Author: Heidi Greenwald

Summer Research Opportunity at University of Utah – Apply Now

Heidi Greenwald / / Research, STEM

University of Utah’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) for summer 2026. 

This intensive paid 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. Student researchers work faculty mentors on projects ranging from health, medicine, law, robotics, nursing, engineering, architecture and more!     

Benefits: 

  • $5,000 pay
  • professional development with our Educational Series and graduate school preparation with the Grad School Mini Expo. 
  • social programming to help you network 
  • Have an opportunity to present research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium and publish their work in Range: Undergraduate Research Journal

Key Dates:  

  • Application Deadline for Summer 2026: January 25, 2026 11:59PM (Mountain Time)  
  • Summer 2026 Program: May 18, 2026 – July 31, 2026 at the University of Utah  

For more information or to apply, visit our.utah.edu/spur. For more information, email our@utah.edu or call 801-581-2478.

Submit Your Original Research to the Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal

Heidi Greenwald / / Research, STEM

Columbia University’s undergraduate-run, open-access science journal is currently accepting submissions for their next 2025 issue. They seek noteworthy student scientific research and analysis.  

Submission guidelines and manuscript criteria can be found here. They are accepting prospective papers until November 15 for the upcoming issue. Any submissions received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis for publication in the following edition. 

Seniors of Scottish Descent, Consider St. Andrew’s Fellowship – Nov. 10 Internal Deadline

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, Study Abroad, UK

This scholarship offers an opportunity for US students to study in the UK, with a goal of promoting cultural interchange and good will between Scotland and the US. This scholarship provides $30,000 to supports one year of graduate or advanced degree study. 

Learn about eligibility and access the application on the St. Andrew’s Society of New York website, and review the internal Middlebury nomination process at go/standrews

Pursuing Chinese Studies Beyond Midd? Join these Info Sessions to Learn about Yenching Academy

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, Study Abroad

Yenching Academy will host Information Sessions for applicants to the September 2026 cohort on October 30. These sessions will introduce their fully funded Master’s program in China Studies, a fellowship that brings together outstanding young scholars from around the world. Participants will benefit from world-class academic training and immersive cultural experiences at one of China’s leading institutions.

Session Date & Time, you are welcome to join one or both

  •  Oct. 30, 7:00-8:00 am ET
  •  Oct. 30, 9:00-10:00 pm ET   
  • Zoom Link: Join the Session Here
    • Meeting ID: 468 551 1560 
    • Passcode: yca2025 

Interested in Social Change? Seniors, Apply for an FAO Schwarz Fellowship (Feb. 1, 2026, 9 pm ET deadline)

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities

This national fellowship offers a two-year experience for graduating seniors interested in leading social change. Fellows are offered paid positions at leading nonprofits in New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia and will receive between $96,000 – $110,000 over two years, plus professional development, mentoring, and more. Learn more about upcoming opportunities at the FAO Schwarz Fellowship website. 

Roles combine direct service – tutoring, mentoring, leading field trips, museum education – with strategic projects (creating new programs, working on legislative priorities, research, and data analysis) to deepen your understanding of social justice and equity.

Join the upcoming info session – Nov. 19 at 2:00 – 2:45 PM ET 

Learn about our new host organizations, get tips on applying, and discover how a Fellowship experience can jumpstart a career in social impact. Register in advance to receive call-in instructions.