{"id":6857,"date":"2012-08-28T14:51:36","date_gmt":"2012-08-28T14:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/?page_id=6857"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:37:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:37:23","slug":"off-campus-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/urgo\/research\/off-campus-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-Campus Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHC2pJ-SfA\/M_Ea42GIhSNW4uCKoJ3UKA\/view?utm_content=DAHC2pJ-SfA&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=hd7634477cd\">presentation on off-campus research<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n<h2>Research Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>If you are not sure how to begin searching for undergraduate research opportunities, we recommend starting with the following databases:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/crssprgm\/reu\/list_result.jsp?unitid=5054&amp;d-8001259-p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/crssprgm\/reu\/list_result.jsp?unitid%3D5054%26d-8001259-p%3D1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674323219406000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hHWrm79fpAHauhfZ7GPuR\">Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences listings in NSF REU&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-STEM Research opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Students must contact the individual sites for application information and materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"REUs\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/crssprgm\/reu\/reu_search.cfm\">The National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nationally funded research opportunities in all science fields, including the social and behavioral sciences<\/li>\n<li>Includes some international research opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/etap.nsf.gov\/\">NSF Education and Training Application<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NSF educational opportunity database<\/li>\n<li>Common application that includes 44 programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pathwaystoscience.org\/programs.aspx?u=Undergrads_Undergraduate%20http:\/\/www.pathwaystoscience.org\/index.aspx\">Pathways to Science Database<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes 1190 programs in a variety of different disciplines and education levels<\/li>\n<li>Can filter based on type of program you are looking for, year in school, and region of country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stemundergrads.science.gov\/\">STEM Federally Funded Opportunities and Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nationally funded research opportunities in all science fields<\/li>\n<li>Nationally funded scholarships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/federal-agencies\/national-laboratories\">List of National Laboratories<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The National Laboratories conduct scientific research and development in areas related to energy and technology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ornl.gov\/\">Oak Ridge National Laboratories<\/a> has research opportunities that can be done all year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/\">The Association of American Medical Colleges Research Programs Database<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research opportunities in the medical field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naahp.org\/public-resources\/student-resources\/student-announcements\/student-opportunities\">The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) Summer Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic Research, Shadowing, Clinical Research, Basic Science Research, Translational Research, Employment, Academic Enrichment, MCAT Prep, and other opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1STzlNM583GdouhN8gvzy08ILwYh4niw3ZCOCBgtkM_0\/edit?usp=sharing\">Cornell&#8217;s Off-Campus Research Database<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research opportunities in multiple fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orise.orau.gov\/ncses\/\">NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics Research Ambassadors Program<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Statistical data work related to U.S. competitiveness and STEM education<\/li>\n<li>Internships, Fellowships, Faculty Appointments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orise.orau.gov\/internships-fellowships\/undergraduates.html\">ORISE Zintellect<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many universities and organizations host summer undergraduate research programs. 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