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Research Opportunities at Other Institutions


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NIST Surf: National Institute of Standards and Technology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships Description: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is an 11-week paid internship for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students work with internationally known NIST scientists to conduct research in NIST laboratories. This program is held in Boulder, CO and Gaithersburg, MD. Separate applications must be made for the two programs. The Boulder, CO SURF program includes four NIST laboratories: Material Measurement Laboratory Physical Measurement Laboratory Information Technology Laboratory Communications Technology Laboratory The Gaithersburg, MD SURF program includes seven NIST laboratories: Material Measurement Laboratory Physical Measurement Laboratory Engineering Laboratory Information Technology Laboratory Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology NIST Center for Neutron Research Communications Technology Laboratory Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Must be an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. university or college with a technical major (seniors graduating in the spring before the program start are eligible to apply). Must be covered by health insurance through school or family. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above. Timeline: 11-week summer internship, May-August (see program website for specific dates and application deadline) Compensation: See program website for stipend details Website: https://www.nist.gov/surf Special Notes:	Boulder, CO and Gaithersburg, MD
Amgen Scholars: U.S. Program Description: The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience in science and biotechnology at many of the nation's leading educational institutions. As Amgen Scholars, students have the opportunity to take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience, and contribute to the advancement of science; interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the nation's top academic scientists; and attend scientific seminars, workshops, and other networking events. Each host institution has its own application process and website with information on disciplines and research topics. Students may apply to as many host institutions' programs as they are interested in. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Must be an undergraduate at an accredited four-year U.S. university or college. Must be a sophomore (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), junior, or non-graduating senior (who is returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies). Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Must be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. Timeline: Summer program, varies by location Compensation: Varies by location Website: http://amgenscholars.com/us-program Special Notes:	California Institute of Technology Columbia University/Barnard College Duke University Harvard University Johns Hopkins National Institutes of Health Stanford University University of California - Berkeley University of California - Los Angeles University of California - San Francisco University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Washington University in St. Louis Yale University
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Engineering Undergraduate Internships and Fellowships Description: The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a U.S. Department of Energy institute managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. ORISE provides expertise in STEM workforce development, scientific and technical reviews, and the evaluation of radiation exposure and environmental contamination. ORISE offers a variety of research internships/opportunities for undergraduate students at national laboratories and federal research facilities in the following program areas: Science Education National Security and Emergency Management Radiation Emergency Medicine Occupational Exposure and Worker Health Health Communication and Technical Training Scientific and Technical Resource Integration Independent Environmental Assessment and Verification Eligibility: Varies by location Timeline: Varies by location Compensation: Varies by location Website: https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fellowships/undergraduates.html	Varies by program
U.S. Department of Energy Science Undergraduates Laboratory Internships (SULI) Description: The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 DOE National Laboratories. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Must be 18 years or older at the time the internship begins. Must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and have completed at least one quarter or semester at time of applying or be a recent graduate (less than two years between graduating and starting the SULI term). Must have at least 6 credit hours of postsecondary courses in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology disciplines and must have completed at least 12 credit hours toward a degree at time of applying. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above. Must be covered by health insurance through school or family. Additional Eligibility Notes: Applicants are limited to participation in the SULI program to no more than two internships. Applicants can apply to the SULI program a maximum of four times. Timeline: 10-week internship for Summer Term (May-August), 16-week internship for Fall Term (August-December) and Spring Term (January-May), see program website for specific dates and application deadlines. Compensation: See program website for stipend details Website: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/suli Special Notes:	Varies by program
National Institute of Health Summer Internship Program (NIH SIP) in Biomedical Research Description: Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity for students to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. At the NIH, "biomedical research" includes everything from behavioral and social sciences, through biology and chemistry, to physics, mathematical modeling, computational biology, and biostatistics. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident Must be accepted into or enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Timeline: Internships are generally a minimum of 8 weeks with students arriving at the NIH in June, see program website for specific dates and application deadlines. Compensation: See program website for stipend details Website: https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip Special Notes:	Bethesda, MD (most laboratories) Baltimore, MD Frederick, MD Research Triangle Park, NC Hamilton, MT Framingham, MA Phoenix, AZ Detroit, MI
Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program Description: The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) places college and university students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for ten weeks during the summer. NREIP gives academically talented college students, graduating seniors, and graduate students pursuing STEM careers the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers. NREIP is a competitive program with placements in laboratories around the country in which many participants go on to careers within the DoN. Interns are selected based upon academic achievement, personal statements, recommendations, and career and research interests. Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizen (some labs accept U.S. permanent residents and dual citizens). Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university. Must be on track to acquire a minimum of 31 credits by the end of the Spring term before the internship. Must be majoring in subjects relevant to the research interests of the laboratories. Students graduating at the end of the Spring term are eligible to apply. Timeline: 10-week internship with possibility of extension, see program website for specific dates and application deadlines. Compensation: See program website for stipend details. Website: https://navalsteminterns.us/nreip/ Special Notes:	Varies by lab
National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Description: The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in all fields of science and engineering except for medical sciences. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. Areas of REU Sites research include: Astronomical Sciences Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer and Information Science and Engineering Cyberinfrastructure Department of Defense (DoD) Earth Sciences Education and Human Resources Engineering Ethics and Values Studies International Science and Engineering Materials Research Mathematical Sciences Ocean Sciences Physics Polar Programs Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the NSF REU website for an online directory of active REU Sites. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Other eligibility requirements vary by REU site. Timeline: Varies by location Compensation: Varies by location Website: https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp	Varies by program
CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program Description: The CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (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. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Must be a sophomore, pre-junior, junior, or senior enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Must be interested in research related to child health and wellness. Timeline: 10-week summer program, see program website for specific dates and application deadlines. Compensation: See program website for stipend details Website: http://crissp.research.chop.edu	Philadelphia, PA

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