Summer - Research

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Georgia
There are a wide variety of summer internship positions and other training and employment opportunities posted at this web site. For additional information call 1-888-CDC-HIRE.

CIRRUS (Chemistry Internet Resource for Research by Undergraduate Students)

National Science Foundation

Pennsylvania Oncology Hematology Associates: Dr. David Henry, Princeton Class of '70, an oncologist/hematologist at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, has had paid openings in his office for the last 15 summers for Princeton students. The summer experience in his office includes administrative tasks initially, followed by participation in the doctors'(eight staff doctors all together) research projects. The project is tailor-made to the student's interests after exposure to a menu of options. Attendance on doctors' rounds and some conferences each week is also a possibility. Dr. Henry is pleased to host bright and energetic undergraduates whether or not they are certain they wish to be physicians. There will be as many as 6 openings this summer so that 2 students will spend 6 weeks each, early, middle or late summer. Last summer, So Yeon Kim, Jonathen Stem, Esther Won, Carine Davila, Ying Fan, Yici Zheng, did the rotation.  If you would like you may contact them to ask about their experience. If you live in or near Philadelphia and have transportation, you may email Nicole Stavely after January 1, 2009. Include a few paragraphs about yourself (or resume) along with your interests (academic and non-academic) and future plans after Princeton.  Please do not reply to the Health Professions Advising Office.

PSOMER - Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research

• 8-week research experience beginning June 18
• Mentored by University of Chicago faculty and medical students
• Weekly research colloquium
• Research presentation at the end of the program
• Weekly topical seminar on subjects ranging from health care disparities to applying to medical school
• Advising sessions with Pritzker admissions officers
• Informal and social events with Pritzker medical students
• Convenient housing
• $5,400 stipend for the summer

For details, inquire with the Pritzker School of Medicine Office of Admissions (773)702-1938. Applications will be available in mid January 2007 on the Pritzker Website: http://pritzker.bsd.uchicago.edu.

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is inviting college students considering the health professions to join their research team in the emergency department (ED) as Research Associates (RAs).  Volunteer responsibilities include:  identifying and enrolling patients who are eligible for various research studies; obtaining demographic and historical data; being involved in the informed consent process; and facilitating the production of the research.  The cost for the summer session is $175, that is $85 for drug testing and criminal background check (required of all employees and volunteers at St. Vincent’s), $40 for RA shirts x 2, and $50 program fee.

Complete information can be found on their web site, www.RAprogram.com.  For questions and additional information please contact Keith Bradley via email at kbradley@mail.fairfield.edu, or by phone, 203 254 4000 x 3238.

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP): This 10-week summer program is targeted to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers as physician-scientists (MD/PdD). Fellowship includes free housing and a $2500 award. The application is due January 15th, 2009. For additional information please see their website.

Columbia/Amgen, Through the generous support of the Amgen Foundation (www.amgen.com), Columbia University & Barnard College now off a summer research program to a select group of motivated undergraduate students. You may apply if you are a U.S. 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 U.S. territory. Students work full-time in a research lab and receive a $4,000 stipend and housing. The Amgen Scholars' Program runs for ten weeks, beginning the Tuesday after Memorial Day. All Amgen Scholars will participate in a conference in California sponsored by the Amgen Foundation. For further information regarding the Amgen Scholars' Program, contact Dr. Alice Heicklen at amgen@biology.columbia.edu or go to the Columbia/Barnard Amgen Scholars' Program website at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/amgen.

Thomas Jefferson University College of Graduate Studies Summer 2009 Undergraduate Research Program  Jefferson College of Graduate Studies sponsors summer research positions that provide opportunities for upper-level undergraduate students (who have completed their junior year/rising seniors), to work in the laboratories of active faculty researchers. The program is designed to provide a rich experience for those students interested in pursuing their graduate studies in the biomedical sciences.  Highlighs of the program include:  A stipend of $3,500 plus on-campus housing accommodation; A ten-week research experience from June 1 through August 7, 2009.  Application filing deadline: February 1, 2009.  You can download an application form here. The form is in Adobe Acrobat format and a free reader for that format is available from Adobe. Otherwise, you can request a printed copy of the application form by contacting:  Marc Stearns, Director of Admissions and Recruitment by email or calling 215-503-0155.

New York University Summer Institute: The Howard Hughes Honors Summer Institute for undergraduates will afford undergraduates the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology at NYU, and to live on the University's campus. Applications are encouraged from those undergraduates majoring in or planning to major in the natural sciences, computer science, or mathematics. Dates of Summer Institute: May 29 to July 27, 2007. Prior research experience is not essential. Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend, room and board at NYU facilities and travel costs to/from New York City. Application Deadline: January 31, 2007. Additional information and application can be accessed from their website.

Undergraduate Student Scholars Program, an NIH-sponsored program in the Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease at the University of Pennsylvania incorporates an organized series of summer lectures and presentations with basic research experience in the laboratory of an expert investigator. The curriculum is designed specifically for undergraduate students with an interest in biomedical research, with the eventual goal of MD, PhD, or MD-PhD degrees. For additional information and an application, go to their website or contact Yuliis Bell by email or call 215-898-0850.  Application deadline is February 15, 2007.

Univeristy of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research (SUMR) program provides highly motivated undergrads. interested in a future combined MD/PhD training an exposure to the career of the physician-scientist. Participants carry out independent research under the direction of an established mentor in a clinical or basic science department. In addition to intensive lab. experience, students have the opportunity to gain clinical exposure through shadowing experiences with physician-scientist mentors and Emergency Room personnel. Also, students participate in a weekly seminar series demonstrating how science and medicine intersect.

SUMR 2008 will run from June 9 - August 1, 2008. Selected applicants receive a stipend of $3000, plus lodging for the duration of their summer participation. Travel allowence for travel to/from Iowa City is also provided. If you are interested, please submit the application form (available electronically at: www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/mstp/), a transcript and two letters of recommendation by February 4, 2008.

HUMAN ANATOMY FOR UNDERGRADUATES The eighth annual summer course in Human Anatomy for Undergraduates will be offered by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine this year.  The course will run for four weeks in June, 2009, on the Medical School campus in Baltimore, and will include both lectures and demonstrations using human cadavers.  Applications will be accepted from all currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year of college.  Total tuition for the course will be $3800.  All course materials, including the textbook and an atlas, are included in the tuition.  Four (4) academic credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.  Accommodations are available on the main undergraduate campus of Johns Hopkins University.  A completed application form, a non-refundable application fee of $50, and supporting materials (college transcript, letter of recommendation from an academic adviser) are due by March 15, 2009.  Successful applicants will be notified by April 1, with full tuition due by May 1.  More course details, including a downloadable application form, can be found on the Internet at: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/FAE/anatomyinstitute.  For further information, please contact Ms. Arlene Daniel at adaniel@jhmi.edu.

The doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatric Neuroscience research program are looking for a new research assistant to begin this summer.  The lab has actively functioning neuroimaging and psychophysiology projects that are conducting cutting-edge neuroscientific research in anxiety and anxiety disorders.  Most research assistants who've worked there say that the learning opportunities that the lab provided has them has been outstanding.  Other responsibilities include preparing material for the Institutional Review Board, recruiting subjects, and entering data.  RAs will have an opportunity to observe and participate in good science.  Co-authorship in one or two publications is also common, and in some cases RAs have even first-authored articles.

Students who will be graduating this Spring and are interested in this opportunity, should contact Roger K. Pitman, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry at 617-726-5333.

The University of California San Francisco Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) is a 10-week summer research and professional development program for students interested in careers as researchers and physician scientists. The program is designed for students in their sophomore or junior years of college. Participants receive intensive research laboratory experience and abundant mentorship. In addition, they participate in a variety of career development programs, scientific seminars, and specific career enhancement opportunities. Financial support includes a $3,000 stipend, dormitory-style housing, and travel funds to and from San Francisco for students who are not eligible for support from their home institution.  Application deadline is February 1st.  The brochure and application are available online.  For additional information, please email or call the SRTP office at 415-514-0840.

Georgetown Summer Medical Institute is a  program aimed at providing preparation and insight for individuals exploring the calling of medicine as a career. The program provides summer medical courses for college undergraduates and post-bacc students.  These courses include Gross Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Human Physiology, and Microscopic Anatomy.  The program runs from June 19 - July 28.  For more information check the GSMI website or send an email.

The National Cancer Institute conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.  NCI-Frederick encourages students to participate in student internship programs, including the Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA), theWerner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program (SIP), and NCI at Frederick Undergraduate Intern Program.

The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC) conducts a Summer Student Program in Surgery. Each student is: 1) assigned a unique research project; and 2) exposed to various aspects of patient care, including the observation of surgical procedures and attending clinical conferences. For application procedures, contact Mrs. Cort, the program administrator, at (973) 926-7332.

The Academic Associate Research Internship Program, in the Department of Emergency Medicine at North Shore University Hospital, is seeking bright, ambitious, and self-motivated university students who are interested in obtaining medical experience.  Volunteer interns will help with data management  and will participate in patient identification and enrollment into clinical studies.  Volunteers will also have the opportunity to shadow medical professionals and to attend lectures.  If interested, please send a cover letter and résumé to:  The Academic Associates - Vanessa Lewis, BS; Aquilla Ramos, BS;  Adam Litroff, BS; Kristen Dahlem, BS
For additional information you may call: (516) 562-2928, (516) 562-1223, (562) 562-1235 or (516) 562-1514. 

The Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at the New York University School of Medicine offers a Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)  The purpose of this program is to give highly qualified students, who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences (MD/PhD), the opportunity to conduct research while exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center. Students must have completed their sophomore year in college by the start of the program, taken courses in biology, chemistry and mathematics, and preferably have had some research experience. Participants will receive a stipend of $3,000, round-trip travel expenses to New York City and free housing an NYU facility.  For an application or more information check the website above. 

UMDNJ, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, The Summer Research Experience program for undergraduate students provides the opportunity for undergraduates interested in Ph.D. degree programs to perform supervised research. Stipend: $3,000. Early applications are encouraged.  For additional information and application, go to the website or email stevenna@umdnj.edu or call (973) 972-4511.

Biomedical Careers Program is sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (a division of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), Rutgers University (New Brunswick campus), and the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund.  Designed to increase the academic preparedness and facilitate the entry of students into medical or other health professional schools, BCP offers an academic program with three levels and six different curricula designed for students at various stages of their undergraduate education.  The academic component consists of science courses, relevant laboratory, research, and clinical experiences as well as cognitive skills seminars and MCAT prep for medical school admissions.  The support component consists of career counseling and seminar series which include some of the following topics, applying to health professional schools, interviewing for health professional schools, financial aid, cultural competency, professionalism, healthy living, stress management, legal, civic and social responsibility.  The program also includes recruitment fair and panel discussions with students and health professionals.

Summer Program Dates:  June 9, 2008 – July 18, 2008.  Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2008.  Please apply early for the best chance of being considered for admission. For a detailed description of the program, and information on how to apply, please follow this link.

The Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative Summer Internship Program. With the goal to expose young people to the high level of biomedical research being conducted throughout the PTEI affiliate network, PTEI developed and sponsors an annual undergraduate summer internship Program (SIP) to showcase the many exciting new opportunities within the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine throughout the Pittsburgh region and beyond. Since the program began in 1997, 191 students have taken part in the 10-week summer research program that typically runs from early June to mid-August. During the 2006 Summer Internship Program, a total of 18 PTEI summer interns participated in Pittsburgh-based summer research wherein they were exposed to many areas of primarily musculoskeletal tissue engineering research with leading and world renown scientists and engineers. A total of 8 interns conducted research at the U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research. Supervised by mentors at PTEI's affiliated universities and academic health centers, PTEI summer interns perform their own research and data analysis, and present their findings at a formal scientific poster session at the conclusion of the program. PTEI also organizes social and professional development activities throughout the summer. As the SIP students graduate from college, PTEI continues to track their career and educational progress, focusing on whether the SIP experience increased students’ interest in biotechnology, in general, and tissue engineering, specifically. As well, attention is given to the impact on the region's rate of retention of this intellectual capital. Internships are awarded with researchers in the PTEI network, including researchers at Allegheny General Hospital, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh, the UPMC Health System, the Windber Research Institute and the U.S. Army Institute for Surgical Research. Interns are provided a $3,850 stipend with housing allowance provided at the USAISR and for many placements in Pittsburgh. Web: www.ptei.org. Dates of program: May 29 - August 3, 2007. Application Deadline: February 5th. Interested in applying? Contact: Joan Schanck, Director, Education, 100 Technology Drive, Cellomics Building, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; telephone: 412-235-5230; fax: 412-235-5120; e-mail: jschanck@ptei.org.

CHESTER SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM  - The Edward M. Chester, M.D. Summer Scholars Program awards fifteen collegiate undergraduate students the opportunity to spend ten weeks over the summer in clinical laboratory research settings at MetroHealth Medical Center. There are also opportunities for observation of surgery, hospital rounds, and other experiences at MetroHealth. Applicants must have completed their second year of undergraduate studies in the sciences, and must be a resident of Ohio or attend a university in Ohio. A stipend of $2000 is provided. A project report (presentation) is required.  Application deadline is February 19, 2010. If you have questions please email John J. Moore, M.D. or call (216) 778-5940.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation of the Lerner Research Institute Undergraduate research opportunities are available in Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute laboratories. The number of laboratories with these opportunities varies througout the year. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, and to explore careers in biomedical research. Juniors and Seniors with previous research laboratory experience are preferred. Application and Information: www.lerner.ccf.org/education/undergrad

PEDIATRICS PROGRAM IN SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The Department of Pediatrics at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and Case Western Reserve University provides a program for undergraduates to obtain experience in biomedical and psychosocial research relating to pediatric disorders. It should be noted that this program is not designed for clinical experience, but rather basic research is the focus.  Undergraduates who have completed their first year of study from any US college or university are eligible to apply. Students’ responsibilities will include full time work on the research project for 10 weeks, as well as weekly attendance at a meeting in which students will describe their projects to the other students in the program. A stipend is provided.Applicants are selected on a competitive basis.  Letters of recommendation, GPA and candidates’ personal statements are evaluated. Application Deadline: March 1, 2009. Contact: Ms. Connie May, Program Manager  Connie.May@case.edu 216-368-6896 or Mitchell Drumm, Ph.D., Program Director mitchell.drumm@case.edu 216-368-6893, with any questions.

The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) offers biomedical research opportunities to undergraduates who want to pursue a career in the biomedical sciences. Although each participating program operates independently, the academy unites students and provides them with opportunities for academic and social interaction. There are two major tracks within the VSSA; the Basic Science Programs for undergraduates interested in careers in research, and the Undergraduate Clinical Research Internship Program for undergraduates who wish to pursue a career in medicine. Participation in any one of the Summer Science Academy programs is a valuable learning experience that enhances a student's skills and makes him or her more competitive for acceptance to frontline graduate programs.
Events and programs offered through the VSSA are scheduled from Monday June 1 through Friday July 31, 2009.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) consists of ten weeks of full-time student research on various biomedically related projects. Students work as part of a research team, with mentors from the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine, and the School of Engineering. Students also participate in extracurricular activities that include weekly seminars and one-day workshops that  involve visits to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. A poster session culminates the program.  Stipend 2008 Program: $3,500.  Application Deadline: Completed application, transcripts, and 2 recommendation forms must be postmarked by February 1, 2008. Click for complete list of participating faculty.  For additional information please see the HHMI SPUR website or contact Julia Brown-Allen at 216-368-3556.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Physiology provides undergraduates interested in a biomedical research career with an opportunity for firsthand knowledge of how new data are obtained an dinterpreted in major research laboratories, the Department of Physiology and Biophysics offers summer research traineeships to approximately 20 undergraduate students. Students are assigned to laboratories and work together with faculty to obtain hands-on research experience in the life sciences. The program is designed for outstanding students with majors in biology, chemistry, physics or related disciplines. Applications are accepted until December 15th. Most decisions for acceptance will be made by January 31st. Call the SURP Coordinator at 216-368-2084 or email with questions.

Summer Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering This 10-week summer program has 3 components 1) Research Project, 2) Seminar Series, and 3) Social Activities. The three components will provide numerous opportunities for interaction and collaboration between the undergraduate student researchers and their mentors, graduate students, and with BME research staff. The majority of the time will be spent on the research, immersed in the projects and research group activities. Students will also participate in a seminar series consisting of a variety of topics, students presentations about their research, and guest speakers discussing career opportunities. Click on the following link for instructions and application materials. Deadline: February 1, 2008. Direct all inquiries to bmedept@case.edu with a subject line of ATTENTION: REU.

R.O.S.E (Research, Observation, Service and Education), a program offered by the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, provides experiences and support for Sophomore-level pre-meds who are also Ohio residents. The program includes a paid 8-10 week summer internship with a medical research focus, an early assurance guarantee for the M.D. program, faculty mentorship and shadowing opportunities.  For more information and application, go to the ROSE website.  Application deadline is March 1, 2008.

The University of Cincinnati Physician Scientist Training Program sponsors a summer internship for talented undergraduates who plan a career as a physician-scientist. The application deadline is March 1, 2006 for Summer 2006. Applications can be submitted on their website by clicking on Summer Opportunities and following the instructions to submit the application directly to us.  If you would rather receive a packet in the mail, you may send your request to:
Summer Internships in Biomedical Science
Physician Scientist Training Program
PO Box 670555
Cincinnati, OH  45267.0555

If you have any questions email Terri Berning.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) provides a wide variety of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine or biomedical research. Participants in this program work in an active research laboratory under the guidance of a faculty member, and are exposed to the challenges, excitement and satisfaction of research. Selection is based on academic records and the appropriateness of applicants scientific interests. Students about to begin their senior year of college studies are preferred, but promising juniors and recent graduates will be considered. Participants are provided with room, board and a $1750 stipend. Eight undergraduate credit hours in biology are also available tuition-free to all program participants. In addition, those program participants who meet minimum requirements for admission to OU-COM, including having taken the MCAT, will be offered an opportunity to interview during the summer. Application deadline is February 1, 2006. Application materials can be found at the SURF program website. For additional information please email John Schriner, Jill Harman or call 1-800-345-1560.

The American Heart Association Ohio Valley Affiliate offers a summer program to all undergraduates who are residents of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.  The purpose of the program is to introduce students from all disciplines to scientific research as a means of encouraging students to consider careers in the cardiovascular sciences.  Each accepted student will work under the supervision of a cardiovascular scientist in a research laboratory for a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks during the Summer.  Each student will receive a $3,000 stipend.  For more information and to obtain applications, email Terry Dugan or call 614-848-6676.

Summer Medical Research Training Program/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Texas - The SMART Program is a nine-week summer Biomedical Research Program which intertwines frontier-level research and educational activities designed for a diverse group of outstanding undergraduates from across the nation.  A compensation package of approximately $4,000 will be paid to accepted  participants.  Applications are available for downloading from our website.  The postmark deadline is February 1, 2006.  For additional information, contact Gayle R. Slaughter, Ph.D. at smart-program@bcm.tmc.edu or (713) 798-5915.

UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program:  Participants spend full time on individual research projects in laboratories of UT Southwestern Graduate School faculty members and will present seminars on their research.  Most areas of modern cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and biophysics are represented.  Participants will be selected based on letters of reference, course work, and experience.  Stipend for the ten-week program is $4,000 ($5,250 if the student requires housing).  For more information  and to download an application go to the website.

Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is awarding ten Quantitative and Physical Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Biophysics, Computational Biology and Quantitative and Analytical Chemistry.  The fellowships will offer a $4,750 stipend for the 10 week research experience, which runs from June 6, 2005 through August 12, 2006.  The program is funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences.  For more information, you may email Dr. Nancy Street.  Download the application (also used for the SURF program) at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF.  Submit your application along with undergraduate transcripts and two letters of recommendation to the address below.  Application deadline is February 1, 2006.

Contact:
Dr. Nancy Street
Director, QP-SURF
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX  75390-9004