summer 2026

2026 OSU Spring Career Fair

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The 2026 annual Ohio State Spring Career Fair will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the Ohio Union Grand Ball Room and Performance Hall.

The event is open to all current Ohio State University students and recent graduates and provides an opportunity for students to network with employers and learn about internship and career opportunities.

Attending employers recruit across a broad range of disciplines. There will be a large number of private sector companies recruiting. Federal and State government agencies will also be well represented.

Advanced research via Handshake is recommended to determine if a particular employer of interest will be in attendance.

Attending employers seek to fill full-time entry-level positions as well as summer internships.

Pre-registration or RSVP for the Spring Career Fair is not required, but you are encouraged to indicate interest through Handshake.

  • Current Students: A valid BuckID is required to enter the fair on the day of the event.
  • Recent Graduates: You are welcomed to the event.

Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience – Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases

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The University of Michigan Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology is accepting applications for the 2026 Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (M-SURE), a 12-week program of summer research related to diabetes and metabolic diseases.

Each student will be matched, based on their interests, to a participating laboratory led by a faculty mentor from the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and/or the Caswell Diabetes Institute. Faculty mentors are deeply committed to undergraduate training and employ a wide range of approaches to advance understanding of obesity, diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

To enrich the research experience, M-SURE trainees will participate in a weekly lecture series on the physiology of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism. Additional sessions will cover topics such as developing a career in biomedical research and the responsible conduct of research. The program concludes with an Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, where trainees present their summer projects.

The M-SURE program pays $7,200 (pre-tax) for 12 weeks of fellowship.

Application Deadline: February 1, 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.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Summer Program

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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute is accepting applications for the CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP).

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.

Program Highlights:

  • Opportunities in basic/translation, clinical, or behavioral research
  • Train with world-class researchers
  • Shadow CHOP care providers
  • Complete and independent research project
  • Free housing and competitive stipend
  • Need-based travel allowances

An information session will be held on Tuesday, January 13.

Application Deadline: January 31, 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.

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.

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.

Forge Biologics Summer 2026 Internships

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Forge Biologics has posted opportunities for its Summer 2026 Ignite Internship Program. Positions that may be of interest to Chemistry/Biochemistry majors are:

Applicants should have a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent. Please review individual position descriptions for additional eligibility criteria. Most roles are designed for current juniors, or students entering their junior or senior year during Summer 2026.

Check out this video featuring the program’s 2024 interns:

Forge Biologics Ignite Internship Program is designed to provide meaningful experiences in a professional environment while giving interns the experience to network with Senior Leadership and peers through a variety of activities and events.  Interns will work on real business issues/projects and learn from industry leaders.

Interns will work onsite at Forge Biologics offices in Grove City, OH (~15 minutes from Ohio State Columbus campus).

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.