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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.

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  • Summer 2023 REU Opportunity at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

    Summer Program Dates: May 30th, 2023 – August 4th, 2023 (10 weeks)

     · Research opportunity open to undergraduates in all STEM disciplines.

     · Stipend of $8,000 plus lodging, a one-time modest travel allowance, andone-time modest allotment for meals.

     · GRE prep course to get you ready for graduate school!

     · Many opportunities to choose from: CREST, DOW, DREAM, MSIPP, and RETREAT!

    Applications are due on December 1st, 2022!

     

  • ORISE virtual career fair to showcase FBI Visiting Scientist Program

    Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Wednesday,Oct. 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing research opportunities for recent graduates and faculty in the FBI Visiting Scientist Program!

    During the event, you’ll have the chance to:

    • Chat with FBI researchers and ORISE representatives
    • Learn about research conducted at the FBI Laboratory
    • Explore available research opportunities
  • STEM Success Summit

    This free virtual summit is designed to equip and empower students and early career professionals to launch successful and meaningful careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

    Application deadline extended to Oct. 17th at 11:59pm ET

  • Opportunity from Optica for Black undergraduates or master's level students in physics, chemistry, biology and engineering

    Amplify Optics Immersion Program, 15-18 October 2022

    This program is for students interested in learning more about light and light-based technologies impacting various fields such as biomedical, imaging andsensing, communications, the environment, lasers and laser technology, andquantum research and technology. The student does not have to be currentlyenrolled in an optics course – just have a strong interest to learn more about the field, research and career opportunities.

  • University of Oregon - LAUNCH

    Prospective graduate school applicants from historically underserved ethnic-minority populations are invited to apply to the Launch program! Launch allows students an in-person opportunity to explore the Bioinformatics & Genomics Master's Program at the University of Oregon and strengthen their graduate application.

    Apply By: Friday, September 30th, 2022

  • Mentoring Undergraduates in Science and Engineering (MUSE)

    Are you looking for a mentor?

    The Mentoring Undergraduates in Science and Engineering (MUSE) program is designed to foster mentoring relationships. The program aims to network undergradaute students with graduate students and to facilitate mentor-mentee relationships based on a common research interest. Participants define their own goals and the direction of the mentoring relationship.

    - Learn about graduate school and the application process
    - Learn about research and what it involves
    - Find opportunities to be involved in research projects
    - Seek advise on particular research projects
    - Shadow your mentor to learn about graduate school life

    Eligibility

    - Must be a University of illinois student
    - Must be enrolled in the College of Engineering

    To apply to participate in MUSE, please complete the information sheet on this MUSE webpage.

    Please visit the MUSE Website for more information.

  • Engineering Research Fair & International Research Symposium

    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

  • Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI)

    Undergraduate students selected to be part of the program will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2023. As part of the program, students will (1) attend regular weekly class meetings (GC 295, Introduction to Undergraduate Research, 3 credit hours) with OUR instructors; and (2) work one-on-one with their research mentors, an average of 5-6 hours per week. As part of the course requirement, students will complete a final project, consisting of a poster, to be presented during the Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual event sponsored by OUR.

    For more information about URAP, and to apply to the program, please visit our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

    Application Deadline

    Deadline for applications is October 6, 2022 at 11:59pm.

    To apply, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

  • Learn about Graduate School

    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.

  • Invitation to Join the Cancer Scholars Program (CSP)

    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).

  • Invitation to Apply for Undergraduate Research Experience at IIDAI 2022-2023

    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)

  • Columbia REU Summer Program in Chemical Engineering

    This REU site within the Chemical Engineering Department at Columbia University provides the perfect opportunity to gain research experience related to climate and health solutions while also experiencing life, culture and career opportunities in New York City. You will have a chance to conduct research in a chemical engineering lab at Columbia while living and experiencing NYC with your cohort of 10 students as well as students from Columbia and a wide range of other colleges and universities. Please contact engineeringreu@columbia.edu if you have any questions.

    Application still open! Apply Now

  • NOKIA Software and R&D Summer Co-Op

    Application Deadline - April 6th!

    Position:   Software R&D Summer Co-Op

    Duration:  15 weeks

    Date:  May 16 - August 26, 2022

    "We are looking for a student that wants to join a software development team and learn about the daily work that an engineer would accomplish if working at Nokia.   As an Co-Op, you will be making software changes to software that is used in our product.  You will also learn how to write automated tests for testing this software"

    https://aluperf.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/software-r-d-summer-co-op-69732

  • USC-Amazon Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

    The University of Southern California (USC) and Amazon Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) provides outstanding undergraduate students with the opportunity to compete for positions in that allows them to spend 8 weeks in Los Angeles working on cutting-edge research projects in the field of artificial intelligence, computer science and engineering, and robotics. The USC-Amazon SURE program focuses on undergraduate students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM and allows participants to work in an academic-industry collaboration under the supervision of Viterbi faculty and current PhD students to develop skill sets in research towards academia as well as your career goals. Participants also will engage in professional network opportunities and build relationships that will expand their academic and professional horizons to further their research and career paths. The overarching goal of USC-Amazon SURE is to help students develop an understanding of research in engineering disciplines and prepare students with skills for successful academic careers in engineering graduate programs.

    All USC-Amazon SURE fellows are provided with a $650 stipend per week, campus housing, travel to and from Los Angeles, health insurance, and educational and social activities during the program.

    Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 16 at 11:59 PM (PT)

  • SoNIC Summer Research Workshop at Cornell University

    Cornell will hold the SoNIC Summer Research Program in 2021, this year virtually. The annual event will be conducted over Zoom for four half-days from June 14th to June 17th.

    The SoNIC Summer Research Workshop is targeted to undergraduates and master's students. The theme of the workshop centers around cloud computing (systems and networking) and data analytics, but students with background in CS, IS, EE, Math, and Physics are eligible to apply. The SoNIC Summer Research Workshop, hosted by Cornell University and originally created in collaboration with Howard University, is aimed at significantly increasing the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing and obtaining a Ph.D. in computer science. It is designed to encourage undergraduate or master's students to pursue and achieve a Ph.D.

    Application deadline: Thursday, March 4th

  • UC Irvine Center for Complex and Active Materials Research Experiences for Undergraduates

    The CCAM Materials REU is an 8-week program with a focus on research to discover new materials and novel functionalities through structural design and molecular-scale control. CCAM REU program will support up to 18 participants in: (1) a one-week boot camp introducing fundamentals of MSE concepts to provide baseline knowledge to succeed on their REU project; (2)  design and execution of interdisciplinary materials research projects: (3) preparation for applying to advanced degree programs in the physical sciences and engineering; and 4) seminars and enrichment activities to build students’ skills to be successful in graduate programs.

    Date: June 19 – August 12, 2022

    Location: University of California, Irvine

    Application Deadline:  Monday, February 28, 2022, at 5:00 PM PST

  • 2022 Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

    Penn State is partnering with Project Drawdown to explore and enhance “the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming.” The Drawdown mission seeks to clarify a positive solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change. By working with researchers from across the world, the team has already identified 100 of the most substantive solutions to address climate change.

    Program Details:

    • Program dates: June 1 – Aug. 4, 2022
    • Student stipend: $600/week
    • On-campus housing provided
    • Travel reimbursement up to $400

    Application Deadline: February 15, 2022

    • Open to undergraduate students in any major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming
    • Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State
    • Must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2022 or later
    • U.S. students from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM, including women, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Questions? Contact Dr. Cindy Reed (chr10@psu.edu)

    Drawdown website: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx

  • Penn State Research Experience for Undergraduates in Integration of Biology and Materials

    The Department of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates Site focused on the Integration of Biology and Materials May 31 – August 5, 2022. This REU program will provide a 10-week collaborative research experience for undergraduate students aimed at advancing the field and applications of biomolecular materials. Projects will span a variety of topics including design of biomaterials, control of living-nonliving interfaces, and development of processes for effective recovery of biomolecules. More information regarding this REU program and an online application can be found at: sites.psu.edu/chereu/  

    Award includes: $5,700 stipend, on-campus housing or housing allowance, and up to $400 for travel (for non-PA students only). 

    Application deadline: February 15, 2022. Information on how to submit an application can be found at: sites.psu.edu/chereu/apply-now/  

    Contact: Questions can be addressed to Dr. Esther Gomez (ewg10@psu.edu) or Dr. Stephanie Velegol (sbv1@psu.edu)  

     

    Program details may change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • Summer Research at Purdue

    The application for Summer Undergraduate Research (SURF) at Purdue University is now open!

    Receive:

    • $5100 stipend for the 10 week summer research program
    • Professional development seminars to prepare you for graduate school
    • Additional mentoring and community building activities as part of a growing support network
    • Present at our end-of-summer symposium

    SURF Applications are reviewed and matched to faculty mentors on a rolling basis, so it’s very important that you apply as soon as possible. Priority Deadline for the Pathways Program is January 25, 2022. Applications received after this date will be considered until program is filled (Final deadline for SURF is Feb 15, 2022). Please try to have your letter of recommendation writer submit by the deadline.Please contact eur@purdue.edu if you have any SURF related questions. If you have any questions about the Pathways Scholars Program, please email me at jem@purdue.edu and/or review www.engr.purdue.edu/pathways for more information.

  • Ohio State BME REU

    BUCKEYE REU allows students to get hands-on research and professional development experience during our 10-week on-site summer research program. The opportunity is for students pursuing a STEM major, with an interest in biomechanics and mechanobiology (BMMB). This program will help students build research and professional experience that will support them on their pathway to graduate school!

    BUCKEYE REU | Summer 2022

    Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11:59pm EST

    Program Dates: Sunday, May 22 - Saturday, July 30, 2022

    Website: bmereu.engineering.osu.edu  

    Application:  go.osu.edu/breuapply

    Questions? Contact us at eng-bmereu@osu.edu

  • UW-Madison College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program (SURE)

    The College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.  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.  The program includes workshops directed at the graduate application process as well as outside fellowship opportunities.  Participants are also offered opportunities to attend professional and social events with current graduate students and faculty. 

    SURE 2022 will be in person and will begin May 31 (travel day) and conclude on Saturday, August 5.  For eligibility requirements, please visit Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. Students from traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, first-generation students, and students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

    Early applications are encouraged to improve chances of preferred placements.  All application material must be submitted by February 15, 2022.  Please direct students to apply here.  

    If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Burton at Kelly.burton@wisc.edu

  • NSF Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio)

    The Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), an NSF Engineering Research Center, is excited to announce its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)!

    The ATP-Bio REU is a 10-week research internship targeting STEM students nationwide, including community college students, who have not participated in prior research. Students will spend their summer doing exciting, cutting edge research to help “stop biological time” and radically extend the ability to bank and transport cells, aquatic embryos, tissue, skin, whole organs, microphysiological systems (“organs-on-a-chip”), and even whole organisms through a team approach to build advanced biopreservation technologies. ATP-Bio REU students will work at the University of Minnesota (UMN) or Mass General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA. Lodging and travel will be provided, along with a stipend.

    ATP-Bio aims to enhance the diversity of future scientific communities; we strongly encourage applications from underserved, underrepresented, and underresourced groups.

    For more information about our program: https://www.atp-bio-education.org/atpbio-reu-program

    Application: https://www.nsfetap.org/award/9/opportunity/7

    Deadline: Feburary 28, 2022

    For questions, please contact Stephanie Schroader at atp-bio-pgmgr@umn.edu

     

  • Singh Center for Nanotechnology Research Experience for Undergraduates - Summer 2022

    Application deadline is February 1, 2022 

    Program at-a-glance

    Focus: Nanoscale research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines from materials science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, bioengineering, physiology, chemical engineering and electrical engineering.

    Dates: May 31 – August 5, 2022

    Location: University of Pennsylvania, Singh Center for Nanotechnology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Eligibility: You must be an enrolled undergraduate student, who will not graduate before the summer program ends. Students enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania are NOT eligible to apply (Penn students looking for summer research opportunities are encouraged to look at the other NNCI site REUs and Pathways to Science.)

    You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to participate in this program.

    The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students from diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups in STEM, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

  • UPenn Chemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates

    The application deadline is February 5, 2022.

    Summer Research Experience opportunity for theSummer 2022 for 10 – 12 undergraduate studentsin the area of catalysis and moleculardynamics at an Ivy-League institution.

    Projects are available in catalytic method development, catalyst development,synthetic applications, and molecular dynamics over the course of 10-weeks (May 31 to August 5) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (housing and travel stipend included)

     

  • NSF REU Program in Medical Informatics (MedIX)

    The NSF REU Program in Medical Informatics (MedIX) at DePaul University and University of Chicago is looking for bright undergraduate students to get involved in research in the area of Medical Informatics for the summer of 2022. Participants will receive a stipend of $6,000 and subsistence allowance.

    Important Dates:

    •            March 4, 2022: Application submission deadline

    •            March 25, 2022: Notification of decision

    •            March 31, 2022: Confirmation of participation

    •            June 13, 2022: MedIX Program Orientation

    •            August 19, 2022: MedIX Program last day

     For the application form and additional information, please visit the MedIX website by clicking HERE or contact Dr. Daniela Raicu at draicu@cs.depaul.edu

  • University at Buffalo Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

    Two available summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities at the University of Buffalo. Please see attached flyers for each program.

    Historically underrepresented students are encouraged to apply for these programs!

    • BioXFEL Summer Internship for Undergraduates June 31 – August 5, 2022
    • Research Experience for Undergraduates in Data-Driven Materials Science MAY 31 - AUGUST 5, 2022
  • The Clarkson McNair Scholars Program: Summer Research

    Clarkson McNair summer program. Applications are closing on January 21st

    Dates of this years program are May 23 - July 29 2022

    This is a great opportunity for students to be paid for a 10 weeks summer research experience with a focus on getting to graduate school...all in beautiful Northern New York.

    For more information go to www.clarkson.edu/McNair or email Debbie ~ dgshipp@clarkson.edu.    

    Note - Clarkson's McNair program does allow students from different institutions to participate.

  • University of Arkansas: Mechanical Engineering Research REU program

    The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applicants for our summer 2022 REU program! 

    REU Program Dates:  31 May 2022 through 5 August 2022

    Application Deadline:  25 February 2022

    Funding from the National Science Foundation allows the REU Internship in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas to offer: 

    • Participation in cutting edge hands-on research $6,000
    • Stipend Travel & Food Allowance
    • Room and Board
    • Professional Development, Ethics, & Leadership Training
    • GRE Preparation
    • Social Events & Activities

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
    • Minimum 3.00 GPA
    • Majoring in Mechanical, Materials, Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering, or another related field 
    • Must Graduate After September 2022
  • ABE 452

    ABE 452 - Engineering for Disaster Resilience in Puerto Rico

    ABE 452 - Engineering for Disaster Resilience

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11kMhFX6HG5xNRIzJBx64ZBocyt6QeVSu/view?usp=sharing

    For more information visit: https://drrhecnifa.web.illinois.edu/wp/

    For questions email: drr.hec.nifa_contact.info@lists.illinois.edu

    - This course is designed to engage students in the development of pathways towards designs for sustainable and resilient food, energy, and water provision for disaster-prone regions.

    - We work with communities in Puerto Rico, on real world problems, and seek to develop relationships with other stakeholders around Puerto Rico.

    - Students will review social factors that provide context for specific regions, while quantifying potential engineering resilience provided to communities.

    - Students will directly work with local communities, aid organizations, and peer institutions in the identification and implementation of sustainable and resilient responses.

     

     

  • UIUC Online Summer Program Opportunity - AI in Data Science

    Summer is fast approaching! Are you a current student looking for ways to stay connected and academically engaged? Global Education and Training is offering a 4-week, non-degree/non-credit online summer school program, Artificial Intelligence in Data Science. Students will perform hands-on-analysis of real-world datasets to analyze and discover the impact of the data.

    Top UIUC Faculty Instruction

    Dr. Jana Diesner, Associate Professor, School of Information ScienceDr. Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, Teaching Associate Professor, Siebel Center for Computer Science

    Rankings 

    ·       In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign computer science undergraduate program 5th in the United States.  

    ·       In 2021, U.S. News & World Report named the iSchool the top graduate school for library and information studies, based on national rankings of accredited master's degree programs. The iSchool has held the top spot since 1996. 

    Eligibility: All current undergraduate students from universities worldwide are eligible to apply. 

    Program dates: July 19 – August 13, 2021

    Program fees: $1000 per student (group rates available)

    Apply here: https://bit.ly/30xebSY

    Email Meng Liu (mengliu2@illinois.edu), GET Program Coordinator, with questions about the program.

  • Research Support Grant (RSG)

    Deadline for applications is March 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

    - Provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms)

    - Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other costs

    - Will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus

    - Want recipients to be able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields

  • CMCC Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

    APPLICATION DUE MARCH 12, 2021

    - The Center for Mechanical Control of Chemistry (CMCC) is a new research center funded by the National Science Foundation

    - Each summer, starting with this coming summer, the Center will have a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program

    - Undergraduate students will carryout fundamental research as a full member of a research group at one of the affiliated center locations (University of Pennsylvania, University of New York City, Texas A&M University, Northwestern University,and University of California-Merced) over a 10 week period.

    - Students will also participate in professional development and science communication in collaboration with the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, PA.

    - A virtual option is also being planned to support activities pending the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

    - Encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM

  • UC Irvine Research

    -8-weeks of research experience
    -Hands-on research guided by faculty mentors and graduate students
    -Graduate school preparation workshop
    -Guest speakers and virtual lab tours
    -$4,800 stipend
    Deadline: March 14

  • Syracuse LSAMP Summer Research

    -Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
    -Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.80 or better
    -Have completed at least two semesters of college
    -Participants may NOT take courses during the summer program
    Deadline: March 10, 2021

  • USC Viterbi School of Engineering-Summer Research

    The USC Viterbi Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) provides outstanding undergraduate students with the opportunity to compete for positions that allows them to spend 8 weeks in Los Angeles working on cutting-edge research projects under the supervision of Viterbi faculty and current PhD students. The USC Viterbi SURE program will help participants develop research skills and build important relationships that will expand their academic horizons and further their research careers. The overarching goal of SURE is to help students develop an understanding of research in engineering disciplines, and preparing students with skills for successful academic careers in engineering graduate programs.

    All USC Viterbi SURE fellows are provided with a $5,000 stipend, campus housing, travel to and from Los Angeles, health insurance, educational and social activities during the program.

    Program Dates: June 13, 2022 - August 5, 2022

    Deadline is February 13th!

  • Cornell LSAMP REU

    • 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
  • REU Finder

    REUFinder.com is a quick and easy way for students to find research opportunities and is divided by year as well as specific populations. 

  • Summer Research at the University of Pennsylvania

    Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM) at the University of Pennsylvania summer Research Experience for Undergraduates projects in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, materials science, or engineering.  10-week program. 
    Deadline: February 1st, 2021

  • Research with Sandia or Argonne

    September 17, 5-6PM via Zoom Sandia National Laboratories
    September 18, 12-1PM via Zoom Argonne National Laboratory
    See flyers inside for additional information. 

  • Summer Research for URM at Purdue

    Included: roundtrip flight, university housing, and a generous stipend.  
    Juniors and Seniors, Apply here!
    Deadline: March 1st

  • NSF-funded IOT summer REU program

    Guest speakers, lab tours, and field tripsOn-campus housing and meals (3 meals per day)$4,800 stipend ($600/week) June 21 - August 14, 2020 at UC Irvine
    Deadline: February 22Apply here

  • 10-Week Summer Program

    Community-Academic Scholars Initiative
    For undergraduates from any discipline interested in addressing critical issues in the areas of health equity, brain health, and poverty or social inequality. 
    Deadline: February 1, 2020

  • Graduate Research Opportunity

    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.

  • Buckeye REU Program

    Ohio Sate is seeking science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors to participate in research for biomechanics and mechanobiology. Travel and housing are accomidated for and the rogram dates are May 21 – July 27, 2019. Application deadline has been extended, they are now due Friday March 22th at 11:59pm EST

  • 2019 REACH Program

    The USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks minority students to apply to REACH 2019, an exciting graduate engineering preview program this spring at the University of Southern California.Through the REACH program, under-represented engineering achievers get firsthand exposure to research opportunities, world-class faculty, academic programs, student services and mentoring resources. Apply to the 2019 REACH program taking place Thursday, April 25th - Saturday, April 27th. Application deadline is February 22, 2019

  • Georgia Tech SURE Program

    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 

  • Entrepreneurial Research at UCONN

    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.

  • Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates

    The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. Students are matched with leading research professors in science and engineering fields. The program dates for 2019 are June 17th to August 16th. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2019. Participants are paid a $4,500.00 stipend, receive a travel allowance, and are provided with on-campus housing. For more information, visit the website. If you have any questions, please contact mrc-reu@northwestern.edu

  • 2019 Summer Research- University of Tennessee-Knoxville

    The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program (SURE) is a strategic initiative of the college’s Office of Diversity Programs. The goal of this program is recruit students from broadening participation programs (LSAMP, McNair, etc.) to engage in research and prepare for graduate school. The program will take place at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and run from June 3, 2019 to July 26, 2019. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 1, 2019 

    If you have any questions, please contact, Travis Griffin, at travisg@utk.edu 

     

  • Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is currently accepting submissions for the 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 18. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 14-20), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates.

    For more information visit this link

    Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Friday, February 1, 2019, at 11:59 pm.