Summer Research

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.

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Summer Program

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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute is pleased to announce that applications for the CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) are now open.

CRISSP is a 10-week internship designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in pediatric research and academic medicine through training in theoretical knowledge and research as well as critical exposure to pediatric-focused career trajectories under the direct mentorship of CHOP faculty. The goal of CRISSP is to provide a transformational summer by inspiring students to explore, create, discover, and innovate in areas related to child health and wellness. CHOP welcomes students with diverse backgrounds whose worldview will be expanded by learning together.

Thirty students will be selected for the 2025 program. All participants will have multiple opportunities for clinical shadowing and broad exposure to biomedical research careers. Students receive a $5,000 stipend and free housing in local dorms. Need-based travel awards may be requested and will be distributed based on availability.

Application deadline is 11:59pm (ET) Friday, January 31, 2025.

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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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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.