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Fullbright Week 2025: Info Session TODAY

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What is the Fulbright Program?

Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program is highly respected international exchange initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It provides grants for U.S. citizens to pursue study, conduct research, or teach in more than 160 countries. The program fosters cultural exchange, allowing students to develop global perspectives and build connections across borders.

Fulbright Week at Ohio State

Each year the Office of International Affairs and the Undergraduate Fellowship Office host Fulbright Week, a series of events designed to help students learn about the prestigious Fulbright Program. This event provides undergraduate students with valuable information on opportunities to study, research, or teach abroad.

Fulbright Week 2025 will take place from March 26 through April 11, 2025.

The Fulbright Week event series gives you an opportunity to:

  • Learn about different Fulbright awards and which might be the best fit for you.
  • Receive application guidance.
  • Connect with Fulbright alumni and advisors.
  • Explore funding opportunities.

A great place to start is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session for Undergraduates, happening TODAY, March 26 from 3:30 to 4:15 PM (virtual session).

The full list of events is available on the OIA website. Most sessions require advance registration. I encourage to you prepare questions to get the most out of the sessions.

Take advantage of Ohio State’s Fulbright Week to learn how you can turn your scientific curiosity into an international experience that advances your career. 🌍✨

Collaboration to Combat Crime (C3) REU at SDSU

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The illicit economy, encompassing economic activities that are illegal or operate outside the formal, regulated and legal framework of a given country, is estimated in the billions in the United States alone. South Dakota State University (SDSU), in collaboration with the University of South Dakota and South Dakota Mines, is addressing this complex issue through the Collaboration to Combat Crime (C3) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.

The C3 REU aims to combat the cyber, physical, and social aspects of the illicit economy through an interdisciplinary research approach. It responds to a critical need for sustainable research infrastructure that trains the next generation of researchers to characterize and disrupt this illicit activity.

This 10-week summer program offers students the opportunity to work on mentored, multi-level research projects, where they gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for graduate studies and future careers in security-focused fields. The program incorporates technical seminars, professional development, and a STEM communication course to ensure a well-rounded research experience.

Participants will conduct transformative research in various fields, including:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling
  • Mathematics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Material and Metallurgical Engineering
  • Behavioral Science

The program runs from June to August. It offers a $7,000 stipend, with funding for room and board (meals).

The deadline to apply is today, March 7, 2025, but if you are interested and need an extension, please reach out to Dr. Rachel Willand-Charnley and Dr. Brian Logue.

University of Southern California REU

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Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
(Recommendation letters must be submitted by March 14, 2025)

University of Southern California Department of Chemistry is accepting applications for its summer 2025 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), titled “Snapshots of Chemistry”. This title was chosen to emphasize the program’s focus on gaining insights on key chemical features of molecular processes via visual images.

The program features a broad selection of research groups in biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, synthetic & medicinal chemistry, biophysics, energy & sustainability, and quantum science.

Program support includes $6,000 stipend, housing, student health insurance, and travel.

This REU is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Visit the program webpage for more information.

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.

Paid Summer Research Opportunity at Ohio University

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The Diabetes Institute and Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University will host the Diabetes Institute Summer Interprofessional Research Experience (DISIRE) Program sponsored by The National Institutes of Health from June 1–July 26, 2025.

Application Deadline: February 21, 2025

The DISIRE program provides a hands-on research experience in the structure of an 8-week paid internship focused on one of a number of various aspects of diabetes research. During the program, participants will learn various aspects of diabetes and perform research with a faculty mentor on a topic of mutual interest.  Also, the students will participate in activities crucial to preparation for graduate and/or medical school, including a professional development series. At the end of the summer program, participants present their research at a research symposium to faculty, staff, and summer scholars.

Faculty mentors in the DISIRE program study a wide range of affiliated fields including physiology, molecular biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and understanding psychosocial and cognitive factors.

Sophomores and Juniors are especially encouraged to apply, but strong applications from Freshmen will be considered.

Learn more about the DISIRE program.

Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates Opportunity

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The Salamander Population and Adaptation Research Collaboration Network (SPARCnet) RaMP program is recruiting a diverse cohort of recent college graduates for a paid, year-long research and professional development mentorship program.

Mentees will work in a mentor-mentee team to carry out individual and collaborative research projects investigating patterns and predicting responses of amphibians to global change. Teams will be based at locations across the eastern and midwestern states, within the range of the focal salamander species, the eastern red-backed salamander. The SPARCnet RaMP program will provide professional development and career exploration for mentees to gain placement in career or graduate school opportunities, with the goal of expanding participation in the scientific workforce.

Eligibility information:

  • Mentee participants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States
  • Mentee participants must have received their undergraduate degree by the program’s start date of July 1st, 2025, and within the last four years
  • Mentee participants must not be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program
  • SPARCnet is targeting mentee participants who are:
    • Interested in research but may not have had strong research experiences as an undergraduate
    • Interested in continuing a career in STEM
    • Members of underrepresented groups in STEM fields

Program Benefits:

  • Paid one-year, full-time fellowship (minimum salary of $32,500 + benefits)
  • A $5,000 budget to complete an individual research project
  • A $5,000 budget to travel to workshops, professional development, regional conferences, and national conferences
  • Gain experience in field data collection, statistical coding, scientific communication and collaboration, professional development, and more

Applications are due February 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

OSUCCC Summer Research Opportunity

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Application Deadline: February 16, 2025

CREATES-Undergrad is a paid fellowship program for Ohio State University undergraduate students interested in cancer research. Prior research experience is not required.

Selected participants will conduct work within The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center and the College of Pharmacy.

The program dates are May 19, 2024 thru July 25, 2025. This is a paid opportunity ($15.78/hr) as long as all requirements are met.

Visit the CREATES webpage for more information and the application. For questions, please contact CAMELOT at camelot@osumc.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.

RISE (REU) at Rutgers

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RISE at Rutgers is a nationally acclaimed summer research program for outstanding undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. Scholars participate in cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social/behavioral sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas under the guidance of carefully matched faculty mentors. A robust professional development component, including optional GRE preparation, complements the research.

Participants also benefit from wellness workshops, social and recreational activities, and community engagement opportunities.

RISE is a 10 week in-person residential program. The dates for 2025 are May 27 – August 5. Students receive a stipend and housing.

Apply today. Applications are open until all positions are filled.

DOE & ACS Nuclear Chemistry UG Summer Schools 2025

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Applications are due February 6, 2025.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) and Division of Nuclear & Technology of the American Chemical Society (ACS) are sponsoring two intensive six-week Summer Schools in Nuclear & Radiochemistry for undergraduates. Funding is provided by the US Department of Energy.

The students receive an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6-week summer course (June 16, 2025 – July 25, 2025) in Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry in either California at San Jose State University or New York at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Selected students earn hours (tuition paid) of undergraduate chemistry credit through either San Jose State University or Stony Brook University (The State University of New York). Students will also receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 6-week program. The program will pay for student round-trip travel and housing.

The students will learn the fundamentals of nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry and their applications. A hands-on laboratory component gives the students experience in handling radioactive materials and radiation detectors. The students will meet scientists from academia and national laboratories from across the U.S. who will discuss the exciting opportunities in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry.

Candidates should be undergraduates with an interest in nuclear science who are presently in their sophomore or junior year of study at a US college or university. They should have completed at least two years of chemistry, one year of physics, and one year of calculus. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

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 2025 Research on Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems (ROSETAS) program, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site.

ROSETAS is a 10-week, residential research and professional development program for undergraduate students interested in sustainable energy. Trainees will participate in research projects aligned with the research areas of ROSEI, specifically its four pillars of Carbon, Storage, Wind, and Grid, as well as solar technology. Specific projects for the summer of 2025 can be found here. Applicants will be asked to rank their top three project choices on their application.

Accepted students will be provided with a $7,000 stipend and housing near the Johns Hopkins campus. The program is open to all US Citizen or permanent resident undergraduate students in any technical field who have completed at least one year of college and have not yet graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

Applications are due February 3, 2025 and require a resume, personal statement, and one letter of recommendation.

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 29 through July 27, 2025) 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, and mitochondrial biochemistry. Alongside research, students will attend workshops covering a range of scientific topics, including experimental design, how to read papers, scientific communication, and guidance on graduate school applications.

Round-trip travel to Saint Louis, local housing and transportation, and a monthly stipend of $6000 will be provided over the 8-week program.

No prior research experience is required. Undergraduate Sophomore- and Junior-level students looking towards graduate school with less than 1-year of research experience are especially encouraged to apply. WashU strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. International students with a current and valid F1-visa are also welcome to apply.

Applications are due by Friday, January 31st, 2025 with an admissions notification provided by February 28th, 2025.

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.