Research

Summer Research: NSF Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis

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Each year, the NSF Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis (C-CAS) awards a number undergraduate summer research fellowships.

Students awarded a fellowship will conduct cutting-edge research on topics of organic synthesis, computational chemistry, and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). These students will be placed in the lab of a C-CAS faculty advisor at one of thirteen partner universities and work closely with a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher as their immediate mentor.

Each SURF position is full time (40 hours/week maximum) and provides a total stipend of $7,000 over a 10-week period and a $3,000 housing allowance.

Fellowship recipients will be part of the C-CAS research community and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of social and professional development activities. At the conclusion of their research, each SURF recipient is required to prepare a short presentation of their project accomplishments to be presented during the final week of the program.

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Marine Physical Laboratory Summer Internship Program

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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is now seeking curious, motivated undergraduates with strong quantitative skills to apply for the 2026 MPL Summer Internship Program.

This paid, eight-week research program provides students the opportunity to work on their own individual research project under the guidance of leading scientists in the field. Interns also participate in weekly seminars, hands-on activities, and professional development events. Participants receive an hourly wage of $18.25.

Research topics include:

  • Acoustics and Infrasound
  • Applied Ocean Sciences
  • Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
  • Ocean Instrumentation and Technology
  • Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
  • Upper Ocean and Submesoscale Processes
  • and more

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as a second-year, or third-year undergraduates. (Senior-year undergraduates, former MPL interns, and high-school students are not eligible.)
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the internship start date.
  • Applicants must be available to begin in June 2026 and work 40 hours per week for the full 8 consecutive weeks.

Applications are due by Friday, January 23, 2026 at midnight Pacific Time. Decisions will be emailed by the end of April.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

UPenn REU: Catalyst Research Development and Molecular Dynamics

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The University of Pennsylvania Department of Chemistry is accepting applications for its REU titled, “Novel Techniques and Applications in Catalyst Research Development and Molecular Dynamics” (CatResDev). This is a 10-week summer research experience.

The CatResDev REU at Penn Chemistry offers research exposure to undergraduates with limited previous laboratory experience. This site will provide projects in the areas of catalysis and molecular dynamics with cross-over into the methods associated with high throughput experimentation (HTE).

While working on their projects, students will learn the fundamentals of success in science via training, mentoring, and industrial partnerships.  Programs focus on research safety, professional development, networking, and the opportunity to learn from one another and leading experts in the field.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research

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The University of Michigan Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to offer a 10-week, paid summer undergraduate research fellowship, to engage undergraduate students in cardiovascular, basic science research in Ann Arbor. The program offers hands-on wet bench experience led by a Frankel CVC faculty mentor.

Fellows are matched to a laboratory led by a Frankel CVC faculty member conducting research in areas such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. In addition to working as a laboratory assistant within their mentor’s lab, fellows will attend weekly scientific seminars, participate in organized social events, and close the summer with an oral presentation of their research findings to faculty, staff, and peers at the End of Summer Symposium.

The fellowship stipend is paid bi-weekly at a rate of $15 per hour for ten weeks of full-time work (40 hours per week). 

Applications are due by January 9, 2026.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Power Up Your Career with BATTERI Internship Program

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Take the next step toward a career that drives sustainable innovation. The BATTERI Internship Program at The Ohio State University offers STEM undergraduates the chance to work alongside global Electric Vehicle (EV) leaders including Honda, Schaeffler, and Stellantis, while gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in clean technology and advanced manufacturing.

BATTERI is a paid, 10-week summer program designed to prepare students for careers in advanced battery manufacturing through mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on lab work.

As a BATTERI intern, you’ll work on real-world projects in a pilot-scale battery manufacturing lab, gaining hands-on experience with advanced tools and technologies. Beyond the lab, you’ll cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, learning to identify market opportunities and translate technical innovations into viable business solutions.

Applications are due January 23, 2026.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

REU on Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems

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Johns Hopkins University’s Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) is accepting applications for the summer 2026 Research on Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems (ROSETAS) program.

ROSETAS is a 10-week, residential research and professional development program for undergraduate students interested in sustainable energy. Trainees will participate in a professional development program and in research projects in one of five areas that address society’s vast energy needs:

  • Carbon capture and transformation
  • Energy storage technology
  • Solar energy technology
  • Wind energy technology
  • Electricity grid management

Accepted students will be awarded a $7,000 stipend and given housing on campus for the summer. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies, and not yet have a bachelor’s degree.

Applications are due February 2, 2026.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

USF REU in Functional Materials

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The University of South Florida (USF) Chemistry Department is accepting applications for their 2026 Functional Materials Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU).

This 10-week program will run May 18–July 24, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

Participants will advance the understanding, design, creation and isolation of molecules with tailored and desirable properties, working on projects such as:

  • Synthesizing new catalysts, sensors, and peptidomimetics
  • Developing sol-gel coatings, enzymes, liposomes, and light-harvesting systems
  • Innovating semiconductors
  • Studying photoswitches and protein switches
  • Synthesizing and analyzing natural products

The program combines hands-on lab work with workshops on:

  • Scientific communication
  • Research careers
  • Safety
  • Intellectual property
  • Entrepreneurship

The experience will culminate in a campus-wide REU symposium. Students will be mentored by USF faculty and graduate students in a vibrant research culture where undergraduates play a key role.

Benefits include a $700 weekly stipend and on-campus housing. Social events and field trips are also part of the program.

The application deadline is February 15, 2026.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

WashU Biochemistry & Biophysics’ SURGE Program

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The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics (BMB) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is accepting applications for its Summer Undergraduate Research Group Experience (SURGE) program. This is an 8-week research program (May 28–July 26, 2026) focused in the areas of Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. 

Participants will engage in active research at the cutting edge of molecular biochemistry and biophysics, delving into areas such as:

  • single-molecule spectroscopy
  • molecular simulations
  • mitochondrial biochemistry

Alongside research, students will attend workshops covering a range of scientific topics, including

  • experimental design
  • how to read papers
  • scientific communication
  • guidance on graduate school applications.

A $6,000 stipend, local housing, and travel support are provided.

Undergraduates graduating between Fall 2026 and Summer 2027 considering graduate school with limited research experience are eligible to apply. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome. International students must hold a valid visa sponsored by their host institution valid for the full program duration.

Additional information and FAQs are available on the SURGE 2026 flyer and the SURGE 2026 webpage.

SURGE applications are due by January 23, 2026. Admissions notifications will be sent by March 2, 2026.

Please direct questions to bmbsummerprogram@wustl.edu.

Want to jump start your search for the right research program? Check out this listing of programs that have recently reached out to CBC students.

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program

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Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) offers undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to spend ten weeks of their summer conducting real-world research in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories across the country. Participants will learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.

How it Works

  • When applying, students research and choose their preferred labs.
  • The internship has a duration of ten weeks, with the possibility of extending up to four additional weeks.
  • Stipend levels will be determined by the student’s years of participation in the NREIP program.
    • New undergraduate student participants: $7,500
    • Returning undergraduate students (students MUST have completed a full 10-week program in a prior year to receive this level): $9,000

NREIP Goals

  • Encourage students to pursue DON science and engineering careers.
  • Enhance education with mentoring by laboratory scientists and engineers.
  • Enable students to participate in meaningful STEM research.
  • Expose students to DON science & technology and research & development opportunities.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • Rising sophomores or equivalent; must be on track to complete freshman year by the start of the internship
  • Students graduating the spring semester before the internship or later (Winter graduates are not eligible)
  • Applicants should have demonstrated interest in subjects of study that are relevant to the research conducted by one or more of the laboratories in the program

Applications

Applications are due November 1, 2025.
(CBC was only just notified about this opportunity, so we understand this is short notice—but we encourage interested students to apply promptly.)

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Virtual Open House: 10/7 and 11/4

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Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in molecular biology and cancer, neuroscience, genetics & genomics, plant biology, and quantitative biology. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, not-for-profit laboratory employs 1,100 people including 600 scientists, students, and technicians, and also runs a variety of educational, training, and professional development programs for all career levels.

The School of Biological Sciences at CSHL is an innovative and exciting doctoral program based on a rich history of more than 135 years of scientific research and education. Established in 1999, the School was designed to streamline and enhance all aspects of Ph.D. training, with all students’ individual goals at the forefront.

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to learn more about the School’s programs:

The School will be hosting a virtual Open House on the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, October 7 from 3pm – 5pm (EST)
  • Tuesday, November 4 from 5pm – 7pm (EST)

During the event, attendees will have an opportunity to:

  • Learn about the cutting-edge research and innovative curriculum
  • Meet graduate students and postbacs to hear about their research and scientific journeys
  • Receive advice on graduate school applications

The schedule of events can be found on the registration form.

If you have any questions, please email gradschool@cshl.edu.