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• SAGE Corps

  Jan 15, 2015 4:30 pm0 views

  Work abroad with foreign tech startups for 8-12 weeks! Apply today.

• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

  Jan 15, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

  Are you interested in a paid Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Computational Nanotechnology at Purdue University? Apply today! Apply by March 10, 2016

• Undergraduate Research Resource Fair

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  The College of Engineering Office of Research, Undergraduate Programs Office, and the Engineering Council Deans Student Advisory Committee sponsor the Undergraduate Research Resource Fair at least once a year, typically early in the semester. This event provides engineering undergraduate students the opportunity to gather information on how to get involved in research, meet people from different research laboratories and undergraduate research programs, and learn more about engineering research.

  Sign up is free and food and drinks will be provided!

• Summer Research Opportunities in Computing (SROC)

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  Indiana University-Summer Research Opportunities in Computing (IU-SROC) is a 10-week summer research program focused on the fields of computer science, bioinformatics, human-centered computing, computer vision, health informatics, security, cloud computing, interactive intelligent systems, text mining, and high performance computing.

  The 2017 IU-SROC will be from May 19 to July 28, 2017. Successful applicants will receive $5000 stipend, plus housing and a meal plan. Students will be working in the lab with a faculty and PhD student mentor and will participate in professional development and social activities.

  Visit the IU-SROC website for more information on how to apply.

  Application Deadline: February 17, 2017

• Cornell LSAMP REU

  Jan 21, 2021 9:30 am0 views

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

• Summer 2015 Research Program: June 1 - August 7, 2015

  Jan 22, 2015 1:45 pm0 views

  Earn a paid summer research opportunity through the LSAMP research program at Syracuse University. Deadline: March 6, 2015

• 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS)

  Jan 23, 2024 2:15 pm0 views

  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

• Spring 2024 Engineering Research Fair

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  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 Research Experience and Mentoring (REM) Program - CISTAR

  Jan 23, 2024 3:45 pm0 views

  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

  Jan 23, 2024 3:45 pm0 views

  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

• 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Abroad

  Feb 1, 2016 4:30 pm0 views

  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

• IL-IN ASEE Section Conference - Call for Student Posters

  Feb 2, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

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

• REU Opportunity at Tennessee Technological University

  Feb 3, 2015 4:00 pm0 views

  Conduct manufacturing related research and experience techno-entrepreneurship.

• Syracuse LSAMP Summer Research

  Feb 3, 2021 10:00 am0 views

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

• Undergraduate Conference Travel Grant - Office of Undergraduate Research

  Feb 4, 2016 3:30 pm0 views

  Have you been accepted for presentation at a conference? Apply for a travel grant. Application deadline: February 22, 2016

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

  Feb 6, 2024 11:00 am0 views

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

  Feb 6, 2024 3:45 pm0 views

  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

• New Bioimaging REU - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Feb 11, 2015 10:30 am0 views

  Spend 10 weeks training and performing research in biomedicine! Application deadline: March 15, 2015

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2016

  Feb 12, 2016 10:30 am0 views

  Showcase your research project at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. Application deadline: Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11:59pm

• 2016 Summer Internship at UCSD

  Feb 12, 2016 1:15 pm0 views

  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

• Cooperative Institute for Climate Science Research Internship Program

  Feb 16, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

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

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

• NSF REU in Integrated Nanomanufacturing

  Feb 16, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

  Are you interested in research in nonotechnology? The Boston University Photonics Center is accepting applications for the NSF REU in Integrated Nanomanufacturing. Apply by March 15, 2016

• Research Experience for Undergraduates

  Feb 19, 2015 2:30 pm0 views

  Conduct research at Mississippi State University. Applications due by March 1, 2015

• National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates

  Feb 19, 2015 3:00 pm0 views

  Work on automotive and energy related research projects. Application deadline: March 15, 2015

• Berkeley Engineering Preview Day 2015

  Feb 23, 2015 4:00 pm0 views

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

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

  Mar 9, 2015 9:15 am0 views

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

• Minority Institution Research Support Program

  Mar 12, 2015 3:45 pm0 views

  Interested in astrobiology? Application deadline: March 16, 2015

• University of California at Berkeley SUPERB-IT 2016

  Oct 12, 2015 9:45 am0 views

  Gain 9 weeks of research experience with a $4500 stipend at UC Berkeley! Application deadline: January 30, 2016

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program

  Oct 28, 2015 3:30 pm0 views

  Gain a paid apprenticeship and undergraduate research experience while working under the direct supervision of advanced graduate students. Application deadline: Friday, November 30, 2015

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program – U of I

  Oct 28, 2016 2:45 pm0 views

  Attention 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students – The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the Graduate College offers an opportunity to assist advanced graduate students with their research projects starting spring 2017. Learn what it means to do research, create knowledge, and produce scholarship. Learn more and apply by Wednesday, November 2, 2016

• Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program with U.S. Dept of Energy

  Nov 6, 2022 8:30 pm0 views

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

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

  Application Deadline: December 2, 2022

• MIT Amgen Scholars

  Nov 18, 2015 1:15 pm0 views

  Participate in a nine-week paid faculty-mentored summer research program in MIT laboratories. Learn more and apply before March 2016.

• Summer Research at the University of Pennsylvania

  Nov 20, 2020 5:00 pm0 views

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

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

  Nov 21, 2016 9:00 am0 views

  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

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  ChemE REU Program Summer 2019

  Nov 29, 2018 12:15 pm0 views

  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.

• Undergraduate Research Workshop - Spring 2017

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  The College of Engineering's UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WORKSHOP will be held on Wednesday, JANUARY 18, 2017 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in Rooms ABC of the Illini Union. This workshop, which is held only in the spring, is brought to you by the Engineering Council's Deans Student Advisory Committee (DSAC).

  This is an opportunity for you to learn more about getting involved in research! Join us for an evening of discussions about undergraduate research.

  Mark Your Calendars!  

  WHAT: Undergraduate Research Workshop
  WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 5:30 -7:30PM
  WHERE: Rooms ABC Illini Union

  Registration is FREE, please pre-register by January 4, 2017! Food and drinks will be provided!

  REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP

• Undergraduate Research Position in Environmental Engineering

  Dec 11, 2015 3:00 pm0 views

  Entry-level opportunity for students interested in environmental engineering (microalgae & wastewater treatment). Learn more and contact Prof. Guest with questions.

• Physical Sciences Oncology Center Summer Research Program

  Dec 11, 2015 4:45 pm0 views

  Participate in the Northwestern University Physical Sciences Oncology Center’s summer research program for minority undergraduates. Application deadline: March 1, 2016

• NEW Entrepreneurial Research Experience

  Dec 15, 2016 4:45 pm0 views

  Have you ever considered starting your own business, seeking a patent for one of your ideas, or are interested in cutting edge research and translating those ideas to the marketplace? If so, UConn’s Entrepreneurial REU is for you! Participate in this 10 week REU program: June 5th-August 11th, 2017. Learn more and apply by March 15, 2017.

• Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

  Jan 5, 2015 3:15 pm1 views

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

• Cornell University 2015 Summer Research Opportunity

  Jan 7, 2015 3:45 pm1 views

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

• 2024 Clarkson McNair Scholars Research Program

  Jan 23, 2024 4:30 pm1 views

  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.

• Ohio State BME REU

  Jan 24, 2022 7:00 pm1 views

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

  BUCKEYE REU | Summer 2022

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

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

  Website: bmereu.engineering.osu.edu  

  Application:  go.osu.edu/breuapply

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

• 2nd Annual NCSA Student Research Conference

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  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.

• Undergraduate Research Certificate Program

  Mar 3, 2017 12:15 pm1 views

  Are you devoting a significant portion of your time to research?

  The campus-wide Illinois Office of Undergradaute Research(OUR) sponsors the Undergraduate Research Certificate program. Undergradaute students whose academic experience is centered on research are encouraged to apply to receive a Certificate in Undergraduate Research.

  Students must be currently enrolled at the University of Illinois to be eligible for the program. Those interested to participate in the certificate program should inquire prior to their senior year.

  To register for the certificate, students must complete the online application form and submit the appropriate documentation.

  For information about the certificate requirements, please visit the Undergraduate Research Certificate Program website or contact the OUR at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

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

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  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

• Cornell Engineering-Undergraduate Summer Research Program

  Nov 20, 2014 10:15 am1 views

  Gain summer research experience with Cornell.

• 2023 [NAMEPA] Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

  Dec 22, 2022 2:30 pm1 views

  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).

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  Entrepreneurial Research at UConn

  Jan 18, 2018 2:45 pm2 views

  10-Week Research Experience

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

  Deadline: March 1, 2018

• University at Buffalo Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

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

  Historically underrepresented students are encouraged to apply for these programs!

  • BioXFEL Summer Internship for Undergraduates June 31 – August 5, 2022
  • Research Experience for Undergraduates in Data-Driven Materials Science MAY 31 - AUGUST 5, 2022