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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

Ten-week summer research opportunity at the University of Central Florida.

Sophomore+
CS, ECE, MechSE
Minimum GPA 2.7

Deadline: March 1, 2018

Application | Questions?

The Cooperative Institute for Climate Science at Princeton University in collaboration with NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) is recruiting both undergraduate and graduate students for 8-10 week research internships in atmospheric, oceanic and earth system science. 

Applications should be made online at http://jobs.princeton.edu, Requisition #1600034

Gain summer research experience with Cornell.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and African American, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, or Native Pacific Islander
• 3.0+ GPA
• Must have completed at least 2 semesters of college
• Must have at least two (2) semesters remaining of undergraduate education at the start of the summer program
• Note: Participants may not take courses during CU LSAMP REU
  Deadline: February 15

Cornell Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) is recruiting for two summer research opportunities, please circulate the announcement to eligible undergraduates. The deadlines are February 15th or March 1st.

Cornell LSAMP REUCornell Geo

Paths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem

Cornell Geopaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem

Program Dates: 4 June – 4 August 2023

Application Deadline: 15 February

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

Cornell University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Research Experience for Undergraduates

Program Dates: 4 June - 4 August 2023

Application Deadline: 1 March

Website: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/lsampreu/

*Application and supporting materials must be received by February 4, 2013*

This flexible 10-week summer 2013 program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to work on individual research projects with Cornell faculty and research staff on a wide range of topics in planetary science, astronomical instrumentation, astrophysics, general relativity, and cosmology.

 The assistantship includes a $6,400 stipend and relocation funds up to $1000.

Jon the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation this summer. Application deadline: Feb. 15, 2015

Application Deadline: Application are being considered on a rolling basis, program runs June 4 to August 4, 2023

Who should apply? Students  from backgrounds historically underrepresented in engineering, interested in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Energy and Sustainability, Robotics and Autonomy, and Space Science and Engineering

What is it? This program provides students with a mentored research experience and the opportunity to be considered for fast-tracked/prioritized admission into the Ph.D. programs in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell, and to receive tailored programmatic and financial support. The FLAME Summer Program is still considering applications on a rolling basis 

The Cornell FLAME Summer Program provides URM students a unique opportunity to launch into a Ph.D. program through enhanced summer research experience and through a subsequent fast-tracked/prioritized admission into the Cornell MAE Ph.D. program with tailored programmatic and financial support. It is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Energy and Sustainability, Robotics and Autonomy, and Space Science and Engineering.

Application deadline: February 1, 2023

Complete the FLAME 2023 Application and submit letter(s) of recommendation via the Online Recommender Form.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact flame@cornell.edu.

Application Deadline:  February 15, 2013

**Students majoring in engineering, computer science, math, and physical science are strongly encouraged to apply.**

Session Dates:  June 3 – August 2, 2013

The Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland is seeking applications for Scholars to become integral members of team-based research projects in cybersecurity coordinated by faculty in the Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC2).

Application Deadline: March 31

Areospace, electrical, computer, materials science, and nuclear engineering majors welcome to apply!

$5000 awards are given to women undergraduates in computer science, physics, and select engineering disciplines (Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Materials Science, Nuclear) to do 10 weeks of research on campus in summer (Approximately 30 – 35 hours/week) or to defer to do research in the fall and spring semesters if needed. Four (4) undergraduate scholars will be selected for 2023-2024.

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DREU is a highly selective program that matches students with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty mentor's home institution. It is supported by the National Science Foundation.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the US or its territoriesInterest in computing fieldInternational students may apply, however most of the program funds are restricted to US citizens and permanent residentsPriority wiill be given to students who have completed 2 to 3 years in a CS or CE major

Women, minorities, and students from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

DREU Student Application is NOW open!

Application Deadline: February 15, 2017

The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship is now acceptingapplications through December 2, 2022 (5:00 PM EST).

Program Website:https://ibuildfellowship.org/

Information Webinar: Please note that there was an information session that was hosted on October 19, 2022. Links to the video and slides are available at the following.

https://ibuildfellowship.org/about/

Questions? Email IBUILD@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-RPP-IBUILD-2022] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Deadline (Extended): February 10, 2023 | 5:00 PM EST

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) offers three summer internships in Energy Storage, High Performance Computing, and Robotics. Each internship is a 10-week (May – September 2023), hands-on, practical experience designed to provide opportunities for students and recent graduates to intern at one of the 17 U.S. National Laboratories.

How to Apply

Each program requires a separate application. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at:

Energy Storage - https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-EnergyStorage-2023

High Performance Computing - www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-HPC-2023

Robotics - www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EERE-Robotics-2023

Deadline

Applications and recommendations are due February 10, 2023, 5:00 PM EST.

For more informationContact us at AM.Internships@orise.orau.gov.

The National Science Foundation Center on Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems (EBICS) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is accepting applications for summer 2017!

Partner institutions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Eligibility

- US citizenship or permanent residency
- Must be currently enrolled in a science or engineering undergraduate program
- Students from underrepresented minority groups, women, and individuals with disbilities are strongly encouraged to apply

For more information about the REU, please visit: https://ebics.net/diversity-outreach/about-reu-program

Application Deadline: February 17, 2017, 11:59PM EST

Application Deadline is February 15, 2013

Students from underrepresented minority groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply

This ten-week summer research program, sponsored by Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems, is available at three locations (MIT, Georgia Tech, UIUC) and will focus on combining biology and engineering methods enabling students to conduct research in the areas of Stem Cell Differentiation, Engineered Cell Interactions, Drug Discovery and Therapies, and the Creation of 3D Cellular Structures.  Please read more for additional information.

The Grainger College of Engineering Undergraduate Research in cooperation with International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) are sponsoring this fall's Engineering Research Fair and International Research Symposium on September 27, 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C.

Students can drop by anytime during the fair to DISCOVER undergraduate opportunities, LEARN about science and engineering research, and CONNECT with the research community. Registration is free: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/817933978

For inquiries, please email Engineering Undergraduate Research at engr-ugr@illinois.edu

10-Week Research Experience

Take part in cutting edge research on commercializable ideas with UConn faculty.

Deadline: March 1, 2018

Have you ever considered starting your own business, seeking a patent for one of your ideas, or are interested in cutting edge research and translating those ideas to the marketplace? 10-12 student participants will get the opportunit to conduct research with individual faculty laboratories and their graduate students over a 10 week period (June 3rd – August 9th, 2019) at the University of Connecticut! Applicants should ensure their application materials, including an up-to-date resume and 1 recommendation letter, are received by February 15th, 2019.

The Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is now accepting applications for the Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship. This fellowship will enable you to spend up to two years embedded within host organizations in participating pilot regions. You will enhance your education and training in many areas including: clean energy, energy affordability, communications, and education, and/or community engagement, increasing your marketability in these disciplines, collaborating with top scientists and engineers, and gaining insight into career opportunities through your experiences and under the leadership of your mentor.

Participation Eligibility:

You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Be currently pursuing or have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD within the last 5 years, or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.

Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov.  Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-SETO-CSEAF-2025] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email. 

*Deadline: December 30^th, 2024 @ 5:00pm at EST 
Apply Today: Here 

This project involves the development of extraction and instrumental methods for the analysis of residues from detonators (primary explosives) used in criminal cases.  Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. 

Apply Today: Here

Program Website:https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/

Questions?EmailFBIrpp@orau.org.Please list the reference code [FBI-CFSRU-2024-CAPE] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Who should apply? students within one year of completing their degree or recent grads in computer, information, and data sciences, earth and geosciences, life health and medical sciences, mathematics and statistics

What is it? The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) consists of a cadre of special agents and professional support personnel who provide expertise in crisis management, hostage rescue, surveillance and aviation, hazardous devices mitigation, crisis negotiations, behavioral analysis, and tactical operations.

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No experience in research or in fluid power is required. Rather, we are looking for students with an interest and a desire to try something new.

♣ Open to all Engineering majors
♣ Sophomores, Juniors
♣ Minimum 3.0 GPA

Deadline: February 16, 2018

Program info| Website | Application

SURE is a 10-week residential summer research program offered at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. The program focuses on rising juniors and seniors who are interested in attending graduate school in a STEM field. Students from under-represented minority groups and women are highly encouraged to apply.

Housing, meals, and travel expenses are provided, plus a $5,000 stipend Advisement and mentoring by Georgia Tech graduate students and faculty An opportunity to find out more about research and life at Georgia Tech!

Applications Open: November 15, 2016

Deadline for applications: March 1, 2017

For more information, contact us at sure@ece.gatech.edu Or visit sure.gatech.edu

SURE is an excellent way to experience the Georgia Tech campus, a research lab environment, and graduate school. This program is committed to increasing the number of qualified students who are traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. Apply today! Deadline is February 28

Questions can be directed to tia.jackson@coe.gatech.edu 

A research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center, Sunflower and Plant Biology Research Unit in Fargo, North Dakota. Application Deadline is June 4th, but will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

HAND ERC’s 2026 Research Experience for Undergraduates 

Program (REU) is being hosted at Texas A&M University this summer.

 Alongside research, REU participants have the opportunity to build a professional network of peers and mentors. HAND will lead professional development training and workshops on topics like participatory methods, communication, and technical writing throughout the program. Our goal is for participants to end the summer with a better understanding of the importance and impact of robotics dexterity, as well as of their own professional goals and how to achieve them.

 HAND is thrilled to have this opportunity to build excitement for the democratization of robotics while enhancing robotics education across the U.S. as we develop future leaders in the field of robotics dexterity.  

 Please encourage the undergraduate students in your department and engineering school to apply for this unique opportunity.

 Program Flyer: Attached

Application Link: https://hand-erc.org/ewd-reu

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

The IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute (IIDAI) is a new model of academic-industry partnership designed to increase access to technology education and skill development to spur breakthroughs in emerging areas of technology to accelerate the discovery of solutions to complex global challenges.  Its goal is to enhance the STEM pipeline to graduate school and industry by offering undergraduate students, especially students from underrepresented groups in STEM, the opportunity to do research through the Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) Program.  Successful applicants will participate in one of the 18 research projects connected to the institute’s thrust areas, including Hybrid Cloud & AI, Materials Discovery, Quantum Computing, and Sustainability.

Women, first-generation students, and members of underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply.

There will be an Informational Session on February 28, 2024.

For inquiries, please email IIDAI URE coordinator, Bryana Rivera, at bmr2@illinois.edu.

For more information and to apply, go to this link:

https://isur.engineering.illinois.edu/ibm-il-discovery-accelerator-institute-iidai/

Applications open on February 12, 2024 and close on March 21, 2024.

When: Extended application deadline is April 27, 2023, program is 10 weeks long from May 22 - July 28, 2023. Apply today!

Who: Incoming sophomores and juniors studying chemistry, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering or a closely related field with a GPA of 2.6 or better, regardless of research experience

What: The IDEA Incubator is an exciting program that seeks to nurture innovations in porous materials by ‘Integrating Discovery, Engineering and Art’ (IDEA). Students will participate in 'unseminars' designed to improve scientific communication to a wide range of audiences through art. Workshops will bridge engineering and art through a variety of forms such as print screening, drawings, storyboards, and more. These sessions will build student confidence and enhance their public speaking skills. The education component of this REU utilizes art as a tool to help students contextualize their research projects with a sense of scale. The research projects will all relate to porous media.  

Submit abstracts to the upcoming Illinois-Indiana ASEE conference for a Poster Presentation. This is a great opportunity to showcase your efforts on a project and gain experience presenting in a professional environment.

Come by 104 Illini Union between 4:30-6:30PM and listen to undergraduate students talk about the research they are involved in!

Snacks will be served.

Please contact Natasha Mamaril for more information.

The Image of Research – UR Edition is now open!

The Image of Research is a multidisciplinary competition celebrating the diversity and breadth of undergraduate student research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All undergraduate students are invited to submit entries consisting of an image and brief text that articulates how the image relates to the research. Entries will be judged by a multidisciplinary panel for:

Connection between image, text, and research
OriginalityVisual Impact

For competition details, please visit: https://publish.illinois.edu/imageofresearch-undergrad/competition-details/

All images submitted will be included in IDEALS, hosted and archived by the University Library for long-term preservation. All entries will be on display at the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April.

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2017

Application Deadline:  March 1, 2013

Session Dates:  June 2 - August 9, 2013

Syracuse Biomaterials Institute seeks applications from undergraduates interested in research on biomaterials: synthetic and natural substances to treat disease or injury.  Please read more for further information.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013

2013 REU Program: June 2 – August 9, 2013

Syracuse Biomaterials Institute seeks applications from undergraduates interested in research on biomaterials: synthetic and natural substances to treat disease or injury.  Please read more for further information.

Application Deadline March 17, 2017 (5:00 PM, EST)

Applications are invited from qualified and motivated undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) from all U.S. colleges/universities to participate in a 10-week (May 21-July 28, 2017) summer research in interdisciplinary water science and engineering at Virginia Tech. U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to apply. The research program is funded through the National Science Foundation – Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program. The 10-week internship will begin on May 21, 2017 (arrival day) at Virginia Tech and end on July 29, 2017 (departure day). The research internship includes a stipend of $500/week, housing (two persons per room), meals, and travel expenses*. We have already graduated 85 excellent undergraduate researchers, representing 55+ institutions in the United States from our prior sites during 2007-09, 2010- 2013 and 2014-16.

Ten students will be recruited for this program and two of them will travel to India for research. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) is the host institution in India. Additional details can be found on the website. Application materials, details of Research Mentors along with summer 2017 research projects and other program activities can be found here: http://www.lewas.centers.vt.edu/index.php/lewas-nsf-reu/nsf-reu-online-application-2017

We request applicants to upload their applications along with other required documents by the deadline (application review will begin on March 13, 2017, applications may continue to be submitted until March 17, 2017, 5:00 pm, EST) using the online form found at the link above. Successful applicants will be informed beginning March 22, 2017.

Please contact either Dr. Vinod K Lohani (phone: (540) 231-0019; FAX: (540) 231-0970; E-mail: vlohani@vt.edu) or Jennifer Cacciola (phone: (540) 231-5244; E-mail: jcacciola@vt.edu) for questions.

Join STARS (Summer Training on Awareness and Readiness for Semiconductors) at Purdue! Get paid to learn about semiconductors and grow your semiconductor training. Geared towards freshman and sophomore students but all undergraduate student ages/majors welcome to apply. Application is open December 2024 for Summer 2025. Program dates: from May 25 – Aug 8 2025. $10,000 per student covers stipend, lodging, and program operating fee.

Apply here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/stars 

International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) facilitates international engineering research abroad opportunities to engineering students within the College of Engineering at Urbana-Champaign. These opportunities are offered in the summer, fall, or spring semesters.

ALL Research is reviewed by the respective chief department advisors upon return to campus to determine if a student will receive technical credit.

Application Deadlines

Germany, Hong Kong, and Singapore: February 15
South Korea, Spain, Taiwan: April 1

For more information, go here.

Are you looking for hands-on research experience?

The University of California, Irvine is seeking sophmores and above to apply to their 8 week reseach program. On campus housing along with a food and spending stipend is included. Final deadline to apply is February 1, 2019.

For questions contact program manager Dr. Sharnnia Artis | oai@uci.edu 

The IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute is a new model of academic-industry partnership designed to increase access to technology education and skill development to spur breakthroughs in emerging areas of technology including hybrid cloud and AI, quantum computing, accelerated materials discovery, and sustainability to accelerate the discovery of solutions to complex global challenges. Leading scientists and engineering from both IBM and The Grainger College of Engineering are partnering on a variety of projects.

Application Deadline: April 26, 11:59PM CST

For questions, please contact

Dr. Tasha Mamaril (nmamaril@illinois.edu)

The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) is focused on training students to be the next generation of cancer researchers, and they are interested in recruiting incoming freshmen to the Cancer Scholars Program (CSP).

You may learn about the experiences of two alumni of CSP at this link:

https://uofi.app.box.com/s/q72fufn8hqi32tsbrzvlcxs9mh0ppgea

CSP has historically recruited an average of 12-18 students each year.

If you are interested in joining CSP, please complete the survey at this link to express your interest by July 17, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. CT:

https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3024811

If you have problems submitting the form, please contact Dr. Marcia Pool (mpool@illinois.edu).

UC Irvine is now accepting applications for our IoT-SITY Research Experiences for Undergraduates.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

8-weeks of research experienceHands-on research guided by faculty mentors and graduate students. Guest speakers, lab tours, and field trips. Graduate school preparation workshop $4,000 stipend & $1,200 meal stipend. Travel allowance (up to $600)

Application deadline: February 20, 2023. Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/IoT-SITY-2023 

Contact: Questions can be addressed to Dr. Gregory Diggs-Yang (gdiggs@uci.edu)

Application Deadline: All application materials must be received by 5pm CST, Friday, March 1st, 2013

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply

Program duration: May 28 to Aug 3, 2013.

This awesome opportunity allows students to participate in projects that will include gene cloning and characterization, functional genomic analyses, expression of foreign genes in bacteria, plants and animals, molecular genetics, and analysis of proteomes and transcriptomes.  Read on for more information...

Georgia Tech in cooperation with NASA is offering a summer program for undergraduate students in the Georgia Tech High-Power Electric Propulsion Laboratory. Work hands on on the cutting edge of propulsion technology as part of the Joint Advanced Propulsion Institute. Program runs May18 to July 25th. Apply by February 15, 2025.
Apply | Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Sciences (SURE) - gatech.edu

Undergraduates interested in sustainable energy research are invited to apply for the Research on Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems (ROSETAS) REU program at Johns Hopkins University. This 10-week, residential summer experience offers hands-on research, professional development, and collaboration with JHU faculty.

Stipend: $7,000 + housing

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents; undergraduates in any technical field who have completed at least one year of study

Application materials: Resume, personal statement, and one letter of recommendation

Deadline: February 2, 2026

Students can find full details and application information on the program website.

Application Deadline: March 31, all engineering majors

A minimum of $1000 per year is awarded to Grainger Engineering undergraduate students doing research in the fall and spring semesters. Funding is available for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who commit to two semesters of conducting research. Women, first-generation students, and students from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply for the 2023-2024 cohort.

LEARN MORE

For inquiries about this opportunity, students can email isurprogram@illinois.edu

Join Lam Research for the seminar sessions with the
NPRE at UIUC on Tuesday, February 11th

Undergraduate: 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm in Room 103 Transportation Bldg

Graduate: 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. in 218 Mechanical Engineering Bldg

Also, visit in-person during the Engineering
Expo on Thursday, February 13th or go online
to learn more about opportunities for:
Process Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Software Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers
Field Service Engineers
Supply Chain Business
Operations
Marketing
Finance

Join the network at:
lamresearch.avature.net/talent

This event aims to connect our talented undergraduate students with diverse research opportunities across the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the College of Engineering. This event is taking place February 11th, 2025 from 4 to 6 pm in Illini Union Ballrooms A, B, and C.

Register to attend HERE 

Interested in summer research? Apply by Feb. 1, 2015

Fall 2022 FREE Virtual Events and Presentations at Purdue University

All times are in the Eastern Time Zone and observe Daylight Savings when applicable.

Aug 31, 2022 - Submit your research poster for the Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase! More details about this event below.

Purdue Application Tips. Tuesday, September 6th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come learn about the graduate application process from Dr. Jackie McDermott in Purdue Engineering. We will walk through different pieces of the Graduate Application as well as how you can prepare a competitive application! Register here.

Graduate School Funding. Thursday, September 8th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m Dr. Janet Beagle, Sr. Director of Graduate Programs in Purdue Engineering, will share an introduction to graduate school funding and some tips for finding funding. Register here.

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase – Sept 25-26. Meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty, and learn about both graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. Free, online, and interactive. Also includes Poster Presentations (submit yours by Aug 31– cash prizes for best!), Virtual Tours, and an Application Fee Waiver for participants.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program.

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-2022-MarineEnergy

Application Deadline: December 2, 2022