Research

Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) Summer Internship Program

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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at the world renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), UC San Diego, in La Jolla, California is currently seeking applicants for its summer internship program.

The MPL Summer Internship program is a paid, ten-week research program where students complete their own individual research project under the mentorship of some of the most notable scientists in the world. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars, participate in hands-on activities, and more. Interns receive a $18.00/hour salary and a $6,000 taxable stipend to offset costs of housing, meals, transportation, etc. issued upon arrival.

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 US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in their first, second, or third year of undergraduate status. Senior year undergrads are not eligible.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of the internship start date.
  • Applicants must be available to start in June 2025 and work 40 hours/week for entire duration of the internship (10 consecutive weeks).

Applications are due by Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific time. Decisions will be emailed by the end of April.

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Scholarship & Training Opportunity: MARC T34 at OSU

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Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

This is Ohio State’s first T34 grant for Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of the “Molecules to Society” MARC T34 at Ohio State is to develop a workforce in the next generation of biomedical scholars doing impactful research. This will be accomplished by providing undergraduate students with a research-focused training program that includes courses, experiential learning, faculty and graduate student mentoring, and peer-support.

Information Sessions:

  • Tues, January 21 at 5:30 PM in Hale Hall, room 110A
  • Thurs, January 30 at 5:00PM in Hale Hall, room 110B

RSVP here.

Program Features and Benefits:

  • Training for future biomedical, research focused advanced degrees (PhD or MD/PhD)
  • Experiential learning, mentoring, & peer-support
  • Training in research methods
  • Preparation for graduate school success
  • Scholarship: Tuition support and stipend

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Rising junior in Autumn 2025
  • Chemistry, engineering, public health, biomedical sciences, or STEM majors
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Essay responses to address your interest in being a MARC scholar (see application link above)
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from an academic reference)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

Questions may be addressed to marc@osu.edu.

College of Medicine ASPIRE Program

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The ASPIRE program  is a pathway opportunity presented by Ohio State University’s College of Medicine, Physician Scientist Education Training program.

As an initiative of the Medical Science Training Program, the ASPIRE Medical Research Program’s mission is to support undergraduate students whose backgrounds have not afforded them the opportunity to engage in the health sciences. The program provides participants with mentorship, research experience in world-class laboratories, and personal and academic support to prepare them for advanced education and careers as health care providers.

ASPIRE is open to current Ohio State University sophomores and juniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

This is a 12 month commitment beginning with summer semester and continuing through the following spring semester; you must have at least 12 months remaining in your undergraduate education to participate.

All interested students are encouraged to apply, including:

  • Students with disabilities, defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
  • Students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
  • First generation college students
  • Students who have overcome economic or educational obstacles in obtaining higher education
  • Students interested in pursuing a dual degree MD/PhD program

Students will begin the program in summer 2025 spending 10 weeks (38 hours a week) conducting research with a principal investigator (PI). The PI and the student may choose to extend the experience into the academic year and beyond.

In the ASPIRE Medical Research program, students can expect to:

  • Develop skills and research experiences that will help them stand out on applications for graduate or professional health science programs,
  • Connect with students and Ohio State faculty from diverse backgrounds with similar interests, and
  • Build and nurture professional relationships that will serve them at Ohio State and beyond.

Eligible students are encouraged to learn more and apply online by January 15, 2025.

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MICHR Translational Science Immersion (TSI) Summer Research Program

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Program Information:

  • 10-week full-time immersion program: May 27 – August 1, 2025
  • Engage in translational science & health disparities research
  • Work with a mentor on an ongoing, funded research project
  • Orientation and required training in the protection of human subjects and the responsible conduct of research
  • Meet with community members who partner with academics in research
  • Classroom work and team projects
  • Participating students will be hired as temporary U-M employees and paid a salary

Eligibility:

  • Graduating college seniors, master’s degree students, and health professions degree students
  • Students enrolled in any health-related programs (e.g. biomedical engineering, dentistry, kinesiology, medicine, nursing, public health, social work, etc)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident

Virtual Info Sessions:

Application deadline: January 22, 2025

Apply here. Questions? michr-edu@umich.edu 

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Institute for Protein Design Summer Research Program

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The Institute for Protein Design (IPD) at the University of Washington is a world-leading research center focused on creating new proteins that address some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. The Institute is developing innovative solutions in areas like cancer therapeutics, Alzheimer’s disease, vaccines, nanomaterials, and more.

The IPD is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Research Program. This paid, hands-on research program in Seattle invites students to explore computational and experimental protein design while working on groundbreaking projects in fields like medicine, technology, and sustainability.

The program runs from June to August 2025, in line with the University of Washington’s summer term. Participants will receive a $3,200 per month stipend for nine weeks of full-time research (40 hours per week). Stipends will be distributed in equal installments throughout the program.

Participants will:

  • Collaborate with their assigned IPD mentor and others at the IPD to perform significant research project.
  • Enroll in a 2-credit course supported by the IPD.
  • Attend weekly seminars to enhance their research experience.
  • Present their research both as a poster at a symposium and as a talk to the IPD.

The program is open to full-time undergraduate students at any institution. Students from underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply. Although students at all academic levels are eligible to apply, students in their Sophomore or Junior year (graduating in 2026 or 2027) will be given priority. Applicants should have a strong interest in basic or applied research in protein design and must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program.

The application deadline is January 12, 2025.
For more details and to apply, visit the IPD website.

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Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research

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The Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to offer a 10-week, paid summer undergraduate research fellowship program to engage undergraduate students in basic, cardiovascular research at the University of Michigan 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 via bi-weekly paychecks (direct deposit available) at a rate of $15 per hour (pre-tax) for ten weeks of full-time work (40 hours per week). 

Applications are due by January 10, 2025.

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Summer 2025 Research/Internships at Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

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Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a variety of summer research and internship opportunities. These programs are mainly for undergraduate students. All programs are NIH-funded; applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents and have a GPA of at least 2.85. Students from diverse backgrounds groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.

Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences (EICS) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
EICS Webpage
EICS 2025 Flyer

The EICS program focuses on research training in the cardiovascular sciences with medical school faculty. The curriculum includes biomedical laboratory research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
ENGAGED Webpage
ENGAGED 2025 Flyer

The ENGAGED program aims to increase diversity in aging-related research. The curriculum includes biomedical research, a lecture series that features presentations by faculty and guest speakers, and a research symposium at which the students present their research findings. Undergraduate students with an interest in a career in biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC) Internship

Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
TRAC Webpage
TRAC 2025 Flyer

TRAC is an exciting opportunity to engage in an innovative program that offers a unique child health and development research experience focused on a topic that matters to you.

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DAAD-RISE Info Session 10/17

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The OSU Undergraduate Fellowship Office is hosting an information session about the DAAD-RISE fellowship.

What is the DAAD-RISE program?

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) funds paid summer STEM research experiences in Germany for sophomores and juniors from US, Canadian, and UK universities. Undergraduate students are mentored by doctoral students at Germany’s top research institutions. Summer internships last 2.5-3 months and no German language skills are required. RISE awardees also attend a 3-day meeting in Heidelberg in July with travel funded by DAAD RISE.

Information Session: October 17

On Thursday, October 17 at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. on Zoom, the Undergraduate Fellowship Office is holding an information session and workshop for DAAD-RISE. We’ll discuss the objectives of the awards, eligibility requirements, and application components. Participants will also engage in guided brainstorming processes to generate content for application essays.

If you plan to attend, please register for the DAAD-RISE information session here.

Questions? Reach out to the Undergraduate Fellowship Office at fellowships@osu.edu.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Virtual Recruitment Open House

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Virtual Open House: Saturday, October 5 from 10am–4:30pm (EST)
Registration Deadline: October 2

Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education. 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 100 years of scientific research and education. The School was designed nearly 25 years ago to streamline and enhance all aspects of Ph.D. training, with all students’ individual goals at the forefront.

On Saturday, October 5, the School will host a virtual Open House from 10am–4:30pm (EST). Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to learn more about the School’s programs:

During the event, attendees will have an opportunity to:

  • Meet faculty and learn about their cutting-edge research
  • Hear from current postbacs, graduate students, and post-docs about their research and scientific journeys
  • Receive advice on graduate school applications
  • Apply for current employment opportunities at CSHL

Register via the online form by October 2. The schedule of events can be seen within the form.

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ACS Buckeye Chapter Undergraduate Symposium

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The Fall 2024 ACS Buckeye Chapter Undergraduate Symposium will take place on October 19th, from 9 am to 5 pm, in the CBEC Lobby.

The symposium agenda includes:

  • lightning oral presentations (10 min presentation w/ 5 min Q&A)
  • graduate student panel
  • poster session
  • provided lunch and refreshments
  • awards ceremony with prizes given to the top two presentations and posters

This symposium is open only to undergraduates at The Ohio State University.

All disciplines are welcome! Not chemistry exclusively.

Abstract submissions are due by September 23 at 11:59 pm.

If you have questions regarding the symposium, email ACS Buckeye Chapter president, Alexander Zumock at zumock.2@osu.edu.

Further information regarding the symposium and the abstracts, including how to submit, can be found on the ACS Buckeye Chapter’s website.