The following organizations have had summer science programs in past years. They may have research opportunities for summer 2010 as well. Feel free to check their websites or to inquire directly.
Note: REU = Research Experience for Undergraduates.Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Materials Science and Engineering for students (Sophomore, Junior, Senior) with strong backgrounds in chemistry, physics, or engineering. $4250 stipend + housing + some travel for 10-week program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Unknown
The program will place undergraduate engineering and science students in research labs at University of Arizonato work in multidisciplinary research in environmentally friendly semiconductor manufacturing in the fields of chemical and environmental engineering, materials science and engineering, optical science, mining and geological engineering, and biosystems engineering. Stipend $4000 + housing + travel allowance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Consortion for Undergraduate Research and Eduation in Astronomy offers two-week program at historic Mount Wilson Observatory in the San Gabriel Mountains overlooking
Los Angeles. However, this is the only program listed here for which the student pays a tuition fee ($1500). Some scholarship support available.
Previous SSU participants: Scott Fraser, 1993; Sean Fraser, 1993.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2009, possibly later
One-week lecture series on atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences followed
by 9 weeks of research for undergrad students majoring in all areas of the physical sciences to research opportunities in the atmospheric, biospheric, and hydrospheric sciences, both theoretical and experimental. Total
stipend $4000 + housing + travel. Primarily for juniors but others eligible.
For application procedure see web page.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2009
Research in astrophysics; atomic, molecular, and chemical physics; particle
physics; and solid state/condensed matter physics. $4000 stipend + up to $300 travel. Subsidized housing
available, program lasts 10 weeks. Must be U.S.
citizens or permant residents to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009 (or until filled)
REU program in physics and astronomy for U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stipend $4000 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009, or until filled
A 10-week summer program for undergraduate research in astronomy (pending NSF funding).
To be eligible, students must be undergraduates who are at least one year away from graduation, and currently enrolled at a California State University campus (other than CSULA), a San Diego or Imperial County community college, or the University of Kansas. Stipend $4500 + housing allowance + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2009
Marine Science Internship with Oregon State University at its center on the Oregon coast. For U.S. citizens who will have completed two years of coursework. Weekly stipend + housing + transportation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009
REU program in physics and astronomy at a small liberal arts college for undergrads who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stipend $4000 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2009
Academic Careers in Engineering & Science (ACES) SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES. Internships in a wide variety of academic subjects. Stipend + meals, housing, and travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
REU Program
in Physics with individual projects for 20 "undergraduates, preferably
sophomores or juniors, who have completed an introductory physics course
and have completed or are taking an advanced physics course" in accelerator,
acoustics, astronomy, condensed matter, high energy, medical, nuclear,
theoretical, astrophysics, atomic, chemical, computational, low temperature
physics. $4600 stipend + room and partial board and partial travel. Application
forms are on the web.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2009
Research
Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University
of Illinois, featuring ten weeks of research in particle physics, nanotechnology, musical instruments, physics education, biophysics, or physics of baseball. $3000 stipend + up to $300 travel + housing. For students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who will not have
graduated by summer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2009
An opportunity for undergraduates with enthusiasm for experimental research to experience research as part of an on-going experimental high-energy or nuclear physics program. Nevis labs is part of Columbia University but is located some 20 miles from Manhattan. For U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stipend $4425 + housing. Applications must be submitted via e-mail.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2009
Program in low-energy, experimental nuclear physics research for undergrads who have completed sophomore level physics course. Stipend$3900 + room + partial board + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009
Participate in research in experimental atomic, molecular, and laser physics, experimental condensed matter physics, high pressure science, or astrophysics. Must have completed soph or jr year, not graduate this year, be US citizen or permanent
resident majoring in physical sciences (physics preferred). "A nationally competitive stipend,
meals and lodging will be offered." + travel. No application form. To apply
see web page.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2009
Five types of internships, some in science policy and outreach, others in research, in the Washington, DC area. Stipend $3700 + travel + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
An eight-week summer experience in a stimulating scientific environment with state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with the most advanced technology. Students should have completed 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework with at least a 3.5 GPA and be enrolled in a degree-granting program in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, engineering, mathematics, or a related field. Stipend $3000 + housing allowance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2009
Several programs available in chemistry, materials science, earth and life sciences, computer scinece, engineering, and physics. "Participants are paid a competitive salary and travel expenses will be reimbursed...".
Previous SSU Participant: Lorie Siebler, 2001.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009
REU programs at the AMNH in the Departments of Astrophysics and Earth and Planetary Sciences. Stipend $4000 + housing + subsistence allowance + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
REU program for U.S. citizens or permanent residents majoring in physics or related field. Work on one of eleven projects in physics and astronomy with SJSU faculty.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2009
KSU REU: Laser-matter Interactions at the Atomic and Nanoscales program for sophomores and juniors who have completed a course in modern physics. Stipend $3825 + room and board + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 18, 2009, or until filled
For U.S. citizens who have had at least two years of undergraduate study, majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, computer science, chemical engineering, materials science, or related discipline, with an interest in chemistry and/or scientific computing; must have completed one semester of physical chemistry or related course(s); particular attention will be paid to applicants considering graduate studies, with a theoretical/computational research interest in chemistry or other science and engineering disciplines.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2009
The SIST program provides the opportunity to work with scientists and engineers at the nation's pre-eminent high energy physics laboratory. For undergraduates currently enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the United States, and majoring in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer science. Stipend (depends on number of academic units completed), housing, and shared use of a car provided.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2009
Summer intern program for physics majors who are NOT U.S. citizens. Stipend (depends on number of academic units completed), housing, and shared use of a car provided.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
National Undergraduate Fellowship Program in Plasma
Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences provides 25 outstanding undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct research in the disciplines that comprise the plasma sciences in general and fusion research in particular. The nine week project is preceded by a one week introductory course at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in the basic elements of plasma physics, after which the students travel to the sites of their research projects. For U.S. citizens only, currently in junior year, majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physics. Stipend $4800 + travel; also room + some meals during one-week course at Princeton.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2009
Highly competitive program for juniors, seniors, and grad students
in sciences, engineering, math, computer science. Up to $5000 summer stipends + travel. Apply Online. Other undergraduate programs also listed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2009
Highly competitive program for juniors, seniors, and grad students
in sciences, engineering, math, computer science. Up to $5000 summer stipends + travel. Online application used for other NASA programs as well.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2009
Highly competitive program for juniors, seniors, and grad students
in sciences, engineering, math, computer science. Up to $5000 summer stipends + travel Complicated application process: See web site early. Online application used for other NASA programs as well.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 26, 2009
Program is in all fields, not just sciences, for U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering jr or sr year with gpa at least 2.8. Stipend + room and board + travel. There are several other programs as well, including one for students just finishing community colleges.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Varies by program, mostly FEBRUARY 6, 2009
Summer Undergraduate Research Interships for sophomores, juniors and seniors “with a strong background in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, or psychology.” Stipend $3000 + $1000 housing allowance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Program provides research in areas of geophysics, space science, and planetary science. Stipend $1900/month for up to 3 months.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
Projects covering a range of topics in both science and engineering, including solid state laser materials growth & spectroscopy, high energy/short pulse laser development, laser produced plasmas, optical signal processing, and optical switching circuits. Open to all students pursuing majors in science and engineering, but two semesters of physics and calculus are required. (Juniors and seniors majoring in physics or electrical engineering will be most suited to the program.) A minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 is recommended, but not an absolute requirement . Stipend $5000 + housing + some travel. There is an international program also with a deadline of March 1.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2009
For highly motivated students interested in solar and space physics. Work on projects spanning the field of solar and space physics, from instrument hardware to data analysis to modeling of the Sun-Earth system. Stipend $3200 + housing + food allowance + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2009
REU program with projects in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Elementary Particle Physics, Geophysics, Physics Education Research, and Plasma Physics. Stipend $3570 + housing and/or sustenance allowance + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Opportunity to work on research projects in many fields of physics and
astronomy for physics majors who have completed junior year. 10 weeks for
$3800 plus housing, travel.
Previous SSU participants: Monika Ivancic, 1992; Brooke Haag, 2000.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2009
REU program with projects in Astronomy, High Energy Particle Physics, Instructional Apparatus Development, Laser and Optics, Nuclear Physics, Solid State Physics, and Theoretical Physics. Stipend $3300 + lodging + food allowance + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Not fixed, but positions will be filled starting March 1, 2009
REU program for undergraduate science and engineering majors at the University of Arkansas and Oklahoma State University offering research in
geological processes on planetary surfaces, astronomical processes, instruments and engineering for possible use on Mars, and biological investigations of life on Mars. Stipend $5500 + housing + $500 travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009
For chemistry, physics, engineering, and materials majors who are currently sophomores or juniors and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students participate in
experimental/theoretical projects that investigate materials properties and they participate in projects directed towards the development of new theoretical and experimental tools. Stipend $4800 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2009
REU program in astronomy:
conducting research with astronomers from Northern Arizona U. and other institutions and attending seminars. Ten week program, $4500 + housing
+ $400 for travel. 3 units credit. Must be citizen or permanent resident,
must not graduate by June.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Research in Condensed Matter Physics, Elementary Particle Physics, Biophysics,
Cosmic Ray Physics, Space Physics , Astrophysics, and Cosmology at the University of Minnesota. Stipend + housing + meals + travel.
Previous SSU participant: Ashley Wiren, 2002.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2009
The participants will gain direct experience by working in ongoing experimental or theoretical research programs in plasma and beam physics, solid state physics, astrophysics and high-energy physics. All students will attend weekly seminars on current in research in physics, workshops on technical writing and GRE preparation, and computer instruction. Stipend $3750 + housing + travel. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are undergraduates majoring in physics or astronomy.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2009
Summer internship at one of three IBM research centers (San Jose, CA; Yorktown Heights, NY; Austin, TX) for women majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, or chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering, who have soph or jr. standing by summer. Salary + $2500 grant. Minimum gpa 3.0.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences in Electrical and Computer Engineering for students who will have completed their sophomore or junior year by June, and who expect to obtain their bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer
science, physics, mathematics, or related fields. Applicants are expected to have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Stipend $450/wk + meals + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2009
Participants will work in Madison with researchers in the Astronomy Department and the Astrophysics group of the Physics Department. Stipend $350/week + $500 travel + housing + $50/week for food.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Opportunity for undergraduate science and engineering students to apply
for summer research positions in astronomy, atmospheric sciences and engineering
at MIT's radio observatory. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Stipend $400/wk + housing + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Summer intern program.“Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in geoscience, physics, chemistry, materials science, biology, astronomy or a related field, who are considering scientific research as a potential career, are encouraged to apply.” Stipend $4200 + housing + some travel for ten weeks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009
Geometry and Physics on Graphs program. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident who is a full-time undergraduate student majoring in mathematics, physics, computer science, or related fields. Stipend $3600 + meal allowance + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2009
RIPS brings together highly qualified undergraduates in mathematics or related majors with sponsoring industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate on projects. This program is also open to Dec 2008 and May 2009 graduates. There is also a program in Beijing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Research in astronomy and astrophysics for undergrads majoring in physics,
chemistry, computer science, math, engineering. Anyone from any country may apply. Ten-week program. $500/wk + travel.
Previous SSU participant: Tiffany Borders, 2002.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2009
REU program in physics See list of research projects on web. Stipend $3700 + housing + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2009
REU program in experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics and materials chemistry, nanoscience, biophysics, nonlinear dynamics and chaos, complex fluids and polymers, optical spectroscopy of materials, and ultracold atoms. Stipend $4500 + housing + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009
REU program in many areas of physics. Stipend $450/wk + housing + meals + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009 or until all positions filled
“American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate university students to gain experience in medical physics by performing research in a medical physics laboratory or assisting with clinical service at a clinical facility. For juniors and seniors (not yet graduated as of summer) in physics, engineering or other science.” Stipend $4000.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA
This summer, Maryland Sea Grant will offer 14 undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct marine research in biology, chemistry and physical oceanography on the Chesapeake Bay. As part of a research team, you will work on an individual project in areas including estuarine processes, biogeochemistry, contaminants, fisheries, physical oceanography, the benthic environment, and submerged aquatic vegetation.
Stipend $4200 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 12, 2009
REU program for students at all levels to do research in optics (using lasers of all kinds including ultrashort pulse and UV lasers), computer modeling, plasmas, solid state and thin film science, acoustics, theory, and astronomy. Stipend $4500 + travel + room and board.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Ten-week summer research program at the University of Oklahoma for undergraduates in meteorology, atmospheric science, physics, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, physical geography, and other disciplines. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Stipend + subsistence + housing + travel allowance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA, probably MID-FEBRUARY, 2008
Research with big telescopes in several fields of astronomy for those seriously interested in
careers in astronomy. 10-12 week program. $450/wk plus travel + housing.
Previous SSU Participant: Tim Kimball, 1990.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) program providing hands-on research
experience in Atomic, Molecular, Optical, Radiation and Chemical Physics
at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) near Washington, DC. $4000 for 12-week program + travel + housing. Note complicated application procedure: your university must apply, receive the funds, and then disburse them to you. Allow extra time.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009
The Netherlands Foundation for Research in Astronomy (ASTRON) and the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) announce the availability of a limited number of grants for their Summer Research Program. The program enables astronomy students (graduate or advanced undergraduate) to spend the summer (10 to 12 weeks) at the Dwingeloo [Radio] Observatory, conducting astronomical research under the supervision of ASTRON and JIVE staff members. Modest stipend + housing + travel provided.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program at the University of California, Irvine offers undergraduate diversity students with outstanding academic potential an opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on research projects. The program provides students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. degree and enter academic careers with the tools needed to facilitate the application, admission, and enrollment process for graduate school. The program is open to all academic fields. Stipend + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
“an opportunity for exceptionally talented students to participate in an extensive education program consisting of courses bridging molecular life sciences and computer sciences to achieve a common goal.” Three weeks of classes followed by seven weeks of research training in bioinformatics. Stipend $6000 for undergraduates; $7000 for grad students.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts has a 9 or 10 week summer intern program (depending on the availability of Harvard housing) at the
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution. Undergraduate students interested in a career in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or related physical sciences are encouraged to apply. Stipend $4500 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
"The program offers members of underrepresented minority groups (African-Americans,
Hispanics, and Native Americans) and women the opportunity to gain technical
experience working in the laboratory or research group of a Physics Department
faculty member." $4500 stipend + housing + some travel for ten weeks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009
Participate in research projects with engineering faculty and graduate
students in departments of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical
Engineering & Computer Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering. $3750
stipend + housing, meals, and travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2009
National Solar Observatory Summer Student Programs
Research assistant positions are available at the National
Solar Observatory (NSO) at sites in Sunspot, NM and Tucson, AZ. The positions are normally 10
to 12 weeks between May and September. $625 per week + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 25, 2008
An opportunity to work on the new Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, either at Caltech or at one of the LIGO sites in Washington and Louisiana. $6000 stipend for ten-week program. For application procedure see website.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2009
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, CO “provide 10-week appointments for outstanding undergraduates to engage in state-of-the-art research with senior scientists and engineers.” For U.S. citizens or permanent residents majoring in physics, materials science, chemistry, math, computer science, or engineering with gpa of 3.0 or better. Application is joint with student’s own university. Stipend $4000 + living allowance + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA
Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program for undergraduates (including 2004 graduates) majoring in geology or related sciences to work at any of a number of NASA sites. Stipend $250/week+ travel + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 23, 2009
Twelve-week program for juniors and seniors, primarily those majoring in chemistry, physics, and biomedical, mechanical, chemical, civil or materials engineering, biology, biochemistry and pre-med programs. Do research in Field-Responsive Materials, Materials and Processes for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, and Macromolecular Interfaces with Life Sciences Stipend $6300 + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009, possibly later
REU program in physics for sophomores, jrs., and srs. in physics, chemistry, and engineering to do research in condensed matter physics, nanoscience and nanomaterials research, UV photoluminescence and Raman spectroscopy, atomic physics, biophysics and astrophysics. $4500 stipend + housing + travel for 10 weeks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
Do research projects in collaboration with Caltech faculty or Jet Propulsion Laboratory technical staff members over a ten-week period, mid-June to late August. Applicants must find their own mentor and arrange a research project as part of the application process. $600/week stipend. Dorm housing available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2009
REU program at the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Life) Institute with research on biochemistry and the origin and evolution of life on earth, planetary science and the search for life in the solar system, and astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. For sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stipend $4000 + housing + food allowance + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA
REU program in physics at College of Wooster. Research projects in many fields of physics. Stipend $5300.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research Experience for Undergraduates Program. More than 100 undergraduates will take part in this ten-week program at 13 sites, where they will receive hands-on nanoscience and technology experience through research with applications to bio-engineering, chemistry, electronics, materials science, optics, optoelectronics, physics, and the life sciences. For engineering and science students, not graduating by August 2005, with broad interests across disciplines focusing on nanotechnology . Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Stipend $3800 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 11, 2009
REU program at the University of Maryland Materials Research Science and Engineering Center. $4500 stipend + housing + travel.
Previous SSU Participant: Justin Flory, 2000.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2009, preferably earlier
Undergraduate Research Assistantships in astronomy for U.S. citizens
or permanent residents with one to three years of academic training. Work
with faculty for eight weeks. Stipend $5600 plus up to $1000 transportation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 2009
For students attending college who are interested in careers in science and engineering. The internships are open to students after completion of their freshman year of college. For women only. Stipend $3500.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU) program in materials research for freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents majoring in chemistry, physics, or engineering.
stipend $3750 + travel, housing subsidy for ten week program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009?
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Oceanography (SURFO) is an eleven week program for science, math, and engineering students who
have just completed their junior year. For U.S. citizens and permanent
residents. Work in a research group in physical oceanography, geophysical
fluid dynamics, etc. Stipend $4500 + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009, possibly later
Research opportunities in astrophysics and cosmology, atomic physics,
nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, particle physics, and physics
education. For US citizens or permanent residents who will have completed
junior year by summer. $4000 stipend + travel + housing and most meals
in dorm for 10 weeks. Obtain application and much more information from
the web.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009?
REU program
with research opportunities in condensed matter and materials physics,
atomic and nuclear physics, optics and astrophysics. Primarily for students
between their junior and senior years. Stipend $5000 + room and board, some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing, ends APRIL 30, 2009
Ten week research program at one of three radio observatories in West
Virginia, Virginia, and New Mexico. For U.S. citizens
who will not graduate in summer 2008. (There is also a program for grad students.) Transportation plus $575/week for undergraduates. Also housing for those going to Green Bank, WV.
Previous SSU Participant: Tiffany Borders, 2003.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 26, 2009
REU Program in the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the Univ. of Minnesota. Stipend + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Research opportunities in engineering, physics, chemistry, and computer science for students who have completed at least sophomore year and have grade point average of at least 3.0. $4500 + housing + meals + travel for 10 weeks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2008 (Placements begin JANUARY 15, 2009)
REU program in molecular physics, including participation in studies
of carbon-60 and other fullerenes, atmospheric ozone, and energy transfer
in molecular collisions. Stipend $4500 + travel.
Get application from the web.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009.
Student Intern Program at Wolfram Research (the makers of Mathematica)
"We're looking for students who are familiar
with Mathematica, programming, systems administration, marketing, public
relations, business development, sales, and many
other areas." Apply on web.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Unknown
This program is designed to foster entry into a neuroscience research-centered career.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 17, 2009, preferably earlier
This National Science Foundation summer program involves research in the general area of chemistry and engineering of information technology related materials in partnership with San Jose State University. Stipend $4500 for 10 weeeks + free housing in SJSU dormitories + some travel. Preference is given to chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science majors, though outstanding candidates from related majors are invited to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Research assistant positions are available at Kitt
Peak National Observatory (KPNO) for undergraduate students who are
U.S. citizens or permanent residents. These are full time 10 to 12
week positions between May and September. A salary of $625 per week
and funds to cover travel to and from Tucson are provided.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2009
Ten week program in radio astronomy and atmospheric science at world's
largest radio telescope in Puerto Rico; for undergraduate science students
(citizens or permanent residents). Stipend plus travel for Jun 1 - Aug.
30 (flexible).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Summer research program for current sophomores and juniors who are United States citizens or permanent residents. Stipend $5250 + travel. The program will include a trip to the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Tucson, AZ, where students will observe on the
WIYN 0.9-m telescope as well as tour Kitt Peak and other Tucson astronomical facilities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Do astronomical research at historic island observatory. Stipend $1700/month + housing + some travel. Previous SSU participants: Katherine Rhode, 1989; Holly Jessop, 1990.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
REU program in Physics at UC Davis. Stipend: $400/wk for 10 weeks + travel + housing + meals.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2009 (possibly later)
Summer research internships
For undergraduate students (U.S. citizens only) in science and engineering. Positions available
for two months at three sites, including Los Alamos National Lab. $3600? stipend + housing, food allowance, and travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2009
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships for U.S. citizens or permanent residents
who are outstanding undergraduate students majoring in physical and life
sciences, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Contact individual scientists at LBNL. See web for details. Stipend + housing allowance, travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Ten students between jr. and sr. year in math, science, or engineering
will be summer interns working on guided research in the marine sciences. 10-week
session, $3300 stipend + room, travel, and one unit of credit. Apply on web.
Previous SSU Participant: Ashley Wiren, 2003.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 23, 2009
The Southeastern Association
for Research in Astronomy (SARA) is a consortium of five universities: The Florida Institute
of Technology, East Tennessee State University , Florida International University, The University of Georgia, and Valdosta State
University. The program is 8 to 10 weeks in duration, and includes
an observing run at the SARA 0.9-m telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory. The program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. $3600 stipend + lodging + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 2009
Eleven week program in physical oceanography primarily for science majors
who have completed junior year. Stipend $4500 + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
"Housing and a partial board plan will be provided, at no cost to the student, in single-occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms at St. John‘s College. Modest living stipends will also be provided to interns during their stay, along with some support of round-trip travel expenses from the home institution." This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent
residents only. Eligible candidates must be enrolled at a degree-granting
institution as an undergraduate student. See web for how to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 13, 2009
REU Program in astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter, molecular, optical and nanoscale physics, particle and nuclear physics. Stipend $3600 + travel + housing + meals.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2009
REU program for undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior years majoring in chemical
engineering, chemistry, materials science or physics. Projects in Functional Materials, Devices & Microfabrication, and Nano-Bio Interface. Stipend $4000 + travel + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2009
Montana State University REU program in Materials Research.
Projects will focus on materials science. Examples include: designing piezoelectric actuators for motion control of robots
for Mars missions; experimental studies of superconductivity; forensic, biofilm, and corrosion research using imaging and
chemical analysis techniques. In addition, several projects will offer an applied optics slant to this experience. Stipend: $4400 + travel + housing + food allowance for 10 weeks. Participants must be full-time undergraduates, typically finishing their sophomore, junior, or senior years, and
must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009
Do research with faculty in almost any fields of physics. Stipend $4000
+ travel + housing. Application forms and descriptions of available
projects are on the web.
Previous SSU participants: Scott Fraser, 1993; Sean Fraser, 1993.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009, possibly later
Ten-week program in planetary science at Lunar & Planetary Institute and nearby NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Stipend $5000 + housing + $1000 for travel. For students in the geosciences, physics, chemistry, engineering, computer sciences, and mathematics with at least 50 semester hours of credit.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 23, 2009
Student research participation in all sciences, math, computer science,
energy, etc. Must have soph, junior, senior, or first year graduate standing
by summer, 2.5 GPA. Transportation and housing, plus $400/wk . Must be
U. S. citizen or permanent resident.
Previous SSU participants: Jim Larramee, 1975; Geoffrey Wilson,
1982; Allyson Bishop, 1986; Eric Weiss, 1991.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Teaching Opportunities in Physical Science is a six-week summer program aimed at physics and engineering majors who are currently in their sophomore or junior years and are considering careers in teaching at the secondary level. The program is hosted by the Center for Ultracold Atoms (CUA) at MIT and Harvard. The goal of TOPS is to provide college students with an exceptional experience that can be a decisive factor in leading them to choose a teaching career. Stipend $3,500 + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Program at Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer
Science at Rutgers is for current juniors majoring in computer science,
mathematics, or a closely related field. Some students will spend part of the summer in Prague. Approximately $3300 stipend + travel + housing.
Apply on web.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2009
REU
Program offering research projects in solid state, statistical,
fluids, atomic, optical, plasma, particle, and nuclear physics for physics
majors who have completed junior year and who intend to pursue graduate
degrees. 10 weeks @ $460 per week + free housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2009
Positions open to any student or faculty member (US citizen or permanent resident) at any accredited US college or university. Stipend $1900 per month for undergraduates; cheap housing available. See website for projects available. Some are part-time during the academic year.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Varies
Projects include terrestrial, atmospheric, and estuarine environmental research within the disciplines of ecology, biology, chemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, mathematics, and physics. Stipend $400.00/week. Cheap housing available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Participants designate the research preferences of their choice from a descriptive list of research projects—in biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, physics, and more—at the Institute. For undergraduates who have completed at least two years. May 2009 graduates are eligible.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2008
For undergraduate freshmen, sophomores and juniors with backgrounds and majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, physics, and others. Conduct research to understand and predict biological, chemical and physical processes of the river-to-ocean ecosystem. Stipend, but amount not stated.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) program providing hands-on research
experience in the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory
at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) near Washington,
DC. See website for application
details.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY TBA
Spend 9 to 11 weeks working on a seismological research project with researchers at an IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology) member institution. Stipend $550/week + travel + assistance in finding housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
For students in all science fields. “...provides the opportunity for students to learn–first hand–the potential of the biomedical sciences as an interesting and fulfilling career. SPUR provides laboratory experience in science, in which the undergraduate works with graduate faculty, students, and staff on significant ongoing basic science research issues. This program is primarily intended for students interested in a PhD degree in biomedical sciences.” Stipend + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Research with individual faculty at 8 colleges in the Northeast. Four places for U.S. citizens attending other institutions at which there are few opportunities for participation in astronomical research. Stipend $4000 including housing allowance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY ?, 2009
“The CCC Summer Research Program is designed to give undergraduate chemistry, physics, and math majors an opportunity to explore computational quantum chemistry at a world-class research institute.” Applicants must have completed a course in physical chemistry. Stipend $2000/month + $400 travel. For students who have completed three years.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
REU Program in Solar and Space Physics at the National Center for Atmospheric Research are available for three months including
June, July, and August. The aim
of the program is to foster interest in solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, and related astrophysics among qualified students (both US and foreign) contemplating graduate studies.
Students selected will be given the opportunity to work closely
with one of the observatory scientists. Stipend $3200 + housing + food allowance + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2009
An observational astronomy REU program for students from any engineering or science field at the University of Texas at Austin’s observatory in a remote part of west Texas. Stipend $220/week + housing + meals + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2009
Columbia University/Barnard College Amgen Scholars’ Summer Research Program offers hands-on laboratory research in biology. For citizens or permanent residents who are currently sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors. You do not need to be a biology major to apply. Stipend $4000 + housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
A lecture and research participation program for undergraduate
students. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.Stipend+transportation+housing. Fill out the on-line Fellowship application at
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/ERULF/apply.html. Be sure to specify SLAC as one of your choices for placement.
Previous SSU Participants:
Mary Silber, 1979, 1980; Joanne del Corral, 1982; Holly Wallace, 1983; Lou Sanchez-Chopitea, 1984; Monika Ivancic, 1991; Holly Jessop, 1991.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Space Policy Internship provides a promising undergraduate physical or life sciences major an opportunity to work in the area of civil space research policy
in the Nation's Capital, under the aegis of the National Academy of Sciences.
Stipend $13.50-$14.50/hour for up to 10 weeks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Student Intern Program at Wolfram Research (the makers of Mathematica)
"We're looking for students who are familiar
with Mathematica, programming, systems administration, marketing, public
relations, business development, sales, and many
other areas." Apply online.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
This program gives American and Canadian undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. Stipend €650/month + insurance. Transportation to Germany is not provided.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2009
Opportunities to explore a federal career with the Department of Energy. Appointments in a variety of disciplines at facilities nationwide. Stipend $550/week for undergraduates + travel + housing subsidy in some cases.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2009
REU program for students with at least one year left as undergraduates, includes research in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and physics.
Must be US citizen or permanent resident with major in physical sciences
or engineering. Stipend $4000+ housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009
Experimental and theoretical research in nuclear physics, biomedical
physics, accelerator physics, and nuclear chemistry for physics majors
who have completed 4 semesters of physics and have gpa at least 3.2.
Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. $3000 plus transportation and
housing and meals for 10-weeks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
Undergraduate Chemical Research in Molecular and Biomolecular Electronics for students who have completed their first year of study and who have a serious interest in chemistry and/or molecular science. Students have the opportunity to do research in any of the following areas: Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Solid-State Science, Chemical Physics, Surface Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Science, X-ray Diffraction, and others. Most students will have completed their junior year. Stipend $4500 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
APL Summer Internship Program seeks talented college students in the summer to help solve challenging technical problems. The Summer Internship Program offers practical work experience and an introduction to APL for engineering and science majors.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2009
Programs at 15 national labs: Ames, Argonne, Brookhaven, Fermilab, Idaho, Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, National Renewable Energy, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Princeton Plasma Physics, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. There is also an internship in Naval Reactors at DOE Headquarters. See website for details. Stipend $400/week.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Unknown, last year was FEB 1.
This highly competitive program strengthens the connections between scientists and journalists by placing advanced science, mathematics and engineering students in newsrooms across the country. Two of the fellowships are sponsored by the American Physical Society. Stipend $450/week + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2009
Research areas include Bose - Einstein condensation, chaos and Complexity, high - pressure physics, materials and optics, physical acoustics. Stipend $6000 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2009
Work with active research groups at CERN (in Geneva, Switzerland), one of the world's premier international laboratories. For U.S. citizens and permanent residents majoring in physics, engineering, or computer science. Receive stipend + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2009
CASPER's Summer Undergraduate Research Program (sponsored by
the National Science Foundation, Baylor University, the Physics Department
and CASPER) offers outstanding undergraduates an opportunity for active
research participation with Baylor University faculty in either the Center
for Astrophysics, Space Physics & Engineering Research or the Baylor
University Physics Department. Interns will be paid $3500 for the
ten weeks, a housing allowance and up to a maximum of $300 toward travel
expenses.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009
NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program offers mentored internship opportunities at 12 NASA centers across the country for sophomores, juniors or seniors in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical/life sciences. Must be U.S. citizen with gpa of 3.0 or better. Stipend $6000 + travel to all sites, additional housing allowances at the high-cost sites only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 23, 2009
Undergraduates will conduct research in the department and take part in group activities including seminars on cutting-edge areas of physics; workshops focusing on graduate programs, career opportunities in the physical sciences, and scientific communications skills; and field trips to laboratories on and off campus. $4500 stipend + housing + travel.
Summer Student Fellowship Program
for undergraduates who have completed their junior year and beginning graduate
students. Research projects for students in science, math, and engineering. Stipend $412/wk for 10 - 12 weeks + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Ten-week program for physics majors who will have completed jr. year.
Stipend $3750 plus free dorm room. Previous SSU participants: Scott Fraser, 1992; Sean Fraser, 1992.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2009 (Preferred)
Montana State University REU program in Solar Physics.
Projects can range from research in solar MHD and plasma physics to space science, hardward development, and analysis of data from solar physics space missions. Stipend: $4960 + lodging + travel for 10 weeks. Participants must be full-time undergraduates, typically finishing their sophomore, junior, or senior years, and
must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA
Each year, 70-80 undergraduate students from around the United States come to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to work beside both young and established scientists on a broad range of biomedical research questions in the Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. Up to ten fellowships also are available at Mayo's campuses in Scottsdale, Ariz. and Jacksonville, Fla. Stipend $5000, reasonable housing available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Each year positions are available in a variety of Museum departments such as Aircraft Restoration, Aviation or Space History, Planetary Science, Collections Management, Exhibit Design, Public Relations, and Education. Students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply. $5500 stipend.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2009
REU program in many areas of physics offered at Cornell University by a collaboration of Cornell, Wayne State University, and CLEO. Stipend $4500 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2009, earlier recommended
An opportunity to learn first-hand about genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, and molecular biology by working and living in a scientific community that is renowned for its research and educational programs. Stipend $4000 + room and board.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2009
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program in biophysics, computational biology, quantitative and analytical chemistry. Stipend $5250 for those not local. See also the SURF program in several other biology-related subjects.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 9, 2009
Conduct research at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and
Atmospheric Science located on Virginia Key, an island in Biscayne Bay connected by a causeway to
metropolitan Miami, Florida. Stipend $2000 + housing + some travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 2009
An intensive experience for undergraduates majoring in biological or physical science and interested in combined MD/PhD training for a career as a physician-scientist. The program provides students with experience in research laboratories and exposure to clinical medicine and medically-relevant research. Stipend $3000 + housing + travel.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6, 2009
For juniors majoring in any of several fields, especially mathematics and computer science. Applicants and their immediate families must be U.S. citizens and pass extensive security clearance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EACH YEAR: OCTOBER 15
SF Japan/Korea
Programs
The Summer Programs in Japan, Korea and Taiwan provide U.S. graduate
students in science and engineering first-hand experience in Japanese, Korean and Taiwan research environments, an
introduction to the science and science policy
infrastructure of the respective countries, and language training.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due DECEMBER 1 annually
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