Outside BU Research and Credit Opportunity

Many universities and other programs outside the Boston University Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience offer exciting opportunities to gain research experience as an undergraduate or to study neuroscience for credit during the summer. A frequently updated list of such programs can be found here and now includes Summer 2012 opportunities.

Also, please find funding support for travel offered by BU’s UROP program here:  http://www.bu.edu/urop/files/2009/08/urop-travel-application.pdf

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The Chicago Center for Systems Biology (CCSB) and the Conte Center for Computational Systems Genomics of Neuropsychiatric Phenotypes are offering two REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) programs this summer.  Both Centers seek qualified undergraduates for 2012 REU fellowships.  Stipends are $4,000 for ten-week projects.  They will be awarded on a competitive basis based on academic excellence, motivation, scientific potential, compatibility of personal interests, and long-term career goals aligned with research programs of the CCSB and Conte Centers.  Applicants with computational science backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.  All participants must be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents) and enrolled in (but not yet graduated from) an accredited undergraduate college degree program with a concentration in a biological science field.

If selected, students will be matched with a research mentor. During the program participants will be invited to lab meetings and seminars.  In addition, they will have access to libraries, athletic facilities, and University-sponsored cultural events.  At the conclusion of summer projects, students will produce a summary report and present their findings at a REU Symposium.

The deadline for receipt of REU application materials (see attached pdf files) is February 24, 2012.  Students can apply to one or both programs. Send via mail or email all application materials to:

Barry Aprison, Ph.D.
Education and Outreach Director, IGSB
Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery, Rm. 10-114
University of Chicago
900 E. 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
baprison@bsd.uchicago.edu
312-659-8848 c
773-834-2787 w

REU Flyers:  REU.Conte.2012.v3.2 REU.systems.2012.v3

 

The E.P. Bradley Sleep Lab Summer Apprenticeship

The E.P. Bradley Sleep Lab is looking for full time, May 28 – August 22, interns to work in the lab on an NIH-sponsored research project that assesses the circadian rhythms and sleep homeostatic process in children and adolescents. Research Apprentices will assist in in-lab sessions by carry out multiple facets of data collection (electrode application, one–to-one work with research participants, forms and tests administration), data reduction, and data entry.

Interns will be compensated for their time at the lab.

For further information, or to fill out an application, please follow the link: http://www.sleepforscience.org/academic/apprenticeship.php

Carnegie Mellon – University of Pittsburgh Joint Summer Undergraduate
Program in Computational Neuroscience

Undergraduates interested in receiving research training in computational neuroscience are encouraged to apply to an NIH-sponsored summer program at the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition in Pittsburgh. The Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition is a joint interdisciplinary program of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. The 2010 program will run from May 26 through August 4, 2012. The final deadline for application is Feb 10. All participants must be United States citizens or
permanent residents, must be enrolled at a 4-year accredited institution, and must be in their sophomore or junior year at the time of application.  Any undergraduate may apply, but we are especially interested in attracting students with strong quantitative backgrounds with some experience in calculus, statistics and/or computer programming. Experience in neuroscience is not required. Students from groups underrepresented in the sciences are encouraged to apply.

The core of the program is the opportunity to carry out an individual mentored research project working closely with a faculty mentor. Other aspects of the scientific program include: 12 faculty lectures on
computational neuroscience at the beginning, followed by student presentations and discussion of articles from the scientific literature, presentations on career options and scientific ethics, and a concluding
symposium in which students present their research.

Application form is available in http://www.cnbc.cmu.edu/article/76-summercompneuro

Application can be returned via email or regular mail (see addresses below).

In addition to the application, the following items are required for evaluation:

* A brief (one page) essay about your interest and experience in neural computation.
* Official transcript from the institution you are attending
* Two letters from professional references. You should contact your recommenders and ask them to mail or email a letter directly to us.
* SAT/ACT scores (do NOT have to be official; photocopies are acceptable)

Documents should be mailed to:
Computational Neuroscience Summer Program
Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition
Carnegie Mellon University
4400 Fifth Avenue
Suite 115
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2617
CNBC-summer-UG@andrew.cmu.edu

Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers a unique opportunity to work for the summer in a research laboratory at one of the world’s top-ranking scientific institutions.  SURP students receive a stipend, live on campus in student housing, and are considered members of the laboratory for the summer.  Join the laboratory of HHMI Investigator Dr. William Jacobs Jr. to learn about tuberculosis and the quest to develop an effective vaccine  http://www.researchprofiles.collexis.com/einstein/expert.asp?u_id=1899 In addition, summer positions are available in labs in every area of biomedical research, ranging from biophysics, structural biology, and protein chemistry, to neuroscience, developmental biology, immunology, cell biology, immunology, infectious diseases, and clinical investigation (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.).  SURP students attend weekly undergraduate level seminars on “hot” research topics, and also participate in career workshops and a forum on ethical issues in science and medicine.  At the end of the summer, SURP students present a poster describing their research at the annual SURP symposium on the Einstein campus.  SURP students participate in a full range of social activities including a Broadway show, NYC double decker bus tour, a baseball game, Bronx Zoo Day, student-faculty barbeques and other events.  Further information is available on our website:  http://www.aecom.yu.edu/phd/summer.htm

Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX)

The Baylor College of Medicine SMART Program is conducted in the world renowned Texas Medical Center with dorm housing at nearby Rice University. Participants benefit from interacting with 80 other college students from across the US.  Frontier level research is complemented by a unique daily seminar series featuring BCM’s top scientists and physician scientists, a Grad School Night, workshops on applying for Ph.D. and MD/PhD programs and medical school and the SMART GRE PREP course. Evening movies and patient talks provide a human face to research. There are some opportunities to volunteer in hospitals and have clinical experiences with BCM physicians.  http://www.bcm.edu/smart. Program dates are from May 28 to July 28, with added time in August available.

 

Boston University (Boston, MA)

The Boston University (BU) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is designed to promote access to graduate education for talented undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. The SURF Program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF-REU; NE-AGEP), the Department of Defense (ASSURE), and Boston University. The SURF Program is open to non-BU students who are rising juniors or rising seniors, and wish to conduct research in the sciences, technology, or engineering. The program consists of ten weeks of full-time research in a Boston University lab, mentored by a BU faculty member. Most SURF research projects are in areas related to Biology and Neuroscience. On-campus housing, a stipend, weekly enrichment activities, social events, and an October weekend trip to present findings at the BU Undergraduate Research Symposium are also included. For SURF, the application deadline is February 15, 2012, and the 2012 program dates are June 4 to August 10. You will need to fill out an application, provide a transcript, and submit two letters of recommendation. Information for the summer 2012 program can be found at www.bu.edu/surf.  Please feel free to contact the BU Undergraduate Research office if you would like more information (urop@bu.edu; 617-353-2020).

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (Cambridge, MA)

Broad scientists use genomic information to study human evolution, population and disease genetics, cellular networks, and the biology and evolution of pathogens.  Our research draws on students and scientists from a wide variety of backgrounds, including:  Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Computational Biology.  The Summer Research Program in Genomics is designed for non-graduating underrepresented minority (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans (including Alaska Natives), or natives of the Pacific US Territories) undergraduate students with an interest in genomics and biomedical research.  Students will spend the summer in a laboratory at the Broad Institute, where they will perform original scientific research.  The program also features components to support both academic and scientific growth, including scientific seminars, a journal club, and workshops on scientific writing, graduate admission, and fellowships.  Housing, travel, and a stipend are provided. For more information, visit http://www.broadinstitute.org/diversity/srpg/.

 

California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA)

MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline and first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech’s programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program and a $500 travel/housing supplement.

Application: Online applications are due January 11, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu

 

AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Caltech’s Amgen Scholars program provides students the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and bio-technical related fields under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. The program offers students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD a great opportunity to experience the research process

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors attending 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories.  Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 is required. Students should have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D.

Application: Online applications are due February 15, 2012

For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu

Columbia University (New York, NY)
Amgen Scholars Program: Through the generous support of the Amgen Foundation, Columbia University and Barnard College now offer a summer research program to a select group of motivated undergraduate students who will benefit from the opportunity of hands-on biology related laboratory research. This is a chance to experience the joys of discovering something completely new while learning to overcome the challenges inherent in scientific research. The Amgen Scholars Program is competitive, with awards based on grades, recommendations and career plans. You may apply if you are a US citizen or permanent resident and currently a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior at a four-year college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico or other US territory. No previous research experience is necessary and you do not need to be a biology major to apply. Students are expected to work full-time for the duration of the program. Applications are accepted until 5pm on February 1st, each year.
For further information regarding the Amgen Scholars Program at Columbia University/Barnard College, please see the website at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/amgen/ or contact Chanda Springer amgen@biology.columbia.edu, 212-854-2262.

NYSTEM Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Stem Cell Science: Through the generous support of the New York State Department of Health, Columbia University now offers a summer research program to a select group of motivated undergraduate students who will benefit from the opportunity of hands-on stem cell related laboratory research. This is a chance to experience the joys of discovering something completely new while learning to overcome the challenges inherent in scientific research.
In order to be considered for the NYSTEM program you must working on a stem cell-related project. Professors whose laboratory work relates to stem cells are denoted on the mentor page by an asterisk. The NYSTEM Program is competitive, with awards based on grades, recommendations and career plans. You may apply if you are a US citizen or permanent resident and currently a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior at a four-year college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico or other US territory. No previous research experience is necessary and you do not need to be a biology major to apply. Students are expected to work full-time for the duration of the program. The NYSTEM Program runs for ten weeks, beginning the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

Applications are available until 5pm on February 1st.
For further information, please view our website at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/nystem/ or contact: Chanda Springer surf@biology.columbia.edu
Tel: 212-854-2262

Duke University (Durham and Beaufort, NC, and Costa Rica)

Duke University has summer programs available in on three campus in a variety of fields. The Duke University Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) is a ten-week training program designed to give motivated undergraduate students hands-on experience in graduate-level biomedical research. The Program is designed for students who are seriously considering joining a Ph.D. Graduate Program following the completion of their undergraduate degree.

http://gradschool.duke.edu/gsa/srop/. The Duke University Marine Laboratory Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Estuarine and Coastal Marine Sciences is open to students who are rising juniors or seniors, especially those from minority groups currently underrepresented in the marine sciences. The REU program consists of ten weeks of full-time research at the Duke Marine Lab in Beaufort, NC, mentored by a Duke faculty member, in one of four general areas: marine sensory physiology, ecology and behavior; environmental toxicology; marine genetics; coastal and estuarine processes. Applications for the REU program are due February 15.  www.dukemarinelab.net/programs/undergraduate/reu.html . The Marine Laboratory also offers undergraduate research opportunities during two summer terms. Students have the opportunity to engage in five- to ten-week research projects with faculty mentors on a variety of topics including ecology, ecotoxicology, microbiology, technology development, marine policy and invertebrate zoology through Research Independent Study for course credit during either Summer Term I  or Summer Term II  (www.dukemarinelab.net/programs/courses).  Tuition Scholarships are available (www.dukemarinelab.net/programs/summeraid#tuition).
In collaboration with the Organization for Tropical Studies, Duke Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica (June 10 – August 3). This is intended for students with an interest in research in tropical ecology. The program provides hands-on, field-oriented research experiences to undergraduates from the United States and Costa Rica. Information on how to apply to the program is available on our website: www.ots.ac.cr/reu. All travel and research expenses and a stipend will be provided to program participants. Applications are due January 31st.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program [SURP], hosted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center [FHCRC] is an intensive, nine-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students who are interested in biological research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will complete an independent research project, attend weekly research seminars, participate in professional development workshops designed to help facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school, and present their findings at a competitive poster session.

The program runs from Monday, June 11 through Saturday, August 11, 2012 (Monday, June 11 and Saturday, August 11 are travel days).

Please visit:  http://www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/index.html to learn more about the SURP program, including eligibility criteria, compensation, travel and housing, and/or to submit an application.  Applications are due on Friday, January 20, 2012.  Up to two letters of recommendation are due on Friday, January 27, 2012.

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (New York, NY)

The Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences sponsors a 10-week research program for outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedically related sciences.

Students who are accepted into the program will be offered a stipend of $4,000 and housing. Four exceptional students will be selected and named “Rubin and Sarah Shaps Scholars.”

We invite applications from undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are contemplating a career in biomedically related sciences. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA and should have completed at least general biology and/or introductory

chemistry.

Students who are interested in applying to the Program can find the application materials at www.sloankettering.edu In addition to the application form and essay, students should submit an official transcript and two letters of recommendation.

The deadline for submission of all application materials is February 1. Applicants will be notified of a decision between March 1 and March 15.

Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship Program [HIP]  (Cambridge and Boston, MA)

The goal of the HSCI Internship Program (HIP) is to provide undergraduate students with a focused and challenging, ten-week summer research experience in a cutting-edge stem cell science laboratory, and to expose them to different professional options within the scientific arena. This is accomplished through a stem cell seminar series, a career pathways presentation, and a weekly stem cell companion course. Placements are made, based on the intern’s expressed research interest, in labs within Harvard University and its’ eleven affiliated hospitals.  Interns will present their summer research findings, both orally and in poster format, at the HIP Symposium – a requirement of all program participants.  A stipend of $4,320.00 will be provided, and this is intended to cover transportation costs related to participation in this program. On-campus housing will be provided.  http://www.hsci.harvard.edu/research/hsci-internship-program-hip

Janelia Farm Research Campus (Ashburn, VA)

Janelia Undergraduate Scholars: Our program gives undergraduates an opportunity to spend 10 weeks during the summer doing research as an intern in the lab of a mentor at Janelia Farm. The scholars are encouraged to attend weekly seminars and other events at Janelia. At the end of the session, each scholar will present his or her work at a symposium.
We want to identify some of the very best future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who are interested in our areas of research when they are exploring their career options. We expect this experience to enrich the students’ intellectual development and to benefit research at Janelia
Support:  $4500 stipend, on-site housing, food, social activities and travel.
http://www.janelia.org/student-programs

 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)

MIT Undergraduate Summer Research Internships in Biology and Neuroscience- June 4-August 10, 2012. Application deadline is January 30.

This is a 10-week research intensive program for undergraduate science majors interested in graduate school. Students accepted into the program receive a weekly-stipend, on-campus housing,  travel allowance, supervised training in basic research,  attend academic seminars. For more information on eligibility and program details see website below.

http://web.mit.edu/biology/www/outreach/summer_research/undergraduates.html

New York University School of Medicine (New York, NY)
The Sackler Institute, the MD/PhD Office and the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine have sponsored a research internship program in the medical sciences for undergraduate students for the past 22 years and will be doing so again for 2012. The purpose of the program is to give highly qualified students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (Ph.D., M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.), the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Students may work with faculty of their choosing in the disciplines of biochemistry, bio-informatics, biomedical imaging, cellular and molecular biology, clinical investigation, computational biology, developmental genetics, forensic pathology, immunology and inflammation, microbiology, molecular oncology, neuroscience and physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, stem cell biology, structural biology and virology. For more information, visit http://sackler.med.nyu.edu/surp

Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)

The Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) is an eight-week competitive research experience at Northwestern University for sophomores and juniors from colleges and universities across the United States. All fields of research at Northwestern are open to SROP participants including the social sciences and humanities, physical sciences, chemical and biological sciences, technology, math and engineering fields. Students from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply. For 2012, the program will run from June 17 through August 11. Very competitive stipends, on-campus housing, and round-trip travel are provided. For more information, please visit the following Web site:

http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/graduate-life/mc-affairs/summer-research/srop/index.html

 

Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
Each summer, Princeton provides intensive laboratory research experience in Molecular and Quantitative & Computational Biology to a select group of undergraduates chosen from a nationwide pool.  Each student joins a world-class research group – headed by a Faculty member – and carries out an original research project.  Participants are immersed in a culture of close collaboration with other undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, and thereby experience first-hand what it is like to be a scientist.  Other highlights of the program include:

• research discussion groups (learn to analyze and present data)

• faculty forum (attend weekly seminars given by Princeton Faculty)

• poster session (present your research to respected scientists)

• career forums (interact with former program participants)

In addition to a $4000 stipend, students are provided housing and travel expenses. We encourage applications from research-oriented undergraduates (1) whose participation will add to the diversity of researchers in the sciences, or (2) whose interests lie at the boundary between biology and the computational sciences including physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering, or (3) who are from institutions that do not have large research programs. Applicants must be current undergraduates, US citizens, permanent residents, or foreign undergraduates attending a US educational institution.

To apply (deadline February 1) or for more information, visit http://www.molbio.princeton.edu/summer_program

 

Rockefeller University (New York, NY)

The Rockefeller University, one of the nation’s premier centers for scientific research, invites college sophomores and juniors to apply for a unique summer research opportunity.  The 10 week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program allows students to work with leading scientists in a broad range of areas including biochemistry, structural biology and chemistry; molecular, cell and developmental biology; immunology, virology and microbiology; neuroscience; physics and mathematical biology.

Additional program features include:

• A faculty lecture series organized especially for summer fellows

• A journal club

• Workshops on presentation skills, interview skills and applying to graduate school

• Social activities, including outings to see a Broadway show or professional baseball game

The summer concludes with a barbeque and poster session where summer fellows present their work to the Rockefeller community.

For additional information, visit http://www.rockefeller.edu/surf/

 

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick, NJ)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites HHMI grantees with interest in future PhD or MD/PhD to participate in our highly successful summer research program, RiSE (Research in Science and Engineering), http://rise.rutgers.edu and www.facebook.com/rutgers.rise.    Some features that distinguish RiSE from many other summer programs include:

Cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary opportunities that span the biological, physical, behavioral and computational sciences.

·         Research in the biomedical sciences is jointly sponsored by UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) on our shared flagship campus.

·         MD/PhD hosted with RWJMS and Princeton, http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/gsbs/md_phd_program/index.html

·         National leader in prestigious NSF IGERTs, http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/IGERT.shtml, including Stem Cells and Sustainable Energy through biotechnology and nanotechnology.

·         Partner REUs in Cellular Bioengineering and Neuroscience

Personalized mentor-matching (We welcome your input into your research placement.)

Extensive professional enrichment including:

·         Training on scientific speaking and writing

·         GRE prep

·         Workshops on graduate school admission and career  option

·         Guest speakers from industry & academia

·         Field trips to local industrial research laboratories

·         Poster Session and Research Symposium (oral presentations)

·         Travel awards to national conferences

Outstanding record of alumni awards and graduate/professional school placement

Unbeatable location at the epicenter of the powerhouse Northeast Corridor

·         Professional advantages (NJ employs more scientific professionals than any other state and has key facilities for US pharmaceutical & biotechnology industries.)

·         Cultural and recreational advantages (a vibrant and diverse campus community with easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, beaches, and mountains)

For more information, contact rise@rci.rutgers.edu or 732-932-7275.

 

Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford, CA)

SSRP/Amgen Scholars Program at Stanford University School of Medicine

Each participant is matched with a member of Stanford’s faculty and will work in one of Stanford’s state-of-the-art research facilities for 9 weeks. Students are also mentored on preofessional skills outside the lab by graduate student and postdoc “Program Assistants”. The program then culminates with a research symposium, where students present individual talks and posters on their summer projects in front of the faculty, lab mentors, and University administrators.

Dates: June 24-August 25 2012 (9 weeks)

Apply by 2/1/201

http://ssrp.stanford.edu/application.html

 

University of Arizona

MHD, funded by NIH and UA, focuses on health issues that affect minority communities in a disproportionate manner. Open to junior or senior biomedical majors interested in continuing their education at the Ph.D. level. UA may supplement MARC, other stipends for eligible students.

Application Deadline: February 1

Contact: Stephanie Adamson: adamsons@u.arizona.edu

http://www.grad.arizona.edu/UROC

University of California, San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)

The UCSF Summer Research Program is proud to offer research opportunities for undergraduates in the health sciences. Rising juniors and seniors planning to earn a Ph.D or MD/Ph.D in the health sciences field spend up to 10 weeks in beautiful San Francisco receiving the following program benefits:

·      10 week research project with placement in a UCSF lab

·     $4500 stipend and $1000 subsistence allowance

·     Paid travel to and from San Francisco

·     Paid housing

·     Free optional GRE prep course

·     Graduate Student Advisor and weekly journal club

·     Workshops on scientific writing, graduate school interviews, oral presentations and more

·     Completion of research abstract, oral and poster presentation

·     Faculty research presentations

·      Group Social activities

The UCSF Summer Research Training Program will undoubtedly prepare students to participate in graduate research at any of the most prestigious and competitive institutions in the country.  The summer research program recruits and accepts students from across the nation with participants coming from 16 different states and Puerto Rico in 2011.  This program is geared towards individuals seriously looking to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD in the sciences; individuals interested in medical school should not apply.

For more information and please go the program site at:

http://graduate.ucsf.edu/content/summer-research-opportunities

The application will be available starting November 15, 2011 and closes February 1, 2012.  You may also contact Sergio Saenz Sergio.saenz@ucsf.edu<mailto:Sergio.saenz@ucsf.edu>.

University of Colorado at Boulder (Boulder, CO)

The Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder is a 10-week research internship that prepares undergraduates for graduate programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Each summer, 25 students from institutions nation-wide participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors and attend weekly workshops
on scientific writing and presenting, GRE preparation, and the application process for graduate school. SMART interns earn upper-division undergraduate credit in independent study, and receive a competitive stipend, room and board, round-trip travel, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural and outdoor activities.

Program dates: June 4 – August 10, 2012 (schedule adjusted for students on quarter system).

Applications accepted after January 1, 2012.

Application deadline: February 15, 2012.

CU-Boulder is a comprehensive research institution with a tradition of academic excellence; the faculty
includes 4 Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. Apply now
to engage in research at a world-class institution and explore the natural beauty of Colorado’s Rocky
Mountains!

We invite you to view our website http://www.colorado.edu/SMART or email smart@colorado.edu for
more information.

University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)

The University of Oregon (UO) Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR):

SPUR offers summer fellowship opportunities for undergraduates from other Universities and Colleges to participate in ongoing research in UO Life Sciences laboratories at UO. Key features of this rigorous program include: i) a research project mentored by experienced investigators, ii) faculty seminars, iii) research group discussions, iv) professional development workshops, v) recreational, cultural, and social activities, vi) formal presentation at Undergraduate Research Symposium, vii) assistance with preparation for research presentations at a national meeting. Program details, participating labs, FAQs, and online application can be found at http://spur.uoregon.edu.  Participants form a close cohort of 12-18 interns who live in campus housing.  Stipend, travel, room and board are provided.

 

University of Oregon NIH R25 Summer Research Program (R25 SRP):

The University of Oregon NIH R25 Summer Research Program offers fellowship opportunities to undergraduate students pursuing careers in biomedical research to participate in ongoing research in child health and human development laboratories to at UO.  The program includes: i) a research project mentored by experienced investigators, ii) a faculty seminar series, iii) peer-led research group discussions, iv) professional development workshops in scientific communication, responsible conduct of research, career counseling and graduate schools, v) unique opportunities for recreational, cultural, and social activities; vi) a formal end-of-summer presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, vii) assistance with research presentations at national conferences. Six R25 SRP interns form a cohort together in university housing, receive room and board, stipend, and travel. For more information, please visit our website at http://r25srp.uoregon.edu/.

 

NSF REU Site Program in Molecular Biosciences at the University of Oregon:

UO-REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) offers opportunities for ten student interns pursuing research careers in STEM fields to participate in ongoing research in molecular bioscience laboratories to at UO.  Program features include: i) a research project mentored by experienced researchers, ii) a faculty seminar series, iii) peer-led research discussions, iv) professional development workshops in research methods, scientific communication, ethical conduct of research, career counseling and graduate schools, v) recreational, cultural, and social activities; vi) a formal end-of-summer presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, vii) all interns are expected to present their UO-REU research at a national meeting with UO-REU assistance. Program participants live together in campus housing; room, board, stipend, and round-trip travel from home are provided. Participating labs, FAQs, and program details can be viewed at http://uoreu.uoregon.edu/.

 

University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)

Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP): The SUIP provides an intense research experience to students interested in graduate study in the biomedical and biological sciences.  The program has been in existence since 1993.  Approximately 30 college students from across the US participate each year; most are rising juniors and seniors, but occasionally we admit a rising sophomore.  Interns complete ten weeks of full-time laboratory research, attend state-of-the-art research seminars, receive career counseling from program faculty and administrators, and attend The Leadership Alliance National Symposium. The program seeks to encourage and prepare talented students to pursue careers in scholarly research.

The SUIP application is due February 1. The program begins June 4th and ends August 10th.  Each intern receives a competitive stipend, on-campus housing, and transportation costs for one round trip to the University of Pennsylvania. For more information, visit http://www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/applicants_suip.shtml

 

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, Texas)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research.  75 fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences.  Over two hundred and ninety participating faculty offer training in genomics, cancer biology, computational biology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, structural biology, cell biology, chemistry, systems biology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, immunology, and mechanisms of disease. In addition to a world class research experience, SURF fellows participate in weekly research seminars and social events, as well as a university-wide poster session at the conclusion of the program. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF.

 

The Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience which leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research.   Ten fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the quantitative/biological sciences.  Applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level, have completed the sophomore year, and be a U.S. citizen.  Forty five participating faculty offer training in biophysics, computational biology, and quantitative and analytical chemistry. In addition to a world class research experience, SURF fellows participate in weekly research seminars and social events, as well as a university-wide poster session at the conclusion of the program. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF.

 

University of Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah)

The Graduate Programs in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry and the Bioscience Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Utah are pleased to offer 3 summer undergraduate opportunities.

Undergraduate Research Access for Minorities Program

Focus on underrepresented students

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Focus on all qualified students

Utah Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Focus on Utah residents not currently attending the University of Utah

 

These programs provide opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of biological fields, including biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, and  neurobiology.  Participating students will be matched, according to their interests, with faculty sponsors.  Students will spend ten weeks working in a state-of-the-art research laboratory, as part of their sponsor’s research team.   The research experience will be supplemented by students giving a verbal presentation, writing a short proposal about their individual projects and presenting a poster at the end of the Program.   We believe this experience will prove invaluable for participants as they prepare for professional careers in research or medicine. A stipend of $3,000, expenses, meals, and housing in the University of Utah dormitories will be provided to all participants.   Travel costs are provided for out-of-state students.   A number of group activities will be coordinated by the programs to introduce students to and facilitate exploration of the unique Utah landscape.  Applicants must be full-time undergraduates who are citizens of the U.S. or permanent residents.  No previous research experience is required.

Please visit our website (http://www.bioscience.utah.edu/mb/mbResearch/index.html ) for more information.  Our application deadline is February 22, 2012.

 

University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
The University of Washington (UW) Amgen Scholars Program is a 9-week intensive summer research immersion program that places competitively selected students in premiere research groups under the direction of UW faculty in the biomedical sciences. The UW Amgen Scholars Program provides a transformative opportunity for some of the nation’s top undergraduates to explore and prepare for careers in scientific research in biotechnology and related fields. UW Amgen Scholars attend weekly research seminars on current topics in biomedical research and benefit from various networking and social activities. Scholars receive a $3500 stipend, room and board, and round trip travel. A highlight of the program is the mid-summer symposium where UW Amgen Scholars join students from the nine other U.S. Amgen Scholars host universities to hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. For more program information and to access the online application, visit: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen/. Applications are due February 1^st, 2012.

 

University of Wisconsin – Madison (Madison, WI)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program offers research experiences to undergraduate junior and senior students interested in biological research careers. Each student does full-time research for 10 weeks with a faculty member in one of eight disciplinary clusters:

• Biochemistry/Biophysics
• Bioenergy
• Cellular & Molecular Biology
• Computational Biology & Biostatistics
• Ecology, Plants, and Environmental Systems
• Molecular & Environmental Toxicology
• Neurobiology
• Virology

In addition, the eight disciplinary areas are connected through a seminar series highlighting major themes in biology, science writing, preparation for graduate school, and biological sciences careers. The major themes are:

•          evolution

•          pathways and transformations of energy and matter in biological systems

•          information flow, exchange and storage in biological systems

•          structure and function

•          systems biology

At the end of the program, students give an oral presentation of their research results and write a final research report that is published in a program journal.  For more information visit: http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/

My name is Shendi Xu, and I represent the Amgen Scholars National Program Office (flyer).  Given the honors and scholarship opportunities available at your institution, I believe that the Amgen Scholars Program, which provides exciting hands-on summer research opportunities in biotechnology, could be of considerable interest to your students.

Applications for our ten U.S. host universities are now online, and I am writing to ask for your help in making information regarding the Amgen Scholars Program available to students before the application close date, February 1, 2012. Eligibility requirements, as well as site-specific programming information, is available via http://www.amgenscholars.com. Additionally, I am attaching an Amgen Scholars  flyer and e-card (below), which I hope you will forward to students, faculty, and staff in your institution.

I’m an MD/PhD student in the Neuroscience Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  I’d like to invite your students to apply for the 2012 Illinois Summer Neuroscience Institute! ISNI is a week-long, all expense-paid program that is designed to introduce motivated undergraduate students to a career in neuroscience research.  Students will discuss research with local and visiting faculty, perform brain dissections and other laboratory activities, get insider advice on applying to graduate and MD/PhD programs, and have a chance to learn about the methods and challenges of research.

ISNI takes place from May 21st-25th, 2012, on the University of Illinois’s Urbana-Champaign campus.  Twenty-six exceptional students will be selected to attend, and travel, housing, meals, and transportation will be provided.  More information, along with the ISNI application, can be found at: http://neuroscience.illinois.edu/isni/ Students in their freshman and sophomore years as well as minority students are particularly encouraged to apply.

I hope you’ll take a moment to pass this along to the students in your program who may be interested!  As well, I’ve attached a brochure that you are free to share.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or have your students contact me and I’d be happy to answer them!

Regards,

Annie Weisner
Illinois Summer Neuroscience Institute 2012 Fellow
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

annie.weisner@gmail.com
615-478-1163

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a participant in a summer research program in science and biotechnology ­ the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. UROP is MIT¹s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. The mission of the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is to provide students with a strong science research experience that may be pivotal in their undergraduate career, cultivate a passion for science, encourage the pursuit of graduate studies in the sciences, and stimulate interest in research and scientific careers.

During the summer 2011 program, MIT hosted 15 visiting scholars who engaged in research under the supervision of MIT¹s foremost faculty and leading researchers. In addition to the visiting scholars, 13 MIT undergraduates participated in the program. Over the past five summers, more than 135 students have conducted research through this program.

We are soliciting applications for visiting students to engage in research as part of the summer 2012 Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. I request your assistance in distributing this announcement to your faculty and encouraging young scholars on your campus to submit an application. While spending a summer in Boston and gaining research experience, your students will be paid a stipend; room, board and transportation to and from Boston will also be covered by their appointment. All students will live on-campus in one of our undergraduate residences. This community of young scholars will share in the excitement of research by participating in a faculty-led seminar series, a poster session and a mid-summer symposium at UCLA (travel, room and board are covered).

MIT is delighted to invite undergraduate students from other colleges and universities to join our research enterprise. We value the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm these young scholars will bring to our campus and appreciate this opportunity to build a relationship with your faculty and campus.

See their flyer here!

Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, NY)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers a unique opportunity to work for the summer in a research laboratory at one of the world’s top-ranking scientific institutions.  SURP students receive a stipend, live on campus in student housing, and are considered members of the laboratory for the summer.  Join the laboratory of HHMI Investigator Dr. William Jacobs Jr. to learn about tuberculosis and the quest to develop an effective vaccine  http://www.researchprofiles.collexis.com/einstein/expert.asp?u_id=1899 In addition, summer positions are available in labs in every area of biomedical research, ranging from biophysics, structural biology, and protein chemistry, to neuroscience, developmental biology, immunology, cell biology, immunology, infectious diseases, and clinical investigation (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.).  SURP students attend weekly undergraduate level seminars on “hot” research topics, and also participate in career workshops and a forum on ethical issues in science and medicine.  At the end of the summer, SURP students present a poster describing their research at the annual SURP symposium on the Einstein campus.  SURP students participate in a full range of social activities including a Broadway show, NYC double decker bus tour, a baseball game, Bronx Zoo Day, student-faculty barbeques and other events.  Further information is available on our website:  http://www.aecom.yu.edu/phd/summer.htm

Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX)

The Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) Program is a 9-week summer research program offered by the Graduate School. From its initiation in 1989, the SMART Program has provided undergraduate students from more than 240 colleges and universities an opportunity to experience research in a medical school environment. Between 80 and 90 positions are available each summer. The size of the program affords a unique chance to work closely with students from many different ethnic, educational and geographical backgrounds who share a common interest in biomedical science careers. Students become functioning members of Baylor laboratories and contribute to research efforts in more than 20 basic and clinical science departments. Students and mentors are matched based on the student’s educational level, laboratory experiences and research interests. At the end of the program, students submit a short summary of their research.  Daily noon seminars designed for this program help students develop their fundamental knowledge, introduce areas of biomedical research and emphasize the reciprocal relationship between basic research and clinical applications. A wide range of scientific topics, as well as career options and opportunities for participants interested in research, are explored. Seminar speakers span the range of career development from graduate students to world-renowned scientists and physicians. For additional information and to download an application visit www.bcm.edu/smart/ .  Our application deadline is January 15, 2011 with letters of recommendation and transcripts due February 1.

Boston University (Boston, MA)

The Boston University (BU) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is designed to promote access to graduate education for talented undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. The SURF Program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF-REU; NE-AGEP), the Department of Defense (ASSURE), and Boston University. The SURF Program is open to non-BU students who are rising juniors or rising seniors, and wish to conduct research in the sciences, technology, or engineering. The program consists of ten weeks of full-time research in a Boston University lab, mentored by a BU faculty member. Most SURF research projects are in areas related to Biology and Neuroscience. On-campus housing, a stipend, weekly enrichment activities, social events, and an October weekend trip to present findings at the BU Undergraduate Research Symposium are also included. You will need to fill out an application, provide a transcript, and submit two letters of recommendation.   Please feel free to contact the BU Undergraduate Research office if you would like more information (urop@bu.edu; 617-353-2020).

California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA)

MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline and first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech’s programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program and a $500 travel/housing supplement.

Application: Online applications are due mid-January 2011.

For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu

AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Caltech’s Amgen Scholars program provides students the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and bio-technical related fields under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. The program offers students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD a great opportunity to experience the research process

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors attending 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories.  Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 is required. Students should have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D. /Ph.D.

Application: Online applications are due February 16, 2011

For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu

Cold Spring Harbor (Cold Spring Harbor, NY)

CSHL’s Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community. Each year, approximately 25 students from around the world are accepted to the fully subsidized, 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects in:

* Cancer biology

* Neuroscience

* Plant biology

* Cellular and molecular biology

* Genetics

* Computational biology

The URP program is designed to give students an opportunity to conduct first-rate research. Participants learn about scientific reasoning, laboratory methods, theoretical principles, and scientific communication.

In addition to their research, URP students attend a series of seminars and special events designed specifically for them. At the URP Symposium, held at the end of each summer, students present a summary of their research to their peers and advisors. Each participant also writes a final report, similar to a scientific abstract, to describe his or her project.

Program participants live, work, eat, and play among CSHL scientists. They are invited to all Laboratory social activities, see a Broadway play, explore many of the tourist attractions in New York City, have pool parties, visit the lovely beaches of Long Island, and generally enjoy a marvelous-and very busy-summer. By the end of the program, they are well-equipped to decide whether scientific research is a career they would like to pursue.

Please visit www.cshl.edu/urp for more information and to apply online. Applications are due by January 15, 2011.

Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems NSF Science and Technology Center

The Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems NSF Science and Technology Center (EBICS) is a collaborative effort involving teams from Georgia Tech, MIT, and University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. EBICS announces its “Engineering Biological Machines” REU, a summer research program for undergraduates beginning in the summer of 2011. The program will fund 15 undergraduate students, with 5 students assigned to EBICS labs at each primary institution. Program dates vary by location but are between May 16, 2011 and August 12, 2011. Other highlights include professional development, mentoring, and social engagement with other REU students. We provide a $4500 stipend and assistance with travel, housing and a small food allowance.

Qualifications: Applications will be accepted from any student currently enrolled in a science or engineering undergraduate program with a 3.25 overall GPA. United States citizenship or permanent residency is required. Women and students from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. URL: http://www.ebics.net Contact: Tia Jackson-Truitt at tia.jackson@gatech.edu

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, WA)

A summer research program for undergraduate students between their junior and senior year of studies is established at the Hutchinson Center. The program provides financial support and instruction on a research project under the guidance of a faculty member and laboratory staff (in one of the Divisions of the Center: Basic Sciences, Clinical Research, Human Biology, Public Health Sciences or our newest area, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute). Students spend a nine week period as part of a research team in areas such as: cellular biology, developmental biology, genetics, membrane biology, molecular biology, molecular immunology, structural biology, oncogenes, or virology. Weekly student/faculty research meetings take place throughout the summer, and students are encouraged to participate in other Center colloquia and seminars. For more information, visit http://www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/

Janelia Farm Research Campus (Ashburn, VA)

Janelia Undergraduate Scholars: Our program gives undergraduates an opportunity to spend 10 weeks during the summer doing research as an intern in the lab of a mentor at Janelia Farm. The scholars are encouraged to attend weekly seminars and other events at Janelia. At the end of the session, each scholar will present his or her work at a symposium.
We want to identify some of the very best future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who are interested in our areas of research when they are exploring their career options. We expect this experience to enrich the students’ intellectual development and to benefit research at Janelia
Support:  $4500 stipend, on-site housing, food, social activities and travel.
http://www.hhmi.org/janelia/undergrad.html

The Johns Hopkins University Medical Institutions (Baltimore, MD)

The Summer Internship Program (SIP) at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions offers a unique opportunity to work for the summer in a research laboratory at one of the world’s top-ranking scientific institutions.  The purpose of the program is to give students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center.  Research opportunities are available in the following areas:

Basic Science Institute

Research opportunities in the Basic Science Institute are available in all of our basic science departments: Biological Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry; Cell Biology; Molecular Biology and Genetics; Neuroscience; Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences and Physiology.

BSI Chemistry-Biology Interface

Research opportunities in the CBI program are available in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, Biophysics, Biophysics & Biophysical Chemistry; Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry, and Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences Departments.  Research projects span a broad array of topics at the Chemistry – biology interface including studies on the reactivity, synthesis and structure of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and small molecules of biological interest.

BSI – Summer Research Internships in Immunology

The Johns Hopkins Immunology Training Program (ITP) offers a wide range of research opportunities including: T cell antigen recognition, the immunobiology of AIDS, the biochemistry of lymphocyte activation, molecular biology of lymphocyte development, immunoglobulin gene rearrangement, tumor immunology, dendritic cell development and function, autoimmune disease mechanisms, antigen processing and presentation, innate adaptive immunity to infectious agents and mechanisms of immunologic tolerance.

Bloomberg School of Public Health

Research initiatives: improving the health of women and children; identifying determinants of behavior and developing communication programs to promote healthy lifestyles; protecting our nation from bioterrorism; preventing and controlling AIDS; elucidating the causes and treatment for mental disorders; preventing chronic diseases (heart diseases, cancer, diabetes); improving the health of adolescents; preventing and treating substance abuse; assessing the effect of environmental toxins on human health; making water safe and available for the world’s population; assessing the health needs of disadvantaged populations (rural, urban, refugees, US ethnic groups); and developing methods to better understand, manage and finance health care.  These research opportunities may take place in a laboratory, health department, clinic, office, or in a community setting.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Projects span a broad range of research, from the basic science of endothelial or epithelial cell biology to asthma epidemiology.  Students interested in clinical medicine are given the opportunity to “round” with the Johns Hopkins Medicine residents, providing a glimpse of life in clinical medicine as a resident at an academic institution.

Students are actively engaged in hands on independent research and fully participate in lab-based journal clubs and research conferences.  Each division of the program sponsors a weekly journal club, during which they present primary research articles to their peers and members of the faculty.  Students also attend a seminar series providing students with the opportunity to interact with faculty members and hear different perspectives on issues related to career development.

At the end of the summer, the participants participate in the Annual Joint Poster Session hosted by the School of Medicine.  This event serves as the culminating event for all of the summer research programs on campus and features poster presentations by approximately 150 summer researchers.  Program benefits include: stipend ($3,000), on-campus housing, and a travel allowance.

SIP selects participants based on academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to diversity.
We encourage applications from individuals who come from rural or inner-city areas and individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research — specifically African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, women and those with disabilities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)

The MIT summer research program in the fields of Biological science (MSRP Bio) is a 10-week research training program for highly motivated undergraduate sophomores and juniors who are ready for an intensive research experience at a top notch research institution which offers cutting edge technology and multidisciplinary approach to modern biological research.  Students will conduct research under the direct supervision of a research mentor in a field of their interest (biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, cancer, Immunology,  developmental biology, cognitive neuroscience, neurobiology, systems biology, computational biology, genomics) . Students will learn a range of skills, both technical and intellectual, that will help them develop into successful independent scientists.  In addition to their research training, students will have many opportunities to meet with faculty, participate in academic and social activities, give oral and poster presentations of their research, and become integral members of the MIT community.

The application deadline for the program is January 30.  The 2011 program dates are May 30 to Aug 6.

For more information and for application material go to:

http://web.mit.edu/biology/www/outreach/summer_research/undergraduates.html

New York University School of Medicine (New York, NY)
The Sackler Institute, the MD/PhD Office and the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine have sponsored a research internship program in the medical sciences for undergraduate students for the past 21 years and will be doing so again for 2011. The purpose of the program is to give highly qualified students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (Ph.D., M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.), the opportunity to conduct research, while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Students may work with faculty of their choosing in the disciplines of biochemistry, bio-informatics, biomedical imaging, cellular and molecular biology, clinical investigation, computational biology, developmental genetics, forensic pathology, immunology and inflammation, microbiology, molecular oncology, neuroscience and physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, stem cell biology, structural biology and virology. For more information, visit http://sackler.med.nyu.edu/surp

Rockefeller University (New York, NY)

The Rockefeller University, one of the nation’s premier centers for scientific research, invites college sophomores and juniors to apply for a unique summer research opportunity.  The 10 week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program allows students to work with leading scientists in a broad range of areas including biochemistry, structural biology and chemistry; molecular, cell and developmental biology; immunology, virology and microbiology; neuroscience; physics and mathematical biology.

Additional program features include:

• A faculty lecture series organized especially for summer fellows

• A journal club

• Workshops on presentation skills, interview skills and applying to graduate school

• Social activities, including outings to see a Broadway show or professional baseball game

The summer concludes with a barbeque and poster session where summer fellows present their work to the Rockefeller community.

For additional information, visit http://www.rockefeller.edu/surf/

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Memphis, TN)

Top science students are invited to apply for our NIH/NCI-funded (5 R25CA023944) Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program <http://www.stjude.org/poe>. The program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Undergraduate POEs participate in basic oncology research, clinical and basic research conferences and a daily core lecture series designed specifically for POEs. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project written in the style of a journal in which their mentor publishes.

A primary goal of the POE program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research. Thus, we are particularly interested in highly qualified students with a serious career interest in cancer research, either as a clinical scientist or laboratory-based research scientist.

The POE 2010 class average undergraduate GPA was 3.825. In 2010, 51 students from 42 schools in 18 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were selected from 460 applicants. POEs must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States (required by the funding agency). All must have completed at least their college sophomore year by the time they participate. Sophomores without relevant research experience will not be competitive applicants for our program. While not required, prior research experience is a strong advantage for all applicants. The tenure requirement is 11 weeks (10 weeks for returning students). All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) AND at least a 3.40 overall. The stipend is $4,000. Fully furnished group housing adjacent to our campus is provided at no cost for non- local students.

The POE home page <http://www.stjude.org/poe> contains links to the program application, which must be submitted online. The deadline for receipt of all 2011 application materials is February 1, 2011. Early application is highly recommended. Members of under-represented ethnic minority groups and women are particularly encouraged to apply, since one of our major long-term program goals is to increase the diversity of persons engaged in oncology research and practice. Our NIH/NCI-funded (2 P30CA021765-32S1) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) grant provides stipends for additional undergraduate under-represented minority POE Program participants.

University of Colorado at Boulder (Boulder, CO)

The Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder is a 10-week research internship that prepares undergraduates for graduate programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Each summer, 25 students from institutions nation-wide participate in research under the guidance of faculty mentors and attend weekly workshops
on scientific writing and presenting, GRE preparation, and the application process for graduate school. SMART interns earn three (3) hours of upper-division undergraduate credit in independent study, and receive a competitive stipend, room and board, round-trip travel, and the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural and outdoor activities.
Program dates: May 31 – August 5, 2011 (schedule adjusted for students on quarter system) Applications accepted after January 1, 2011
Application deadline: February 15, 2010
CU-Boulder is a comprehensive research institution with a tradition of academic excellence; the faculty
includes 4 Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. Apply now
to engage in research at a world-class institution and explore the natural beauty of Colorado’s Rocky
Mountains!
We invite you to view our website http://www.colorado.edu/GraduateSchool/DiversityInitiative/undergrads/smart/index.html or email smart@colorado.edu for
more information.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL)

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers a cross-discipline summer research program that provides undergraduate students from populations underrepresented in graduate study at Illinois with an opportunity to explore careers in research. The program at Illinois provides each student with an experience that will help strengthen his or her knowledge, skills, and understanding of graduate school. The many activities offered through the Summer Research Opportunities Program will afford participants an opportunity to establish important relationships with faculty in their respective fields of study, conduct graduate-level research under the supervision of a University of Illinois renowned faculty member, become acquainted with the culture of graduate school, and to learn what is needed and expected of them as graduate students in their discipline at the University of Illinois.  The official start date for the 2011 SROP is June 6, 2011.  Rising seniors are provided an opportunity to participate in the Illinois GRE Institute scheduled to begin on May 30, 2011 and will end on June 3rd, prior to the start of the SROP.  The 2011 SROP ends on August 5th.  For more information about the Illinois SROP, visit our website at http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/srop.

University of Maryland Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD)

The Summer Biomedical Training Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) provides biomedical research experiences for U.S. citizens and permanent resident undergraduates, particularly those underrepresented in these areas that are interested in receiving a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in the biomedical or behavioral sciences.  Students from across the country complete a ten-week research experience with energetic faculty in state-of-the-art facilities at UMBC.  This 10-week program offers a cross-disciplinary research experience in the 7 participating biomedical, behavioral and engineering sciences departments. The program benefits include: round trip transportation, on-campus housing and stipend.  As a participant in the Summer Biomedical Training Program (SBTP) students also participate in a GRE Prep Course.  This course is geared toward providing a thorough preparation for each of the sections of the GRE.  At the end of the summer, the participants participate in the Annual Summer Research Festival hosted by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences.  This event serves as the culminating event for all of the summer research programs on campus and features poster presentations by approximately 70-80 summer researchers, with 3-4 students selected to give a ten-minute oral presentations.  For more information visit http://www.umbc.edu/meyerhoff/summerbio/

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, TX)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for careers in biological research.  75 fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences.  Over two hundred and ninety participating faculty offer training in genomics, cancer biology, computational biology, developmental biology, molecular genetics, structural biology, cell biology, chemistry, systems biology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, immunology, and mechanisms of disease. In addition to a world class research experience, SURF fellows participate in weekly research seminars and social events, as well as a university-wide poster session at the conclusion of the program. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF

The Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) program at UT Southwestern is an intensive, 10 week summer research training experience which leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research.   Ten fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the quantitative/biological sciences.  Applicants must be enrolled in a physics, computer science, mathematics or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level, have completed the sophomore year, and be a U.S. citizen.  Forty five participating faculty offer training in biophysics, computational biology, and quantitative and analytical chemistry. In addition to a world class research experience, SURF fellows participate in weekly research seminars and social events, as well as a university-wide poster session at the conclusion of the program. For more information, visit www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF

University of Wisconsin – Madison (Madison, WI)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program offers research experiences to undergraduate junior and senior students interested in biological research careers. Each student does full-time research for 10 weeks with a faculty member in one of eight disciplinary clusters:

• Biochemistry/Biophysics

• Bioenergy

• Cellular & Molecular Biology

• Computational Biology & Biostatistics

• Ecology, Plants, and Environmental Systems

• Molecular & Environmental Toxicology

• Neurobiology

• Virology

In addition, the eight disciplinary areas are connected through a seminar series highlighting major themes in biology, science writing, preparation for graduate school, and biological sciences careers. The major themes are:

evolution

pathways and transformations of energy and matter in biological systems

information flow, exchange and storage in biological systems

structure and function

systems biology

At the end of the program, students give an oral presentation of their research results and write a final research report that is published in a program journal.  For more information visit: http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/

Washington University (St. Louis, MO)

The Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS), which is a part of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, at Washington University in St. Louis, offers exceptional doctoral training at one of the nation’s preeminent biomedical research centers. The Division consists of 12 doctoral training programs, 10 of which are ranked among the nation’s top 10.

DBBS is pleased to offer opportunities for undergraduates to experience the outstanding cutting edge research at Washington University and the wonderful city of St. Louis and its surrounding areas. The three programs are the Amgen Scholars Program, Biomedical Research Apprenticeship Program and the Cellular and Developmental Biology Research Apprenticeship Program. All of the programs offered are designed to prepare undergraduates for the admission to and rigor of top quality Ph.D. and M.D. /Ph.D. programs. The three programs convene late May through the first week in August and provide a generous stipend, free housing and free travel to and from St. Louis.

As a DBBS Summer Program participant, you will:

• • conduct independent research with outstanding faculty mentors

  • work in a cutting edge science and technology environment

  • gain exposure to some of the nation’s finest biomedical investigators and an extensive variety of research topics

  • receive individualized career counseling and develop your career interests

  • participate in workshops, seminars and journal clubs

  • build a social network with student peers and faculty

  • prepare to apply to the best Ph.D. and M.D. /Ph.D. programs in the United States

We encourage applications from individuals who come from rural or inner-city areas and individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research — specifically African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, women and those with disabilities. Applications also are encouraged from international students currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree and students who are not currently enrolled at a U.S. institution are not eligible to apply.

Please visit http://dbbssummerresearch.wustl.edu/ to apply for a DBBS summer research program.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

• University of Alabama at Birmingh
• University of California Riverside
• Colorado State University
• Duke University
• University of Idaho
• Indiana University
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• Montana State University
• New York University
• University of North Dakota
• Northern Arizona University
• Rehabilitation Institute Research Corporation at Northwestern University
• Rutgers University Camden
• Weber State University
• Office of Naval Research
• Iowa State University
• Budapest
• Harvard Medical Center and MGH
• University of Tennessee – Knoxville
• Marine Biology Labratory

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Website: Neuroscience Research for Undergraduates at UAB

  Research Topics/Keywords:  biology, neuroscience

  Contact
  Lynn Dobrunz
  Email: dobrunz@nrc.uab.edu

  Alternate Contact
  Ms. Cinday Urthaler
  Phone: (205) 934-1550
  Email: urthaler@nrc.uab.edu

• University of California Riverside

  Website: Center for Nanoscale Science & Engineering Nanofabrication

  Research Topics/Keywords: Nanoscale science and technology in an interdisciplinary setting encompassing Chemistry, Physics, Neuroscience, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering

  Contact
  Dr. Alexander A. Balandin
  Phone: (951) 827-2351
  Email: alexb@ee.ucr.edu

  Secondary Contact
  Dr. Vladimir Parpura
  Phone: (951) 827-2074
  Email: vlad@citrus.ucr.edu

• Colorado State University

  Website: REU Site on Mind and Brain

  Research Topics/Keywords: Site focuses on the scientific study of Mind and Brain, including the topics of perception, cognition, and cognitive neuroscience.

  Contact
  Edward DeLosh
  Phone: (970) 491-5389
  Email: delosh@colostate.edu

• Duke University

  Website:Research Program in Mechanisms of Behavior

  Research Topics/Keywords: biology, integrative, systems, and behavioral neuroscience

  Contact
  Jef Lamoureux
  Duke University
  Psychology & Neuroscience
  9 Flowers Drive
  Box 90086
  Durham, NC 27708

  Phone: (919) 660-5792
  Email: jefl@psych.duke.edu

  Secondary Contact
  Warren Meck
  Phone: (919) 660-5756
  Email: meck@psych.duke.edu

• University of Idaho

  Website:Summer Computational Neuroscience and Technology Research Experience for Undergraduates

  Research Topics/Keywords: computational neuroscience, biology, electrical and computer engineering

  Contact
  Richard Wells
  Email: rwells@uidaho.edu

• Indiana University

  Website:Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Animal Behavior

  Research Topics/Keywords: biology, neuroscience, behavior

  Contact
  William Timberlake
  Phone: (812) 885-4042
  Email: timberla@indiana.edu

  Alternate Contact
  Linda Summers
  Phone: (812) 855-9663
  Email: cisab@indiana.edu

• University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  Website: Summer Program in Computational Biology

  Research Topics/Keywords:  bioinformatics; computational neuroscience

  Contact
  Jonathan Bell
  Email: jbell@umbc.edu

• Montana State University

  Website: Cell Biology and Neuroscience

  Research Topics/Keywords: biology,cell, neuroscience

  Contact
  Anneke Metz
  Phone: (406) 994-7519
  Email: anneke@montana.edu

• New York University

  Website: REU Site in Neural Science

  Research Topics/Keywords: biology, neuroscience

  Contact
  Chiye Aoki
  Phone: (212) 998-3929
  Email: chiye@cns.nyu.edu

• University of North Dakota Main Campus

  Website: REU Site in Neuroscience for Undergraduates from Rural and Tribal Colleges

  Research Topics/Keywords: neuroscience, cell, molecular, imaging

  Contact
  Sally Pyle
  Email: sally.pyle@und.nodak.edu

  Secondary Contact
  Van Doze
  Email: vdoze@medicine.nodak.edu

  Comments
  Linda Harmon
  PO Box 9019
  Grand Forks, ND 58202-9019

  Phone: (707) 777-2621

• Northern Arizona University

  Website: Research Internships in Social, Developmental, Health, and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

  Research Topics/Keywords: neuroscience, research, psychology

  Contact
  Dr. Larry Stevens
  Phone: (928) 523-6530
  Email: Larry.Stevens@nau.edu

• Rehabilitation Institute Research Corporation at Northwestern University

  Website: SINE: Summer Internships in Neural Engineering

  Research Topics/Keywords: rehabilitation engineering, neuroscience, motor control, biomedical engineering, robotics, neural signal processing, biomechanics

  Contact
  Matthew Tresch
  Email: m-tresch@northwestern.edu

  Secondary Contact
  Zeynep Erim
  Email: z-erim@northwestern.edu

• Rutgers University Camden

  Website: Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Projects Based in the New Jersey Pinelands

  Research Topics/Keywords: biology, ecology, neuroscience, zoology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry

  Contact
  Dr. Heike Bucking
  Phone: (856) 225-6590
  Email: bucking@camden.rutgers.edu

• Weber State University

  Website: REU Site: The Effects of Fatigue on Performance in Military, Law Enforcement, and Medical Personnel

  Research Topics/Keywords: Social, Behavioral, Cognitive, and Physiological Psychology, Fatigue, Circadian Rhythms, Nutrition, Criminal Justice, Perception, Neuroscience

  Contact
  Dr. Lauren Fowler
  Phone: (801) 626-7620
  Email: lfowler@weber.edu

• Office of Naval Research

Website: Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

• Iowa State University

Website: The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program

Program Discription: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), sponsored by the National Science Foundation. This is a ten week internship where students take short courses in HCI and work in interdisciplinary teams on research projects. Their research is presented at the ISU Summer Research Symposium at the end of the program.

• Budapest Semester in Cognitive science

Website: http://www.bscs-us.org/

Program Description: The Budapest Semester in Cognitive Science (in short BSCS) is a non-degree undergraduate study abroad program for students from the US and other countries aimed at broadening their understanding of cognitive science from an interdisciplinary perspective. Lecturers of the Program are distinguished experts with noteworthy international research and teaching experience.

• Harvard Medical and MGH

Website: http://www2.massgeneral.org/anesthesia/index.aspx?page=faculty&subpage=forman

Program Description: Our research focuses on understanding mechanisms of general anesthesia at the molecular level, and translating this knowledge toward development of improved anesthetic drugs.  Specific studies focus on mapping sites where potent intravenous sedative/hypnotics interact with subtypes of synaptic and extrasynaptic GABAA receptors, building allosteric-kinetic models of receptor modulation, and collaborative translational studies of novel sedative/hypnotic drugs in molecular and animal models.  Techniques include voltage-clamp electrophysiology in heterologous expression systems (Xenopus oocytes and mammalian cells), quantitative model-based data analysis of mutant receptor function, substituted cysteine modification and protection, purification and photolabeling of receptors from high-yield mammalian cell lines, and behavioral and biochemical toxicity studies in pre-clinical model systems.  Our laboratory environment is highly collaborative with multiple principle investigators, and also includes opportunities to observe general anesthesia in the MGH operating rooms.

Contact
Stuart A. Forman
Associate Professor of Anesthesia, Associate Anesthetist
MD-PhD, Harvard Medical School & Department of Anesthesia Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Email: saforman@partners.org

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Website: http://www.funfaculty.org/drupal/node/1080

Program Description: The aim of this program is to provide research experiences for undergraduate students majoring in the sciences with an introduction to cutting edge research in the broad area of “Sensing and Signaling”. The team of REU investigators represents a multidisciplinary ensemble of Cell Biologists, Geneticists, Biochemists, and Biophysicists who are taking modern approaches to the analysis of how signals are perceived and transduced in myriad biological systems.

• Marine Biology Labratory

Website: http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/other_programs/reu_details.html

Program Description: The Marine Biological Laboratory invites undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in the life sciences to apply to the Biological Discovery in Woods Hole program. Faculty with expertise in molecular and cell biology, neurobiology & behavior, physiology, developmental biology, ecology and evolutionary biology will guide ten highly motivated rising sophomore and junior students in this National Science Foundation – Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program. Each undergraduate student will be placed in the laboratory of an MBL research scientist and fully participate in all laboratory exercises and activities. The program will provide a stipend of approximately $4500 to each student, and room and board for 10 weeks.

Summer Course Programs

• University of Connecticut Health Center (Study Abroad)

Website:
http://neuroabroad.uchc.edu
http://neurobiologyhearing.uchc.edu

http://studyabroad.uconn.edu

Program Description:: Study abroad program with the UConn Health Center and the Institute for Neuroscience of Castilla y Leon in Salamanca, Spain. The program runs from May 24 – June 24. Students take two neuroscience courses taught in English and an introduction to Spnaish and Spanish culture for scientists. Students outside of UConn are encouraged to apply!

Contact
Douglas Oliver, PhD. and Program director
Email: doliver@neuron.uchc.edu

• Summer School of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology

Website: http://www.funfaculty.org/drupal/node/1077

Program Description: The Summer School of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, an intensive one-week course in the basic principles of behavioral neuroendocrinology, is planned (pending funding) for July 10-17, 2010 on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Leaders in the field will be brought to Emory from all over the U.S. to discuss topics such as sex differences in behavior and the nervous system, the effects of hormones on brain structures and processes, and the neuroendocrinology of stress. In addition to these discussions there will be workshops on bioinformatics and the analysis of hormone-dependent behaviors. The course is intended for undergraduates (or recent graduates) who are contemplating applying to graduate school. The aim is to give trainees an appreciation for behavioral neuroendocrinology as a discipline, as well as a sense of what it is like to have a career in science.  Following the one-week course, trainees will attend the annual meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) in Toronto, Canada, July 18-22, 2010. Attending the SBN meeting is an excellent way for trainees to find graduate programs and faculty mentors with matching interests.