blog navigation

MEP 411
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.

blog posts

  • 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

  • 2013 Biophysics Summer Course

    Applications are still being accepted

    Session Dates:  May 14 - August 1, 2013

    An 11-week scholarship program hosted by the Universtiy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill introduces undergraduate minority students, disadvantaged students and students with disabilities to the field of biophysics.  The Course is designed to reflect a graduate-level research program. The program includes lectures, seminars, lab work, team-building activities, and field trips.  Read more for further information.

  • 2013 ITI Summer Research Internship

    Application Deadline:  March 24, 2013

    Session Dates:  June 3 - July 27, 2013

    Students who are women and/or members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
    The Information Trust Institute (ITI), a national leader in combining research and education with industrial outreach in trustworthy and secure information systems, invites undergraduates to apply for Undergraduate Research Internship awards for Summer 2013.  Please read more for further information.

  • 2013 Research Experience in Sustainable Biomaterials

    *Application Deadline is January 30, 2013*

    The National Science Foundation is offering undergraduates the opportunity to perform research and participate in educational programs in bioprocess engineering June 10 – August 2 in Blacksburg, VA.  Participants will also attend the 2013 American Chemical Society Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington, DC.

    Stipend:  $4,000/summer + room and board

    Underrepresented minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

     

  • 2014 Summer Research - NSF ASSIST Project

  • 2014 Undergrad Summer Research - Maryland Robotics Center

    2014 NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Maryland Robotics Center -- Research Opportunities in Miniature Robotics

    Miniature robots, defined as small robots with overall sizes between 1 mm and 100 mm have the potential to significantly enable or enhance capabilities in manufacturing, medicine, reconnaissance, exploration, food safety, and search and rescue. During this 10-week summer program, students will develop their research projects, attend tutorial seminars on miniature robotics, visit local government labs involved in miniature robotics research, attend professional and academic development seminars, and tour Maryland's top-notch facilities supporting robotics research including the UMd FabLab and Neutral Bouyancy Research Facility. The program culminates in student presentations on their summer research.

    Selected participants will receive a $5,000 stipend and funding is available for on-campus housing and travel support. Housing for local students (within commuting distance of the University of Maryland) is subject to funding constraints. Students must be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. International students are NOT eligible for this program.

    More information about the program, including sample project descriptions, can be found at:

    http://robotics.umd.edu/2014_REU/
     

  • 2015 Bio Nanotechnology Summer Institute: July 27-August 7, 2015

    Network and train with experts in the field. Application deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2015

  • 2015 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

    Gain research experience through a summer internship. Deadline: 01/30/15

  • 2016 Summer Internship at UCSD

    Are you majoring in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geology? Consider a 10 week summer internship at the University of California, San Diego. Application deadline: February 26, 2016

  • 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Abroad

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) sponsors a competitive Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship for undergraduate students at UIUC who will be conducting research abroad. This initiative provides students with funds designed to subsidize travel and housing costs associated with the research. Application Deadline: February 29, 2016

  • 2017 MIT Amgen-Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

    Gain research experience as part of the summer 2017 MIT Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. Stipend, room, board and transportation to and from Boston are all covered. Students will live on-campus in one of the undergraduate residences. You will also participate in a faculty-led seminar series, workshops, poster session and a mid-summer symposium at UCLA (travel, room and board are covered). Learn more

  • 2017 Summer Internship at UCSD/Scripps Institution of Oceanography/Marine Physical Laboratory

    Applications will only be considered when submitted via https://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-program.

    Organization: UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory

    Call for Summer Interns

    Are you considering applying to grad school and interested in oceanography as a career path?  Contemplating a career in scientific research and development?

    The Marine Physical Laboratory, at UC San Diego’s world renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to apply for the 2017 MPL Summer Internship Program. Undergraduate college students majoring in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geology are encouraged to apply. This ten-week internship will offer qualified students the opportunity to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary.

    UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. 

    Qualifications

    Currently enrolled as 1st, 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate - and not in your senior year - at a college or university with a major applicable to research done at MPL

    * A U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

    * Considering a career in scientific research* Available to start at MPL in La Jolla, California, between June 1, 2017, and the first week in July

    * Available to work the duration of the internship, ten consecutive weeks from the start date, for 40 hours per week at a salary of $14/hr

    * Not a former MPL summer intern

    * OK with working a short distance from some of Southern California's best beaches and surf 

    HOW TO APPLY

    Visit https://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-program to complete the application online* Applications will be accepted online through 4 p.m. Pacific time on February 17, 2017* Decisions emailed to applicants by the end of April 2017

    CONTACT

    mpl-internship@ucsd.edu

  • 2017 Syracuse University LSAMP Summer Research Program

    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 traditionally underrepresented groups in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

    What are the benefits?
    - $3400 research stipend
    - Round-trip travel stipend of up to $150*
    - Free double occupancy room on the SU campus
    - State-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computers, etc. Meals provided during group events

    *For students living outside of the Syracuse area

    Who is eligible?
    - Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander.
    - 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

    Research Areas
    Students may apply for research opportunities in any of the following NSF-classified STEM disciplines: Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Life/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy 

    Application Deadline: February 17, 2017

    Notification of acceptance will be March 31st

    MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO

    Danielle Lemon
    dclemon@syr.edu
    Syracuse University LSAMP
    404 Sims Hall
    Syracuse, NY 13244

     

  • 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

  • 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 

     

  • 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

  • 2023 EERE Energy Storage Summer Internship Program

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Energy Storage Internship Program offers 10-week, hands-on, practical summer internships at U.S. National Laboratories. The program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and postgraduate students to conduct research related to the development of newer chemistries, battery designs, and manufacturing processes needed to usher in changes in energy storage.

    How to Apply - Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-EnergyStorage-2023

    Deadline - Applications and recommendations are due January 27, 2023, 5:00 PM EST.

    For more information - Contact us at AM.Internships@orise.orau.gov.

  • 2023 [NAMEPA] Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

    Penn State is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars Program taking place this summer from May 31 – August 3, 2023 on the Penn State University Park Campus.  The application is open to undergraduate students in any Major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming

    Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State.  They must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2023 or later.

    The program has a student stipend of $525/week, on-campus housing is provided, and there is travel reimbursement up to $300 for those in need.

    Application Deadline:  January 20, 2023

    If you have any questions, contact Dr. Cindy Reed (chr10@psu.edu).

  • 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 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 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 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.

  • 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).

  • 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 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

  • 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 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 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

  • 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

  • 25 Summer 2013 Research Projects Available

    Application Deadline is March 1, 2013

    Fifteen Indiana University computing faculty have listed more than 25 summer 2013 research projects available to undergraduate students in the following research domains:  bioinformatics, cloud computing, complex systems, computer vision, data bases, data science, genomics, health informatics, high performance computing, human centered computing, computer vision, health informatics, music informatics, robotics, security, Super Computing at Exascale, and text mining.

    Please read more for additional information.

  • 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.

  • 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.

     

     

  • 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!


  • ASSIST Summer Research Opportunity

    Applications due May 1!

    The Summer 2013 REU program runs from May 28, 2013 until August 1, 2013.

    The focus of this REU is on creating electronic devices that assist in monitoring health and bio-information.

    Students can choose from:

    ·         Penn State University

    ·         University of Virginia

    ·         North Carolina State

        Florida International University

    Students outside these institutions are encouraged to apply!

    Please read more for further information.

     

  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

    Earn $7,500 to pursue a PhD in a STEM field.

  • Berkeley Edge Conference 2014

    Explore graduate school opportunities at the University of California, Berkeley. Deadline: September 26

  • Berkeley Engineering Preview Day 2015

    Interested in applying to PhD programs in engineering? Take a look at Berkeley. Application deadline: April 1, 2015

  • Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP)

    Application for BESIP 2017 is now open!

    The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) sponsored Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship (BESIP) is for undergraduate biomedical engineering students who have completed their junior year of college. The 10-week program, under the guidance of Dr. Robert Lutz, BESIP Program Director, is scheduled from June 5, 2017 to August 11, 2017. The internship will allow rising senior bioengineering students to participate in cutting-edge biomedical research projects under the mentorship of world-class scientists in NIH laboratories in Bethesda, MD.

    Click here for Application Information

    Eligibility

    Applicant must have completed at least three years (6 semesters or 9 quarters) of undergraduate study in a biomedical engineering or bioengineering degree program by the start of the 2017 summer.Applicant must plan to be returning to undergraduate school for at least one term following the summer BESIP.Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident attending college in the U.S.Because of housing arrangements, the structure of the program, the orientation procedures and the planned group activities, the student must be present on the Bethesda campus to participate in the entire ten-week program between June 5 and August 11, 2017.

    Online Application Deadline: February 9, 2017Deadline for Reference Letters: February 12, 2017Notification of selected interns by February 26, 2017

  • 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!

  • 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

  • Campus-Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium

    Submissions are due on February 1, 2017!

    The campus-wide Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) which will be on April 27, 2017. You may submit an abstract or title that has not been finalized.

    Online submission at: http://go.illinois.edu/urs2017

    Submission Deadline: February 1, 2017, Wednesday, 11:59 PM

  • ChBE Paid Undergraduate Research

    • $12.50 per hour
    • 2-6 hours per week
    • Flexible schedule

    Interested? Email Mr. Yoel Cortes-Pena, yrc2@illinois.edu

  • ChemE REU Program Summer 2019

    The University of Arkansas Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking applicants for the Separations and Commercialization REU program for Summer 2019. More information and a link to the application can be found on our website or by email.
    Deadline: March 1, 2019.

  • Chicago Region Physical Sciences-Oncology Center

    Summer research at Northwestern University

    Students majoring in integrated science, the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, mathematics, statistics, neurobiology and physiology, chemical and biological engineering, and computer science will be well suited for this program.

    Deadline: March 1, 2018

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Computer Science Research in Orlando

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

    Sophomore+
    CS, ECE, MechSE
    Minimum GPA 2.7

    Deadline: March 1, 2018

    Application | Questions?