Gustavus Adolphus College



2011 SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Additional Links to Off-Campus Sites

• American Chemical Society Experiential Programs in Chemistry - an extensive list of fellowships, internships, etc. from a huge variety of academic, government, and private organizations.

• Cirrus summer research subsection - extensive list of research opportunities in the physical and biological sciences.

• National Science Foundation - funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - NSF-supported summer research programs located at institutions across the United States.

• The National Institute of Standards and Technology offers the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program (NIST-SURF) for students majoring in physics, materials science, chemistry, applied mathematics, computer science, or engineering. There may be research opportunities for students with other majors. This proposal includes a portion completed by an institutional representative (see below) and a set of materials provided by each student applicant. Gustavus students have been successful in securing NIST-SURF grants. Bob Weisenfeld, Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (x7049) is available to provide more information and assist students in proposal preparation.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, New York) (HHMI)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers a unique opportunity to work for the summer in a research laboratory at one of the world's top-ranking scientific institutions. The program is specifically designed for students considering a research career in the biomedical sciences. Join the laboratory of HHMI Investigator Dr. William Jacobs Jr. to learn about tuberculosis and the quest to develop an effective vaccine . In addition, summer positions are available in labs in every area of biomedical research, ranging from biophysics, structural biology, and protein chemistry, to neuroscience, developmental biology, immunology, cell biology, immunology, infectious diseases, and clinical investigation (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.). Approximately 50 students from all over the country come to Einstein, live on the campus, and participate in "hypothesis-driven" research in their area of interest. Summer positions are available in labs in every area of biomedical research. SURP students also attend weekly undergraduate level seminars on “hot” research topics, and also participate in career development workshops and a forum on ethical issues in science and medicine. At the end of the summer, SURP students present a poster describing their research at the annual SURP symposium on the Einstein campus. All SURP students receive a stipend housing, and a full range of social activities including attending a Broadway show, a baseball game, Bronx Zoo Day, student-faculty barbeques and various outings. There is a $3000 stipend and up to $500 in transportation assistance. Program dates, online application and further information are available on our website:

Application deadline is February 1, 2011

Anaheim, California Undergraduate Research Poster Presentation

Join more than 12,000 chemical science and engineering professionals at the American Chemical Society 241st national meeting for five days of symposia, tutorials, and poster sessions that cover every area of chemistry, chemical engineering and related sciences. Participants will be able to present their research and participate in several presentations. To be considered for a presentation, abstracts may be submitted via the Program and Abstract Creation System (PACS) at . For more information, visit undergrad. Abstract Deadline: November 1, 2010.

Baylor College of Medicine(Houston, Texas) (HHMI)

The Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) Program is a 9-week summer research program offered by the Graduate School. From its initiation in 1989, the SMART Program has provided undergraduate students from more than 240 colleges and universities an opportunity to experience research in a medical school environment. Between 80 and 90 positions are available each summer. The size of the program affords a unique chance to work closely with students from many different ethnic, educational and geographical backgrounds who share a common interest in biomedical science careers. Students become functioning members of Baylor laboratories and contribute to research efforts in more than 20 basic and clinical science departments. Students and mentors are matched based on the student's educational level, laboratory experiences and research interests. At the end of the program, students submit a short summary of their research. Daily noon seminars designed for this program help students develop their fundamental knowledge, introduce areas of biomedical research and emphasize the reciprocal relationship between basic research and clinical applications. A wide range of scientific topics, as well as career options and opportunities for participants interested in research, are explored. Seminar speakers span the range of career development from graduate students to world-renowned scientists and physicians. $4,000 is provided for salary or combination salary and allocation for housing and travel.

For additional information visit bcm.edu/smart/ .

Application Deadline is January 10, 2011, Transcripts and letters of Recommendation Due February 1, 2011

Boston University (Boston, MA) (HHMI)

The Boston University (BU) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is designed to promote access to graduate education for talented undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. The SURF Program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF-REU; NE-AGEP), the Department of Defense (ASSURE), and Boston University. The SURF Program is open to non-BU students who are rising juniors or rising seniors, and wish to conduct research in the sciences, technology, or engineering. The program consists of ten weeks of full-time research in a Boston University lab, mentored by a BU faculty member. Most SURF research projects are in areas related to Biology and Neuroscience. On-campus housing, a stipend, weekly enrichment activities, social events, and an October weekend trip to present findings at the BU Undergraduate Research Symposium are also included. You will need to fill out an application, provide a transcript, and submit two letters of recommendation. Information for the summer 2011 program can be found at bu.edu/surf. Please feel free to contact the BU Undergraduate Research office if you would like more information (urop@bu.edu; 617-353-2020).

For SURF, the application deadline is February 11, 2011, and the 2011 program dates are May 31 to August 6.

California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA) (HHMI)

• MURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships:

The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline and first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program and a $500 travel/housing supplement.

Application: Online applications are due mid-January 2011.

For more information, please visit murf.caltech.edu

• Amgen Scholars Program:

Caltech's Amgen Scholars program provides students the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and bio-technical related fields under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. The program offers students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD a great opportunity to experience the research process

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors attending 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 is required. Students should have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D.

Application: Online applications are due February 16, 2011.

For more information, please visit amgenscholars.caltech.edu

Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio)

The Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) program at Case Western Reserve University is a 10 week summer internship program running from May 24-July 30, 2011, designed to acquaint students with all aspects of scientific research, from formulation of a question to production of a final report. Each participant is assigned to a faculty member whose research is of interest to that student. While the student’s research is expected to contribute to ongoing research in the faculty member’s laboratory, the students are encouraged to help in designing a research project. Students share in their departments' weekly activities such as seminars and journal clubs. All participants join in several activities that will encourage interaction among all students engaged in summer research. The program culminates with a one-day poster session where students share their results with the research community at Case Western Reserve University. A $3,500 stipend is provided as well as $1000 for housing. Senior are not eligible. For additional information, visit .

Application Deadline is February 1, 2011

Clemson University is offering a summer 2011 Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in Chemistry running from May 23 – July 30, 2011. This program has a mission to encourage and prepare students for advanced studies in the chemical sciences. Each student will work with one of 24 research active faculty members working in all traditional areas of analytical, physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. The program culminates in a final symposium at which the students present the results of their summer efforts. A stipend of $5,000 is included, as well as free dormitory housing and a partial travel stipend (up to $500). Evaluation of completed applications begins February 9, 2011. For more information: contact Sean O’Connor: oconns@clemson.edu or

Application deadline is March 2, 2011.

Cold Spring Harbor (Cold Spring Harbor, NY) (HHMI)

CSHL's Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community. Each year, approximately 25 students from around the world are accepted to the fully subsidized, 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects in:

• Cancer biology

• Neuroscience

• Plant biology

• Cellular and molecular biology

• Genetics

• Computational biology

The URP program is designed to give students an opportunity to conduct first-rate research. Participants learn about scientific reasoning, laboratory methods, theoretical principles, and scientific communication.

In addition to their research, URP students attend a series of seminars and special events designed specifically for them. At the URP Symposium, held at the end of each summer, students present a summary of their research to their peers and advisors. Each participant also writes a final report, similar to a scientific abstract, to describe his or her project.

Program participants live, work, eat, and play among CSHL scientists. They are invited to all Laboratory social activities, see a Broadway play, explore many of the tourist attractions in New York City, have pool parties, visit the lovely beaches of Long Island, and generally enjoy a marvelous-and very busy-summer. By the end of the program, they are well-equipped to decide whether scientific research is a career they would like to pursue.

Program dates for 2009 are June 7 - August 13, 2011. A $4000 stipend plus full room and board are provided. Please visit cshl.edu/urp for more information and to apply online. Applications are due by January 15, 2011.

Department of Energy Scholars Program

The DOE Scholars Program offers summer internships with stipends of up to $650 per week to undergraduate students. Internships provide students with the opportunity to conduct hands-on research and give them a unique career exploration opportunity. This program provides opportunities to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts and career possibilities with the nation’s leading sponsor for scientific research. For more information, visit .

Application deadline: January 31, 2011.

Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems NSF Science and Technology Center (HHMI)

The Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems NSF Science and Technology Center (EBICS) is a collaborative effort involving teams from Georgia Tech, MIT, and University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. EBICS announces its "Engineering Biological Machines" REU, a summer research program for undergraduates beginning in the summer of 2011. The program will fund 15 undergraduate students, with 5 students assigned to EBICS labs at each primary institution. Program dates vary by location but are between May 16, 2011 and August 12, 2011. Other highlights include professional development, mentoring, and social engagement with other REU students. We provide a $4500 stipend and assistance with travel, housing and a small food allowance.

Qualifications: Applications will be accepted from any student currently enrolled in a science or engineering undergraduate program with a 3.25 overall GPA. United States citizenship or permanent residency is required. Women and students from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. URL: Contact: Tia Jackson-Truitt at tia.jackson@gatech.edu

Application Deadline is February 15, 2011

Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Emory (SURE) allows undergraduate students to conduct supervised research with a faculty mentor. Students receive training in the research methods applicable to their research plan, analyze their data and create written and oral presentations of their results. At the end of the summer, participants share their research via our poster symposium. Panels of faculty and graduate students help explore mentoring issues, and make recommendations on how to choose a graduate program and how to balance work and family responsibilities. Speakers address their own involvement in science careers and the requirements for success in their fields. Weekly ethics discussions allow students to explore the ethical aspects of research careers. Awards for popular science essays [optional submission] and scientific posters are made at the end of the program. Students receive a $3,500 stipend, housing is provided, and travel funds may be available. For more information, visit

Application Deadline is February 11, 2011

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, Washington) (HHMI)

A summer research program for undergraduate students between their junior and senior year of studies is established at the Hutchinson Center. The program provides financial support and instruction on a research project under the guidance of a faculty member and laboratory staff (in one of the Divisions of the Center: Basic Sciences, Clinical Research, Human Biology, Public Health Sciences or our newest area, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute). Students spend a nine week period as part of a research team after selecting an area of interest, such as: cellular biology, developmental biology, genetics, membrane biology, molecular biology, molecular immunology, structural biology, oncogenes, or virology. Weekly student/faculty research meetings take place throughout the summer, and students are encouraged to participate in other Center colloquia and seminars. The program runs from June 13 – August 13, 2011. Students receive a $4,500 stipend and up to $450 in travel costs. Students pay housing costs of $1,300. For more information, visit

Application Deadline is January 14, 2011.

Iowa State University is offering Research Experiences for Undergraduates during the summer of 2011 (May 26 – July 21), sponsored by NSF. The main research emphasis will be on computational science. There will be a stipend of $4000 and on-campus housing and board provided. Application deadline is February 1, 2011.

For more information:

Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine)

The Jackson Laboratory has an 83-year history of engaging students in research internships in genetics, bioinformatics, and mouse models of human diseases.  Students work on independent projects under a scientist mentor and live together in a waterfront mansion.  The program runs from May 29 – August 15, 2011 or June 11 – August 15, 2011. There will be a $3,600 stipend or $4,400 stipend for early arrival students. For more information and an applications (must be postmarked by Feb. 2, 2011), visit .

Janelia Farm Research Campus (Ashburn, VA) (HHMI)

Janelia Undergraduate Scholars: Our program gives undergraduates an opportunity to spend 10 weeks during the summer doing research as an intern in the lab of a mentor at Janelia Farm. The scholars are encouraged to attend weekly seminars and other events at Janelia. At the end of the session, each scholar will present his or her work at a symposium. We want to identify some of the very best future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who are interested in our areas of research when they are exploring their career options. We expect this experience to enrich the students' intellectual development and to benefit research at Janelia. The program runs from June 7th to August 12th, 2011. Support: $4500 stipend, on-site housing, food, social activities and travel.

Application Deadline is January 14, 2011 BY 2PM EST

The Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions (Baltimore, MD) (HHMI)

The Summer Internship Program (SIP) at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions offers a unique opportunity to work for the summer in a research laboratory at one of the world's top-ranking scientific institutions. The purpose of the program is to give students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Research opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Basic Science Institute

Research opportunities in the Basic Science Institute are available in all of our basic science departments: Biological Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry; Cell Biology; Molecular Biology and Genetics; Neuroscience; Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences and Physiology.

• BSI Chemistry-Biology Interface

Research opportunities in the CBI program are available in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, Biophysics, Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry; Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, and Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences Departments. Research projects span a broad array of topics at the Chemistry – biology interface including studies on the reactivity, synthesis and structure of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and small molecules of biological interest.

• BSI - Summer Research Internships in Immunology

The Johns Hopkins Immunology Training Program (ITP) offers a wide range of research opportunities including: T cell antigen recognition, the immunobiology of AIDS, the biochemistry of lymphocyte activation, molecular biology of lymphocyte development, immunoglobulin gene rearrangement, tumor immunology, dendritic cell development and function, autoimmune disease mechanisms, antigen processing and presentation, innate adaptive immunity to infectious agents and mechanisms of immunologic tolerance.

• Bloomberg School of Public Health

Research initiatives: improving the health of women and children; identifying determinants of behavior and developing communication programs to promote healthy lifestyles; protecting our nation from bioterrorism; preventing and controlling AIDS; elucidating the causes and treatment for mental disorders; preventing chronic diseases (heart diseases, cancer, diabetes); improving the health of adolescents; preventing and treating substance abuse; assessing the effect of environmental toxins on human health; making water safe and available for the world’s population; assessing the health needs of disadvantaged populations (rural, urban, refugees, US ethnic groups); and developing methods to better understand, manage and finance health care. These research opportunities may take place in a laboratory, health department, clinic, office, or in a community setting.

• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Projects span a broad range of research, from the basic science of endothelial or epithelial cell biology to asthma epidemiology. Students interested in clinical medicine are given the opportunity to “round” with the Johns Hopkins Medicine residents, providing a glimpse of life in clinical medicine as a resident at an academic institution. Students are actively engaged in hands on independent research and fully participate in lab-based journal clubs and research conferences. Each division of the program sponsors a weekly journal club, during which they present primary research articles to their peers and members of the faculty. Students also attend a seminar series providing students with the opportunity to interact with faculty members and hear different perspectives on issues related to career development. At the end of the summer, the participants participate in the Annual Joint Poster Session hosted by the School of Medicine. This event serves as the culminating event for all of the summer research programs on campus and features poster presentations by approximately 150 summer researchers. Program benefits include: stipend ($3,000), on-campus housing, and a travel allowance.

SIP selects participants based on academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to diversity. We encourage applications from individuals who come from rural or inner-city areas and individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research — specifically African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, women and those with disabilities.

The program runs from May 29th – August 6th, 2011.

Application Deadline is February 1, 2011 (ONLINE ONLY)

The Chemistry Department at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA provides undergraduate students with unique summer research opportunities under the mentor ship of a research-university faculty. Students will gain not only practical experience, but also the complementary perspectives of both academic and industrial mentors on the conduct of chemical and biochemical research. Lehigh University is committed to excellence in education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as to the advancement of science. As a result, our faculty mentors are highly recognized scholars engaged in cutting-edge research aimed at publishable results. Students in the program will conduct research over a 10-week period, beginning in *June and ending in August.* A stipend of *$510 per week* will be provided, as well as *paid campus housing*. You can apply online using the link

* The application deadline is March 15, 2011*.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) (HHMI)

The MIT summer research program in the fields of Biological science (MSRP Bio) is a 10-week research training program for highly motivated undergraduate sophomores and juniors who are ready for an intensive research experience at a top notch research institution which offers cutting edge technology and multidisciplinary approach to modern biological research. Students will conduct research under the direct supervision of a research mentor in a field of their interest (biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, cancer, Immunology, developmental biology, cognitive neuroscience, neurobiology, systems biology, computational biology, genomics) . Students will learn a range of skills, both technical and intellectual, that will help them develop into successful independent scientists. In addition to their research training, students will have many opportunities to meet with faculty, participate in academic and social activities, give oral and poster presentations of their research, and become integral members of the MIT community.

The 2011 program dates are May 30 to Aug 6. For more information and for application materials go to:

The application deadline for the program is January 30.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) in Gaithersburg, MD

Spend part of your summer working with researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, one of the world’s leading research organizations and home to three Nobel Prize winners. Gain valuable hands-on experience and work with cutting edge technology. Students must be an undergraduate with a scientific major and a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better. Students participate in one of nine laboratories and receive a $4,500 stipend for 11 weeks. Housing and travel costs are also provided. For more information, visit .

Application deadline: February 15, 2011.

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Undergraduate Research Program

NNIN conducts one of the largest, most successful undergraduate research programs in nanotechnology. Students are assigned to a specific research project and will make a meaningful research contribution to their research group. Each project involves hands-on nanotechnology research with state-of-the-art equipment. Each student will work on an individual research project with support from faculty, student mentors, and facility staff. The program is 10 weeks long, there is a $4000 stipend, and travel and housing costs are covered.

For more information, visit .

ONLINE application due February 9TH, 2011 and paper submitted components DUE February 16TH, 2011.

Nebraska Redox Biology Center is offering summer 2011 research experiences. Areas will include: Molecular Medicine, Environmental Biochemistry, and Plant Biochemistry. Also, there will be a $4,500 stipend for the 10 week program. June 6-August 10, 2011. For more information:

Applications submitted by March 1, 2011 or February 15, 2011 for priority.

New York University School of Medicine (New York, New York) (HHMI)

The Sackler Institute and the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine have sponsored a research internship program in the medical sciences for undergraduate students for the past 19 years. The purpose of the program is to give highly qualified students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (Ph.D., M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.), the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Students may work with faculty in the disciplines of biochemistry, bio-informatics, biomedical imaging, cellular and molecular biology, clinical investigation, computational biology, developmental genetics, forensic pathology, immunology, microbiology, molecular oncology, neuroscience and physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, structural biology and virology. Programs fun from June 5 – August 6, 2011. To be eligible, students must have a 3.4 GPA and 1 year of bench lab experience. There is a $3,500 stipend, round trip travel expenses, and housing accommodations provided. For more information, visit or .

Application deadline is February 1, 2011

Northwestern University

The Northwestern University Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) provides sophomores and juniors majoring in most disciplines with an opportunity for direct involvement in research. Throughout its 23-year history, SROP has endeavored to increase diversity among students pursuing graduate education and provide a valuable academic research experience for many students who might not otherwise have access to such opportunities. The program is eight weeks in length, from June 19 through August 12, 2011, and includes faculty supervised research, enrichment activities that prepare undergraduates for graduate school (i.e. graduate school application workshop, writing workshops, etc.), and a conference. Sophomores and juniors who are from groups which have been traditionally underrepresented in graduate schools (e.g., certain racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, etc.) are encouraged to apply for SROP. There is a $4,000 stipend, round trip plane tickets, housing, and a $450 meal allowance provided.

For more information, please visit:

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Rockefeller University (New York, New York) (HHMI)

The Rockefeller University, one of the nation's premier centers for scientific research, invites college sophomores and juniors to apply for a unique summer research opportunity. The 10 week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, running from June 6 – August 12, 2011, allows students to engage in intensive laboratory research, working one-on-one with faculty, postdocs and graduate fellows to experience life as a graduate student in the biological sciences. Additional program features include:

• A faculty lecture series organized especially for summer fellows

• A journal club

• Workshops on presentation skills, interview skills and applying to graduate school

• Social activities, including outings to see a Broadway show or professional baseball game

There is a $3,000 stipend and free housing for student who cannot commute.

The summer concludes with a barbeque and poster session where summer fellows present their work to the Rockefeller community. For additional information, visit rockefeller.edu/surf/

Application deadline is February 1, 2011

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey together with the UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, invite HHMI grantees with interest in future PhD or MD/PhD to participate in our highly successful summer research program, RISE (Research In Science and Engineering) at Rutgers/UMDNJ, . Some features that distinguish RISE from many other summer programs include:

• exciting interdisciplinary opportunities that span the biological, physical, behavioral and computational sciences

• student input into selection of  faculty mentor

• extensive professional enrichment including training on scientific speaking and writing, GRE prep, and guidance on graduate school admission and career options

• Poster Session and culminating Research Symposium (oral presentations)

• great location only a short train ride from New York/Philadelphia and at the national hub of the pharmaceutical industry

• outstanding record of alumni awards and graduate/professional school placement

The program runs from May 31 – July 22, 2011 or May 31 – August 5, 2011. There is a $3,200 stipend for the 8 week program and a $4,000 stipend for the 10 week program. Free on campus housing is provided.

Apply on-line at . Admission starts in mid-January.

Application deadline is January 15, 2011

The Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study Internships

Minority internships are offered to increase participation of minority groups who are underrepresented in Smithsonian scholarly programs in the disciplines of research conducted at the institution and in the museum field. Appointments are also offered to Native American students who are formally or informally related to a Native American community to pursue internship projects related to Native American topics and using Native American resources at the Smithsonian. Students participate in supervised on-going research or museum related activities for periods of 10 weeks. There is a $550 per week stipend. Programs begin June 1st, 2011 for summer start, October 1st, 2011 for fall start, or February 1st, 2011 for Spring start. For more information, visit .

APPLICATION DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2011 FOR SUMMER OR FALL START AND

OCTOBER 1, 2011 FOR SPRING START

The Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study Fellowship Programs

Fellowships at the Smithsonian Institution provide students and scholars with opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff. The programs are for students interested in conducting research at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. For more information, visit .

Application Deadline is January 15, 2011

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, TN) (HHMI)

Top science students are invited to apply for our NIH/NCI-funded (5 R25CA023944) Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program . The program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Undergraduate POEs participate in basic oncology research, clinical and basic research conferences and a daily core lecture series designed specifically for POEs. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project written in the style of a journal in which their mentor publishes.

A primary goal of the POE program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research. Thus, we are particularly interested in highly qualified students with a serious career interest in cancer research, either as a clinical scientist or laboratory-based research scientist.

The POE 2010 class average undergraduate GPA was 3.825. In 2010, 51 students from 42 schools in 18 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were selected from 460 applicants. POEs must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States (required by the funding agency). All must have completed at least their college sophomore year by the time they participate. Sophomores without relevant research experience will not be competitive applicants for our program. While not required, prior research experience is a strong advantage for all applicants. The tenure requirement is 11 weeks (10 weeks for returning students). All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) AND at least a 3.40 overall. The stipend is $4,000. Fully furnished group housing adjacent to our campus is provided at no cost for non- local students.

The POE home page contains links to the program application, which must be submitted online. The deadline for receipt of all 2011 application materials is February 1, 2011. Early application is highly recommended. Members of under-represented ethnic minority groups and women are particularly encouraged to apply, since one of our major long-term program goals is to increase the diversity of persons engaged in oncology research and practice. Our NIH/NCI-funded (2 P30CA021765-32S1) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) grant provides stipends for additional undergraduate under-represented minority POE Program participants.

The Supercomputing Institute is offering a full-time Undergraduate Internship Program. It will run 10-weeks from June 6 through August 12, 2011. Interns will be paid a stipend of $5,000 and provided with free room and board. Applications and letters of recommendation are due by February 28, 2011.

For more information: msi.umn.edu/programs/undergraduateinternship.html

University of Colorado at Boulder (Boulder, CO) (HHMI)

The Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder is a 10-week research internship that prepares undergraduates for graduate programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Each summer, 25 students from institutions nation-wide participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors and attend weekly workshops on scientific writing and presenting, GRE preparation, and the application process for graduate school. SMART interns earn three (3) hours of upper-division undergraduate credit in independent study, and receive a competitive stipend, room and board, round-trip travel, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural and outdoor activities.

Program dates: May 31 – August 5, 2011 (schedule adjusted for students on quarter system)

Applications accepted after January 1, 2011

Application deadline: February 15, 2010. CU-Boulder is a comprehensive research institution with a tradition of academic excellence; the faculty includes 4 Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. Apply now to engage in research at a world-class institution and explore the natural beauty of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains! We invite you to view our website or email smart@colorado.edu for more information.

University of Georgia Center for Computational Quantum Chemistry

The Summer Research Program at the Center for Computational Quantum Chemistry is designed to provide outstanding undergraduate chemistry, physics, and mathematics majors an opportunity to explore quantum chemistry at a world-class research institute. The program includes independent research under guidance from a senior group member, access to the center’s computational resources, lectures in molecular quantum mechanics, programming projects which introduce the implementation of quantum chemical methods and scientific programming. A monthly stipend of $2,000 is provided as well as $400 in travel expenses. For more information, visit qc.uga.edu/summer.

Application deadline: February 1, 2011.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL) (HHMI)

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers a cross-discipline summer research program that provides undergraduate students from populations underrepresented in graduate study at Illinois with an opportunity to explore careers in research. The program at Illinois provides each student with an experience that will help strengthen his or her knowledge, skills, and understanding of graduate school. The many activities offered through the Summer Research Opportunities Program will afford participants an opportunity to establish important relationships with faculty in their respective fields of study, conduct graduate-level research under the supervision of a University of Illinois renowned faculty member, become acquainted with the culture of graduate school, and to learn what is needed and expected of them as graduate students in their discipline at the University of Illinois. The official start date for the 2011 SROP is June 6, 2011. Rising seniors are provided an opportunity to participate in the Illinois GRE Institute scheduled to begin on May 30, 2011 and will end on June 3rd, prior to the start of the SROP. The 2011 SROP ends on August 5th. For more information about the Illinois SROP, visit our website at .

Application DUE February FEBRUARY 19, 2011 BY 5 PM

University of Maryland Baltimore County

The Summer Biomedical Training Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides biomedical research experiences for U.S. citizens and permanent resident undergraduates, particularly those underrepresented in these areas that are interested in receiving a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in the biomedical or behavioral sciences. Students from across the country complete a ten-week research experience with energetic faculty in state-of-the-art facilities at UMBC. This 10-week program offers a cross-disciplinary research experience in the 7 participating science and engineering departments. The program benefits include: round trip transportation, on-campus housing, meal allowance and a stipend. As a participant in the Summer Biomedical Training Program (SBTP) students also participate in a GRE Prep Course. This course is geared toward providing a thorough preparation for each of the sections of the GRE. At the end of the summer, the participants participate in the Annual Summer Research Festival hosted by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. This event serves as the culminating event for all of the summer research programs on campus and features poster presentations by approximately 70-80 summer researchers, with 3-4 students selected to give a ten-minute oral presentations. A stipend, meals, housing, and transportation are provided. For more information visit umbc.edu/meyerhoff/Undergrad/summer/

Application deadline: February 1, 2011.

University of Minnesota, Twins Cities campus is offering extended Health Services Research.

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Univeristy of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Summer Research Program is an 8-10 week program running either from June 6 to July 29 or June 6 to August 10 with a $5000 stipend. It provides research experience and mentoring as well as an introduction to graduate school life. The Chemistry REU is focused on curiosity driven basic research. As such, the projects are specifically tailored to stimulate student curiosity by provoking students to ask "Why?" and "How?" about their research. This REU offers a wide range of topics, including: organic radicals, medical imaging agents, protein-DNA interactions, enzyme-assisted organic synthesis, catalytic nanoparticles, synthesis of algal quorum-sensing molecules, and drug-protein interactions. To apply, you must be a current undergraduate student with at least one semester of coursework remaining to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

unl.edu/summerprogram

Application deadline is February 15, 2011 (PRIORITY) OR March 1, 2011

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, Texas)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research.  Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Over two hundred and fifty participating faculty offer training in genomics, cancer biology, computational biology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, structural biology, cell biology, chemistry, systems biology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, immunology, and mechanisms of disease. The program runs from June 6 – August 12, 2011 and there is a $4,000 stipend. To be eligible, applicants must be in a science degree program and have completed their sophomore year.

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Application deadline is February 9, 2011

The Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) program at University of Texas Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience which leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the quantitative/biological sciences. Applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level, have completed the sophomore year, and be a U.S. citizen. Forty five participating faculty offer training in biophysics, computational biology, and quantitative and analytical chemistry. The program runs from June 6 – August 12, 2011 and there is a $4,000 stipend. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics, or chemistry degree at the undergraduate level and have completed their sophomore year. For more information, visit .

Application deadline is February 9, 2011

University of Wisconsin – Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program offers research experiences to undergraduate junior and senior students interested in biological research careers. Each student does full-time research for 10 weeks with a faculty member in one of seven disciplinary clusters: Bioenergy, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Computational Biology & Biostatistics, Environmental Biology, Neurobiology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, or Virology. The seven disciplinary areas are woven together in an interdisciplinary learning community through discussions about evolutionary theory. In addition, science writing, research ethics, preparation for graduate school, and biological science career choices are highlighted. At the end of the program, students orally present their research at a symposium, and publish written reports summarizing their research in a program journal. The program runs from May 31 – August 6, 2011. A $5,000 stipend is provided as well as travel, housing, and food costs. For more information visit: .

Application deadline is February 15, 2011

Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri)

The BioMedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMedRAP) at Washington University in St. Louis is a 10-week summer research program for exceptional students interested in pursuing biomedical research careers. Students are provided with a generous stipend, housing and travel to and from St. Louis. The program is designed to provide a rigorous, in-depth research experience to prepare participants for top-quality Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences. Weekly faculty and graduate student science talks and social and career building activities are integral to the program. The program runs from May 31 – August 5, 2011. There is a $4,000 stipend and travel and housing are provided. For more information, visit .

APPLICATION is available online from November 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011

Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences (New York, NY)

The Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, centrally located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, has established the ACCESS Summer Internship Program for training under-served college students in the biomedical sciences. The aim of the internship is to awaken and foster an interest in biomedical research and education. It is open to students who are interested in getting a Ph.D. degree and who have excelled in their sophomore or junior years in college. During the 10-week program students receive: (1) hands-on experience in a research laboratory under the mentorship of an experienced scientist; (2) attend lectures and discussions aimed at enhancing an understanding of the current status of biomedical research, and the range of career opportunities available. A mandatory intensive GRE preparatory course was implemented in the summer curriculum. At the end of the program the students give oral and poster presentations on their research. There is a $3,000 stipend and up to $300 is provided for travel expenses. On campus housing is provided. For more information, visit .

Application deadline is February 1, 2011

University of Nebraska (Lincoln, NB)

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has established a summer research experience for faculty and student pair. The University is seeking one pair (one professor and one student). Summer stipends will be provided. The summer stipend for the professional will be $6,000/month and $5,000/month for the student plus room and board for the 10 weeks of commitment to the project.

For more information contact: .

Application deadline is March 15, 2011

The National Institute of Standards and Technology

This summer undergraduate research fellowship (SURF) is offered to students majoring in science, mathematics, or engineering. Students will participate in one of six laboratories and receive a $5,000 stipend for 11 weeks, plus housing and travel costs. The students will gain hands-on experience while working with researchers that are a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This research fellowship is located in the Washington D.C. area.

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Application deadline is February 15, 2011

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