Internship and Research Opportunities

The National Science Foundation has a search page that includes the contact information for Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer research programs. You will need to contact the specific program for application information. Additionally, programs may submit their specific application information for publishing in the list below.

PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 600+ summer research programs for undergraduates in all STEM disciplines. These are all fully funded opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc.  They also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications.

The opportunities below have been submitted to CUR for display.

  • Feb 03, 2025
    Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program ‐ Michigan State University

    MSU hosts the BRUSH Summer Research Program for undergraduates pursuing biomedical and research-related careers. The goal of the BRUSH Program is to provide hands-on research exposure and graduate or professional school preparation opportunities for students from populations underrepresented in biomedical research. Program dates are May 19 to August 1, 2025. Undergraduate students earn a stipend of $5,700 and are provided room and board on campus, for a total package valued at $9,600.

  • Feb 28, 2025
    Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Experience ‐ Michigan State University

    Participants will be trained in areas of reproductive biology and developmental sciences and participate in career development workshops to prepare them for graduate school. This 10-week training program starts on May 27, 2025. Travel, lodging and a monetary stipend will be provided. The opportunity to attend the Society for the Study of Reproduction annual conference may also be available. Preferentially, juniors or rising seniors are invited to apply.

  • Dec 09, 2024
    Solar Manufacturing Internship for Leaders in Energy SMILE Program ‐ US Department of Energy

    SMILE provides an opportunity for students from Minority Serving Institutions to intern at SETO portfolio companies. Students will participate in professional development programming in addition to their core assignments, which will provide the opportunity to engage and learn about the development of innovative solar energy technologies. Internships last for ten weeks during the 2025 summer.

  • Feb 01, 2025
    Summer Cardiovascular Research Experience, MCW AHA SURE Program ‐ Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

    10 weeks of hands-on cardiovascular summer research experience, professional skills training, and career preparation for biomedical science or healthcare careers for undergrads from underrepresented groups and/or LGBTQ+:

    -$6,000 compensation
    -free lodging nearby if not local
    -free one-time round-trip airfare/ground transportation to/from the program if not local

    Apply by February 1, 2025: https://admissions.mcw.edu/register/summerprogramsapp2025

  • Feb 01, 2025
    Summer Cardiovascular Research Experience: MCW NIH ASPIRE Program ‐ Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

    10 weeks of hands-on cardiovascular research experience, professional skills training, and career preparation for biomedical science, healthcare, or STEMM careers:
    -$6,000 compensation
    -free lodging nearby if not local
    -free one-time round-trip airfare/ground transportation to/from the program if not local
    -$1400 stipend to attend optional scientific meeting during the 8 months after the summer program

    To apply, please go to: https://admissions.mcw.edu/register/summerprogramsapp2025

  • Feb 15, 2025
    The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) ‐ Michigan State University

    The Summer Research Opportunities Program is a gateway to graduate education at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. Michigan State University provides undergraduate students from across the United States or U.S. territory with an 11-week summer research collective to advance their future studies in STEM and Social Sciences disciplines. While the program provides many benefits, the main goal is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers.

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