Summer 2007 Undergraduate Research
Programs
This is a listing of all the summer
2007 undergraduate research programs about which
the Undergraduate Advising Office has received information.
**NOTE: There may be other eligibility requirements
for the programs in addition to the eligibility
requirements listed below.
Finding a program: The summer
research programs vary widely in the content
and scope of what they cover, as well as the
areas of concentration, ranging from semiconductors
and photolithography to marine science research.
Students should look through the listing below
to find a program that is similar to their research
interests.
You can also find an extensive listing of summer
research programs at the following websites:
Applying to a program: Application
requirements also vary widely from program to
program. Usually the more prestigious programs
will have higher requirements. Many programs
require applicants to submit copies of their
transcripts, and most also want one or two letters
of recommendation from faculty. Some want applicants
to provide a short essay. Be sure to check
the details of each program for specific requirements!
Eligibility: Some programs
are aimed at students with experience in a specific
area, others are open to students with no research
experience. Many are limited to U.S. citizens
or permanent residents (usually funded by the
NSF), but some are open to international students.
Some will have higher GPA requirements and increased
course requirements. Some are targeted at students
who are between their junior and senior years
while participating in the program, while others
are open to sophomores as well. Once again,
be sure to check the details of each program
for specific requirements!
Stipends: These vary from program
to program, usually in the range of $2,000 to
$4,000 for the summer. Most programs offer free
or reduced-cost housing, some offer health insurance
for the summer, and many offer travel allowances.
You can view a full list of the 2006 programs here (just to see the variety of programs that were available last summer).
List Updated 2/20/2007
University of Iowa Summer Research Programs
"The University of Iowa offers undergraduates from diverse collegiate and ethnic backgrounds exciting opportunities for summer research in the biomedical sciences.
Participation in any one of our summer research programs provides valuable skills and makes students more competitive for acceptance into graduate training programs.
Students can choose from formal programs or can contact faculty directly to inquire if an individual arrangement can be coordinated during the summer months.
Research participants in both cases have the opportunity to participate in special programming designed to enhance their lab experience:
*A weekly seminar series where distinguished faculty present cutting-edge research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
*Survival Skills Workshop for Young Researchers.
*Wide range of networking and social activities with other students and faculty.
*A Summer Undergraduate Research Conference.
Additional information regarding eligibility, application procedures, program dates, and financial support can be obtained by contacting the summer program directly."
Here is the list of summer programs at the University of Iowa:
Eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and stipends vary. So be sure to check the details of the programs on their respective web pages.
University of Arkansas Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and International Exchange Program in Chemistry with Moscow State University
REU Program
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas is proud to sponsor a National Science Foundation supported REU summer research program for the 19th consecutive year.
The Program: The 10-week summer program allows undergraduate chemistry majors, who will be juniors or seniors in fall 2007, to carry out research in a chosen research area, including:
* Analytical Chemistry and Sensor Technology
* Biochemistry and Protein Dynamics
* Inorganic Chemistry and Nanotechnology
* Organic Chemistry
* Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Participants will present the results of their summer projects at the conclusion of the program. During the course of the program, participants will visit the Arkansas Eastman Chemical Facility or the National Center for Toxicological Research (expenses paid by program).
Program Dates - May 20, 2007 to July 27, 2007
Those selected will be enrolled as students at the University of Arkansas and will receive 1 hour of research credit. All privileges normally enjoyed by UA students will be extended to summer REU students.
Both dormitory and off-campus housing is available. Participants will receive a scholarship of up to $4400, a housing allowance of up to $1200 and $200 for meal expenses. $300 in travel support will be given for each participant to attend a national or regional chemical conference in the 2007-2008 academic year.
Application deadline is March 5, 2007
Website: http://www.uark.edu/chemistry/undergraduate/reu/REU.htm
The Moscow Program
The department of chemistry and biochemistry at the U of A is proud to sponsor a National Science Foundation supported REU summer exchange pilot program for the second time with Moscow State University (MSU) and Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology (MITHT)
The 10-week summer program allows undergraduate chemistry majors, who will be juniors or seniors in fall 200, to experience research in an international exchange program in Moscow.
The department has collaborated with scientists from chemistry departments in Moscow since 1992. The basic approach to scientific investigations is standard but differences in methodology exist. This unique cultural and scientific experience will expose students to different approaches in problem solving and broaden and enhance the education of students on both sides.
Research Themes Students must have a background in chemistry. Applicants with an interest in Russian language and culture will be given preference.
In one project, students will develop carbon nanotube-supported catalysts in Moscow in the laboratories of Prof. Nina A. Prokudina (MITHT) and use them for organic cross-coupling reactions in the laboratory of Prof. David Vicic (U of A). In another project, the three-dimensional solution structures of the structural domains of a PPase II enzyme will be determined. The synthetic work will be done at the Moscow site under the direction of Prof. Elena V. Rodina at the Belozersky Institute of Physico-chemical Biology (MGU), and the NMR structural determinations will be done under the direction of Prof. T.K.S. Kumar (U of A).
Program Dates - May 20, 2007 to July 27, 2007
Those selected will be enrolled as students at the University of Arkansas and will receive 1 hour of research credit.
Selected students will receive a $3400 scholarship, paid visa, a language course, and airfare. Housing will be provided on the Moscow State University campus in the largest academic building in the world. $300 in travel support will be given for each participant to attend a national or regional chemical conference in the 2007 - 2008 academic year.
Moscow Exchange deadline Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2007. Participants will be announced February 2007.
Website: http://www.uark.edu/chemistry/undergraduate/reu/2007%20Moscow.htm
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and Quantitative and Physical Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF)
SURF
"The SURF program at UT Southwestern is an intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research. Fellows spend ten weeks (beginning June 4, 2007 through August 10, 2007), pursuing individual research projects in the laboratories of UT Southwestern Graduate School faculty members. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. At the end of the summer, fellows present their research in a poster session. In addition to laboratory research, fellows attend weekly seminars given by UT Southwestern faculty members. Informal discussions about careers in science and graduate training are also scheduled. Approximately fifty fellows participate in the summer research program. Fellows are selected by the faculty mentors and assigned to a research project according to each fellow's previous training and research interests."
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a natural science degree program at the undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or possess an F1 Visa. Criteria used in selection of fellowship recipients will include college grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training and success in biological research.
Stipend: The stipend for the ten-week program is $4,000. Details on local living accommodations will be provided when fellows are notified of their acceptance. The stipend for SURF fellows who require SURF housing is $5,250. Stipends must be used to cover all travel and living expenses during the fellowship.
Application deadline: February 9, 2007
Website: http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/education/surf/index.html
QP-SURF
"The QP-SURF program at UT Southwestern is an intensive summer research training experience which leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research. Fellows spend ten weeks (beginning June 4, 2007 through August 10, 2007) pursuing individual research projects in the laboratories of UT Southwestern Graduate School faculty members. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. At the end of the summer, fellows present their research in a poster session. In addition to laboratory research, fellows attend weekly seminars given by UT Southwestern faculty members. Informal discussions about careers in science and graduate training are also scheduled. Approximately fifty fellows participate in the summer research program. Fellows are selected by the faculty mentors and assigned to a research project according to each fellow's previous training and research interests."
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens. Criteria used in selection of fellowship recipients will include college grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training and success in research which integrates quantitative and biomedical sciences.
Stipend: The stipend for the ten-week program is $4,750. Details on local living accommodations will be provided when fellows are notified of their acceptance. The stipend for QP-SURF fellows who require housing is $5,250. Stipends must be used to cover all travel and living expenses during the fellowship.
Application Deadline: February 9, 2007
Website: http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept21010/files/234276.html
Cornell University Center for Materials Research Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
"The Cornell Center for Materials Research is offering a special summer research program with a stipend valued at $3750, room in one of Cornell's on-campus dorms and additional funds for travel (non-CU students only). During the ten-week period, students will work with Cornell faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering disciplines. Students will also participate in an organized program of lectures, mini-courses (e.g. electronics, microscopy), laboratory visits and a variety of recreational activities."
Eligibility: "Open to Fall 2007 undergraduates who are US Citizens or permanent residents. Selection will be based on academic standing and faculty recommendations. Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All chemistry, physics and engineering majors are welcome to apply. Programs includes stipend which covers housing, but does NOT cover food."
Stipend: $3,750 plus housing.
Application Deadline: Faculty selection begins January 15, 2007. Final application deadline is March 10, 2007.
Website: http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/education/reu/
Center on Polymer Interfaces and Macromolecular Assemblies (CPIMA) Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences
(SURE) Program
"CPIMA SURE research projects focus on the interfacial science of organic materials. Students will have
the opportunity to work on research projects at Stanford University, IBM Almaden Research Center, University
of California at Berkeley, or University of California at Davis, as well as at international and industrial affiliates.
All participants in the CPIMA SURE Program will have the opportunity to attend educational and social events
including special seminars on recent scientific advances, sessions on career opportunities in science, and
informal meetings with their research group. All participants will present posters of their summer research
projects at the annual CPIMA Forum."
Eligibility: Open to undergraduates who will be
sophomores, juniors, or seniors as of Fall
semester/quarter 2007, majoring in an engineering or a science discipline. Applicants must have an interest in graduate
school in engineering or physical sciences. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S.
Legal Permanent Residents.
Stipend: $4,500 plus housing and travel assistance
Application deadline: February 2, 2007
Website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/cpima//education/general_info.html
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Summer Undergraduate Research Experience & Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
"The primary objective of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
(SURE) Program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is to
encourage students to pursue a career in biomedical research. SURE, which is
sponsored by the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, provides
undergraduate students with first-hand experience working in a biomedical
research laboratory. Students interact with faculty researchers and graduate
students, providing unique insight into the “real world” of scientific research and
all of its intricate components."
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed two years of undergraduate study at an institution in the United
States. A record of high academic achievement in science course work and some experience in
laboratory research is expected. Two letters of re-commendation from faculty mentors or instructors
are required and should highlight the applicant’s achievements in course work, laboratory
experiences and an evaluation of his or her desire for a biomedical research career.
Stipend: $3,000
Application deadline: February 12th, 2007
Website: http://w3.ouhsc.edu/graduate/Summer_Programs.htm
NARCH SURP
"The
Native American Research Center for Health (NARCH) Student Development Program, funded through a grant from
the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of General Medical Sciences
(NIGMS) in collaboration with the Indian Health Service
(IHS), is designed to better prepare and encourage undergraduate
students to pursue careers in
biomedical research or related
health sciences. Studies show that
undergraduate research programs
are beneficial to the success of
applying to and completion of a
graduate degree program. This
program offers outstanding
undergraduate students intensive,
hands-on research opportunities in
the laboratories of select OUHSC
biomedical faculty mentors.
A significant dimension of this
program is to introduce students to
the rigorous academic preparation
required for biomedical research
careers and to acquaint them with
graduate education at OUHSC"
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of any
Oklahoma tribe; preference will be given
to Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw,
Creek and Seminole tribal members. Applicants must have completed two
years of undergraduate study at an
institution in the United States and
must be enrolled currently and in
good standing. A record of high academic
achievement in science course work
and experience in laboratory
research or health sciences is
desired.
Stipend: $3,000
Application deadline: March 12th, 2007
Website: http://w3.ouhsc.edu/graduate/Summer_Programs.htm
Iowa
State University Undergraduate Research Experience
in Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering,
Physics, and Mathematics
"The theme of our REU program is "Computational Materials Science". It involves faculty researchers in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics. Although the main research emphasis will be on computational science, the participating students will have an opportunity to interface with both experimental groups and computer scientists. "
Stipend: $4000 stipend; On
campus housing and board provided.
Eligibility: To be eligible,
you must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
and plan on receiving your bachelor's degree
no earlier than January, 2008.
Deadline: Application reviews
begin February 1, 2007.
Website: http://www.chem.iastate.edu/reu/
MIT Materials Science Summer Research Program
"The Materials Processing Center and the
Center for Materials Science and Engineering
sponsor a Summer Research Internship Program
through the NSF REU program.
The program started in 1983, and has brought
hundreds of the best science and engineering
undergraduates in the country to MIT for ten
weeks* of graduate-level materials research.
A wide range of project areas is available."
Stipend: $5500 + RT travel
expenses
Eligibility: Open to US
citizen/permanent resident students starting
junior or senior year at any college or university
other than MIT in Sept. 2007.
Deadline: February 14, 2007
Website: http://mpc-web.mit.edu/about_mpc/summerscholars.php
Wright State University's Short-Term Training Program to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research (STREAMS)
"STREAMS is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health to encourage members of under-represented minority groups and students with disabilities to choose careers in cardiovascular-related research. Students spend 80 percent of their time in the program doing laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. In addition, students gain classroom experience reading papers from the primary literature, presenting scientific talks and exploring the social and ethical implications of scientific research. The goals are to encourage members of underrepresented minority groups and students with disabilities to pursue careers in biomedical research and to provide a stimulating summer experience which will enhance the students' academic and personal development."
Eligibility: You must be a citizen or permanent resident to participate in STREAMS. Member of Underrepresented Racial or Ethnic Group, or Individual with Disabilities, or Individual from Disadvantaged Background.
Stipend: STREAMS participants receive an hourly wage of $10.40, travel expenses and free housing in a university apartment. In addition, some funds are available for trainee travel to and from the campus and for some trainee research funds.
Application deadline: February 28, 2007
Website: http://www.med.wright.edu/streams/
Clemson University SURP in Chemistry
"With financial support from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Chemistry and grants from individual investigators, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is held each summer. College students from Clemson and from institutions across the US conduct research during 10 weeks with one of 24 research active faculty members working in all traditional areas of chemistry analytical, physical, organic and inorganic, as well as in non-traditional and interdisciplinary areas, including bioanalytical-, bio-inorganic-, fluorine-, fullerene-, medicinal/natural products-, polymer-, solid-state materials-, supramolecular-, surface-, and theoretical-chemistry, chemical education, chemical physics, electrochemistry, fuel-cell research, laser spectroscopy, photochemistry, and x-ray/neutron scattering."
Eligibility: Two types of assistantships are available: NSF Assistantships - undergraduate students supported with NSF funds in either sites or supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the US or its possessions. Departmental Assistantships - both US citizens, US residents and international students on F-1 or J-1 visas currently attending a US institution are eligible.
Stipend: $3,500 with free housing and partial travel reimbursement.
Application deadline: March 9, 2007
Website: http://chemistry.clemson.edu/undergraduate/SURP/
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Student and Minority Fellowships
Minority Fellowships - Special educational opportunities in oceanography for minority undergraduates who are enrolled in U.S. colleges or universities. These are awarded for a ten to twelve week period in the summer, or for a semester during the academic year, with an anticipated stipend of $415 per week and housing provided.
Summer Student Fellowships - Awarded to undergraduate students who have completed their junior or senior year at colleges or universities studying in any of the fields of science or engineering with at least a tentative interest in the ocean sciences, oceanographic engineering, mathematics, or marine policy. These are awarded for a ten to twelve week period in the summer, with an anticipated stipend of $415 per week and housing provided.
Eligibility: Minority Fellowships - Students must be enrolled in U.S. colleges or universities; have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate study; have academic interests in physical or natural science, mathematics, engineering, or marine policy; and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Minority groups included for consideration in this particular program include African American or Black; Asian American; Chicano, Mexican American, Puerto Rican or other Hispanic; and Native American.
Summer Student Fellowships - Summer Student Fellowships are awarded to undergraduate students who have completed their junior or senior year at colleges or universities studying in any of the fields of science or engineering including but not limited to the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, physics, oceanography, and marine policy. Students must have at least a tentative interest in the ocean sciences, oceanographic engineering, mathematics, or marine policy. Women and persons from under represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Stipend: $415/week plus travel support
Application deadline: February 15, 2007
Website: http://www.whoi.edu/education/undergraduate/undergraduate.html
Univ. of California Santa Barbara RISE Summer Internship Program
"The Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) and the College of Engineering at the University of California Santa Barbara are seeking undergraduate science and engineering majors who are interested in pursuing a research experience. This internship program will bring undergraduate students from around the country to the UC Santa Barbara campus for a 10-week summer research experience. Interns will gain first-hand experience in scientific investigation in a dynamic, collaborative research environment. They will be matched individually with faculty and graduate student lab mentors from the MRL, the College of Engineering, and other UCSB departments. Mentors provide one-on-one training and support for the research project. In addition to research, the interns also participate in weekly group meetings to develop oral presentation skills, attend special seminars and present their results at an end-of-summer poster session."
Stipend: $3,800 plus some housing and travel consts
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; will be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in Fall 2007
Deadline: February 23, 2007
Website: http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/mrl/outreach/educational/RISE/appinfo/RISESum07.html
Stony
Brook University REU Chemistry Summer Program
"The Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook
University is hosting a ten-week program for
qualified undergraduates majoring in chemistry.
The program will provide 9 promising undergraduate
students with the opportunity to experience
hands on research in major areas of molecular
science.
REU participants will be assigned to a faculty
mentor and become fully integrated into active
research groups using state-of-the-art facilities.
Participants will have the opportunity to work
closely with their faculty mentor, attend weekly
seminars, participate in workshops and present
their research results at a student symposium
at the close of the program."
Stipend: $3,300, on-campus
room and an allowance for food and round-trip
transportation.
Eligibility: The REU Chemistry
Program is open to all undergraduate students
majoring in the field of chemistry. Applicants
must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Deadline: February 15, 2007
Website: http://www.sunysb.edu/ureca/chemistryreu.htm
National
Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Research
Experience for Undergraduates
"The chosen undergraduates taking part in the ten-week NNIN REU program will receive hands-on nanoscience and technology experience through research with applications to bio-engineering, chemistry, electronics, materials science, optics, optoelectronics, physics, and the life sciences. The research projects are designed and supervised by the faculty and technical staff at the NNIN research facilities. Interns work with faculty and graduate students on projects using the unique resources offered at their award site. A three-day scientific convocation, attended by all the network interns, will be held in August to allow each intern the opportunity to present their work to their peers in the form of a concise scientific presentation. Interns also must complete a written report, akin to a research paper, summarizing the findings of their research project. These reports are published as the NNIN REU Research Accomplishments. "
Stipend: $3,800 plus housing
and travel expenses.
Eligibility: Undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An undergraduate student is a student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree. Students who are transferring from one college or university to another and are enrolled at neither institution during the intervening summer may participate. Students who have received their bachelor's degrees and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible to participate.
Deadline: February 19, 2007
Website: http://www.nnin.org/nnin_reu.html
University
of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Bioengineering
and Bioinformatics Summer Institute
"The BBSI @ Pitt provides a unique training
experience to students wishing to explore
the field of computational biology by providing
an opportunity for talented students to learn
quantitative computer modeling methods at
multiple scales in the Life Sciences (molecular
to cellular). Students will attend classes
taught by core faculty, and will have a unique
opportunity to work with leading scientists
and subsequently apply their knowledge towards
a mentored state-of-the-art research project
of their choice."
Stipend: $3200 plus housing
Eligibility: The program is open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applications from students in the life sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science are welcome. A total of 13 students will be admitted: 11 undergraduate students entering their junior or senior years, and 2 graduate students entering the first two years of graduate school will be admitted. Applications from students representing minority groups are highly encouraged.
Deadline: March 11, 2007
Website: http://www.ccbb.pitt.edu/BBSI/index.htm
Iowa State University
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Summer Institute (BCBSI)
"The purpose of this program is to provide students majoring in the biological sciences, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences with interdisciplinary bioengineering or bioinformatics research and education experiences. No prior experience in this field is required.
The BCBSI program consists of two parts:
1. A 2-week Short Course in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, June 4 - June 16, 2007. This intensive instructional course will review fundamental methods in bioinformatics and computational biology, describe applications to prominent research problems, and discuss recent accomplishments in genomics, genome informatics and systems biology. The course will consist of lectures by internationally renowned faculty, instruction in computer programming for bioinformatics, and computer laboratory sessions devoted to practical applications of the lecture materials. The Short Course will be attended by the BCBSI Fellows, and will have open enrollment for additional participants of all ranks from academia and industry on a fee basis until the course is full.
2. A 7-week Summer Internship, June 18 - August 3, 2007, during which the BCBSI Fellows will work on individual research projects with ISU faculty and their groups. During this period, the students will also attend seminars by invited speakers and prepare their own final project presentations. Added sessions on professional development will include: "how to apply for a graduate school", "how to prepare a CV", bioethics, and other career considerations. "
Stipend: $4,000 plus travel and living costs
Eligibility: Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergraduate students must have completed their sophomore year and graduate students must be within the first two years of entry into their graduate education program. An undergraduate student is a student enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate. Students who have received associates degree and are transferring from one institution to another but are enrolled at either institution during the intervening summer are eligible to participate. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Successful applicants need to demonstrate a strong interest in a career path in bioinformatics at the graduate level and beyond.
Deadline: February 15, 2007
Website: http://www.bioinformatics.iastate.edu/BCBSI/
Dartmouth
REU Program in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
"With the support of the Department of Defense Awards to Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Education [DOD ASSURE] program, administered by the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates [NSF REU] program, we offer a nine-week summer program in nanomaterials research in the beautiful rural New England college town of Hanover. Participants work on projects at the forefront of nanomaterials research. Students choose between experimental and theoretical investigations of materials' properties. Professors work closely with the undergraduate students to help them accomplish their research goals, to learn how to communicate their results orally and in writing, and to help them develop as responsible scholars. Weekly group discussion sessions and field trips to industrial laboratories, where students view materials research in the "real world," are all a part of the summer experience."
Stipend: $3000 stipend plus
$1000 meal allowance, $700 travel allowance,
and paid housing
Eligibility: Must be U.S.
citizen or permanent resident. Minorities and
women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: March 13, 2007
Website: http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/other/nanomaterials/reu.shtml
Kent State University Undergraduate Summer Research Experience
"Research Concentrations:
Liquid Crystals,
Materials Science and
Biomembranes"
Stipend: $3,500 with free room and travel assistance
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Deadline: March 8th, 2007
Website: http://dept.kent.edu/chemistry/REUnew/index.htm
The
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
in Biomedical Sciences
"The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in Biomedical Sciences is an intensive ten-week internship that provides an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students to participate in cutting edge biomedical research at one of the premier cancer research and treatment institutions in the United States. The program includes 10 weeks of bench research along with a weekly seminar series, field trips, social events, and a student symposium on the last day, which includes oral presentations by the interns. SURP participants must complete the entire 10-week program."
Stipend: Stipend for participation
in the 10-week program will be approximately
$3,000.
Eligibility: SURP is open to undergraduate students pursuing a 4-year degree in science or mathematics and wishing to gain “hands-on” experience in cancer research. Criteria used in selection of interns will include college grades, personal statement, relevant experience and letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant’s potential for advanced training and success in biomedical research.
Deadline: February 28, 2007
Website: http://cred.mdanderson.org/surp/
Stony
Brook Mineral Physics Institute Summer Scholars
Program
"Each summer, the Mineral Physics Institute offers select students a paid opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research in our 10-week Summer Scholars Program. Students are matched with existing research groups led by Institute faculty representing all of the physical sciences and mathematics. Research is conducted in our state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, including the National Synchrotron Light Source at nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory."
Stipend: $3,750 plus travel
allowance and housing.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this program, undergraduate students must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have completed 60 academic credits or at least one half (1/2) of the total credits required for graduation. Students who will graduate prior to the start of the Summer Scholars Program are not eligible. Additionally, potential participants must have an interest in a research career in Earth Sciences, Physics or Chemistry.
Deadline: March 22, 2007
Website: http://www.mpi.stonybrook.edu/SummerScholars/
Stony
Brook Center for Environmental Molecular Science
(CEMS) Undergraduate Research Program
"The Center for Environmental Molecular Science (CEMS) at Stony Brook University is an Environmental Molecular Science Institute funded by the National Science Foundation. CEMS sponsors scholarships for selected undergraduates to work at Stony Brook in a 10-week summer program of research in environmental science. Students from a variety of undergraduate major fields of study at institutions across the United States experience research first hand under the direction of faculty mentors.
The diversity of scientists in CEMS enables us to offer exciting projects to all student participants. Faculty mentors are active researchers in environmental geochemistry, environmental chemistry, geology, physics, environmental marine sciences, and materials science. Each student has the opportunity to work in our state-of-the art laboratories and facilities, including the National Synchrotron Light Source at nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory. During the ten-week program, students conduct individual result-oriented projects. Their experiences cover most of the essential elements of academic research, including reporting of the results to other scientist."
Stipend: $3,750 plus travel
allowance and housing
Eligibility: - Undergraduate
majoring in any of the physical sciences;
- Completion of at least 60 credits; - U.
S. Citizen or permanent resident; - Interest
in a research career in Earth Sciences, Physics,
Chemistry, or Material Sciences.
Deadline: March 22, 2007
Website: http://www.cems.stonybrook.edu/Education&Outreach/REU/index.html
University
of New Mexico Center for Micro-Engineered
Materials Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates
"The Center for Micro-Engineered Materials has been a site for the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Program since 1994. The Center for Micro-Engineered Materials has been a site for the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Program from 1994-2003. Since 2003, we are a part of the DOD ASSURE program (Awards To Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Experiences). The Center is the focal point for research on advanced ceramics and inorganic materials synthesis. Faculty from Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Physics work in the Center to develop new technologies to make the U.S. more competitive in ceramic science and engineering. The projects are interdisciplinary in nature and use state-of-the-art equipment within the Center and the Advanced Materials Laboratory, a facility operated jointly by UNM and Sandia National Laboratories."
Stipend: $4,000 and a travel
allowance up to $500
Eligibility: We invite applications
from undergraduate students in their sophomore
through senior years majoring in chemical
engineering, chemistry, materials science
or ceramics. Preference will be given to students
in their sophomore and junior years at school.
Deadline: March 2, 2007
Website: http://www.unm.edu/~cmem/research/summer_research/reu/reu.htm
Colorado
State University Short-Term Training Program
for Minority Undergraduate Students in Biomedical
Sciences
"Goals: To provide qualified minority
undergraduate students an opportunity for
research experiences in nutritional, digestive,
endocrine, and kidney-related diseases by
working with qualified mentors at Colorado
State University, in order to attract these
students to research careers and to increase
the pool of accomplished minority biomedical
investigators. All of the mentors are doing
research closely if not directly related to
the mission of the NIDDK."
Stipend: $3,500 with up to
$1,000 for housing & travel
Eligibility: Minority undergraduate
students interested in pursuing a research/science
career. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Students must have completed relevant course
work in the life sciences and be enrolled
in undergraduate study after completion of
the summer program.
Deadline: February 28, 2007
Website: http://www.biology.colostate.edu/Undergraduate/summerresearch.html
University
of Southern California Summer Research Program
"Snapshots of Chemistry: Visualization
at the Molecular Level"
"Spend 10 weeks of your summer carrying out research in residence in our Chemistry Department. The title "Snapshots of Chemistry" implies ways of visualizing chemical processes in which the student becomes easily aware of the qualitative significance of a result via visual images without lengthy mathematical manipulations. Projects involve experimental techniques such as molecular-scale imaging, femtosecond time-resolved observations, X-ray crystallography, etc. Theoretical investigations exploit computer simulations and graphics to investigate processes of biochemical and material applications. Also included are projects in other areas of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry."
Stipend: Summer 2007 participants
will receive a $3000 stipend for the program.
Housing, meals, medical coverage, and travel
costs will also be covered.
Eligibility: The program target juniors, although applications from sophomores will also be considered. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: February 26, 2007
Website: http://chem.usc.edu/undergraduate/summer_prog.html
University
of Southern Mississippi Center for Response
Driven Polymeric Films REU
"The REU program gathers students from
across the country. The primary activity is
interdisciplinary research on stimuli-responsive
polymeric materials with faculty and graduate
student in state-of-the-art laboratories.
Additionally students participate in seminars
from invited academic and industrial scientists,
instruction in fundamental of polymer science,
and professional development workshops. Students
have the opportunity to learn and perform
research using our state-of-the-art scientific
instrumentation."
Stipend: $4,500 with an
additional allocation for university room
and board and limited support to supplement
travel costs to Hattiesburg.
Eligibility: Rising sophomores and juniors will be considered as long as they have completed at least General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Special consideration will be given to those applicants who have completed chemistry coursework at an advanced level.
Deadline: March 9, 2007
Website: http://www.usm.edu/mrsec/edu_outreach/our_program.htm
University of Oklahoma Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 620 Parrington Oval, Rm 208 Norman, OK 73019-3051
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