Many universities and organizations host summer undergraduate research programs. These programs often include a research stipend and some include housing support. Such programs are a great way to enhance your education, meet new people, and explore a new city! This list is not comprehensive, so we encourage you to continue your search for programs beyond this list. Check out our to get started!
Research Opportunities
If you are not sure how to begin searching for undergraduate research opportunities, we recommend starting with the following databases:
- Non-STEM Research opportunities
- Students must contact the individual sites for application information and materials
- Nationally funded research opportunities in all science fields, including the social and behavioral sciences
- Includes some international research opportunities
- NSF educational opportunity database
- Common application that includes 44 programs
- Includes 1190 programs in a variety of different disciplines and education levels
- Can filter based on type of program you are looking for, year in school, and region of country
- Nationally funded research opportunities in all science fields
- Nationally funded scholarships
- The National Laboratories conduct scientific research and development in areas related to energy and technology
- has research opportunities that can be done all year
- Research opportunities in the medical field
- Academic Research, Shadowing, Clinical Research, Basic Science Research, Translational Research, Employment, Academic Enrichment, MCAT Prep, and other opportunities
- Research opportunities in multiple fields
- Statistical data work related to U.S. competitiveness and STEM education
- Internships, Fellowships, Faculty Appointments
- Whether you are seeking a summer, fall or spring internship, or a longer-term research opportunity to provide hands-on laboratory experience, ORISE has a program for you