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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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  • REU Summer Internships

    REU is offering paid summer research internships for STEM undergraduates, giving students an opportunity to work on real world solutions. The program runs from May 27th to August 1st.  Apply ASAP, due date for application is January 31st. Apply Here

  • Repperger Research Intern Program

    The Repperger Research Intern Program is a 10-week educational experience, from June 2 to Aug. 8, 2025 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH, and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. The available research opportunities span many STEM fields, including biology, mathematics, computer science, cognitive science, kinesiology, physics and several other areas of study.

    Deadline: Jan. 15, 2025
    Apply here: APPLY
    Project Descriptions: Click here for a complete list of projects

  • Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Webinar

    Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) are offered by different universities, institutions, and agencies nationwide. These experiences give you the opportunity to actively participate in research and work with faculty and researchers on ongoing research projects. 

    Learn how to find PAID summer research, get tips on preparing a strong application, and hear about UIUC opportunities! 

    Apply ASAP: HERE

    More Info and Opportunities: HERE

  • Equitable Community Solar and Energy Assistance Fellowship

    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 30th, 2024 @ 5:00pm at EST 
    Apply Today: Here 

  • FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Fellowship

    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.

  • Interested in Semiconductors?

    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 herehttps://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/stars 


  • Purdue Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)


    SURF is a 10-week-long paid research opportunity for undergraduates enrolled in US universities. The Purdue SURF application opens Dec 1, 2024. Priority deadline is Jan 15, 2025 with rolling admissions after this deadline. This program runs from May 25- August 8, 2025 SURF Students receive a summer stipend of $6,500. Send any summer research questions to  eur@purdue.edu

    Also check out the Pathways Scholars cohort of SURF, if you are interested in graduate school and a PhD. Selected Pathways Scholars receive $10k, which includes summer stipend ($6500) and is expected to cover the cost of housing ($2500 summer housing allowance) and travel (up to $1000 travel reimbursement).



  • Paid Summer Internship for Undergraduates at UC San Diego

    The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is currently seeking undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science and technology to apply for the 2025 MPL Summer Internship Program. 

    The MPL Summer Internship program is a paid, ten-week research program where students complete their own individual research project under the mentorship. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars, participate in hands-on activities, and more. Interns receive a $18.00/hour salary and a $6,000 taxable stipend to offset costs of housing, meals, transportation, etc. issued upon arrival. 


    To learn more and apply, please visit https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/Applications are due Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4 p.m. Pacific time.

  • Nebraska’s Summer Research Program

    The University of Nebraska - Lincoln is accepting applications for the Nebraska Summer Research Program. This is a 10-week program from June 2nd to August 7th, 2025. Students will have the opportunity to not only enhance their academic resumes but also forge meaningful connections with faculty and peers. The program may be of interest to students focused on Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Education.

    Students can apply for up to three different research groups. Priority review of applications begins Saturday, February 1, and all applications are due by Saturday, March 1. https://srp.unl.edu/Application  

  • 2024 FLAME Summer Research to PhD Program at Cornell University

    The Future Leaders in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (FLAME) Summer Program is Cornell University's recruitment program for engineering undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are doing significant work in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  Program highlights include academic preparation for graduate school, assistance with preparation of applications to Ph.D. programs, and a $6300 stipend.  The FLAME Program runs from June 9 – August 9, 2024.

    Go to this link for more information and to apply online:

    https://www.mae.cornell.edu/mae/resources/flame

    The first round of applications is due on March 8, 2024, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis afterwards.

  • Summer 2024 Undergraduate Research in Big Data at the University of Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology

    The BigDataX Program is a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site in Chicago, Illinois.  From May 28, 2024 – August 2, 2024, undergraduate students will spend 10 weeks immersed in research on Big Data at either the Illinois Institute of Technology or the University of Chicago, working on large scale distributed systems (e.g. Amazon AWS Cloud, Chameleon Cloud, Aurora Supercomputer, and Mystic).  Selected applicants will receive a $7000 stipend.

    For any questions, please send email to bigdatax-group@iit.edu.

    To apply to the program, please submit your online application at this link: 

    https://etap.nsf.gov/award/1882/opportunity/8813

    Application Deadline:  March 4, 2024

  • 2024 - 2025 Illinois Scholars Undergraduate Research (ISUR) Program

    The Grainger College of Engineering Illinois Scholars Undergraduate Research (ISUR) Program is for students who are looking for a structured two-semester research experience with a research learning community.  Students in the program work closely with graduate student/postdoc mentors and faculty sponsors on research projects throughout the fall and spring semesters.

    Learn more here:

    https://isur.engineering.illinois.edu/

    Applications may be submitted at this link:

    https://isur.engineering.illinois.edu/application/

    Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

  • 2024 Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GripS)

    Zhejiang University is very pleased to announce that the applications for their inaugural Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (GripS) are open.  The GripS program is co-developed by four esteemed universities in China’s Yangtze River Delta region, namely Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, Fudan University in Shanghai, and Nanjing University in Nanjing.  The program will be held on campus from June to August 2024

    GripS will allow students to elevate their undergraduate journey by working closely with esteemed professors at one of the four universities.  Students will be able to immerse themselves in a rewarding research experience, discover the region's innovative potential, and become part of a community of global thinkers who are actively shaping the future.  Opportunities for cultural interaction set against the vibrant backdrop of the Yangtze River Delta will also be provided by the four host universities, including company visits, city tours, and Chinese cultural events.

    Zhejiang University will hold a GripS Info Webinar for Applicants on Tuesday, February 20th, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CST)

    Invitation link: https://zoom.us/j/94018522201?pwd=YTNWOUszUDV0bzNwWGY4ejFFWHMwZz09

    Meeting ID:  940 1852 2201

    Passcode:  0229

    If have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Sihui Niu (sihuiniu@zju.edu.cn) at ZJU’s Office of Global Engagement. 

    Go to this link for more information and to apply:

    grips.zju.edu.cn

    Applications are open until Sunday, March 17, 2024, 5:59 p.m. (CST).

  • IBM-IL Discovery Accelerator Institute (IIDAI) Undergraduate Research Experience (URE)

    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.

  • 2024 Summer Buckeye Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Biomechanics and Mechanobiology

    The Ohio State University College of Engineering invites you to apply to their BUCKEYE Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program.  It is a 10-week on-site summer research program for students pursuing a STEM major, with an interest in biomechanics and mechanobiology (BMMB).  This program will help you build research and professional skills experience that will support your pathway to and success in graduate school.

    Application Deadline:  February 20, 2024 at 10:59 p.m. 

    Go to this link for more information and to apply:

    https://engineering.osu.edu/graduate/buckeye-reu

  • 2nd Annual NCSA Student Research Conference

    The 2nd Annual NCSA Student Research Conference will take place on April 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), located at 1205 W. Clark Street in Urbana.  The NCSA invites UIUC students whose research is closely aligned with NCSA research areas of interest, such as Artificial Intelligence, Arts & Humanities, Astrophysics, Digital Agriculture, Data and Computational Sciences, Earth & Environment, and Health Sciences, to give a lightning talk, present a poster, and/or organize a workshop session.  

    Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served, and there is no registration fee.  If interested, register here by April 1, 2024.

  • 2024 Carnegie Mellon University Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) in Materials Science Engineering

    Carnegie Mellon University Department of Materials Science & Engineering invites students who are interested in a summer research experience in the area of Materials Science Engineering to apply for the Materials for Future Computing Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU).  This summer research experience will support the development of an engaged and qualified workforce in the semiconductor industry.  Selected students will work in a research laboratory from May 28 - August 2, 2024 and receive a $6000 stipend and $500 to support travel expenses.

    Apply by March 1, 2024 at this link:

    https://mse.engineering.cmu.edu/education/undergraduate/reu-2024.html

  • 2024 Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) at University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering

    The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is inviting talented rising juniors, seniors or recent graduates in STEM who are considering graduate education in the field of engineering to apply for an 8-week immersive experience to enhance their research skills from May 22 to July 20, 2024.  They welcome applications for their inclusive REU program from all students.

    For additional information please contact the Engineering Office of Diversity at 412-624-2118 or email Sussan Olaore at agepadmin@pitt.edu.

    Apply now for a summer program you won’t forget!

    The Application Deadline is February 19, 2024, and they will continue accepting applications until positions are filled.

  • 2024 Research and Education for the Advancement of Compassionate Healthcare (REACH) Program

    The Carle Illinois College of Medicine REACH Program is an intensive clinical research immersion summer experience for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.  In addition to this research experience, students will also gain information about preparing for medical school.  REACH is designed to increase the presence of students underrepresented in the field of medicine. 

    This is an 8-week program from June 3, 2024, to July 26, 2024.

    Click this link for more information and to apply:

    https://medicine.illinois.edu/diversity/pathway-programs-and-partnerships/reach-program

    The Application Deadline is February 16, 2024.

  • 2024 Clarkson McNair Scholars Research Program

    The Clarkson McNair Scholars Program, located in northern New York, offers a 10-week summer research program with a stipend, plus a room and board package totaling more than $5,500.  Clarkson's research for McNair Scholars focuses on engineering or science.  Other benefits of the McNair Program include workshops designed to explore the graduate school application process, GRE prep classes, graduate school visits, faculty and peer mentoring, and opportunities to present your research locally and at national conferences. 

    Dates of this year’s program: May 20 – July 26 2024

    Click on this link for more information and to apply online:

    https://www.clarkson.edu/cupo/mcnair-scholars-research-program

    Applications close January 31, 2024.

  • 2024 REU FoDOMMaT Program

    FoDOMMaT (The Future of Discovery: Training Students to Build and Apply Open Source Machine Learning Models and Tools) is a 10-week on-site summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA).  FoDOMMaT will bring together 10 undergraduate students, particularly those who would otherwise lack such an opportunity, to work on cutting-edge projects from May 20 – July 26, 2024.  The program will begin with a week-long training where students are taught machine learning (ML) / deep learning (/DL) methods.  They will work for the remaining nine weeks on a specific research project under the guidance of a pair of research mentors, one from the project’s research area and the other with expertise in machine learning.

    Click on this link for more information about the 2024 REU FoDOMMaT Program:

    https://reu.ncsa.illinois.edu/welcome-to-reu-inclusion/

    Click on this link to apply now:

    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1750735000

    Application Deadline: March 17, 2024

  • 2024 Research Experience and Mentoring (REM) Program - CISTAR

    The Research Experience and Mentoring (REM) Program is a paid opportunity for students to participate in a combined 2024 summer experience:  6 weeks doing cutting-edge research at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, from May 20 – June 28, 2024, and 4 weeks mentoring kids participating in an NSBE SEEK camp.  

    The research focus this summer is Energy for Our Growing World--how a wide range of energy sources (renewables, emerging energy technologies—biofuels, solar, nuclear, wind, shale, and other fossil fuels) serve the needs of people and communities, and how we balance those needs against the impact these energy sources differentially have on our world. 

    Applications will be accepted until all spaces are filled.

    Click on this link to learn more about the REM Program:

    https://cistar.us/ewd/undergrad_overview/research-experience-and-mentoring-rem-program

    Click on this link to apply:

    https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PZZHl28wXdyWJE

  • 2024 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program - CISTAR

    The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program is a paid opportunity for students to engage in an intensive research project and participate in professional development.  The REU program includes ten weeks of research at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, or at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, from May 20 – July 26, 2024.  

    Participants will be matched with an Engineering faculty member and graduate mentor on a research project of mutual interest and receive a total stipend of $6,000 for 10 weeks with CISTAR.

    Click on this link to learn more about the REU Program:

    https://cistar.us/ewd/undergrad_overview/research-experience-for-undergraduates-reu-program

    Click on this link to apply:

    https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6L2fhFtTUDN9Aqi

    Application Deadline:  February 15, 2024

  • Spring 2024 Engineering Research Fair

    The Grainger College of Engineering is hosting the 7th Spring Engineering Research Fair on February 6, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C.  Students who have done research in summer, abroad, and/or in other institutions are invited to present at the fair.

    The deadline to sign up TO PRESENT is January 31, 2024.

    Click on this link to sign up and reserve your space:

    https://muse.engineering.illinois.edu/engineering-research-fair/

  • 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS)

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) invites you to present at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Illini Union (A, B, C, South Lounge, and the 2nd Floor).  The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 21 - 27).  Throughout the day, students will present their oral and poster presentations, creative performances, and interactive exhibits to members of the campus and local community.

    The Application Deadline is Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

    Click this link for more information and to apply to present:

    https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

  • Summer 2024 Undergraduate Health Equity Research Experience at Mayo Clinic

    The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance invite outstanding undergraduates to apply for the 2024 Health Equity Research Experience at Mayo Clinic.  This 10-week summer program gives undergraduates the opportunity to examine health equity through hands-on research at Mayo Clinic.  Two Illinois undergraduate students will be matched with a faculty mentor and be fully immersed in the research and culture of a major medical center with top-notch scientists.  $6,000 will be awarded by the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance to cover living expenses during the 10-week program. 

    Apply by Jan. 22

  • Community-Academic Scholars Program: November 9th Information Session

    Spend your summer conducting research that makes an impact on our local community through the Community-Academic Scholars Program.  This 10-week summer undergraduate research experience empowers Illinois students from any major to work with an Illinois researcher and community organization on a project designed to directly benefit the community.  Hear from past scholars and learn more at a virtual information session on November 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.  Register for Zoom details and a link to the recorded info session

  • Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase and Engineering Education Open House in October

    On October 1 – 2, meet Purdue Engineering Staff and Faculty, and learn about both graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at the Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase .  This free, online, and interactive event also includes On Demand resources and access to an Application Fee Waiver for participants.

    You can learn more about pursuing your graduate degree at the World's First Engineering Education Academic Unit at Engineering Education Open House - October 26 - 27 in West Lafayette, IN or online.

  • Register for the ORISE USDA Virtual Career Fair

    When: April 26, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

    Who: college students, recent graduates and postdocs  

    What: Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for virtual career fair highlighting fellowship opportunities for college students and postgraduates with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

  • IDEA Incubator for Porous Materials: Integrating Discovery, Engineering and Art @ Univ. of Kansas

    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.  

  • Apply Now! Fall 2023 Internship Opportunities at DOE National Laboratories

    When: The application deadline is May 25, 2023, at 5 p.m. ET. 

    Who: Applicants, including freshmen, must have completed at least 6 credit hours of postsecondary courses in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology disciplines, and must have completed at least 12 credit hours towards a degree by the time they apply

    What: The Community College Internships (CCI) and Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) programs are now accepting applications for spring 2023! These programs, sponsored and managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with DOE national laboratories, provide internship opportunities at national labs for college students and recent graduates.

    Click here to find out more and/or apply!


  • Cornell University: (FLAME) Summer Program

    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 

  • New Economic Justice and Clean Energy: Integrated Strategies Office Opportunity

    When? Selections Start April 15th! (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

    Who? Recent grads in an energy-relevant field of science, engineering or other highly quantitative field such as economics, current students may be considered for short term appointments 

    What? The EERE STP Program provides an opportunity for highly talented scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. and Golden, CO site office.

    Program Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/education/energy-efficiency-and-renewable-energy-science-technology-and-policy-program

    Questions? Email DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-STP-IS-2023-2000] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

  • FBI Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Research Opportunity

    *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.

    Click on article to find out more!

  • University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences summer 2023 REU programs

    Data-driven Materials Design, Apply by Wednesday, March 1, 2023

    Frontier Technologies in Biometrics and Authentication, Apply by Wednesday, March 15, 2023

    All engineering majors welcome to apply

    The University at Buffalo offers several REU programs at our suburban Buffalo campus. Read article for more in dept REU descriptions, and students can apply online.

  • New FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Fellowship

    *Applications accepted on a rolling basis

    Students must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), and must maintain satisfactory progress in academic coursework.

    As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.

    Apply Today!  https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FBI-CFSRU-2022-02

     

  • Syracuse University LSAMP Research Program

    Application Deadline: March 1, 2023

    Eligable Majors: Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering (Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical), Information Sciences, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Nutrition Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Systems Science

    The Syracuse University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Program is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate scholars with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest. Student scholars have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week period under the direction of a faculty research mentor at Syracuse University.

    Through this program, scholars will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. The SU LSAMP research program was developed to aid in the retention of historically underrepresented groups in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

    The 2023 Summer REU program will be June 5-August 11.

    APPLY TO SUMMER REU

     

  • Bridge to PhD @ Columbia University

    Application deadline: February 17th, 2023

    Majors: Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemsitry, Earth, Environmental, & Climate Sciences, Economics, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Computer science, Earth & environmental engineering, Industrial engineering & operations research, and Mechanical engineering, Physics, Psychology, Statistics

    Interested in funded post-baccalaureate opportunities in STEM at Columbia University? The application for Columbia University's Bridge to Ph.D. Programs in STEM is now open until February 17th, 2023! To learn more about this Program and its application process, please visit: bit.ly/cubridge or see the flyer and consider applying!

  • University of Arkansas - Separations and Commercialization ChemE REU

    Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

    Majors: chemical engineering, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, or related majors are welcome to apply!

    The program runs from May 22, 2023- July 28, 2023. 

    The Separations & Commercialization REU program will offer research experiences in laboratories that are working towards the goals of improving separation efficiency and reducing separation processing costs to a diverse group of undergraduate students. Participants will interact with faculty and graduate students to plan and execute a 10-week research project. A unique component of this REU program is the commercialization assessment training (CAT) series that will prepare them to think about the potential commercialization of traditional hypothesis-driven research early in the process. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry leaders in the separation field through the CAT series, industrial mentorships, as well as industrial site visits locally and in Texas.

     

  • DaRin Butz Foundation Research Scholars

    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.

    LEARN MORE

  • Join the Illinois Scholars Undergraduate Research (ISUR) Program!

    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

  • Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholars

    Application Deadline: March 8

    Physics, chemistry, math, computer science, all engineering majors are welcome to apply 

    Awards are given to support women undergraduates seeking to study or teach science, mathematics, and/or engineering via the research pathway to graduate studies. More than eight (8) women in science (i.e., physics and chemistry), math, computer science, and engineering fields will be selected for the 2023 – 2024 cohort. Up to $12,000 will be awarded to selected scholars: $5,000 for the fall and spring semesters (At least 10 hours/week doing research) and $7,000 for 10 weeks in the summer (Approximately 30-35 hours/week doing research).

    LEARN MORE

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

  • Summer REU at Cornell: Upcoming Deadlines!

    Future Leaders in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (FLAME) (deadline extended to February 17)

    Cornell GeoPaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem (deadline February 15)

    Cornell LSAMP REU (deadline March 1)

    The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell FLAME program (linked above) has just extended their deadline to February 17, and the following additional programs affiliated with Cornell’s Diversity Programs in Engineering office have upcoming deadlines. Read the article to find out more about these programs.

  • EERE Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office Summer Internships

    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.

  • Purdue Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

    The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and opportunities to underrepresented and diverse students by preparing students for Graduate School by offering eight-weeks intensive research experiences, and graduate school resources that contributes to student's professional and academic growth.

    The 2023 SROP Application Portal is currently open. Applications will be accepted until February 11, 2023.  Letters of recommendation are due by March 1, 2023. Offer letters will be sent throughout March 2023. Contact SROP@purdue.edu with questions.

  • Cornell LSAMP REU and new program in Geosciences

    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/

  • NCSA is offering two summer programs

    • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) The Future of Discovery: Training Students to Build and Apply Open Source Machine Learning Models and Tools (FODOMMaT) program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is seeking students to apply for a 10-week paid summer training experience in machine learning. Successful applicants will work full-time on one of cutting-edge FODOMMaT research projects that develop open-source machine learning models and tools and use them to solve real-world problems.
    • The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) has a history of nurturing innovative concepts, and some of the best ideas have come from highly motivated, creative undergraduate students. The SPIN program will be accepting applicants for the Summer 2023 session starting from January 23, 2023

    If any questions, please contact Olena Kindratenko at  kindrat2@illinois.edu.

  • The NSF-funded Materials REU at the University of California, Irvine

    The NSF-funded Materials REU at the University of California, Irvine, is an 8-week, fully funded, summer research program with a focus on the design, synthesis, and characterization of new materials with novel functionalities for energy, healthcare, aerospace, and environmental sustainability.

    The program is intended for rising junior and senior undergraduates who are interested in attending graduate school in a STEM field. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.

    Program dates: June 25 – August 18, 2023

    Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

    APPLY ONLINE: https://ccam.uci.edu/education-and-outreach/materials-reu/

    QUESTIONS? Contact us at aerao@uci.edu

  • UCLA Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) & Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

    1. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

    The UCLA Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, supported by Amazon, will provide students who are typically underrepresented in engineering and computer science an opportunity to conduct innovative and cutting-edge research. The program will admit 20 students and will run from June 25 – August 19, 2023.

    The SURE @UCLA application will be open from January 16 – April 2, 2023.

    2. Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

    The UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. The tentative dates for SPUR 2023 are June 26 to August 18 (8-week programs) and June 26 to September 1 (10-week programs).

    The SPUR @ UCLA application will close March 31, 2023

  • REU in Chemical Engineering + Climate Solutions at Columbia

    This Research Experience for Undergraduates (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. Students will have a chance to conduct research in a chemical engineering lab at Columbia while living and experiencing NYC with your diverse and inclusive cohort of 10 students from a wide range of collegesand universities. Please contact engineeringreu@columbia.edu if you have any questions.

    To apply visit: https://www.cheme.columbia.edu/reu