Summer Opportunities (organized by deadline)
U.S. Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF)
This program provides students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. Stipends start at $600 per week and eligible Fellows will receive an additional travel and housing allowance. Eligibility: US Citizen, 3.0 GPA, sophomore and up, women and minorities encouraged to apply Deadline: Jan.2, 2015 Info: http://orise.orau.gov/mlef/.
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program
Provides 10 week summer research experiences, under the guidance of laboratory/facility staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission. Students receive stipends, and may qualify for travel and housing assistance. Eligibility: US Citizen, 3.0 GPA, sophomore and up Deadline: January 9, 2015 Info: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/.
Department of Energy Scholars Program
Student’s gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide. Stipends are a minimum of $600 per week with paid travel Eligibility: US Citizen Deadline: Jan. 15, 2015 Info: http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars
Summer ORISE Fellowship Opportunity at CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Fellows focus on public health issues related to the environment. Candidates will join projects associated with developing and applying new methods to characterize and quantitate biochemical markers that are relevant in environmental exposures and chronic diseases. $2,700 per month stipend. Eligibility: junior or senior, some locations restricted by citizenship due to security issues Deadline:
Jan. 16, 2015 Info: http://orise.orau.gov/cdc.
University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP)
10 week summer program provides an intense research experience to students interested in graduate study in the biomedical sciences. Eligibility: US Citizens Deadline: Feb. 1, 2015 Info: http://www.med.upenn.edu/suip/
Amgen Scholars Program
Opportunity to collaborate with faculty at top institutions on cutting-edge scientific research in the US and Japan. Financial support varies by host institution. Eligibility: US Citizen, 3.2 GPA, non-graduating seniors, juniors and sophomores Deadline: Feb. 2, 2015 Info: http://amgenscholars.com.
Research on Adaptation to Climate Change (RACC) Internship Program
10 week summer program in VT provides student research opportunities in lake and watershed biogeochemistry, ecology, climatology, hydrology, and environmental policy and management. $5,000 Stipend Eligibility: US Citizen, junior, sophomore or first-year Deadline: Feb. 6, 2015 Info: http://www.uvm.edu/epscor/undergrad.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Diversity Summer Research Training Program (DSRTP)
10 week summer program interested in increasing students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research. Research covers both basic and clinical investigation in a NIH laboratory. $2,600 stipend, housing and travel expenses. Eligibility: US citizen, 3.0 GPA, junior, sophomore, and first-year Deadline: Feb. 15, 2015 Info: https://dsrtp.niddk.nih.gov/
Sensing and Signaling in Biological Systems Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
10 week summer REU program at BCMB Department at UT-Knoxville. Faculty represent multiple modern scientific disciplines including cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, physical chemistry, and computational biology. Eligibility: US Citizen, juniors and sophomores, underrepresented minorities, women, and first generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: Feb. 27, 2015 Info: http://bcmb.utk.edu/undergraduate-studies/reu/
Graduate Study Opportunity
Columbia University’s Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy Dean’s Fellowship
Full-tuition grant with a year-long internship in the Earth Institute, Columbia University. In addition, the program awards numerous partial fellowships. All awards are based on academic merit and financial need. Deadline: Jan. 15, 2015 Info: http://mpaenvironment.ei.columbia.edu/