The following is a listing of off-campus summer undergraduate research opportunities spanning most natural sciences disciplines. Opportunities exist across the country and are a great way to get valuable experience, both to list on your resume and to help you determine your career goals.
This list shows programs available nationwide. Contact your department faculty member if you are interested in one or more. These opportunities are competitive and have application deadlines ranging from late November to February and early March.
Biology
provide summer research opportunities spanning a large range of natural & social sciences disciplines at a variety of venues around the country.
allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at a variety of world-class institutions.
offers undergraduates an actively-mentored, collaborative research experience on microbial biofilms that promotes professional skill development and research readiness.
The goal of the program is to generate excitement for a future career in cancer research in highly motivated undergraduates and help them prepare for the next stage of their careers.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
provides research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research.
Through GLBRC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), students are engaged in a research program across multiple disciplines, including biochemistry, plant biology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, and crop sciences.
, sponsored by Mayo Graduate School, is for students interested in biomedical research.
Through GLBRC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), students are engaged in a research program across multiple disciplines, including biochemistry, plant biology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, and crop sciences.
The NSF funded KBS REU Site “Ecological & Evolutionary Dynamics in a Changing World” gives students an opportunity to conduct full-time research in collaboration with our outstanding faculty, postdocs and graduate students.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and Michigan State University (MSU) are sponsoring the Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program at MSU for undergraduate and veterinary students interested in the biomedical sciences and research-related careers.
The Plant Genomics at MSU REU Program provides high quality research and training experiences for undergraduates interested in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, bioinformatics, and computational sciences.
The STEP-UP Program provides hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers.
offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
supports all students with a focus on increasing underrepresented populations in drug abuse research. Through this program, undergraduates age 18 and older are introduced to the field of substance use and addiction research by participating in research internships with NIDA's distinguished scientists at universities across the United States. Students work with leading scientists for eight weeks during the summer. The internship may include laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, formal courses, participation in lab meetings, patient interviews, manuscript preparation, and literature reviews. In addition, it is expected that each intern will deliver a formal presentation on their research project at the end of the internship.
Students will learn behavioral methodology, including the design and use of ethograms, how to use software specifically designed for behavioral observation, and statistical methods. S/he will also learn about species specific monkey behavior and how to improve the psychological well- being of captive animals.
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The Summer in Biomedical Science (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program will provide the opportunity for young people to be instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant clinical and scientific community.
Interns will have the opportunity to work in the areas of cell biology, epigenetics, metabolism and nutritional programming, neurodegenerative science and structural biology.
Chemistry
provide summer research opportunities spanning a large range of natural & social sciences disciplines at a variety of venues around the country. Application dates vary.
Internships, Fellowships, Cooperative Education
Nuclear & Radiochemistry Undergraduate Summer Schools
allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at a variety of world-class institutions. No Summer 2021 Opportunities. Will resume Summer 2022.
The goal of the program is to generate excitement for a future career in cancer research in highly motivated undergraduates and help them prepare for the next stage of their careers.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and Michigan State University (MSU) are sponsoring the Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program at MSU for undergraduate and veterinary students interested in the biomedical sciences and research-related careers.
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DEVELOP, part of NASA’s Applied Sciences Program, addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe.
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includes undergraduate research, internships, summer jobs, and co-ops that provide real-world experience for students who want to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. These opportunities are available globally in private companies, academic institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit associations. For international undergraduate students, the job listings also include multi-national organizations that have internships in many countries around the world.
Computer and Data Science
provide summer research opportunities spanning a large range of natural & social sciences disciplines at a variety of venues around the country. Application dates vary, but are often in December-February.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
Internships in History, Political Science, Computer Science and Information Technology, Communications, and Education
The program’s goals are to provide exposure to data science and informatics with respect to best practices, impact of research on medicine and health, as well as possible career path for interns.
You will be joining Carnegie Mellon University, a world-renowned center for technology and innovation shaping our world. CMU is top-ranked for computer science, artificial intelligence specialization, and robotics. We launched the first academic department in robotics, the first Ph.D. in robotics, and is the world’s largest university-affiliated robotics research group.
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encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of . They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.
This summer, the AI SUSTEIN program will offer an undergraduate research experience program at UNLV with a focus on AI applications in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related areas such as manufacturing engineering, civil & environmental engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering & science, or any related engineering, pre-engineering, mathematics, statistics, and education, etc.
provides undergraduates with an intensive paid 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. These student researchers work hand in hand with faculty mentors on project topics ranging from health, medicine, data science, robotics, fine arts, psychology, architecture and more!
Environmental Studies
provide summer research opportunities spanning a large range of natural & social sciences disciplines at a variety of venues around the country.
allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at a variety of world-class institutions.
an opportunity to conduct guided research in environmental and Earth systems science
The REU Site in Raptor Research (REU-RR) is funded by the National Science Foundation and Boise State University.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
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General Natural Sciences
provide summer research opportunities spanning a large range of physical and life sciences.
The goal of the program is to generate excitement for a future career in cancer research in highly motivated undergraduates and help them prepare for the next stage of their careers.
Research internships in Science and Engineering in Germany. **International**
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Scholars Program introduces college students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission and operations.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
hosts an intensive summer research program in sensing and smart systems for talented undergraduate students across the country. Closely related to the Internet of Things, smart systems represent an emerging class of distributed systems that provide real-time awareness of conditions, trends, and patterns to support improved decision-making, and often, automation. The on-campus research will focus on I-SENSE's three main program areas: Infrastructure Systems, Marine and Environment and Health and Behavior.
, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; applications accepted year round
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10-week, full-time, summer internship opportunities at JPL to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Paid summer internships that provide training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and Michigan State University (MSU) are sponsoring the Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program at MSU for undergraduate and veterinary students interested in the biomedical sciences and research-related careers.
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STEM Engagement
is an eight-week summer internship for rising senior undergraduate students.
DEVELOP, part of NASA’s Applied Sciences Program, addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe.
The OHSU Equity Research Program offers an exciting opportunity for diverse undergraduate college students to spend eight weeks working on research projects alongside faculty, scientists and graduate students.
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encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of . They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.
a gateway to graduate education at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers.
Research experiences in all disciplines in Switzerland. **International**
is hosting a new National Science Foundation REU Site centered on the scientific theme of Close Relationships.
This summer, the AI SUSTEIN program will offer an undergraduate research experience program at UNLV with a focus on AI applications in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related areas such as manufacturing engineering, civil & environmental engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering & science, or any related engineering, pre-engineering, mathematics, statistics, and education, etc.
is a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.
Pathways internship program for students and recent graduates in multiple areas.
Health
provides Intern and Fellowship programs in Public Health.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
is a full-service nationwide medical scribe company looking for post-baccalaureate candidates with full-time and part-time positions.
A 10-week training program that provides unique exposure to basic and clinical research, social/behavioral research, health policy, and research administration. Location: Bethesda, Maryland
PARAdiGM is UAB's NIH/NHLBI R25 funded summer program for outstanding undergraduates from disadvantaged and underrepresented minority backgrounds who want to explore the potential of a future career as a physician-scientist - becoming a scientific investigator and a practicing physician.
provides undergraduates with an intensive paid 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. These student researchers work hand in hand with faculty mentors on project topics ranging from health, medicine, data science, robotics, fine arts, psychology, architecture and more!
Mathematics
provide summer research opportunities spanning a large range of natural & social sciences disciplines at a variety of venues around the country.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
is an 8-week residential program which will present a variety of interdisciplinary research projects on the theme of Computational Arithmetic Dynamics.
provides internships in data science and biomedical informatics to college undergraduates and high school students to increase their skills with respect to data literacy and stewardship.
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encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of . They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.
This summer, the AI SUSTEIN program will offer an undergraduate research experience program at UNLV with a focus on AI applications in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related areas such as manufacturing engineering, civil & environmental engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering & science, or any related engineering, pre-engineering, mathematics, statistics, and education, etc.
Medical
specializes in clinical and research undergraduate summer programs that provide an enhanced scientific and professional preparation for students aspiring toward a career in medicine or biomedical sciences.
provides undergraduates with an intensive paid 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. These student researchers work hand in hand with faculty mentors on project topics ranging from health, medicine, data science, robotics, fine arts, psychology, architecture and more!
Physics and Engineering
provide summer research opportunities spanning a large range of natural & social sciences disciplines at a variety of venues around the country.
allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at a variety of world-class institutions.
provides total immersion into all aspects of laboratory work along with other enrichment activities. Students who earn acceptance get a $5,000 stipend, with their housing and meals covered.
Each summer, the MSU Department of Physics and Astronomy and its research groups offer 10-week internships for up to 12 undergraduate students. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
EnSURE is a 10-week, full-time research experience open to all undergraduates who are studying at institutions in the United State, including Puerto Rico. EnSURE students work on a substantive, faculty-guided research project in one of eight engineering departments and participate in professional development activities, including attending weekly seminars and completing periodic writing assignments.
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DEVELOP, part of NASA’s Applied Sciences Program, addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe.
Undergraduate Research Program
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encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of . They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.
focuses around individual mentored research projects in nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, and astronomy, related through the central theme of symmetry, tailored for accessibility to 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates
This summer, the AI SUSTEIN program will offer an undergraduate research experience program at UNLV with a focus on AI applications in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related areas such as manufacturing engineering, civil & environmental engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering & science, or any related engineering, pre-engineering, mathematics, statistics, and education, etc.