This guide was complied for Hartnell College MESA students and contains website addresses and information on free scholarship and search engines and also includes National and Local Internship and Scholarship programs.

Important! Check out our scholarship and internship list now, and find one that is right for you! Hurry, before the deadlines pass!
Here is our Scholarship and Internship Deadlines for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Scholarships


Hartnell College/MESA Scholarships for 2013-2014. Awards of $1250/semester up to $5000 over two years. Deadline December 21, 2012.

More Information: http://www.hartnell.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/
Application: Hartnell Scholarships Application


National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration Scholarships
Application window: September 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
Eligibility requirements are: US Citizenship, 3.0 GPA

Studying a NOAA science: atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, ecology, engineering, environmental science, geology, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.; mathematics, etc.


THE PEGGY AND JACK BASKIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
DeadlineMarch 1, 2012
A prestigious $20,000 award to attend a University of California campus


http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html Where can I go to find out about scholarships for undocumented students? A: Go to the MALDEF website (www.maldef.org) to find a list of scholarships that do not require you to be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, and do not ask for a social security number.

Search for Scholarships:

    http://www.fastweb.com
    Website allows student to create a profile, scholarships are found according to profile, thus insuring that student only receives informationthat he/she is eligible for. Site also gives an automatic college match search when filling out profile.

    http://www.scholarships.com/
    Website allows student to create a profile, scholarships are then found according to profile. If interested in applying for scholarship and need more information, the site will customize a printable letter of request. Results of Scholarship search are available to move into a new database entitle “My Scholarships.”

    http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
    Scholarships are searchable by field of study, location and host institution. Website offers a description, general award amounts and contact information. This site specializes in searching scholarships for students interested in studying aboard.

    http://www.scholarship-page.com/
    This site lists scholarships by fields of study, engineering scholarships mostly available. Scholarship links have short descriptions, awards and contact information.

    http://scholarships.geoportals.com
    One must create a profile to search for scholarships. Website gives description, requirements and contact information of each individual scholarship available. Website also provides general information and advice on financial aid and scholarship programs.

    http://www.absolutelyscholarships.com
    Site requires one to fill out profile before searching through scholarship results. Scholarship information includes a short description and contact information.

    http://www.collegenet.com/mach25
    Scholarships are searchable by keyword and profile without registering to site. Website breaks down scholarship information into a scholarship summary and scholarship details. Information given includes requirements, amount of award, award statistics and contact information.

    http://www.supercollege.com
    Scholarships are searchable only by profile. Each scholarship contains a short description, award amount and contact information. Site also provides college searches.

    http://hispanicfund.orgThis site gives links to 5 scholarships available to Hispanic students, description; amount of award and contact information is given. Students may also apply online or download a printable application.

    http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm Website list 4 scholarships sponsored by State Farm Insurance Agency including a short description of eligibility and contact information.

    http://www.uncf.org/
    Scholarships available for minority students searchable by name, field of study and location, information included on website is a short description, requirements, eligibility and contact information.

    http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/
    Microsoft offers scholarships for computer science, computer engineering or a computer related field; these scholarships are available for women and underrepresented minorities. The website outlines the application process, contact information and eligibility.

    http://www.collegeboard.com
    The College Board scholarships are searchable via a short profile and include eligibility requirements, application requirements and contact information. This search engine also includes nationwide internships.

    http://www.fedmoney.org
    Website lists scholarships, fellowships, traineeships and loans made available by the US Government. Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order and are not searchable by field of study. The website includes eligibility, selection criteria and contact information.

    ScienceNet at Emory
    This website lists scholarships programs websites that are available for science majors and give short description of scholarship.

    http://www.manufacturingiscool.com/
    Website for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduates majoring in engineering. The site gives general information on requirements and criteria as well as contact information.

    http://www.collegelink.com/
    Scholarships are listed by major and include information on amount of awards, general requirements and contact information. To view information on scholarship, one must sign up for free membership.

    http://www.srnexpress.com
    Scholarships searchable by profile information and include information on eligibility, award amount, application process and contact information. To access site, one must sign up for free membership.

    http://www.freschinfo.com
    Scholarships are searchable by profile and include eligibility, requirements, award amount, deadline and contact information. This site does not require registration to view scholarship information.

    http://www.maldef.org/
    The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund provide a list of scholarships that do not require a social security number, legal residency or citizenship in order to apply. The website has a downloadable list of scholarships and general information about each scholarship.

    http://www.brokescholar.com/
    Website allows students to make a profile to personalize results to each individual student. A calendar is also provided to keep track of deadlines for websites that students have saved and plan on applying for. And also provides a letter that students can send to scholarship addresses to request for an application and more information about applying.

    http://hispanicfund.org/
    Website lists the scholarships available through the Hispanic Fund eligible for Hispanic students and provides information about the application process.

    http://www.fosterscholars.noaa.gov/application is found at http://www.grants.gov

    See here for scholarship, internship, and fellowship information for high school, undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs.

Internships



NASA-SOLAR All NASA internship applications are made through a single portal https://intern.nasa.gov/solar/web/public/main/

REUs for Undergraduates

www.pathwaystoscience.org
contactus@ibparticipation.org
The US Department of Energy, Community College Internship (CCI) program seeks to encourage community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission by providing technical training experiences at the DOE laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 15 participating DOE laboratories. They work on technologies or instrumentation projects or major research facilities supporting DOE’s mission, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers.

See more details and apply at:http://science.energy.gov/wdts/cci/
ACCESS UC Santa Cruz, Chemistry and Biology Internships. Deadline March 1, 2012
Membership: You must join at http://www.chem.ucsc.edu/projects/access/memindex.html

Apply at: http://www.chem.ucsc.edu/projects/access/sri.html
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking students to be part of our Summer Student Engineering Program. We are currently accepting applications to fill our summer internship positions in the following areas: http://www.sfstudentintern.org/
    Architecture
    Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
    Computer Science/Information
    Geographic Information Systems
    Traffice Engineering

SFO is building remarkable new structures designed to elevate the air travel experience.

Internship in Astronomy: Cornell University
The Department of Astronomy of Cornell University is pleased to announce its 2013 Research Experiences for Undergraduates. Undergraduate students interested in astronomy, computer science and engineering who have completed one year of undergraduate academic training by June 2013 and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are welcome to apply.


Patricia Fernández de Castro, Ph.D.
REU Program Coordinator
Department of Astronomy
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

Email:sh267@cornell.edu
Office:607.255.0979
Fax:607.255.2834
Website:http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity
The Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) is accepting applications for summer internship positions at UC Berkeley, MIT, and Stanford.
http://www.e3s-center.org/E3SREU2013.htm
2013 E3S Summer Research Internship
Date: June 9-August 10, 2013
Locations: UC Berkeley, MIT, and Stanford
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013

What is the E3S Summer Research Program? A 9-week program that introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in science and engineering. Summer interns have the opportunity to join E3S researchers working in a collaborative and innovative environment to make fundamental breakthroughs in the underlying physics, chemistry, and material science of electronics systems.
Learn more at: www.e3s-center.org/research/

Questions or addition information:
Contact Sharnnia Artis at e3sprograms@e3s-center.org or 510-664-4467

Sharnnia Artis, Ph.D. Director of Education and Outreach | Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S)
University of California, Berkeley, 562 Dai Hall MC#1764,
Berkeley, CA 94720-1764
Office: 510-664-4467
Fax: 510-664-4113
E-mail: sartis@eecs.berkeley.edu
Pacific Gas and Electric

Engineering and IT Internships
http://www.pge.com/about/careers/college/intern/ follow Search Internships, Search words “Summer Internship”



Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship
10 week internships in fossil energy
http://www.fossil.energy.gov/education/lelandfellowships
Mickey Leland Program at MLEF@hq.doe.gov
The Department of Homeland Security STEM Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in DHS-related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at federal research facilities located across the country. Participants receive a stipend plus transportation expenses to/from their internship location.

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/index.html

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/faculty/index.html
Center for Biophotonic Research, UC Davis
Summer Internship for Undergraduate Students: A 8-12 week research program for students from 2 or 4-year institutions

http://cbst.ucdavis.edu/education/undergraduate/research/internship
National Security Agency: Freshmen and Sophomore CS and EE majors.
CS and EE majors? Transferring Fall 2013?

Explore at:
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/undergraduate/index.shtml Internships at: https://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/undergraduate/sipst.shtml
Civil Engineering:
Summer 2013 Jun-Aug
5 Civil Eng students (via SCI-124), Design and build Cube House/Pocket House.
15 CON students will be on the build team.
2013 TTE Summer Research Internship
Date: June 8-August 10, 2013
Location: UC Berkeley
Website: http://www.e3s-center.org/TTEREU2013.htm

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
What is the TTE REU Program? A 9-week program that introduces energy research to community college students who are motivated by science and engineering. TTE REU research projects have a focus on:
  • Bioengineering and synthetic biology: Create advanced biofuels with engineered microbes
  • Energy Efficient Electronics Science: Design and test low-energy electronic devices
  • Nanotechnology and Nanoscience: Explore nanomaterials for next generation energy storage, nanochips, chemical biosensors and adhesives

Energy Efficient Electronics Science: Design and test low-energy electronic devices
Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Explore nanomaterials for next generation energy storage, nanochips, chemical biosensors and adhesives
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm
UC Berkeley/UC Merced
http://nano.berkeley.edu/coins
California MESA Research Experiences for Undergraduates Directory

The link below contains about 15 internship opportunities

www.riohondo.edu/mesa/MESA_REU_BOOKLET.pdf
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP)
"Opening Doors of Opportunity - Abriendo Puertas de Oportunidad"

http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp
Deadline Mar 1
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) assists students by placing them in corporate and government internships across the country. These internships are closely related to the student’s academic background and/or career goals. The program provides airfare, housing arrangements, and a weekly stipend of $470 to $570. Applications for the Spring (deadline is November 16, 2012) and Summer of 2013 (deadline is March 1, 2013) programs are currently being accepted. Additional information can be found at www.hacu.net or by contacting Erica Romero at eromero@hacu.net

Internship Opportunities in Science

http://www.science.gov/internships/undergrad.html

Undergraduate Students
http://www.internshipprograms.com
Internships are searchable by region, by major and by major. Site includes individual internship descriptions as well as contact information.

Nationwide and International internships are available. Website allows one to post resume for recruiters to view.
http://www.twc.edu
Website specializes in internships available in Washington D.C. Programs centered around: Environment, Science and Health.

Application posted on website as is general information on living expenses. Interns conduct academic research and conduct laboratory experiments.
http://www.rsinternships.com
Internships listed by major. Site includes contact information as well as a short description of internship. The option to post resume for recruiters to view is available.
http://www.landsend.com/jobs/internships/current_openings.html
Internships listed are for The Lands End Clothing Company. Engineering and Environment Health and Safety internships are available.

Contact info posted on site. All internships are paid, relocation assistance provided and housing placement assistance. Many more benefits available.
http://www.everettinternships.org
Public Service internships are searchable by region and by areas of interest. Internships are mostly available for Environment and
Health professions. Website includes description of internship and contact information and instructions on applying.
http://www.internweb.com
Search by keyword, internship type, employer and state. Individual Internship gives description, list of qualifications, hours, length of internship and contact information. Site also lists online internships available nationwide.
http://www.si.edu/ofg/resopp.htm
Website for Smithsonian research and study opportunities, internships listed alphabetically and include description, eligibility and contact information. Internships are open to a variety of different math and science majors.
http://www.eco.org
Website contains internships for students mostly interested in environmental issues, searchable by state and by keyword.
Internship gives description, list of qualifications, terms and contact information.
http://www.theSCA.org/
Website lists of internships available from the National Parks service. Positions available are listed by age requirement.

Open to students interested in science and/or working with children.
http://www2.coca-cola.com/careers/internships.html
Internships are sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company and are available to engineering and science students.

Site provides information about each internship program and information on the city of employment.
http://www.ucop.edu/ucleads/
Website gives information outlining the UC Leads program and provides downloadable applications.

Students accepted into program are given the opportunity to conduct research and experiments in their chosen area of study.

These students also receive stipends and free room and board.
http://www.usda.gov/da/employ/intern.htm
Website lists internships and programs available through the United States Department of Agriculture.

Internships information given on site includes contact information and a short description of what is expected from the applicant.
http://www.research.att.com/index.cfm?=18

Website outlines The AT&T Research Program that is open solely to female minorities majoring in the sciences and includes a long description of the program and contact information.
http://www.microsoft.com/college/intern/
Microsoft offers internship available for computer science, computer engineering and other computer related fields.

Huge benefits come with this internship including health care, compensation, investment programs and relocation costs.

Internships may even lead to a job after graduation. Website outlines the application process, benefits and profiles past interns.


http://www.geosociety.org
Internships available are for Geology Majors during the summer in most National Parks. Positions are listed alphabetically and include general information about internship, eligibility, requirements and contact information.
http://www.marinetech.org/
Internships are offered through The Marine Advanced Technology Education Center in the Monterey Bay for undergraduates students interested in majoring in the marine sciences. The website lists positions available and includes a description, requirements, eligibility and contact information.
http://www.fedmoney.org/
Website lists scholarships, fellowships, traineeships and loans made available by the US Government. Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order and are not searchable by field of study. The website includes eligibility, selection criteria and contact information.
http://www.envtox.ucdavis.edu/
This website outlines the 2003 NIEHS Undergraduate Summer Training in Environmental Toxicology program at UC Davis for students studying Environmental Health Sciences. Students accepted by the program are awarded stipend, living allowances, tuition and fees.
http://internsource.org/
Internships are searchable by city or region in and by major. Website includes information on job duties, salary, number of hours and educational requirements.
http://www.vs.afrl.af.mil/PhillipsScholars/
The Phillips Scholars Program is a paid summer internship that offers upper-level high school and undergraduate students the experience of a lifetime! Phillips Scholars gain hands-on experience while working with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology. They will receive invaluable personal and professional experience while contributing to the future vision of space exploration and energy systems.
http://wwwppd.nrl.navy.mil/whatsnew/DE-Scholars/index.html
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking undergraduate or graduate students for summer positions at its facility in Washington, DC.
The Directed Energy (DE) Visiting Scholars program will offer students the opportunity to participate in theoretical or experimental projects at NRL.

Directed energy research areas at NRL include high power laser physics, laser propagation in the atmosphere, laser-matter interactions, microwave processing of optical materials, free electron laser, underwater laser applications, and nonlinear optics.
http://www.deps.org/DEPSpages/DEjobsummer.html
These Directed Energy (DE) internships are concerned with the research, development and testing of high energy laser and high power microwave components, systems and effects at Federal laboratories and universities at sites around the country. Most of these positions are made possible by funding from the High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office. These paid summer internship positions are available for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities.
Positions are open to U.S. citizens only.
The disciplines include but are not limited to these:
  • science - physics, chemistry
  • engineering - electrical, optical, chemical, mechanical, and materials
  • mathematics and computer science

http://csee.lbl.gov/Programs/CCI/index.html
This program, run by the Department of Energy, places students from community colleges in paid internships with scientists or engineers on projects related to the Lab's research programs. They also attend career planning and numerous training/informational sessions. Support includes:
  • $425/week Stipend
  • $1250 Housing supplement
  • Travel supplement when applicable

http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/LSAMP.cfm
Cornell University LSAMP-R is an all expense paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate participants with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest through weekly luncheons.

Students gain a deeper understanding in an engineering-related field, have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week duration under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty research mentor. CU LSAMP-R was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented minority groups in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Interns receive a research stipend of $3,400 plus housing and travel.

http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm#skip Rochester Institute of Technology. This is portal to a further listing of internships and scholarships, some of which are available to students with incomplete documentation or social security numbers.

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html
Scholarship, internship, and fellowship information for high school, undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs.
http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/index.html
NASA Project DEVELOP Spring, Summer, Fall internships in remote sensing. Various locations are available, for example:
  • NASA_Ames DEVELOP seeks students interested or experienced in: GIS/Remote Sensing
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Science
  • Ecology
  • Marine-Biology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geology
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Geography
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Modeling or Statistics
  • Natural Resource

http://www.amgenscholars.eu/web/guest/home
A great list of several Biotechnology internships in various locations.
http://csep.cnsi.ucsb.edu/cc/inset
Internships in nanosystems science, engineering and technology at UC Santa Barbara.
http://www.cis.uab.edu/UABCrimeREUM
The computer forensics track includes exposure to malware analysis, hard drive analysis (using EnCase), open source intelligence (using Maltego and other tools), as well as exposure to our Spam and Phishing research projects. Students in our track regularly with law enforcement in the scope of their research. The deadline for applications is February 18th. Please forward to any nterested undergraduates you may know.


http://surf-it.soe.ucsc.edu
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Information Technology Applications for SURF-IT 2011 are due February 15.
The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Information Technology (SURF-IT) offers opportunities for both UCSC students and non-UCSC students. SURF-IT provides an intensive and personalized summer program for women, minority, or disadvantaged undergraduates. SURF-IT includes a research experience supervised by a UCSC Baskin School of Engineering faculty member.

www.premedsurgery.org
This is a mentorship and educational program where you will be interacting with physicians in the department of surgery. You will be working with them in every step of the way throughout their work: from seeing patients in the intensive care unit, to pre-operative, bedside, trauma bay, operating room, clinics, and rounds. You will experience what surgeons and physicians do every. You will be part of their team and treated as such. This program is under the supervision and guidelines set forth by the Chairman of Surgery at UC Davis Health System.
Deadline March 27, 2011.
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/intern/ Internships in Monterey County agencies and government, hospitals, and engineering.
http://www.mbari.org/education_new/internship/genintern.htm
See here for internships at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
http://www.marinetech.org/careers/internships.php
Twelve internships will be funded by the MATE Center for marine technical internships aboard sea‑going research vessels that are part of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) and the United States Coast Guard the Institute For Exploration (www.ife.org) http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=69
http://scrippseducation.ucsd.edu/Undergraduate_Programs/Resources/Internships/
The goal of STARS, a federally funded program, is to increase the numbers of underrepresented students in doctoral science programs. STARS offers an exciting research internship for undergraduate students, recent graduates and masters students in the sciences physical, life, behavioral, marine and ocean), engineering, and math. The academy provides an opportunity to participate in an ongoing UC San Diego research project and experience the rigors of doctoral programs.
http://www.wie.umd.edu/undergrad/reucomps.html

The Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland working with CyberWatch to encourage 2 year community college students to apply for Summer Cybersecurity Research Experience.

Cybersecurity Research Experience for Undergraduates in Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park
http://eap.usra.edu

NASA opportunities of interest to international students and permanent residents - Not included on the NASA OSSI site.
http://www.mctinc.com/smart/
NASA opportunities of interest to international students and permanent residents - Not included on the NASA OSSI site.
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP_EN.asp?SnID=1423000221
US Dept of Agriculture.
Internships in a wide variety of scientific and engineering areas. Similar to NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative. Submit an application here and it will be seen by many potential internship providers.
http://www.kent.edu/chemistry/reu/index.cfmKent State University REU/internships in
http://www.kent.edu/chemistry/reu/index.cfmKent State University REU/internships in organic chemistry and chemical engineering.
http://www.uwosh.edu/computer_science/reu-site

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh (REU)
http://www.truststc.org/reu/

TRUST at UC Berkeley, Cornell University, Stanford University, Vanderbilt University (REU) *Cyber Security and Trustworthy Systems*

Application due: March 1
http://marcmbrs.ucsc.edu/about.html

REU opportunities through UCSC
http://towson.edu/biology/2011%20REU%20Notice.htm

Research Experience in Molecular Ecology
The Biology Department announces the 2011 Research Experience in Molecular Ecology Program. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation (REU) and Towson University. This program is designed for students with an interest in ecology and the application of molecular tools to that field. The Program is particularly geared towards students with no prior research experience and students from groups underrepresented in the sciences.
http://cahsi.cs.utep.edu/OPPORTUNITIES/tabid/125/Default.aspxA listing of internship opportunities in the biological sciences
http://minorityinternships.energy.gov
U.S. Department of Energy REU Deadline March 31, 2011
http://cahsi.cs.utep.edu/OPPORTUNITIES/tabid/125/Default.aspx/
Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions, CAHSI goals are:
  • To increase the number of Hispanic students who enter the professoriate in computing areas, or enter the computing workforce with advanced degrees.
  • To support the retention and advancement of Hispanic students and faculty in computing areas
  • To develop and sustain competitive academic and research programs at HSIs.

http://www.smdep.org

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.
http://biomaterials.syr.edu/summer_research/2012reumainpage/

Syracuse Biomaterials Institute

Summer internship.$5000 plus housing, Syracuse New York Deadline April 1.

We are an interdisciplinary institute focused on research in biomaterials, smart medical devices, and biological/tissue-engineered constructs.

Biomaterials are natural and synthetic substances designed to treat, augment, or replace tissues and organs of the human body as treatments to disease or injury.

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer.

Participating students spend eight weeks during the summer doing research at 24 Don laboratories. SEAP provided competitive research internships to over 265 high school students this year. The online application will open on October 1st, 2012 for the 2013 program.
https://seap.asee.org/apply

University of Biology
REU for non-Madison students, community college students

Program Dates: May 28th- August 3rd, 2013 Application Deadline: February 15th, 2013


The Institute for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites junior and senior undergraduate students interested in research careers in the biological sciences to participate in the Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (IBS-SRP). This hands-on research program is designed primarily to give students from other colleges and universities a chance to experience the richness of research at UW–Madison.


As part of the program, students do full-time research for 10 weeks with a faculty member in one of eight disciplinary areas:
  • Biochemistry/Biophysics
  • Bioenergy
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Computational Biology & Biostatistics
  • Ecology, Plants, and Environmental Systems
  • Molecular & Environmental Toxicology
  • Neurobiology
  • Virology
http://biology.wisc.edu/Undergraduates-GettingInvolvedBeyondtheClassroom-UndergraduateResearch-IntergratedBiologicalSciencesSummerResearchProgram.htm

University of Wisconsin Biology REU For high school students; Summer Science Institute

http://biology.wisc.edu/PreCollege-HighSchool-SummerScienceInstitute.htm


The Summer Science Institute (SSI) is a free six-week residential experience for high school students. The program gives students an understanding of biological/physical research while they learn about college life and strengthen their writing and math skills. More than five hundred students have benefited from this program since its inception in 1990.

Students are paired up and mentored on a specific project that entails in-depth, hands-on research conducted by the students. Once the research has been completed, each group writes a research report and presents its project and findings at a final Research Symposium. Students also meet twice during the week for discussions on topics ranging from scientific subjects to crafting college applications.


There is no cost to SSI participants. Room, board, books and materials are provided by the program.

Students who are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander, OR who are from low-income homes, OR will be the first in their family to attend college are strongly encouraged to apply.

For information on what students have researched in the past, please visit this page.

Important Tips for Successful Applications:

    1) Apply only to programs that you are eligible for.

    2) If you have any uncertainties about applying for the program e-mail the contact person before you apply to the program.

    3) Once you’ve submitted your application you may want to e-mail the program coordinate to let him/her know that you’ve applied.

    4) Meet all the Deadlines posted.

    5) Make sure to give your recommender(s) adequate time to write a polished letter of recommendation for you. Give them as much information as possible about you, the program you are applying to and how you see this program as beneficial to your academic and career goals.

    6) If possible, send your recommender a copy of your resume and personal statement or essay questions.

    7) Allow yourself enough time to gather required documentation such as official transcripts, medical insurance coverage forms, if needed. Some residential programs require that you have medical insurance in order to participate. If this is the case make sure you have this complete well before you begin the program.

    8) Apply to more than one program.

    9) Decide whether or not you can commit time to this program. I do NOT recommend taking a summer course with an internship.

    10) Familiarize yourself with the program. Avoid blanket statements such as, “I want to be accepted to a summer research program at MIT because it’s a good school.” Instead talk about specific research being done at that institution and in this program.

    11) Last but definitely not least, bring your applications to MESA or a STEM faculty member for review and recommendations.