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Lincoln Park Zoo The zoo is committed to training young scientists to conduct independent research projects that are relevant to the management and conservation of captive and wild populations. The zoo’s Research Internship program provides unique opportunities for undergraduates and recent graduates to gain research experience on exotic species in a captive setting. The internship program is based in the Conservation & Science Department and offers a unique opportunity to conduct work in a variety of areas and gain valuable experience while being a part of the zoo’s team approach to research and management of small populations. Interns have the opportunity to conduct research projects under the guidance of staff scientists in one or more of the following areas: demography, population genetics, population modeling, animal behavior, animal cognition, epidemiology, endocrinology and conservation. Deadlines are site specfic.
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) Whether you are a student looking for an internship or a federal agency or corporation looking for an intern, we feel confident that we can help you in your pursuit. We are always in search of the best and the brightest to fill our many internship opportunities. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
The Danforth Plant Science Center’s REU summer Internship program is held eleven weeks each summer and exposes students to a rich research environment. The program gives students experience with all aspects of modern scientific research, from design to experimentation to reporting. Faculty mentors and staff provide insight into the personal qualities that make a good researcher, the process and training involved in becoming a scientist, and the broader impact of scientific discovery. The program is made possible through generous support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Deadlines are site specific.
Eco Tracks These research internships focus on wildlife management, conservation, ecology, biodiversity, park management and marine conservation. As a part of ongoing long-term projects, they provide students with enriching experiences while working with African wildlife and marine life in spectacular landscapes. Rolling admissions.
US Environmental Protection Agency Ever thought about having a great career dedicated to: improving the health and well-being of all Americans? ensuring that we have clean air, pure water and better-protected land? You can have that career at EPA! EPA internships and fellowships provide a great introduction to our work, giving you a sense of whether EPA might be the right place for you. Internships, fellowships and other opportunities are available at our Washington D.C. headquarters, in our ten regional offices, and at our labs and research centers throughout the nation. Deadlines are various.
Field Museum of Natural History A lot of our internships are simply created by a student expressing interest in being an intern. You can find a scientist for your particular area of interest or study in our staff list for the Gantz Family Collections Center, Integrative Research Center, or Keller Science Action Center. Write to the scientist(s) of your choice, let them know you are interested in working with them, and they will try to find an internship for you based on your qualifications and their needs and capacity. Deadlines are site specific.
Adler Planetarium Leave your mark on the Adler by solving problems and designing new experiences. You’ll work alongside Adler staff, scientists, and engineers and connect with mentors that know what it takes to be a STEM professional. You’ll get behind-the-scenes access and invaluable professional experience that can help build out your resume and get you involved in unique projects you won’t get to do anywhere else! Deadlines are site specific.
Chicago Botanic Garden - Conservation and Land Management Internship Program
Interns gain hands-on experience in the areas of education, horticulture, or research. In addition, as part of their training, interns are required to attend educational programming to broaden their general exposure to public horticulture and research. The educational component consists of lectures, field trips, and workshops offered through the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Application deadline is January 15, 2017, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Chicago Botanic Garden - REU
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with colleagues from partner institutions, hosts a ten-week summer research experience. This program offers undergraduate participants an opportunity to explore a diverse array of scientific fields related to plant biology and conservation. Travel, room and board, and research costs are covered by the program. Participants also receive a $5,000 stipend. Applications for 2017 will open in December.
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) Whether you are a student looking for an internship or a federal agency or corporation looking for an intern, we feel confident that we can help you in your pursuit. We are always in search of the best and the brightest to fill our many internship opportunities. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
The Danforth Plant Science Center’s REU summer Internship program is held eleven weeks each summer and exposes students to a rich research environment. The program gives students experience with all aspects of modern scientific research, from design to experimentation to reporting. Faculty mentors and staff provide insight into the personal qualities that make a good researcher, the process and training involved in becoming a scientist, and the broader impact of scientific discovery. The program is made possible through generous support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Deadlines are site specific.
Eco Tracks These research internships focus on wildlife management, conservation, ecology, biodiversity, park management and marine conservation. As a part of ongoing long-term projects, they provide students with enriching experiences while working with African wildlife and marine life in spectacular landscapes. Rolling admissions.
US Environmental Protection Agency Ever thought about having a great career dedicated to: improving the health and well-being of all Americans? ensuring that we have clean air, pure water and better-protected land? You can have that career at EPA! EPA internships and fellowships provide a great introduction to our work, giving you a sense of whether EPA might be the right place for you. Internships, fellowships and other opportunities are available at our Washington D.C. headquarters, in our ten regional offices, and at our labs and research centers throughout the nation. Deadlines are various.
Field Museum of Natural History A lot of our internships are simply created by a student expressing interest in being an intern. You can find a scientist for your particular area of interest or study in our staff list for the Gantz Family Collections Center, Integrative Research Center, or Keller Science Action Center. Write to the scientist(s) of your choice, let them know you are interested in working with them, and they will try to find an internship for you based on your qualifications and their needs and capacity. Deadlines are site specific.
Adler Planetarium Leave your mark on the Adler by solving problems and designing new experiences. You’ll work alongside Adler staff, scientists, and engineers and connect with mentors that know what it takes to be a STEM professional. You’ll get behind-the-scenes access and invaluable professional experience that can help build out your resume and get you involved in unique projects you won’t get to do anywhere else! Deadlines are site specific.
Chicago Botanic Garden - Conservation and Land Management Internship Program
Interns gain hands-on experience in the areas of education, horticulture, or research. In addition, as part of their training, interns are required to attend educational programming to broaden their general exposure to public horticulture and research. The educational component consists of lectures, field trips, and workshops offered through the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Application deadline is January 15, 2017, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Chicago Botanic Garden - REU
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with colleagues from partner institutions, hosts a ten-week summer research experience. This program offers undergraduate participants an opportunity to explore a diverse array of scientific fields related to plant biology and conservation. Travel, room and board, and research costs are covered by the program. Participants also receive a $5,000 stipend. Applications for 2017 will open in December.
Shedd Aquarium You’ll learn from the pros. Our internships offer specific, in-depth experiences to college students interested in aquarium-related careers. Duration varies with the program, and preference is given to students currently enrolled in a degree program. We do require that applicants for Animal Care Internships be at least 18 years old. Application for 2017 will open in December 2016.
Public Horticulture Internship
The Morton Arboretum’s Center for Tree Science offers four summer fellowships to students who are interested in pursuing a career in urban ecology. We consider current undergraduate candidates with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in topics such as tree biology, urban biodiversity, urban forestry, arboriculture, root biology, soil science, forest ecology, genetics, informatics, plant systematics, pathology, entomology, tree conservation, and restoration ecology. Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2016, until February 29, 2016.
Abbot Labs
Every year we host hundreds of interns from the world’s leading universities. Our chosen interns have demonstrated academic excellence, strong leadership, communication skills and technical excellence in their respective fields. Interns have the opportunity to work in functions that include engineering, science, finance, information technology and marketing. Our internships offer flexible 10-12 week assignments during the summer, adjusted to your academic calendar and the needs of individual businesses. Deadlines are site specific.
Fermi Labs Fermilab provides internships for students who apply directly to Fermilab or through the Department of Energy. Fermilab also has international partnerships with institutions in foreign countries that are responsible for selecting students. Deadline varies for the multiple programs offered by Fermi.
Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum Internships in the Fall, Winter, and Summer for college and university students. Rolling admissions. NASA Internships are educational hands-on opportunities that provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as educators. These internships integrate participants with career professionals emphasizing mentor-directed, degree-related, real-time world task completion. Deadline: March 1, 2017. NSF-REU General Internships NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Deadline vary depending on REU site. American Mathematical Society List of summer REUs that focus on mathematics and computer science. Various research opportunities all over the country at host institutions. Deadlines are site specific. University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Programs:Main page that includes list of SURE/REU opportunities. Be sure to check out the list of opportunities that are for non-MU students. Deadlines are site specific. U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF) The program provides students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. Deadline: December 20, 2016.
Public Horticulture Internship
The Morton Arboretum’s Center for Tree Science offers four summer fellowships to students who are interested in pursuing a career in urban ecology. We consider current undergraduate candidates with strong academic backgrounds and an interest in topics such as tree biology, urban biodiversity, urban forestry, arboriculture, root biology, soil science, forest ecology, genetics, informatics, plant systematics, pathology, entomology, tree conservation, and restoration ecology. Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2016, until February 29, 2016.
Abbot Labs
Every year we host hundreds of interns from the world’s leading universities. Our chosen interns have demonstrated academic excellence, strong leadership, communication skills and technical excellence in their respective fields. Interns have the opportunity to work in functions that include engineering, science, finance, information technology and marketing. Our internships offer flexible 10-12 week assignments during the summer, adjusted to your academic calendar and the needs of individual businesses. Deadlines are site specific.
Fermi Labs Fermilab provides internships for students who apply directly to Fermilab or through the Department of Energy. Fermilab also has international partnerships with institutions in foreign countries that are responsible for selecting students. Deadline varies for the multiple programs offered by Fermi.
Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum Internships in the Fall, Winter, and Summer for college and university students. Rolling admissions. NASA Internships are educational hands-on opportunities that provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as educators. These internships integrate participants with career professionals emphasizing mentor-directed, degree-related, real-time world task completion. Deadline: March 1, 2017. NSF-REU General Internships NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Deadline vary depending on REU site. American Mathematical Society List of summer REUs that focus on mathematics and computer science. Various research opportunities all over the country at host institutions. Deadlines are site specific. University of Missouri Undergraduate Research Programs:Main page that includes list of SURE/REU opportunities. Be sure to check out the list of opportunities that are for non-MU students. Deadlines are site specific. U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF) The program provides students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. Deadline: December 20, 2016.
U.S. Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI)program The program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences, under the guidance of laboratory/facility staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission. More information about SULI and access to the online application is at http://science.energy.gov/w
American Chemical Society International Research Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) Up to 17 students from the United States will be chosen to participate in a 10-12-week chemistry research exchange program in Germany, Italy, Singapore or the United Kingdom. Students must have one semester or summer of research experience outside of a classroom and be a rising junior or senior. Deadline: Funding for program is pending.
HHMI Janelia Undergraduate Scholar Program at the Janelia Farm Research Campus Howard Hughes Medical Institute offers a 10-week summer research program. Located in Ashburn, VA. All living expenses paid plus a $5,000 research stipend and travel support. Variety of research topics. Deadline: January 6, 2017.
Kansas State University SUROP (Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program): Offers a 9-week summer research program located in Manhattan, KS. Provides a $4,500 stipend for the summer, room and board at K-State, and a $300 travel allowance. Various research topics. A description of other research programs at K-State can be found here. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
University of Iowa Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute Summer Research Experience Program The program will provide approximately eight undergraduate students with research experience in cutting edge topics related to environmental and health aspects of nanoscience and nantechnology. REU participants will have the opportunity to work with faculty mentors from the departments of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, and Pharmacy. Program runs from May 30 to July 28, 2017. Housing and a $4500 stipend provided. Deadline: March 1, 2017.
Illinois Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemistry with support from NSF and the 3M Foundation. They are particularly looking for students who have not previously conducted research, who are members of underrepresented groups (including women) or who are first-generation college attendees with anticipated graduation in Spring 2018 and Spring 2019. Scholarship includes a $5000 stipend for a 10-week program, housing in Urbana, IL, round trip travel cost (up to $800) and a $800 living allowance. Deadline: February 15, 2017 (including letters of recommendation).*
Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech Ten-week program (May 21 – July 28) including $5,000 stipend, travel allowance, and housing. Projects available in analytical, biological, inorganic, physical, polymer and interdisciplinary chemistry. Students also participate in professional development seminars, site visits to scientific companies/government labs and social activities with fellow students and other REU groups on campus. Deadline: February 15, 2017.
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience: Offers an 11-week summer research program and is located in St. Augustine, FL. Provides a competitive stipend, housing, and assistance with travel. Variety of research topics. Deadline: February 12, 2017.
The Danforth Center Summer Internships in Plant Biology Program: This 11-week program provides its applicants vast research opportunities including Abiotic Stress, Biofortification, Cell Biology, Cellular Signaling, and many more. The program provides a stipend, travel expenses, food expenses, and living arrangements. The Danforth Center is located in St. Louis, MO. They particularly look for freshman and sophomore students. Provides a $6,500 stipend and travel and food stipends. Deadline: February 8, 2017.
Monsanto Student Opportunities: Monsanto provides its applicants vast research opportunities. The program provides a stipend and travel expenses but each individual research opportunities have different requirements and rewards. Under “How to apply”, click on the “Internship, Co-op, and Trainee Roles” link to search for opportunities. Rolling deadlines.
Stowers Summer Scholars Program: The Stowers Institute of Medicine offers a program that provides its applicants vast research opportunities including, stem cell and growth research, neuroscience research, Cell Biology, and many more. The program provides its applicants with a $4,000 stipend, travel expenses, and housing options. Stowers Institute is located in Kansas City, Mo. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
Center for Colon Cancer Research (CCCR) at the University of South Carolina: A 10-week REU with innovative and ground-breaking research in colorectal cancer. Provides $4,000 stipend, on-campus housing, and up to $1,000 travel expenses. Deadline: February 25, 2017.
Plant Genomics at Michigan State University: Laboratory and computational opportunities in the field of plant genomics in this 10-week program. Participants receive a $5,250 stipend, housing and meals, and some travel help. Deadline: February 8, 2017.
American Chemical Society International Research Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) Up to 17 students from the United States will be chosen to participate in a 10-12-week chemistry research exchange program in Germany, Italy, Singapore or the United Kingdom. Students must have one semester or summer of research experience outside of a classroom and be a rising junior or senior. Deadline: Funding for program is pending.
HHMI Janelia Undergraduate Scholar Program at the Janelia Farm Research Campus Howard Hughes Medical Institute offers a 10-week summer research program. Located in Ashburn, VA. All living expenses paid plus a $5,000 research stipend and travel support. Variety of research topics. Deadline: January 6, 2017.
Kansas State University SUROP (Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program): Offers a 9-week summer research program located in Manhattan, KS. Provides a $4,500 stipend for the summer, room and board at K-State, and a $300 travel allowance. Various research topics. A description of other research programs at K-State can be found here. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
University of Iowa Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute Summer Research Experience Program The program will provide approximately eight undergraduate students with research experience in cutting edge topics related to environmental and health aspects of nanoscience and nantechnology. REU participants will have the opportunity to work with faculty mentors from the departments of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, and Pharmacy. Program runs from May 30 to July 28, 2017. Housing and a $4500 stipend provided. Deadline: March 1, 2017.
Illinois Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemistry with support from NSF and the 3M Foundation. They are particularly looking for students who have not previously conducted research, who are members of underrepresented groups (including women) or who are first-generation college attendees with anticipated graduation in Spring 2018 and Spring 2019. Scholarship includes a $5000 stipend for a 10-week program, housing in Urbana, IL, round trip travel cost (up to $800) and a $800 living allowance. Deadline: February 15, 2017 (including letters of recommendation).*
Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech Ten-week program (May 21 – July 28) including $5,000 stipend, travel allowance, and housing. Projects available in analytical, biological, inorganic, physical, polymer and interdisciplinary chemistry. Students also participate in professional development seminars, site visits to scientific companies/government labs and social activities with fellow students and other REU groups on campus. Deadline: February 15, 2017.
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience: Offers an 11-week summer research program and is located in St. Augustine, FL. Provides a competitive stipend, housing, and assistance with travel. Variety of research topics. Deadline: February 12, 2017.
The Danforth Center Summer Internships in Plant Biology Program: This 11-week program provides its applicants vast research opportunities including Abiotic Stress, Biofortification, Cell Biology, Cellular Signaling, and many more. The program provides a stipend, travel expenses, food expenses, and living arrangements. The Danforth Center is located in St. Louis, MO. They particularly look for freshman and sophomore students. Provides a $6,500 stipend and travel and food stipends. Deadline: February 8, 2017.
Monsanto Student Opportunities: Monsanto provides its applicants vast research opportunities. The program provides a stipend and travel expenses but each individual research opportunities have different requirements and rewards. Under “How to apply”, click on the “Internship, Co-op, and Trainee Roles” link to search for opportunities. Rolling deadlines.
Stowers Summer Scholars Program: The Stowers Institute of Medicine offers a program that provides its applicants vast research opportunities including, stem cell and growth research, neuroscience research, Cell Biology, and many more. The program provides its applicants with a $4,000 stipend, travel expenses, and housing options. Stowers Institute is located in Kansas City, Mo. Deadline: February 1, 2017.
Center for Colon Cancer Research (CCCR) at the University of South Carolina: A 10-week REU with innovative and ground-breaking research in colorectal cancer. Provides $4,000 stipend, on-campus housing, and up to $1,000 travel expenses. Deadline: February 25, 2017.
Plant Genomics at Michigan State University: Laboratory and computational opportunities in the field of plant genomics in this 10-week program. Participants receive a $5,250 stipend, housing and meals, and some travel help. Deadline: February 8, 2017.
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