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• Undergraduate Research Assistant for ACES DEI office

  Nov 18, 2024 12:15 pm2 views

  The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences seeks a paid part-time undergraduate research assistant. As a research assistant, you will have the opportunity to pilot the ACES climate survey, recruit participants, and develop project management skills.  

  If interested, please email meagans4@illinois.edu

  $15/hr 

  Apply by December 6, 2024 at 6 AM

  Handshake ID: 9449989

  
  

• First Look@Argonne Conference October 10, 2024

  Sep 11, 2024 1:45 pm26 views

  Participants will learn about Argonne's multidisciplinary science portfolio, robust internship programs, and engage with the scientific staff dedicated to this work and developing the next generation of researchers. 

• Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) Annual Conference and Student Research Scholarship Award

  May 6, 2024 11:30 am8 views

  OFWIM's Annual Conference will take place in early October in Arcadia, Missouri. Each year they award scholarships to two deserving local students to attend that year's and the next year's conferences and provide some research support. 

• Paid Summer Research Opportunity, Department of NRES (Urbana, IL)

  Apr 5, 2024 12:00 pm62 views

  We are looking to recruit three undergraduate students as hourly workers to assist with the ForestGeo census of Trelease Woods this summer. 

• RISE Summer Internship, CABBI (various universities including UIUC; due Feb. 20)

  Jan 31, 2024 3:30 pm17 views

  RISE (Research Internship in Sustainable Bioenergy) is a summer internship program offering bioenergy research opportunities for undergraduates from groups currently underrepresented in STEM.

  During the 10-week program, students gain experience in plant biology, agronomy, synthetic biology, genetics, environmental sciences, chemical engineering, and civil & environmental engineering. Successful applicants will be given a $6,000 stipend; housing and travel are provided.

• Tropical Ecology REU (summer 2024), NC State University (Puerto Rico; due Feb. 15)

  Jan 31, 2024 2:45 pm16 views

  Our summer program provides research experiences for undergraduate students in areas of ecology (streams, plant communities, soils) and evolution (plant-pollinator interactions). Transportation and housing included.

• Freshwater Summer Research Opportunity, University of Wisconsin (13 UW Institutions; open until filled)

  Jan 31, 2024 2:30 pm23 views

  Freshwater@UW is a mentored summer research program offering a range of research opportunities. Students will review, then select their top five projects during application. This year, we will offer at least 25 funded positions. 

• Marine Research Experience for Undergraduates (summer 2024), Maryland Sea Grant (Solomons or Cambridge, MD; due Feb. 13)

  Jan 31, 2024 2:30 pm22 views

  Maryland Sea Grant offers students the opportunity to conduct marine research on the Chesapeake Bay. During the 12-week program, each student works with a mentor on an individual research project. It’s a special opportunity to develop your research skills and interests by working with top science mentors studying America’s largest estuary. Housing provided.

• UTEP ROADS Post-Baccalaureate (one year research and mentoring), University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, TX; due Mar. 1)

  Jan 23, 2024 3:15 pm11 views

  Research opportunities and access for diverse scientists (ROADS) is an NSF-funded RaMP (Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates) program that aims to provide the next generation of global change scientists with transformative research training and professional development - all while engaging them within a supportive academic network at the University of Texas at El Paso, which is a top tier minority-serving research institution (~80% Hispanic – reflecting the local population). 

  Applications for this immersive training program are open to recently graduated baccalaureate (post-bac) students who have received their degree within the past 4 years; or students who are completing their bachelors degree in Spring 2024 (Before May 30th 2024*). 

• REU Internship "Wetlands in a Modern World" (summer 2024), National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (East Alton, IL; due Feb. 16)

  Jan 19, 2024 3:00 pm7 views

  In this summer program students will employ a modern integrative approach to wetland science that makes use of recent technological and theoretical developments across the geochemical, biological, and physical sciences. Students will conduct research at NGRREC’s state-of-the-art field station in Alton, IL and local field sights situated at the confluence of the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers.  

• NSF – Research Experience for Undergraduates (grassland ecosystem ecology; summer 2024), Arizona State University (Las Cruces, NM; due Jan. 21)

  Jan 10, 2024 4:00 pm8 views

  The Sala Lab at Arizona State University is looking for motivated undergraduate students to participate in research activities in grassland ecosystem ecology, for 10 weeks, during the summer of 2024. Successful applicants will work with peer students, faculty, graduate students, technicians, and postdocs to assist with ongoing rainfall manipulation experiments, vegetation and soil sampling, and other field surveys at the Jornada Experimental Range (~25 miles from Las Cruces, NM). Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to work with Sala Lab members and the PI to develop a personalized research project. Students can expect to conduct field work in summer weather conditions and live on-site at the Jornada Headquarters. Successful applicants will be awarded a stipend of $7,000, which is to cover food, travel, and personal project costs.

• Undergraduate Research Internships (summer 2024), Thomas More University (Crestview Hills, KY; due Feb. 9)

  Dec 18, 2023 9:00 am29 views

  The Thomas More University Biology Field Station, home of the Center for Ohio River Research & Education (CORRE), is offering 8 paid research internships for undergraduate students. These internships are in the fields of aquatic biology, conservation, ecology, and environmental science. Projects involve animal husbandry, bioassessments/biomonitoring, climate change, fisheries, harmful algal bloom monitoring and toxicology, among others.

  Time Period: Internships begin on June 1st and finish August 4th, 2024 with a break at the mid-point during the week of June 30th.

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (summer 2024), The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL; due Feb. 2)

  Dec 18, 2023 8:45 am45 views

  The Center for Tree Science REU program offers a wide range of research experiences in evolutionary biology, forest ecology, conservation biology, tree root biology, urban forestry and tree care, computer modeling, and engineering solutions. Undergraduates applying for the 2024 program will have a chance to select and rank their top three projects from the list on the website. 

• LAKES REU Internship (summer 2024), University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI; due Feb. 1)

  Dec 15, 2023 1:15 pm34 views

  The research focus of the LAKES REU program is in areas of sustainable watershed management, with aspects of social, economic, and environmental approaches incorporated into broader problems of sustainability and community. Students involved in the program will be mentored by faculty members having wide-ranging backgrounds in relevant research areas.

• NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program (summer 2024), Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; due Feb. 5)

  Dec 7, 2023 11:00 am43 views

  The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the Foundation. The Illinois Natural History Survey (Prairie Research Institute) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking undergraduate students who want to be involved in an ongoing research project focused on the detection and characterization of phytoplasmas, a group of bacteria associated with insects (vectors, primarily Hemiptera) and plants (hosts) and implicated in plant disease.

  The focus of this project is to uncover the true diversity of phytoplasmas worldwide, reconstruct their evolutionary relationships, and document their associations with insects and plants by screening a large collection of insects preserved in a museum biorepository using modern DNA sequencing techniques and by revisioning large available literature.

• REU Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes (summer 2024), Miami University (Oxford, OH; apply by March 2024)

  Dec 7, 2023 11:00 am7 views

  The Miami University Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) program in Ecology and Environment is a summer research program supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Our program is an exciting opportunity for 9-12 undergraduate students to actively engage in a 10-week collaborative research project. 

  • Each student focuses on an independent research project.
  • Research opportunities are available in the lab or field (aquatic or terrestrial environments).
  • Small groups of students and mentors form clusters that meet regularly to discuss current literature related to their projects. 
  • The summer includes field trips, short courses on ethics and professions in ecology and environmental science, and seminars by guest speakers.
  • Participants interact with students from diverse backgrounds and make connections with faculty and graduate students as they learn about Ecology and Environmental Science as a career.

• Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Management Research Experience for Undergraduates (summer 2024 in Ohio; due Jan. 15)

  Dec 6, 2023 4:00 pm16 views

  The Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Management Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program seeks to expand interest and enhance access to the fields of aquatic ecology and fisheries management.  

  Applicants do not need extensive experience in research or aquatic science to apply for and receive a spot in the program. We seek to enhance access to opportunities to conduct research in aquatic ecology or fisheries science for students from backgrounds that may have historically lacked connections to these fields. 

• Summer Research Opportunities (SROP) (summer 2024), Big Ten Academic Alliance (various locations including Urbana-Champaign; due Feb. 10)

  Dec 6, 2023 3:30 pm36 views

  The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate education at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. The goal of the program aims to increase the number of underrepresented students who are pursuing graduate study and research careers. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities. 

• REU Understanding Coastal Ecosystems - From the Everglades to the Coral Reefs (summer 2024), Florida International University (Miami, FL; due Jan. 30)

  Dec 5, 2023 1:45 pm29 views

  The Coastal Ecosystems Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site program is a 10-week paid research fellowship located on the campuses of Florida International University in Miami, FL. This year's program runs from May 20, 2024 - July 26, 2024.

  The Research Theme of the REU Site is the ecology of coastal ecosystems across gradients of human impact.  Specifically, our research looks at coastal ecosystem ecology, water quality, and the connections among the Everglades wetlands, coastal mangrove forests, seagrass beds and shallow water coral reefs. Our goal is to detect the sources, transport and transformation of environmental stressors and the ecosystem responses under rapid changing climate and land-use.

  The summer research experience for undergraduates includes a stipend of $6000 plus a $1200 food allowance for successful completion of the full 10-week program, as well as roundtrip travel to Miami and campus housing. For summer 2024, research opportunities will be based on the Modesto A Maidique Campus in west Miami. 

• Illinois Natural History Survey - Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (Summer 2024) (Application Deadline February 5, 2024)

  Nov 6, 2023 12:45 pm90 views

  The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the Foundation. The Illinois Natural History Survey (Prairie Research Institute) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking undergraduate students who want to be involved in an ongoing research project focused on the detection and characterization of phytoplasmas, a group of bacteria associated with insects (vectors, primarily Hemiptera) and plants (hosts) and implicated in plant disease.

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) applications for Spring 2024 due Oct. 6

  Sep 18, 2023 9:45 am16 views

  Application is open to all registered undergraduate students who have little or no research experience (both domestic and international). As part of the application, students will provide a statement of interest that speaks to:

  The list of research project descriptions can be found here: Research Mentors 2023/24

  Please read the project descriptions carefully. While these projects are meant for students with few or no research skills, participation in this program does require diligence, enthusiasm, and commitment.

• First Look @Argonne STEM Recruitment Event for Underrepresented Groups October 20, 2023

  Sep 6, 2023 11:45 am12 views

  Our goal for this conference is to show students the diverse STEM research and opportunities at Argonne and across the DOE laboratory complex, and the support we offer in navigating the summer internship application process.

  Register by October 2, 2023.
  
  

• Undergrads: Earn NRES 295/396 Research Credit in beautiful Trelease Woods, Fall 2023! Informational Meeting April 20

  Apr 3, 2023 9:45 am17 views

  Undergrads: Earn NRES 295/396 Research Credit in beautiful Trelease Woods, Fall 2023!

  You will learn:

  • Tree identification
  • Forest mapping
  • Forestry inventory methods

  Information session in W-121 Turner - 6:00 PM Thursday April 20, or on Zoom - scan the QR code or go to https://go.ib.ilinois.edu/IB390Meeting.

• Research Experience for Undergraduates (summer 2023), The Damschen Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI; open until filled)

  Mar 6, 2023 1:30 pm5 views

  The Damschen Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking paid Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) student(s) for summer 2023. The program covers all research and travel expenses and supports 6 to 12 weeks of full-time work from approximately May through August 2023 with a $3,600-7,200 stipend depending on the availability of the student(s) and the duration of work. The selected student(s) will participate in collaborative, hypothesis-driven research and engage in a range of plant ecology research topics. Outcomes include: (a) experience generating and testing hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and summarizing findings, (b) training on field and lab safety and scientific ethics, (c) development of marketable skills such as plant identification, survey methods, and data collection protocols, and (d) networking with professors, post-doctoral researchers, and other students.

• Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research Program (Fairbanks, AK; due Mar. 15)

  Mar 6, 2023 1:00 pm62 views

  The Bonanza Creek (BNZ) Long-Term Ecological Research Program (https://www.lter.uaf.edu/) is recruiting undergraduate students to contribute to ecological research in the boreal forest, summer 2023. The BNZ program studies responses of boreal ecosystems to fire, permafrost thaw, and changing climate.

• Job Fair - American Fisheries Society Student Subunit of UIUC - March 1

  Feb 24, 2023 1:45 pm5 views

  The UIUC AFS student subunit will be hosting a job fair event in which participating UIUC faculty and graduate students will present their current research programs and upcoming undergraduate job/internship openings.

• Research Experience for Undergraduates "Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes" (summer 2023), Miami University (Oxford, OH; due March 1)

  Jan 30, 2023 2:15 pm9 views

  The Miami University REU program in Ecology and Environment is a summer research program supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Our program is an exciting opportunity for 9-12 undergraduate students to actively engage in a 10 week collaborative research project. 

• Community-Academic Scholars Program (summer 2023), UIUC Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (due Feb. 6)

  Jan 25, 2023 1:00 pm13 views

  Spend your summer conducting research that makes an impact on our local community through the Community-Academic Scholars Program. Selected students receive training, support, and a $4K stipend during the 10-week summer program.

• Undergraduate Research Ambassador (spring 2023), UIUC Office of Undergraduate Research (due Feb. 6)

  Jan 20, 2023 11:45 am3 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is seeking highly motivated and personable undergraduate students who are eager to guide and support their peers through the Illinois undergraduate research experience. If you have previous experience in research, whether through coursework, assisting faculty, research staff, or graduate students, or conducting a project of your own, we invite you to apply to become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help other students navigate their own research journeys.

• Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Management Research Experience for Undergraduates (summer 2023 in Ohio; due Jan. 31)

  Jan 4, 2023 4:30 pm7 views

  Participants will earn $6,000 over the course of the 10-week program. All other costs (including housing, meals, and travel) must be covered by participants.

• First Look @Argonne STEM Recruitment Event for Underrepresented Groups

  Oct 11, 2022 4:30 pm25 views

  Virtual conference to be held Friday, October 28. The goal of this conference is to showcase the diverse STEM research and opportunities at Argonne National Laboratory and across the Department Of Energy laboratory complex, and the support offered in navigating the summer internship application process.

  Register by October 18. See the article for details.

• NASA DEVELOP National Program paid research internships (spring 2023), in-person and remote positions available (due Oct. 7)

  Sep 6, 2022 11:45 am31 views

  Virtual “About DEVELOP” webinars on Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8. See the article for details.

• Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program - apply by Oct. 6 for Spring 2023 opportunity

  Aug 31, 2022 4:30 pm17 views

  This program is for students with little or no research experience. Informational meetings September 7, 15 & 23.

• Research Experience for Undergraduates (summer 2022), University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR; due March 25 for first consideration)

  Mar 14, 2022 3:45 pm11 views

  Room, board and stipend provided. Focus: Assessment and sustainable management of ecosystem at the nexus of food, energy, and water systems.

• Plant Community Ecology Internship (Summer 2022), Cedar Creek Long Term Ecological Research Network (East Bethel, MN; due Feb. 21)

  Dec 22, 2021 11:30 am50 views

  Pay is $15.00 per hour. On-site dormitory housing is available to rent.

• Research Experience for Undergraduates (Summer 2022), University of Virginia Blandy Experimental Farm - Ecological Research Station (Winchester, VA; due Feb. 15)

  Dec 21, 2021 1:30 pm64 views

  Students receive free housing, a stipend ($575/week), and funds to purchase groceries.

• The Morton Arboretum REU (Research Program for Undergraduates) Program Summer 2022 (due Feb. 4)

  Dec 21, 2021 11:30 am140 views

  We have a strong program in plant science, urban ecology, informatics, genomics, ecology, pathology, the anthropocene, conservation biology, population genetics, science communication, evolution, taxonomy, natural history collections, and more. The program is 10 weeks, pays $6,000, housing and travel are included. 

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), Ecology in Human-Dominated Landscapes, Miami University (Oxford, Ohio; due Jan. 15)

  Dec 20, 2021 12:45 pm35 views

  May 30 - August 5, 2022. Research projects will be in many aspects of ecology, evolution and environmental science, including community ecology, limnology, behavioral ecology, microbiology, conservation genetics, ecotoxicology, and more.

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - Seasonal/Internship (Summer 2022), The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL; due Feb. 4)

  Dec 16, 2021 1:45 pm46 views

  Experience careers that explore solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resources management, and urban life through the Center for Tree Science REU Program, Tree Science in the Anthropocene, funded by the National Science Foundation.

• Plant Science for Global Food Security REU Summer 2022 (Philippines; due Jan. 10, 2022)

  Oct 20, 2021 1:00 pm55 views

  Six-week program Hands-on research and training experience on rice science in the tropical Philippines

• First Look@Argonne Conference on October 29

  Oct 8, 2021 3:45 pm25 views

  This year's conference will be held virtually and will allow students to:

  1. Learn about the Department of Energy (DOE) complex and Argonne’s mission science research. 

  2. Explore Argonne’s campus and research facilities virtually.

  3. Network with Argonne researchers and engineers across the many different STEM disciplines.

  4. Learn about summer and year-round research opportunities for undergraduate students.

  5. Connect with current and past interns.

  6. Consider participation in a tandem event, Mini-Semester, to further prepare you for an internship at a national laboratory.

• Research Opportunity in Plant Biology for Fall 2021

  Aug 25, 2021 4:15 pm32 views

• Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Multicultural Program - 2022 (due August 20)

  Jul 9, 2021 8:30 am124 views

  ASLO provides students underrepresented in aquatic sciences (oceanography, limnology, stream ecology, marine biology, fisheries, etc.) the opportunity to conduct research. Students will also attend annual meetings of ASLO in Honolulu, Hawaii, and present findings at a student symposium.    

• Bat Research Positions (summer 2021), National Park Service (7 Midwest locations; due Feb. 21)

  Feb 9, 2021 5:15 pm126 views

• Summer REU: Genes to Ecosystems, Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe, IL; due Feb. 5)

  Jan 22, 2021 5:15 pm71 views

• Undergraduate Research Assistant in Molecular Biology, Microbiome, and Nutrition

  Oct 20, 2020 3:30 pm33 views

• Illinois Natural History Survey Assistant (Human Dimensions) March 23-May 15, 2020 (due March 13)

  Mar 4, 2020 10:30 am40 views

• Student Research Participation Program, Argonne National Laboratory - Summer 2020

  Jan 9, 2020 11:15 am14 views

  Apply by March 1, 2020.

• Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates, Miami University

  Jan 3, 2020 9:30 am9 views

  Focus on "Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes". Rolling admission through January 24, 2020.

• Harvard Forest Summer Research Program - 2020

  Dec 11, 2019 9:15 am46 views