Science Research Opps Roundup- Jan and Feb Deadlines!

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/

Summer Fulbright Programs in the UK for Undergraduates

http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates

Attention first-year students and sophomores–here’s a Fulbright opportunity for you! The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US citizens to come to the UK.  These summer programs provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the UK on a three, four, five or six week academic and cultural summer program. Applications due in February or March 2015!

Last CLS Webinar is today, Friday, Oct 17!

This is a reminder that CLS Program’s third and final webinar will be held TODAY – Friday, October 17th at 3pm EST.  This webinar will provide information about the CLS Program, offer tips for a successful application and give ample time for Q&A. This webinar will focus heavily on application tips and will go into this topic in depth. Students applying to CLS should attend–No RSVP needed.
 
 
 
If you missed our last two webinars and would like to view them, please find the links the recorded webinars below:
 
 
 
Also, the CLS application deadline is now LESS than 1 month away!!!! (November 12th at 8pm EST).

Humanity in Action Fellowship Program–Application Open!

Applications for the 2015 Humanity in Action Fellowship programs in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris and Warsaw are now open. Middlebury participants have found this to be a fabulous educational experience.

Humanity in Action invites applications from college students and recent graduates who are passionate about active and responsible citizenship, diversity and human rights. Current sophomores, juniors and seniors as well as graduates from the undergraduate classes of 2013 and 2014 are eligible. We encourage students of all academic disciplines, interests and backgrounds to apply.

The 2015 Humanity in Action Fellowship will run from May 25-June 28, 2015. The deadline to apply for this program is January 8, 2015. For more information, see www.humanityinaction.org

Webinars about Critical Language Scholarships for Summer Language Study

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program will be hosting 3 webinars this fall. Each webinar will give an overview of the CLS Program but also dive into a specific topic related to the program.
CLS is a program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and it is part of a U.S. government effort to dramatically expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. CLS is a fully funded overseas language program for American undergraduate and graduate students. With the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages and to build relationships between the people of the United States and other countries, CLS provides study opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning. The CLS Program seeks participants with diverse interests, from a wide variety of fields of study, backgrounds and career paths, with the purpose of representing the full diversity of professional, regional, cultural and academic backgrounds in the United States.
You can learn more about CLS by visiting the program website (www.clscholarship.org) or by attending one of the webinars. The webinars are open to students, faculty, staff and administrators!
Webinar #1
Date & Time: Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST.
Topic: This webinar will provide an overview of the CLS Program and its benefits, the application process, and how institutions can recruit and support students studying critical languages on their campuses (particularly underrepresented students in study abroad).
Link to access the webinar (on the day of the event): http://live.wiziq.com/aliveext/LoginToSession.aspx?SessionCode=PsrbZbjAq5Z9U8UhJDwIxA%3d%3d
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sarah Bartfeld at sbartfeld@americancouncils.org
Webinar #2
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 8th 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Topic: This webinar will focus on possible obstacles that community college students face when thinking about studying abroad and challenges these students may encounter while on program (as well as the support they will receive from CLS staff before and during the program).
Link to access the webinar (on the day of the event): http://live.wiziq.com/aliveext/LoginToSession.aspx?SessionCode=o%2bKldBparDt8JkY4P6QZEw%3d%3d
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sarah Bartfeld at sbartfeld@americancouncils.org
Webinar #3
Date & Time: Friday, October 17th, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.
Topic: This webinar will provide information about the CLS Program, offer tips for a successful application and give ample time for Q&A. This webinar will focus heavily on application tips and will go into this topic in depth.
Link to access the webinar (on the day of the event): http://live.wiziq.com/aliveext/LoginToSession.aspx?SessionCode=3iIkUsfTXOgsaYhgDDeAbQ%3d%3d
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sarah Bartfeld at sbartfeld@americancouncils.org
For questions and to RSVP, please contact Sarah Bartfeld by email at: sbartfeld@americancouncils.org  (preferred method) or by phone at: 202-833-7522

Application deadline for CLS this year is  Wed, Nov 12!