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DEVELOP pairs participants with partner organizations for 10-week research projects that connect NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe.

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https://applygrad.ucmerced.edu/portal/ucm_boldlyforward

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Michigan Technological University Health Research Institute (HRI) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

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Michigan Technological University Health Research Institute (HRI) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

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The summer psychology internship is now accepting applications until March 1st, 2026.

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Southern Methodist University REU: Advancing Data Science in the Public Interest

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Southern Methodist University REU: Advancing Data Science in the Public Interest

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Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) AI-enabled Industrial Solutions for Forest Products Mississippi State University

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Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) AI-enabled Industrial Solutions for Forest Products Mississippi State University

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Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU):AI-enabled Industrial Solutions for Forest Products (AI2F)

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NSF-REU: Food, Energy, and Water Security – Mississippi State University

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NSF-REU: Food, Energy, and Water Security – Mississippi State University

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The Mississippi State University Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an interdisciplinary, NSF-supported Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program occurring in Summer 2026. Students who have completed at least their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated are invited to participate fully in the Food, Energy, and Water Security Summer Research Program, working on a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor.

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Nebraska Summer Research Program (SRP) Various STEM Disciplines including Public Health, Cancer research, and Medical

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March 1: Application deadline.

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Nebraska Summer Research Program (SRP) Various STEM Disciplines including Public Health, Cancer research, and Medical

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March 1: Application deadline.

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 Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) internship program 

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Internship opportunities
Summer 2025 Internships

SERC will be offering summer internship opportunities in 2025! The application will open in November. Check back soon for more information.

Read what Summer 2023 interns said about their experience at SERC!

The SERC Internship Experience

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and public engagement. This program enables students to work on independent research projects under the direction of a SERC mentor.

Since 2001 the SERC internship program has been a National Science Foundation REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) site. With this funding, along with generous donations from sources like the Smithsonian Women's Committee and university partnerships, we are able to provide internship opportunities to qualified students looking to further their knowledge in the natural sciences.

Internship projects span the range of research conducted at SERC, including environmental chemistry, marine and estuarine ecology, molecular ecology, and terrestrial ecology. Projects are also offered in public engagement, with opportunities in environmental education, Participatory Science, and science writing. Although students will become familiar with much of the research of SERC in general, individuals will devote most of their time to an independent research project. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a selected field of study and to learn a variety of research techniques through firsthand experience. At the conclusion of the internship, student participants will be expected to present the findings of their independent projects in a formal seminar to the SERC community.

As an additional educational benefit, SERC maintains an ongoing seminar program that is designed to bring in noted outside speakers on a variety of topics in the environmental sciences. When conditions permit, we also offer experiential field trips to the Smithsonian museums and galleries on the National Mall.
The SERC community recognizes the value of diversity in promoting innovative science and creative solutions, and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Internships are designed as training and skill-building opportunities for students and recent grads still in the early stages of their careers. We recognize that each applicant will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences and background to these positions, including experience that may not be directly related to science or research. Pro tip for applicants: Don't just talk about your past experience. Show us how a SERC internship would give you something new! Smithsonian internships are meant to be learning experiences, especially for students who have had fewer opportunities outside schoolwork. Let your application reviewers know how this experience would benefit you beyond another line on a resume. See more tips for applying on our Internships FAQ page.

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UCONN Naval Science and Technology Program (Engineering and Computer Science)

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UCONN Naval Science and Technology Program (Engineering and Computer Science)

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) | Naval Science and Technology Program

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Michigan Tech REU Site: InSPiRES: Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Processes to Promote Responsible Engineering and Sustainability

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Michigan Tech REU Site: InSPiRES: Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Processes to Promote Responsible Engineering and Sustainability

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faculty from the Departments of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE), Chemical Engineering (ChemEng), and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at MTU and the Natural Resources Department (NRD) at Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC)

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The program brings together faculty from the Departments of Biomedical Engineering (BME), Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE), Chemical Engineering (ChemEng), and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at MTU and the Natural Resources Department (NRD) at Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC).

Through this REU site, MTU, with help from KBIC, will establish a community capacity-building program in Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor Manufacturing and Sustainability to inspire the next generation of educators, engineers, and scientists through practical experiences and technical activities closely related to the community interests, providing relatable research and cultural experiences.

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InSPiRES: Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Processes to Promote Responsible Engineering and Sustainability

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Undergraduate research opportunity funded by the NSF and hosted at Michigan Technological University with projects in Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor Processes, Renewable resources and Environmental engineering and Sustainability

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Costa Rica Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): ECOHYDROLOGY OF TROPICAL MONTANE FORESTS – DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY BREADTH, AND GLOBAL AWARENESS

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Costa Rica Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): ECOHYDROLOGY OF TROPICAL MONTANE FORESTS – DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY BREADTH, AND GLOBAL AWARENESS

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Costa Rica Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

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multidisciplinary approach involving disciplines such as hydrology, geology, geochemistry, ecology, biology, physics, engineering, and atmospheric sciences

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Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) | Biosphere 2

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University of Arizona Minimizing Health Disparities (MHD) 

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The University of Arizona (U of A) Graduate College offers an amazing summer research experience focused on health issues that affect communities in a disproportionate manner. The Minimizing Health Disparities (MHD) participants have access to state-of-the-art research facilities. U of A is one of the top 20 public universities in the country, as reflected in our rankings by the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council, and discipline-specific assessments. The University of Arizona is a research extensive and Land Grant University, and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. It is one of a few universities in the country that houses Colleges of Science, Medicine and Agriculture within the same campus. This configuration, in addition to the presence of Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and Public Health, and the Arizona Cancer Center (the largest such center in the Southwest), Sarver Heart Center, and the Steele Children’s Research Center, gives the University of Arizona unparalleled opportunities in biomedical teaching and research. Adding to this configuration is the BIO5 Institute that brings together scientists from five disciplines - agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science and engineering.

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open to juniors and seniors of all disciplines, including social sciences, humanities, and STEM.

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The Summer Research Institute (SRI) offers you an outstanding opportunity to learn how to conduct research, enjoy your summer, and prepare for graduate studies at the University of Arizona (U of A), a highly-ranked Research Extensive (Research I) Land Grant institution with a large multicultural student body and over 200 graduate programs in a myriad of fields. The program, fully sponsored by the University of Arizona, has been in existence for 30 years. Approximately 60% of participants have continued on to graduate school, both at the University of Arizona and at other prestigious universities. Many have already obtained a graduate or professional degree. The purpose of SRI is:

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University of Utah Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

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University of Utah Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

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All disciplines

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Woods Hole Accessible Ichthyoliths Internship Program

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Woods Hole Accessible Ichthyoliths Internship Program

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Accessible Ichthyoliths Internship Program Ichthyoliths (ick-thee-oh-liths), or “fish-stones”, are microfossil remains of fish and sharks, primarily in the form of teeth from both fish and sharks and denticles, or dermal scales, from sharks. Nearly invisible to the naked eye, these tiny but mighty fossils are the most abundant fossil record…

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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) Summer Internship Program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 

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MPL SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) seeks inquisitive, motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to apply for the MPL Summer Internship Program.

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Surfrider Foundation Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship Summer 2026

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Surfrider Foundation Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship Summer 2026

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Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship Summer 2026

The Surfrider Foundation seeks to identify a graduate student for the Dillon Henry Memorial Internship for the summer of 2026. The intern will receive a $7,500 stipend payment to defray living expenses. This internship will be remote and include regular zoom meetings and conference calls. The position's responsibilities include providing coastal management policy research support to Surfrider's Coasts and Climate Initiative. The intern will be supervised under the direction of Surfrider's Sr. Manager, Coasts and Climate Initiative.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to Surfrider's annual assessment of state coastal resilience policies:

Primary responsibilities include: conduct policy, law and legislative research and analysis on state laws, rules, and regulations related to sea level rise planning, coastal hazards, development, sediment management, and coastal armoring.

Produce written content for Surfrider's Coastal Blog and other communication platforms on climate change and coastal policy issues.

Assist Surfrider staff in the development of policy documents, comment letters, and verbal testimony.

Assist in the development of state directed coastal policy memos.

Desired Qualifications:

A passion to address climate change and its impacts on U.S. coasts.

Knowledge of local, state, and national coastal and ocean policy with an emphasis on the Coastal Zone Management Act.

Experience conducting thorough research projects, literature reviews, and policy analysis.

Ability to translate complex policy and law findings into common language.

Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently.

Proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Zoom.

Currently enrolled in a graduate program focused on coastal policy or environmental management.

The intern's completion of the internship must result in academic credit.

Start Time: June 2026
Duration: Flexible, 10 weeks minimum
Stipend: $7,500
Location: Remote

To Apply:

Please apply via the following application link: C&C Grad Intern Summer 2026

You will be asked to attach your cover letter and resume.

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

For inquiries only, please email: careers@surfrider.org. Please do not submit your resume to this email address.

*Phone inquiries and walk-ins will not be accepted - thank you for understanding.

To comply with the Department of Labor (DOL) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Surfrider Foundation can only accept unpaid internships if the intern receives academic credit and/or program hours for their internship participation. Only the academic institution and the student's academic department can determine whether an opportunity aligns closely enough with the curriculum to warrant academic credit. The Surfrider Foundation has no authority to award academic credit. The unpaid internship is intended as an educational experience for the intern.

JEDI COMMITMENT:

The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world's ocean, waves, and beaches. Our success and impact depends on learning from our community, standing in solidarity with our allies and working towards a more just future, both for our organization and the environmental movement as a whole.

The Surfrider Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. Together we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class.

To learn more about our Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, please visit:

https://www.surfrider.org/pages/diversity-equity-inclusion

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Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship Summer 2026

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Friday Harbor Laboratories REU-Blinks through UW in Washington

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Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES) REU at UW in Washington

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Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES) REU at UW in Washington

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Nine Week Research Experience for Undergraduates

Applications for 2024 will be available the first week of January.

June 20 - August 18, 2023

Summer research opportunities are available for 12-15 undergraduate interns through the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Sciences (CICOES). Interns are matched with a research project within one of CICOES nine research themes and work with a CICOES, NOAA, or University of Washington scientist at either the UW campus or the NOAA Western Regional Center in Seattle. Students will receive a stipend of $650 per week ($5,850 for the summer). CICOES also covers the cost of travel to and from Seattle and provides housing on the University of Washington campus.

The Intern Program in a Nutshell

As a CICOES research intern you will work closely with a mentor, often within the context of a research team, to conduct a research project related to your specific interests. Depending on the project, the summer may involve hands-on experience in the field, laboratory, or both ( see list of this year's projects here).

At the end of the summer interns will design a research poster displaying the results of their work. They will also create a three-minute video summarizing their experience over the summer. Each intern will present their poster and video during a program the final week of the internship that will be open to the CICOES community as well as student's family and friends.

Students will also participate in weekly seminars, a group outreach event for elementary students, and social activities including a trip to Mount Rainier National Park.
CICOES has existed since 1977 (formerly known as JISAO) for the purpose of fostering research collaboration between UW and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). CICOES's research is at the forefront of investigations on climate change, ocean acidification, fisheries assessments, and tsunami forecasting. The impact of CICOES's environmental research is felt by communities all over the world, and a broad variety of perspectives and life experiences is essential to the success of this research. We encourage students from groups historically and currently underrepresented in this field to apply. Please read about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.
Application

Prior to applying, please review this summer's projects and identify the five you are most interested in. To apply, complete the online application form and be prepared to attach an unofficial transcript, resume or CV, and two letters of recommendation from a professor, instructor, or employer (see below for instruction on letter submission). You will also be asked to answer the following essay questions (max 200 words each):

Describe why you are interested in the CICOES intern program. How do your project choices relate to your goals and how do you feel this program will benefit you?

Tell us about yourself and briefly describe any previous experience with research, jobs, extracurricular activities, or community service that have prepared you for this program. What skills have you gained from these experiences?

Building on your values, identities, and previous experiences, how will you contribute to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment in the CICOES internship program and beyond?

The application deadline is February 1, 2023.
Apply Here!

Letters of recommendation can be submitted in one of three ways:

1. Recommenders can upload their letter using a link to your application form (detailed instructions on page 6 of the application)

2. Recommenders can send letters directly to cicoes@uw.edu and a staff member will attach them to your application (you will not receive a confirmation message when letters arrive)

3. If the recommender sends you the letter, you can upload it prior to submitting your application

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must:

Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Be at least 18 years old

Have completed at least one full year of undergraduate school (current and incoming freshman are not eligible)

Be returning to an undergraduate program in the fall (students graduating in spring 2023 are not eligible)

Be available to be in Seattle for the full nine weeks, June 20 - August 18, 2023

Note: Due to the large number of applications we receive and a limited number of spots, priority will be given to students who have not already participated in a summer REU program.

"This program gave me the chance to explore atmospheric chemistry in a way I couldn't in the Midwest. Not only did I meet amazing people, but the experience I gained, in and out of the lab, will be extremely valuable in the future." Claire Buysse, 2015

Important Dates

February 1 - Application deadline
March 31 - Target date for notification of acceptance
June 18 - University or Washington campus apartments open
June 21 - Program begins with orientation at 10:30 am. After lunch interns will be taken to their work locations to meet their mentors.
August 17 - Final presentations
August 20 - Last day to be in the apartments. Depart for home

Questions?

Contact Jed Thompson, CICOES Education/Outreach and Communications Manager, at jedthom@uw.edu.

Seattle Met Magazine

Now known as CICOES, JISAO's internship program is featured in the Best Places to Work issue of Seattle Met magazine (January 2013) as one of "Seattle's coolest internships."

Excerpt from the magazine:

On a Whale's Tail: Orca Research

University of Miami undergrad Rachel Pausch spent two months of her 2011 summer with a dog that had a nose for whale poop. They cruised around Puget Sound looking for orca pods while she was a research intern for the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean; the UW-based group studies endangered whales around the San Juan Islands. The team's black Labrador retriever would bark when it caught a whiff of orca poo, and the boat would move close enough to collect whale feces samples to analyze for stress-hormone levels. "Seeing whales every day was amazing," Pausch says. "Every time I saw their dorsal fins rise to the surface it was like seeing them for the first time." The internship was paid, but the biggest draw for her was working alongside a wide spectrum of research scientists-and getting up close to sea life. The rewards for Tucker the black lab were simpler: a ball on a rope and a profile in The New York Times. -Dameon Matule

Winds of Change Magazine

CICOES internship program and former intern Delilah Dougi featured in spring 2016 issue of Winds of Change magazine.

2023 CICOES REU Students

Phillip Telgen - Whitman College
Leila Fischer - Willamette University
Karla Jimenez - Florida International University
Marc Sailer - University of Washington
Benny Adler - Bowdoin College
Lina Rodriguez - Wesleyan University
Nick Burgos - University of California Los Angeles
Krista Matuska - University of Washington
Lashaun Jackson - University of Michigan
Katie Jackson - University of South Carolina
Lily Wu - Texas A&M University
Sophia Wagner - Haverford College
Stephanie Procopio - Luisaina State University
Anna Gruchala - University of Alabama

Funding provided in part by NSF REU Award number 2243880. Abstract

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Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, & Ecosystem Studies

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Applications for 2024 will be available the first week of January. Summer research opportunities are available for 12-15 undergraduate interns through the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Sciences (CICOES). Interns are matched with a research project within one of CICOES nine research themes and work with a CICOES, NOAA, or University of Washington scientist at either the UW campus or the NOAA Western Regional Center in Seattle.

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Mote URE Internships | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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MOTE Laboratory and Aquarium REU Programs

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CSU COAST Marine STEM Internship Q&A Webinar

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Time: 11am-12pm (Pacific time)

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University of Rhode Island Plastics Initiative REU

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The REU Plastics Initiative aims to explore and develop novel methods for managing locally generated plastic waste, focusing on reducing its impact on coastal environments and their communities. This interdisciplinary program assesses the societal, environmental, and economic implications of plastic pollution and seeks sustainable solutions. The REU Plastics Initiative aims to explore and develop novel […]

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USC Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) REU

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Applications for summer 2026 are open.
(Application deadline: January 31, 2026)

The Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) offers a 10-week summer research program for undergraduates in intelligent interactive experiences. A multidisciplinary research institute affiliated with the University of Southern California, the ICT was established in 1999 to combine leading academic researchers in computing with the creative talents of Hollywood and the video game industry. Having grown to encompass over 130 faculty, staff, and students in a diverse array of fields, the ICT represents a unique interdisciplinary community brought together with a core unifying mission: advancing the state-of-the-art for creating virtual experiences so compelling that people will react as if they were real.

Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of ICT research, we welcome applications from students in computer science, as well as many other fields, such as psychology, art/animation, interactive media, linguistics, and communications. Undergraduates will join a team of students, research staff, and faculty in one of several labs focusing on different aspects of interactive virtual experiences. In addition to participating in seminars and social events, students will also prepare a final written report and present their projects to the rest of the institute at the end of the summer.

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

ICT also offers another internship program, for both undergraduate and graduate students, which requires a separate application, view a list of available positions here. For questions or additional information, please contact reu@ict.usc.edu.

Location and Housing

The ICT facility is located in the Playa Vista community of West Los Angeles, about 10 miles west of the main USC campus, and includes a 150-seat theater, game room, and gym. There are numerous restaurants and stores within walking distance, including the Westfield Culver City mall, and the beach is only a 10 minute drive away. Housing is on the main USC campus in downtown L.A., with a free shuttle between campus and the institute.

Benefits

Participate in a unique multidisciplinary community that combines academic research with the creative talents of Hollywood and the video game industry.

Work with some of the leading researchers in human-computer interaction, virtual reality, computer graphics, and virtual humans.

Receive a total of $8,650 over the ten week program in a combination of stipend, meal, and transportation allowance.

Receive university housing for the duration of the program.

Travel will be reimbursed up to $600 for students living 95 miles or more outside of the Los Angeles area.

Eligibility

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

Students must not have completed an undergraduate degree prior to the summer program.

Important Dates

Applications open: December 2, 2025

Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Notification of acceptance begins: February 2026

Notification of declined applicants: March 31, 2026

Start Date: June 1, 2026

End Date: August 6, 2026

How to Apply

Tips for filling out your application:

There are two open-ended questions on the application form: a question about academic background and interests, and a personal statement where you can write additional information which you feel is relevant to your application.

Include an unofficial transcript.

Provide the contact information of a faculty member who will write a letter of reference, and give your recommender plenty of notice.

Research Projects

When you apply, we will ask you to rank your interests from the research projects listed below. We encourage applicants to explore each mentor's website to learn more about the individual research activities of each lab.

Natural Language Dialogue Processing
Mentors: David Traum, Ron Artstein and Kallirroi Georgila
The Natural Language Dialogue Group at ICT is developing artificial intelligence and language technology to allow machines to participate in human-like natural dialogues with people. Our systems include virtual humans, robots, recorded real people, and voice and chat systems. An REU student will work on creating, extending or evaluating such systems; analyzing conversational data or collecting new data; or other topics using dialogue data and state-of-the-art machine learning methods. Specific projects can be chosen or defined by the REU student; examples include technology to allow an agent or robot to understand the context of a conversation, take initiative, or sustain interaction over multiple encounters; use of large language models for system response generation; and reinforcement learning of system policies. Previous REU students in the group have been lead authors and had their REU projects published in the proceedings of international scientific conferences.

AI Agents for Analyzing and Mitigating Cross-cultural Conflict
Mentors: Jonathan Gratch and Gale Lucas
Conflicts evoke emotion and often arise from differences in underlying personal and cultural values. Our research uses AI to gain insight into how culture shapes disputes, and develops methods to teach and coach conflict-resolution skills. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach that combines theories from psychology and dispute resolution with artificial intelligence methods (e.g., use of machine learning and large language models). Students will work with a large multicultural corpus of video disputes. REU students are sought to assist with developing research software, experiments and data analysis. Candidates should have good programming skills. Prior experience with large-language models, including fine-tuning and reinforcement learning is a benefit. Fluency in Mandarin is also a benefit.

AI and Machine Learning for Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Mentor: Benjamin Nye
This project will explore applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support personalized tutoring and dialog systems such as the Personal Assistant for Life-Long Learning (PAL3) or CareerFair.ai virtual mentors (MentorPal). PAL3 is a system for delivering engaging and accessible education via mobile devices. PAL3 helps learners navigate learning resources through an embodied pedagogical agent that acts as a guide and persistent learning record to track what students have done, their level of mastery, and what they need to achieve. CareerFair.ai / MentorPal is an open source project which is developing a virtual career fair framework, where STEM mentors can self-author a virtual mentor based on their video-recorded answers. The goal of the REU internship will be to expand the repertoire of the system to further enhance learning and engagement. The specific tasks will be determined collaboratively based on research goals and student research interests. Students will be expected to contribute to a peer-reviewed publication.

Possible topics include
(1) working with Generative AI models for developing intelligent tutoring content;
(2) leveraging multimodal models in learning technologies,
(3) modifying the intelligent tutoring system and how it supports the learner, and
(4) statistical analysis, and/or data mining to identify patterns of interactions between human subjects and the intelligent tutoring system.

Real-Time Generation and Rendering of Virtual Worlds
Mentor: Yajie Zhao
The Vision and Graphics Lab at ICT pursues research and works in production to perform high-quality facial scans for Army training and simulations, as well as for VFX studios and game development companies. There has been continued research on how machine learning can be used to model 3D data effortlessly by data-driven deep learning networks rather than traditional methods. This requires large amounts of data; more than can be achieved using only raw light stage scans. To realize the task of rapid generation of virtual worlds and test its usability in real time 3D engines, we would need a tool that can model and render the created scene through a web-based GUI. The goal is a real-time, responsive web-based renderer on a client controlled by software hosted on the server. REU interns will work with lab researchers to develop a tool to visualize assets generated by the machine learning model of the rendering pipeline in a web browser using a Unity plugin and integrate deep learning models to be called by web-based APIs. This will include the development of the latest techniques in physically-based real-time character and scene rendering / animation. Ideally, the intern would have awareness about physically based rendering, subsurface scattering techniques and 3D/Volumetric modeling and reconstruction.

Machine Learning for Human Behavior Understanding
Mentor: Mohammad Soleymani
The Intelligent Human Perception Lab at USC's Institute for Creative Technologies conducts research on automatic human behavior analysis. To model human emotions and behaviors, we research machine learning methods that can fuse multiple modalities and generalize to new people. We are seeking REU interns to work on related research tasks, including the following topics: multimodal LLM for behavior understanding, multimodal learning for emotion recognition and sentiment analysis and generative AI for human behavior generation. REU interns who are interested in these topics should be comfortable handling data and able to program in Python or C#. Prior experience with machine learning frameworks, e.g., PyTorch, is a plus.

Human-inspired Adaptive Teaming Systems
Mentor: Volkan Ustun
Multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) is increasingly used in military training to build dynamic and adaptive synthetic characters for interactive simulations. The effectiveness of MARL algorithms heavily relies on the quality of the scenarios utilized in machine learning experiments. High-quality scenarios potentially result in quicker convergence, which becomes very critical in MARL experiments due to the immense computational requirements of MARL algorithms. However, creating such scenarios is not trivial. Our research addresses this challenge by building a scenario generation capability leveraging generative transformer models to generate machine-learning-friendly simulation scenarios based on effective prompts and a data bank of training content (text and images) associated with a capability. Student researchers will contribute to this research by running scenario generation experiments and assessing the value of generated scenarios in MARL.

Paradigms for Strategic Human-machine Integration
Mentor: Nikolos Gurney
Through a hypothesis-driven methodology, we will investigate the cognitive, computational, and social mechanisms unique to HMI, develop novel measurement approaches specifically designed for human-machine dynamics, and construct integrative models that optimize these partnerships. Our central hypothesis is that purpose-built HMI frameworks will demonstrate superior predictive power across diverse operational scenarios compared to adapted human team models.

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REU - Institute for Creative Technologies

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This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

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USC Los Angeles Biostatistics and Data Science Summer Training Program 

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Los Angeles Biostatistics and Data Science Summer Training Program at USC

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The application period for Summer 2026 is December 1st, 2025 - March 13th 2026. Application review will begin in January, and we will admissions offers will be made on a rolling basis starting in February until the cohort is full (usually through mid-April/early May).

For questions regarding your application or the application process, please contact:

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The Los Angeles Biostatistics and Data Science Summer Training Program at USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

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Thank you for your interest! Summer 2026 Application period is now open! The application period for Summer 2026 is December 1st, 2025 - March 13th 2026.

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UC Santa Cruz SUPERDAR -- Supporting Undergraduates by Promoting Education, Research, Diversity, & Agricultural Resilience -- Program

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UC Santa Cruz SUPERDAR -- Supporting Undergraduates by Promoting Education, Research, Diversity, & Agricultural Resilience -- Program

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Deadline for receipt of all materials: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

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NASA's Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) 

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Ocean Remote Sensing

Atmospheric Science

Terrestrial Fluxes

Hydroecology

Ocean Remote Sensing

Whole Air Sampling

Atmospheric Aerosols

Land Remote Sensing

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Cornell Boyce Thomson Institute for Plant Research

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Cornell Boyce Thomson Institute for Plant Research

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BTI REU Program | Research Experience for Undergraduates

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Join the Boyce Thompson Institute’s 10-week summer research program for undergraduates. Work with leading scientists on cutting-edge plant science research. Fully funded by NSF and USDA.

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NOAA's Office for Coastal Management provides the technology, information, and management strategies used by local, state, and national organizations to address complex coastal issues.

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Research Experiences for Undergraduates | Maryland Sea Grant

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Amgen Scholars Program at UNC-Chapel Hill (drug delivery and discovery)

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Amgen Scholars Program at UNC-Chapel Hill (drug delivery and discovery)

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Deadline: Feb 1 @ 11:59pm

medicine, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, genetics, biology, computer science, and other STEM-related fields.

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The Amgen Scholars Program at UNC-Chapel Hill | Office for Undergraduate Research

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Each summer, 10-12 applicants are be matched with a faculty mentor conducting world-class biotechnology/drug discovery research. Amgen Scholars at Carolina will conduct nine weeks of hands-on research related to the lab’s ongoing projects, mentored by a team of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students. World-class faculty from a diverse array of disciplines including medicine, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, genetics, biology, computer science, and other STEM-related fields will provide mentored research opportunities for participants.

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Harvard Summer Programs Virtual Open House

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Harvard Summer Programs Virtual Open House

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Applications for the 2024 MBARI Summer Internship program are now being accepted. This 10-week internship allows college students and educators to work on a research or outreach project at MBARI.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | HHMI

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The Cech Fellows Program is a paid, nine-week summer research experience empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.

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Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE)

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Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE)

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Benefits

SURE provides students with opportunities that build on their interest in science and engineering careers. Participants conduct a research project under the direction of faculty mentors and work as members of laboratory research teams investigating problems in engineering and the physical sciences in an academic environment.

SURE professionally develops the student through seminars, interaction with faculty members, staff, post-doctoral scholars, and graduate students at the UW-Madison College of Engineering. Seminars include but are not limited to: How to apply to graduate school; Fellowships; Career options with graduate degrees in engineering; How to know if graduate school is right for you.

All participants receive a financial support package worth approximately $11,000. This package consists of a $6,500 stipend for the 10-week period, travel expenses to and from the program, housing, and a meal allowance.

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Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE) The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering in cooperation with the Graduate School, and NSF's Materials Research Science and Engineering Center hosts a summer research experience for undergraduate students. Participants will spend ten weeks conducting laboratory research in an area of engineering or the physical sciences.

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Summer Education Research Program (SERP) School of Education

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Summer Education Research Program (SERP) School of Education

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SERP aims to encourage, promote, and prepare undergraduate students to both pursue and thrive in their graduate studies. The program endeavors to increase opportunities for individuals to engage in important research that has an impact across a range of areas within the education, health, and arts fields. Furthermore, the program encourages undergraduate students to investigate particular issues that impact various aspects of education found across the 10 departments housed within the School of Education.

Specific areas of research could include experiences in the following areas (subject to availability of mentors and potential match with SERP Scholar) :

Arts: 3D Art, 4D/Digital Art, Art Education, Dance, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Printmaking and Book Arts, Photography, Theatre and Drama

Education: Educational Leadership, Policy Development, Urban Education, Curriculum Development, Teacher Education, Multicultural Education, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, Math and Science Education, Human Development and Learning, Educational Psychology, Special Education, Testing and Evaluation

Health Sciences: Biomechanics, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Processes, Exercise Physiology or Psychology, Human Development, Motor Control and Behavior, Neurobiology, Physical Activity Epidemiology, Occupational Science

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Summer Education Research Program (SERP) - School of Education

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The Summer Education Research Program (SERP) is sponsored by the School of Education and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Graduate School. The program focuses on increasing access and exposure to research experiences with faculty mentors for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in academic fields within the School of Education.

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Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemical and Materials Engineering for Future Manufacturing

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Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemical and Materials Engineering for Future Manufacturing

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The Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program

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The Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program

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The Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program

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The Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program provides immersive, full-time bioscience research and professional development for undergraduate students as they prepare for graduate school and research careers in biology.Applications for 2024 are now open! See application details and upcoming info sessions below. Deadline: February 29, 2024.

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W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Summer Internship

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W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Summer Internship

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Doctoral Student Recruitment and Retention Program for Reproductive and Developmental Sciences

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Doctoral Student Recruitment and Retention Program for Reproductive and Developmental Sciences

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Doctoral Student Recruitment and Retention Program for Reproductive and Developmental Sciences

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This summer undergraduate research experience focuses on reproductive biology and developmental sciences. Applications are due on February 28, 2025.

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Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center (CMERC) Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center (CMERC) Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center (CMERC) Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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CMERC summer program is a paid undergraduate research experience. Students from any major may apply for this program. Applications due February 21, 2025.

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Michigan State Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program

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Michigan State Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program

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The College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and Michigan State University (MSU) are sponsoring the Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program at MSU for undergraduate and veterinary students interested in the biomedical sciences and research-related careers.

The goal of the BRUSH Program is to provide hands-on research exposure and graduate or professional school preparation opportunities. This program is open to all and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Program dates are May 18 to July 31, 2026. Applications for the 2026 program are due February 2, 2026. Undergraduate students earn a stipend of approximately $5,700 (reported as taxable income) and are provided room and board at MSU Residential Facilities, for a total compensation package of approximately $9,600. See the below tiles or tabs at the left for more information.

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and Michigan State University (MSU) are sponsoring the Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program at MSU for undergraduate and veterinary students interested in the biomedical sciences and research-related careers.

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University of Utah SPUR REU (all disciplines)

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University of Utah SPUR REU (all disciplines)

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Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) - Office of Undergraduate Research

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SPUR is a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah…

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MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) All disciplines!!!

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MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) All disciplines!!!

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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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MIT Summer Research Program | MIT Office of Graduate Education

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Salk Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Salk SURF) (Various STEM Fields)

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Salk Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Salk SURF) (Various STEM Fields)

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Overview & Application Tips Workshop

Friday, October 31
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/6g5mb1S3SA2dD_BMQ33oFA#/registration

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Salk Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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Program Overview & Goals Overview & Application Tips Workshop Friday, October 31 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

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Plant Genomics REU @ Michigan State University

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Plant Genomics REU @ Michigan State University

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Arts & Humanities | Undergraduate Research Experiences

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The following is a listing of off-campus summer undergraduate research opportunities spanning most arts and humanities disciplines. Opportunities exist across the country and are a great way to get valuable experience, both to list on your resume and to help you determine your career goals.

This list shows programs available nationwide. Contact your department faculty member if you are interested in one or more. These opportunities are competitive and have application deadlines ranging from late November to February and early March.

Arts & Humanities

Big Ten Academic Alliance Universities Summer Research Opportunities Programs: a gateway to graduate education. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities

The Leadership Alliance: Paid summer internships that provide training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research.

National Archives: Internships in History, Political Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Communications, and Education

Smithsonian Summer Internship Opportunities: Catalog of internships available at Smithsonian Museums.

Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage: Internships are offered year-round in various fields including cultural anthropology, folklore, ethnomusicology, museum studies, arts administration, graphic and web design, marketing, journalism, and library science.

Think Swiss: Research experiences in all disciplines in Switzerland. **International**

USA Jobs: Pathways internship program for students and recent graduates in multiple areas.

University of Utah Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.

Art

Check back soon for opportunities!

English/Writing

Check back soon for opportunities!

Media

DC Internships: Summer internships in Journalism and Communications.

Institute for Broadening Participation: Searchable database for fully-funded programs.

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National Science Foundation REU Database

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National Science Foundation REU Database

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NSF's mission is to advance the progress of science, a mission accomplished by funding proposals for research and education made by scientists, engineers, and educators from across the country.

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Pathways to science (medical, life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, math, computational sciences, earth, environmental, Ag, Tech, Social sciences, business, and Arts& Media

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Pathways to science (medical, life sciences, engineering, physical sciences, math, computational sciences, earth, environmental, Ag, Tech, Social sciences, business, and Arts& Media

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This material is based upon work partially supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. 0646359, 1444498, 1139269, 0853147, 0827110, 0749544, 0703763, 0701472, 0549302, 0503536, 0456706, 0429048, 0954286, 0728588, 0834096, 1444382, 1037641, 1038809, 1315956, 1506040.

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STEM funding, internships, and research by academic discipline

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Use our directory to find research internships and funding opportunities within your academic discipline or area of interest.

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Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences listings in NSF REU's

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Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences listings in NSF REU's

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REU Sites: Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences

APPLICATIONS: Students must contact the individual sites for application information and materials. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants.

ELIGIBILITY: Individual sites may have specific eligibility requirements (e.g., number of undergraduate years completed) for applicants in addition to those described here. Undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. High school graduates who have not yet enrolled and students who have already received their bachelor's degrees generally are not eligible.

Click on the name of the Site in the "Site Information" column to go to the homepage (if available) for that Site.

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A huge database of more research experiences + CSUMB research experiences! 

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Finding a research opportunity that helps you refine your academic and career interests, develop your academic identity, and helps you make decisions about career goals requires effort and persistence.

To find open research opportunities, including virtual opportunities, start with opening an account with the Student Opportunity Center, the largest national database to search for opportunities that are right for you and your goals. Starting an account will also allow you find research opportunities within CSUMB and our local partners.

Student Opportunity Center

Beginning Fall 2020, open research opportunities at CSUMB will be found on the Student Opportunity Center (SOC). Think about SOC as the prime search engine for experiential learning. Aside from finding research opportunities within CSUMB, you'll also be to explore thousands of opportunities at the national level such as scholarships, grants and funding, fellowships, journals and publication opportunities, conferences, and much more!

This a free service to all CSUMB students. You are able to personalize it as much as you like in addition to keeping track of interest and any applications you may have started. Regardless of your reasons for using this platform, this is great resource for you and one you should not pass up.

Who is this for?

This is perfect for any student new to CSUMB looking for a research opportunity or any undergraduate level opportunity for that matter. However, not signing up for SOC will not prevent you from contacting faculty or PIs whom you are interested in working with. This is simply a platform that allows you to easily search which faculty or community members have open research opportunities.

If you are currently working on a research project, you are not required to go through SOC.

Signing Up

Step 1: Visit Student Opportunity Center and click on the Log In button on the top right corner.

Step 2: Click on the Sign Up button and complete the form. You must use your @csumb.edu email address.

Step 3: Check your email for an activation email from account@studentopportunitycenter.com titled "SOC Account Confirmation." Be sure to check your spam folder. Click on the Verify button to confirm your email address and activate your account.

As soon as you activate your email, you'll have access to thousands of opportunities. Enter your discipline or major in the search bar to get started. You can also filter your results. NOTE: To access CSUMB opportunities, disable the "Include National Database" toggle.

Step 5: Contact the Faculty or PI of the research project to express interest. Be sure to visit our Professional Communications page for tips.

Step 6: Collaborate with your mentor to prepare your application to the UROC Researcher Program.

Submit your UROC Researcher application by the next UROC Researcher application deadline.

Please contact UROC if you require assistance.

More Places to Search for Research Opportunities

List of Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)

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