigious opportunities to partner with various STEM organizations to promote professional development in new careers and provide hands-on experiences in research.

Graduate Students

Sea Grant has many reputable fellowships specifically for graduate students that focus on professional development in budding careers for a variety of marine topics.

Other Opportunities

Check out these resources from Sea Grant partners across the nation.

Student Resources

Sea Grant Student Opportunities

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Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship

Overview with instructions on how to apply (8.5 x 11 inch printable PDF)

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Student experiences, student support by the numbers.

Metrics reported in Summer 2021 for work conducted February 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021.

Student News

An introduction to the Marine Mammal Commission: Jackie Shaff

From DC to Antarctica: Gina Selig

Check out this new video from 2023 fellow Gina Selig discussing her work with the Antarctic Treaties Commission and her upcoming trip to Antarctica.

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16 pitt students will research electrical grid sustainability through shure-grid.

This summer, 16 University of Pittsburgh students from a variety of disciplines will perform research focused on improving electrical grid sustainability, developing verified vignettes and creating new knowledge building on cyber-informed engineering through SHURE-Grid.

The program is a collaborative partnership between the David C. Frederick Honors College, Swanson School of Engineering, Pitt’s Office of Research and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) that provides students with experience solving real-world problems while engaging with one of the 17 national U.S. Department of Energy labs.

It’s among 90 Frederick Honors College summer fellowship and internship awards — including the prestigious Brackenridge Fellowship as well as opportunities in community research , creative arts , health sciences research and public service . Students from across all disciplines can apply by proposing a research topic, finding a faculty sponsor and committing to completing and presenting their research by the end of summer.

The sixteen SHURE-Grid participants are:

• Kenneth Barrett , a computer science major in the School of Computing and Information
• Alex Bennett , a media and professional communications major in the College of General Studies
• Erin Clark , a communication rhetoric major in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
• Ethan Crosby , a computer science major in the School of Computing and Information
• Michael Estocin , a film and communication major in the Dietrich School
• Katie Fitzpatrick , a political science and psychology major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College
• Aidan Gresko , a computer engineering major in the Swanson School
• Aditya Madupur , a neuroscience major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College
• Abigail Magistro , a computer engineering major in the Swanson School and the Frederick Honors College
• Cameron Mickey , a computer science major in the School of Computing and Information
• Karlynn Riccitelli , a digital narrative and interactive design major in the School of Computing and Information and the Frederick Honors College
• James Ross , a political science and history major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College
• Naomi Taylor , a film and media studies major in the Dietrich School
• Casey Withers , a political science and statistics major in the Dietrich School and the Frederick Honors College
• Amy Zhang , a digital narrative and interactive design major in the School of Computing and Information and the Frederick Honors College
• Lambert Zhang , an engineering science major in the Swanson School and the Frederick Honors College

Michele V. Manuel is the first woman U. S. Steel Dean of the Swanson School of Engineering

Pitt-bradford earned its 14th consecutive military friendly designation, pitt is updating its campus master plan.

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Life as a microsoft intern, get inside the microsoft intern experience.

Every year, thousands of university students from every corner of the world join Microsoft. You bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead. Our internship experience brings interns from around the world together to connect, collaborate and co-create virtually to make a difference and impact the world.

A hybrid approach to internships

Starting a new career journey is a momentous occasion. As you plan to take an initial step on your new path, Microsoft internships provide a hybrid approach to enable a high-quality experience both virtually and in person. Hybrid by design is weaved into each of our locations, keeping the health and safety of our employees, interns, and their families as our highest priority.    

Whether joining us virtually or in person, all our interns are empowered to co-create their experience, build community, and explore their passions while working on projects that matter. 

Global student programs and internships

University internships

At Microsoft, our interns work on projects that matter – and your team will rely on your skills and insights to help deliver those projects to market. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. We offer internships in all job families and solution areas, and it’s open to current students in Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD programs.

PhD internships

If you're pursuing a PhD and want to explore what it's like to work at Microsoft, look no further. We host PhD interns in both our product teams and in Microsoft Research (MSR). Our PhD interns are active, contributing members to our product and research community regardless if you are conducting cutting-edge research or engineering a new product. No matter what route you take—come work on meaningful, innovative projects that add to our company's success.

Microsoft Aspire Experience

We believe that Microsoft is a place for exploration, creativity, innovation, and professional growth. Microsoft Aspire Experience is an onboarding experience, designed to equip, develop, and empower those who join Microsoft after graduating from undergraduate school and MBA programs.

Global programs

• Imagine Cup
• Student ambassadors program
• HR rotational program
• Finance rotation program
• Cloud Supply Chain rotation

Register for the Imagine Cup. Make an impact through coding, collaboration, and competition. Innovate with passion to tackle global issues and bring your tech solutions to live in the Imagine Cup.

We are looking for student leaders with a passion for making a difference and sharing technology with their peers.

Our HR rotation program is a 3- year program that fosters learning and growth in the HR profession, and help you jumpstart your career.

Our Microsoft Finance Rotation Program (FRP) is a two-year program comprised of four, 6-month rotations, split across core finance functions. Kick starts your career in finance with a rotation in corporate functions, production/engineering finance, sales finance and more.

SCORE is a three-year career experience designed to provide emerging talent with an unparalleled journey through end-to-end cloud supply chain operations. Over three one-year rotations, participants will partner with and learn from our teams while building skills and supply chain acumen to accelerate their career growth.

U.S. regional internships and programs

Discovery program internship

The Discovery Program is a unique opportunity for students who are passionate about technology and want to make a positive impact on the world and society. This four-week internship is open to rising first-year students college students, based in Redmond, Washington or Atlanta, Georgia. Participants will work on a real project, learn from Microsoft employees and mentors, and explore different career paths in tech. Applications will be open in March 2024.

Explore Microsoft internship

Created for first- and second-year college students, Explore Microsoft is a 12-week summer internship that lets you try out different software engineering roles.

India regional internships and programs

• Academic partnership grant
• Cybersecurity
• MBA B-school PM Engage
• MBA B-school MCAPS

Microsoft Academic Partnership Grant is intended at fostering academia and industry collaborations and result in breakthrough innovations in search, cloud computing, and data-driven content creation.

More info to come when submissions for next year open.

A program to nurture cybersecurity enthusiasts via a specially curated learning journey.

Through this initiative, MBA students across B-schools in India interested in program management get a chance to be mentored by Microsoft and be a part of AMA sessions, webinars, and leader talks delivered by Microsoft employees.

Microsoft invites students enrolled in 2-year MBA program and currently in their 1st year MBA to apply for internship opportunities. During the 8-10 weeks internship, you'll work on projects that matter – and your team will rely on your skills and insights to help deliver those projects to the market. You’ll get the opportunity to work on real projects and have fun along the way. This is your chance to show off your skills and work on cutting edge technology.

More info to come when applications for next year open.

Resources to help you on your journey to Microsoft

Learn tech skills through top universities.

Explore modules and learning paths from universities like Carnegie Mellon University, University of Oxford, and UC Berkeley to prepare you for a career in cloud.

Diverse perspectives fuel innovation

Join a community that encourages everyone to bring their full and best selves to work each day.

Microsoft culture in action

Our culture leads us to find ways to help people do ordinary and sometimes extraordinary things.

Perks and benefits

Empowering our employees to be through more than the work they do each day. At Microsoft, we work to ensure essential benefits are available globally.  

Stories worth telling

From Monterrey to Microsoft

Diego Garza wrapped up his second internship last summer.  See why he says he feels empowered and can’t wait to come back. 

A rising tech star

A college student attends an event that leads to her dream job. 

What the Explore Microsoft program is all about

Hear from alums of the Explore Microsoft program, and how it helped shape their careers. 

It all started with a Windows internship

A year after graduating, Nikhil Gaekwad went from former intern to Program Manager at Microsoft. 

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Premedical Program

Prepare for medical, dental, veterinary, or physician assistant (PA) school through the postbaccalaureate Premedical Program at Harvard Extension School.

Overview & Benefits of the Premedical Program

In the Premedical Program, you’ll take challenging core science courses, many of which are taught by Harvard University faculty. And you’ll have the opportunity to enroll in clinically relevant electives.

Through either the premedical or pre-physician assistant (physician associate) track , you’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in professional school and demonstrate your competency to admissions committees.

Individualized curriculum to help you become a competitive applicant

Personalized advising on course selection, the application process, & sponsorship

Harvard faculty from such schools as the Medical School & School of Dental Medicine

Flexible course schedules for the part-time student

Clinical & research opportunities

Engaged peer community & Harvard alumni network

The Premedical Program offers two tracks:

Track	Prepares you for application to:	Course format:
		On campus:
	Physician assistant (associate) program

We’ll work with you to create a customized course curriculum to meet your academic needs based on:

• Your chosen curriculum track
• An assessment of the courses you took as part of your undergraduate degree
• The courses you’ll need to fill gaps and complete prerequisites.

Most students take a mix of core courses and electives in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and math.

Watch Our Information Session

Learn more about the Premedical Program from our program administrators and a current student in our recorded information session .

Our faculty come from across Harvard University, including Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and the TH Chan School of Public Health.

Director, Premedical Program, Harvard Extension School

Sirinya Matchacheep

Lecturer on Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Director of Instructional Laboratory Programs, Harvard University

Britt Stockton Lee

Clinical Simulation Faculty, MEDscience Simulation Lab, Harvard Medical School

Our Student Community

Graduates of the Premedical Program have been accepted into—and graduated from—top medical and dental schools across the United States, including Brown University, Emory University, Johns Hopkins, and Weill Cornell Medical College.

As a student, you'll engage with peers and faculty regularly in class and weekly gatherings. After you complete the program, you’ll join the global network of the Harvard Alumni Association.

Learn more about our students in the Premedical Program Fast Facts sheet .

Check out the full list of program benefits .

Average age

Average # of years between undergrad degree earned and program admission

Have healthcare work experience

Average # of years to program completion

The weekly clinician chats are excellent opportunities to connect with physicians in the Boston area and gain exposure to the various paths in medicine one can take.

Cost & Aid

The total cost of the program will depend on how many courses (credits) you need to complete the requirements of your chosen programs and schools.

• Course tuition: Our 2023–24 tuition for a 4-credit undergraduate course is $2,040.
• Financial aid: After admission, you may qualify for federal aid. Typically, eligible students receive grant funds to cover a portion of tuition costs each term, in addition to federal financial aid options.
• Reduced Harvard Summer School tuition: You’ll pay Harvard Extension School tuition rates for Summer School courses as a student in the program. 
• Payment plan: Program participants may be eligible to enroll in an interest-free payment plan for fall, spring, and summer tuition.

Admission to the Premedical Program

Students in the postbaccalaureate Premedical Program are chosen through a selective application process. The application process is the same for all students interested in pursuing medical school, physician assistant school, dental school, and veterinary school. 

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Are a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Have English language proficiency.

Applications for the Premedical Program are accepted between January 10 and April 10.

Harvard Division of Continuing Education

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.