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Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Summer Research opportunities are listed by state. The pages are updated when new information is received and dated in the margin. Older programs may have been discontinued. Check the file cabinet in 129 Olin for the paper copies.

Alabama

2008-09	AL, Birmingham ~ University of Alabama at Birmingham. Summer in Biomedical Science Undergraduate Research Program. June 1-July 24, 2009. Open to Sophomore and Junior undergrads. Stipend of $2,000 with housing. Deadline is March 13, 2009. www.uab.edu/sibs for more information.
2008-09	AL, Mobile ~ University of South Alabama: Undergraduate research program on Protein Chemistry. NSF-REU program on "Structure and Function of Proteins" for summer 2009. University housing is available and a stipend plus meal money. Students must have completed organic chemistry to apply. http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/biomedical/ucur/index.htm

California

2008-09

Mountain View, CA ~ Undergraduate Program in Astrobiology at the SETI Institute, Summer 2009. Open to U.S. current sophomore and Junior undergraduates. The SETI Institute, a non-profit private scientific research institution in California's Silicon Valley, looking for atrobiology research are invited to apply. Student stipend is $4500 plus a housing allowance and small food allowance. Travel reimbursement up to $600 is possible. Apply by Feb. 2, 2009 on line at http://www.seti.org/reu For more information contact Dr. Cynthia Phillips at phillips@seti.org

Georgia

2008-09

GA, Athens ~ University of Georgia, Athens has announced their Microbiology Summer Undergraduate Research Program NSF REU Site: Research in Prokaryotic Biology. Students will be paid a stipend of $4,050 plus a $500 food allowance for the 9 week program Most of the housing and travel costs are also covered. Additional information and application material is available from the "program" section of their website at www.uga.edu/mib

Illinois

2008-09

IL, Wheaton ~ Willowbrook Wildlife Center Fellowship Program 2009. Located in he western suburbs of Chicago, Willowbrook maintains a permanent exhibit of native wildlife species and is open to the public daily. It receives over 7,000 animals for rehab and captive rearing each year. Applicants must be currently enrolled in (completed freshman year) or a recent graduate from a related degree program. Several positions are advertised including Fellowships for: Keepers, Vet Technician, Education, and Project. These are for 40 hours/ week for 12 weeks between May and September 2009. Stipens are $10/hour and fellows must provide their own housing and transnportation. All application materials must be received by February 15, 2009. Mail or FAX a cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications for each position that interests you. (1 copy for each position you are applying for.) Include educational background, prior work experience, and relevant outside interestes. For more information: call Willobrook Wildlife Center at 630.580.7115 or email Kathe Woeltje at kwoeltje@dupageforest.com

Indiana

2007-08

IN, Indianapolis ~ Indiana University School of Medicine, has announced their Summer Research Opportunities with opportunities in Undergraduate Summer Biomedical Research, IU Melvin & Bren Simon Cancer Center, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, IU School of Medicine T35 Summer Research, T35 Short Term Training Program in Women's Health & Aging. Application deadline is March 9. For information on these programs go to www.medicine.iu.edu/body.cfm?id=213&oTopID=21

Iowa

2007-08

IA, Iowa City ~ The University of Iowa, Iowa Interdisciplinary Summer Undergraduate Reseach Program. This is an 10 week program for which students are paid a competitive stipend and a travel allowance of $500. Students can apply on-line and find out more about the program at: http://genetics.grad.uiowa.edu/summer/apply.html

2007-08

IA, Iowa City, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine announced their Medical Scientist Training Program. This Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research program is an intensive 8 week program that begin Jun 9 and end August 1. Students are paid a stipend of $3,000, lodging in University housing facility and a travel allowance for transportation to./from Iowa City. Students must be a junior in college, a citizen or permenant resident of teh United State and a major in biological orphysical sciences. Application deadline, February 4. For more information on how to appy go to www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/mstp/ www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/mstp/

Maryland

2008-09

MD, Laurel ~ USGS Patuzent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD is seeking 5-6 full-time temporary Biological Science Technicians for summer 2009 to assist in running several large-scale wildlife monitoring programs. Students interested in working with biological data related to wildlife surveys are encouraged to apply by the dealine of March 9, 2009. Work will be in an office environment with extented periods of computer use required. Pay commensurate with level of education and experience paying from $12.69 - $15.94/ hour. Student is responsible for all costs of housing, transportation, meals, etc. For more information see: www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp and to apply send letter of interest and resume to Linda Weir, Wildlife Biologist at lweir@usgs.gov

2008-09

MD, Greenbelt (Near Washington, DC) ~ Summer Institute in Earth Sciences, June 1 - Aug. 7, 2009. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's (GSFC) Earth Sciences Division, through its Summer Institute in Earth Sciences Program, is offering undergraduate students summer research in theoretical and experimental earth sciences. No previous experience in these sciences is required. Current Juniors are encouraged to apply, however, all U.S. college students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible. Students receive a $4,000 grant and local housing and economy travel expenses. Application deadline is March 6, 2009 through this site: gest.umbc.edu

Massachusetts

2008-09

MA, Petersham ~ Harvard University has announced their Harvard Forest Research Program in Ecology, May 26-Aug 1, 2009. They will select 30 undergraduate students from institutions across the country to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research. Stipends are $5,400 for the 12 week session with housing and a meal plan, plus assistance with travel costs. visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/reu/reu.html for an online application which is due Feb.6, 2009.

Michigan

2008-09

MI, Ann Arbor ~ University of Michigan will have an Interdisciplinary REU - Research Experiences for Undergraduates in the Structure and Function of Proteins. Hands-on experimental training and independent investigation, weekly enrichment seminars. $4500. stipend, campus housing, $1000. meal allowance and $300 travel allowance. Current students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may appy by the deadline of March 31, 2009. Applications are online: http://pharmacy.umich.edu.reu

2009-10
2008-09

MI, East Lansing ~ Michigan State University announces paid, full time, 10 week summer research and training opportunities that include numerous plant functional and computational genomics projects at MSU. There are 15 laboratories participating in this year. They are looking for 10 or more undergraduate students (entering their junior or senior year) from outside MSU. Visiting students will receive $5,000 and room and board on campus. Application deadline is March 12, 2010. For more information and application forms see: http://plantgenomics.msu.edu/internships/undergrads.html

Missouri

2008-09

MO, St. Louis ~ Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Internships in Plant Biology Research. Program Dates May 26-August 7. Internship stipend: $4,900. For more information go to www.danforthcenter.org/internship/ Deadline February 9, 2009.

2008-09

MO, Kansas City, Stowers Institue for Medical Research has announced their Stowers Scholars Program. This is an eight-week summer experience for students in their Junior year (60 credit hours)with at least at 3.5 GPA and enrolled in a degree-granting program in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, engineering, mathematics, or related fields. Students will be paid a stipend of $3,000 and housing will be provided for non-Kansas City residents. Deadline February 27, 2009. www.stowers.org and go to Training Programs and submit to studenttrainingprograms@stowers.org

Nevada

2008-09

NV, Las Vegas ~ University of Nevada Las Vegas ~ Summer research experience in Environmental Microbiology. Ten weeks. $4,500 stipend, food allowance, campus housing, and round trip airfare. Application deadline is March 7, 2009. Apply online at sols.unlv.edu/reu_main.html or for more information microreu@unlv.edu

New York

2009-10	NY, Bronx, NY ~ Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is 9 weeks of summer research for juniors who are considering graduate education and a career in research. Oncampus housing is included plus a stipend of $3000, weekly faculty research seminars, career workshop, social activities and NYC trips. www.aecom.yu.edu/phd
2008-09	NY, Buffalo ~ Roswell Park Cancer Institute has announced their Summer Research Participation in Science. This is a 10 week program for College Juniors which begins June 8 and ends August 13. Deadline for application is February 1st. You can find out more at www.roswellpark.org/summer
2009-10 2008-09	NY, New York ~ Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has announced their Summer Undergraduate Research Program. This is a 10-week research program for outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedically related sciences. Student are paid $3,000 and housing. Applications are being accepted from freshmen, sophomores, or juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least general biology and/or introductory chemistry. Four students will be selected. The program begins the first Monday in June. Application deadline is February 1. Find out more at www.sloankettering.edu
2007-08	NY, Buffalo ~ Roswell Park Cancer Institute has announced their Summer Research Participation in Science. This is a 10 week program for College Juniors which begins June 2 and ends August 8. Deadline for application is February 1st. You can find out more at www.roswellpark.org/summer

2007-08	NY, Cold Spring Harbor ~ Watson School of Biological Sciences has announced their Summer Undergraduate Research Program Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. This is a 10 week program that gives students a first-hand research experience in genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, and molecular biology. Students are paid a stipend of $4,000 and provided room and board on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory campus. To be eligible students should be sophomores or juniors with a strong academic background. Check deadlines at their website at www.cshl.edu/URP

North Carolina

2008-09

NC, Southwestern North Carolina. SALAMANDER SEASONAL TECHNICIAN
Agency: Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Description: A seasonal field technician is needed for research investigating headwater
stream community ecology in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Field work will involve
capturing, identifying, gut flushing, and measuring salamanders found in and around
headwater streams, as well as collecting water quality data and aquatic macro- invertebrates. Laboratory work will involve identifying salamander gut contents and processing water samples, although the majority of the work will be field based. Field work will begin in late May and last through the middle of August, 2009.

Qualifications: Successful applicants must be able to work long hours in sometimes
inclement weather while hiking in mountainous terrain. Preference will be given to
applicants with a strong interest in stream ecology, herpetology, community ecology, or
wildlife conservation. Previous experience working in the field or with salamanders is
desirable, but not required. To apply please send a resume, brief statement of interest
(1-2 paragraphs), and contact information for two references to Conor Keitzer at skeitzer@purdue.edu , Salary: $8.50/hour and housing will be provided at a field research station.
Position will be Open until filled.
Contact Information: S. Conor Keitzer, Graduate Research Assistant, Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, 715 W State Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2061

Oklahoma

2009-10

OK, Oklahoma City~Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is to encourage students to pursue a career in biomedical sciences. This 9-week program pairs participants with a faculty mentor and they conduct a research project of common interest. Applicants must have 2 years of undergraduate study. $3,000 stipend and find more information from the following link.. The online application is preferred http://w3.ouhsc.edu/graduate/Summer_Programs.htm
For additional information contact Cheryl-walk@ouhsc.edu

Ohio

2009-10 2008-09	OH, Cincinnati~University of Cincinnati, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships(SURF) and graduate training programs in Biomedical Sciences. Programs in such areas as: Ovvide of Research and Graduate Education, Department of Cell & Cancer Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Physician Scientist Training Program. www.med.uc.edu/SURF and www.med.uc.edu/GradEd for additional information
2007-08	OH, Athens ~ Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced their Summer Scholars Pre-Medical Program is a rigorous program designed to enhance the preparation of students from disadvantaged backgrounds for medical school. Program dates are June 18 to July 27. Students will be paid a $40 per day. Application deadlines is March 1. www.oucom.ohiou.edu
2007-08	OH, Athens ~ Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced their Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) There are a wide variety of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine or biomedical research. These are 8 week Fellowships. Students will be provided room and board, $1,750 for living expenses, and 8 quarter hours of biology credit with a tuition waiver from Ohio University. For more information and application deadlines go to: www.oucom.ohiou.edu/SummerScholars or www.oucom.ohiu.edu/surfprog.htm
2007-08	OH, Cincinnati ~ University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has announced their Summer Undergraduate Research Programs.www.med.uc.edu/SURF
2007-08	OH, Columbus ~ Stone Laboratory at the Ohio State University’s Island Campus on Lake Erie has announced a Summer Research Experience of Undergraduates Program for the Summer. You can apply for one term (4.5 weeks) or two-terms (9.0 weeks). Applicants will receive a full scholarship covering tuition, room and board and lab fees. Students will work on a herpetology research project, a limnology research project, a fisheries research project, or an entomology research project. Application deadline for both of these programs is March 11. You can find out more at www.stonelab.osu.edu

Pennsylvania

2008-09

PA, Pittsburgh ~ University of Pittsburgh, Summer Research Fellowship. 2007 ASPET Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program and the Pitt-Summer Program for Undergraduate Research(Pitt_SPURG), both in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Pittsburgh. These 10 week summer research programs offers stipends (ASPET offers $3,500 and PITT-SPRUG offers $5,000)and students are offered housing and may qualify for reimbursement of up to $500 of travel expenses. Application site opens November 1, 2008 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the deadline of March 1. Find out more about both of these programs and get application materials at http://www.pharmacology.us

2007-08

South Carolina

2007-08

SC, Charleston ~ The College of Charleston, Grice Marine laboratory has announced their Marine Biology Summer Research to be conducted in Charleston, South Carolina from May 28 to August 68. Application deadline is February 22. For application materials and details see www.cofc.edu/~reu/

Texas

2008-09	TX, Corpus Christi ~ Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi offers a summer program of research and professional development for students, sponsored by NSF and the Dept. of Defense. Summer Undergraduate Research Focus (SURF) Anthropogenic Impacts on the Environment program for primarily undergraduate students. Research will investigate the effects of human activities on the environment, particularly the coastal environment. Stipend of $4,000 plus housing and food subsidy and travel subsidy for Scientific meetings during 2009-10. Application deadline is March 2, 2009. Appy online at www.sci.tamucc.edu/surf Visit the website for the schedule, faculty mentors, and photo gallery.
2009-2010 (2008-09) (2007-08)	TX, Dallas ~ The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has announced their Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Program. SURF gives students an intensive 10-week research experience. Stipend of $4,000 plus housing costs if needed. See www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF for more information. In addition they are offering the Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) Program, which will accept 75 students in the 10 week program of laborataory research and individual research projects. Stipend of $4,000 plus housing costs if needed. For more information go to www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF Both programs begin June 7 and end August 13, 2010. Students are paid a stipend of $4,000 plus housing costs if needed. Travel is not included. Application deadline is Feb.9, 2010. To find out more go to www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF
2007-08	TX, Houston ~ The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has announced ther Summer Research Program for College Students. The purpose of this program is to interest and challenge qualifed college students in biomedical research as it relates to cancer. Participants will receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 10 week period. To qualify for the program, students must be classified as sophomores, juniors or non-graduate seniors as of September 2008. Application deadline Feb. 11. To find ot morego to www.mdanderson.org. Application packets can also be found in the top drawer in the file cabinet in 129 Olin.

Wisconsin

2008-09	WI, Madison ~ University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dept.of Bacteriology, in association with the National Science Foundation, will direct an undergraduate research program in Summer 2009. It will consist of 10 weeks (May 26-Aug. 1, 2009) in a laboratory conducting full-time research in microbiology, microbial genetics, and/or molecular biology. Financial support is available to all individuals selected. A stipend of $4,300 is paid for the 10-week period of full-time research. Housing and a modest allowance for meals are also provided. Undergraduates majoring in the biological sciences, preferably between their junior and senior years, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited college or university, are eligible to apply. The online REU-Microbiology application for Summer 2009 will be available December 1, 2008 and active through February 15, 2009. http://www.bact.wisc.edu/reu.php All applications materials must be received by February 15, 2009.
2007-08	WI, Madison ~ University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Biology Education invites students to explore research in the biological sciences to participate in the Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (IBS-SRP). This is a 10 week research opportunity working with faculty in five disciplinary clusters: Computational Biology & Biostatistics, Neurobiology, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Plant Development, Breeding and Genetics and Environmental Biology. Students will be paid a stipend of $4,200, travel expenses, housing and a partial food allowance. Program begins May 27 and end August 1. To be eligible students must be US Citizens between their Sophomore and senior years. Application deadline is February 15. You can find out more at www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/
2007-08	WI, Milwaukee ~ Marquette University, Helen Way-Klingler College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Biological Sciences. For more information go to http://biology.marquete.edu then click on Summer Research. Deadline January 31, 2008.