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URS Administered Programs
| URS Program | Description |
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| Visible Thinking Registration | Registration for Visible Thinking (April 19th, 2018 in Penn Pavillion) is closed. It is recommended that you prepare your abstract in a Word document and then copy and paste into the application below. Be sure to proofread your abstract, as it will appear... |
| URS Travel Grants | Spring 2018 Travel Grants are now closed. Please contact our office if you are looking for funds for Summer Travel Grants. Undergraduate Research Support Travel Grants are available for students who have conducted research at Duke and who have the... |
| URS Assistantships | Applications for Spring Assistantships are now closed. Undergraduate Research Support Assistantships provide funds for faculty to employ an undergraduate in a research project. |
| URS Creative Arts Grants | URS Creative Arts Grants are provided to help defray project expenses of up to $400 for Trinity and Pratt students enrolled in faculty-supervised Independent Study courses or full-credit private instruction in the creative arts (e.g., Art & Visual Studies... |
| URS Independent Study Grants | Applications for Spring grants are now closed. |
| The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program | The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program The fundamental objectives of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program are to reduce, over time, the serious underrepresentation on academic faculties of individuals from certain minority groups and to... |
| Benenson Awards in the Arts | |
| Deans' Summer Research Fellowships | The 2018 Deans Summer Research Fellowship application is now closed. |
| Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (B-SURF) - June 4 - July 27, 2018 | THE 2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12!!! The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (formerly the Howard Hughes Research Fellowship) is an 8-week summer research program for rising sophomores (currently... |
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siRNA transfection by near-infrared irradication of gold-silica nanshells
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Model selection of hierarchical Bayes conjoint analysis
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5-HTP and SSRI treatment in tryptophan hydroxylase 2 loss-of-function mice
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Viability study of integrating a community supported agriculture option into the Duke undergraduati meal plan
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Novel breast tumor imaging
Biological Science
| Opportunity Name | Description |
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| URS Travel Grants | Spring 2018 Travel Grants are now closed. Please contact our office if you are looking for funds for Summer Travel Grants. Undergraduate Research Support Travel Grants are available for students who have conducted research at Duke and who have the... |
| URS Assistantships | Applications for Spring Assistantships are now closed. Undergraduate Research Support Assistantships provide funds for faculty to employ an undergraduate in a research project. |
| URS Independent Study Grants | Applications for Spring grants are now closed. |
| Benenson Awards in the Arts | |
| Deans' Summer Research Fellowships | The 2018 Deans Summer Research Fellowship application is now closed. |
| Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (B-SURF) - June 4 - July 27, 2018 | THE 2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12!!! The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (formerly the Howard Hughes Research Fellowship) is an 8-week summer research program for rising sophomores (currently... |
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| Opportunity Name | Description | Semester |
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| Regeneration Next Initiative in Tissue Regeneration | The Regeneration Next Initiative (RNI) was established by the Duke University School of Medicine to enhance discovery and applications in the broad field of tissue regeneration. RNI is pleased to announce a new 10-week summer research program designed to give... | Summer |
| Research Opportunity in in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center | Undergraduate students interested in gaining clinical research experience prior to applying for medical school, particularly those with a background in neuroscience, psychology, electrical engineering or related fields. If interested, please send a cover... | Academic Year, Summer |
| Snyderman Scholars Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine Summer Program | 10-week mentored research program available to all undergraduate Duke students. It provides students the opportunity to participate in a faculty mentored research project in applied genomics and precision medicine that runs from May 30 – Aug. 3 | Summer |
| Duke STAR Program | The summer training in academic research takes place over 8 weeks and focuses on pharmacoepidemiological research methodology and writing skills. | Summer |
| Summer Scholars in Genome Sciences and Medicine | 10-week summer mentored research program for current freshman/sophomores who are underrepresented minorities, have a disability, or are from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g., first in college); deadline for application is January 15, 2018 and room, board, and... | Summer |
| BIGGER: The BrIdGing the Gap to Enhance Clinical Research Program | The BIGGER program provides a high-quality research experience over a 6-month period for students in their gap year, defined as the period after college graduation and prior to applying for or enrollment in graduate/professional school. | |
| North Carolina Collaborative Summer Research Experience Program | The NCC summer research experience takes place over 8 weeks and focuses on pharmacoepidemiological research methodology and writing skills. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven... | Summer |
| POWER Undergraduate Research Experience | The Duke O’Brien Center for Kidney Research offers a summer biomedical research program. See here for details. | |
| Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Cell Biology | 8-10 weeks of full-time paid research study with $4000 stipend. | Summer |
| POWER Undergraduate Research Experience | Perform cutting-edge research at the Duke O’Brien Center for Kidney Research. | Summer |
| Duke Summer Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Fellowships | 8-weeks paid research in a Duke Biochemistry Department laboratory. Students who have taken Biochem 301 and 302 or 322 will be given preference. | Summer |
| Huang Fellows Program | The Huang Fellows Program trains students to understand science in the context of and in service to society. Through their participation in the program, Fellows learn how to integrate ethics, policy, and social implications into their scientific research.... | Summer |
| Duke Matching Undergraduates to Science and Engineering Research (MUSER) Program | Duke's MUSER program creates a framework for linking undergraduates and research laboratories in the sciences and engineering at Duke DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR STUDENTS: Last day to apply for projects April 13 | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Science, Law and Policy Lab (SLAPLAB) | SLAPLAB is designed to bring science to bear on questions of law and policy. Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergrads work together on shared research projects and publications | Academic Year |
| Duke BioCoRE | BioCoRE is an institution-wide program designed to unify and enrich the bioscience community across the School of Medicine, the Graduate School, Trinity College, and the Pratt School of Engineering. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Bookhout Research Scholarships | Scholarship for students conducting summer research at Marine Lab on invertebrae zoology of marine animals | Summer |
| Duke Bass Connections | A new university-wide initiative that links faculty and students to respond to complex challenges through problem-focused educational pathways and project teams | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Deans' Summer Research Fellowship, Trinity | Up to $3,000 for a proposed summer research project for Trinity students who will be enrolled the following fall | Summer |
| DukeEngage RIPP-Engage | Sponsorship for DukeEngage alums to conduct follow-up projects | Summer |
| Duke Global Education Summer Fellowship | Funding for research projects that are based on, or complement, a Study Abroad experience | Summer |
| Duke MGM Summer Undergraduate Research Engagement (MGM SURE) | The program aims to prepare students for sustained pursuit of biomedical education and research, through faculty-mentored research projects and practical lab experience. | Summer |
| Duke Goldman Sachs Summer Research Fellowship | Funding for research projects in the physical and quantitative sciences (including economics) or life sciences | Summer |
| Duke Psychology and Neuroscience Research Opportunities | List of research opportunities, internships and jobs curated by the Undergraduate Studies office in Psychology and Neuroscience | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (B-SURF) | 8-week program for first year students conducting biological research, providing a $4,300 stipend | Summer |
| Duke GRES Research Mentor Opportunity | Experienced undergraduate researchers have the opportunity to mentor other interested undergraduate students | Academic Year |
| Duke Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship | Mentoring, summer and academic year research for students intending to go to graduate school in specific disciplines | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) | Opportunity to engage in biomedical research and attend weekly lab meetings and seminars during an 8 week summer program. | Summer |
| Duke Organization for Tropical Studies Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Tropical Biology | Students will complete an independent research project in the field with an experienced tropical ecologist | Summer |
| Duke Global Health Institute Fieldwork Grants | Funding for DGHI sponsored fieldwork. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Grants-In-Aid of Research | Up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Data+ | Various team-based projects focusing on data-driven, interdisciplinary research | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Clinical Research Undergraduate Experience (dCRUE) | Shadowing/career exploration program intended to train the next generation of clinical researchers | Summer |
| Duke Skin Disease Research Center Research Program for Undergraduate Students | Biomedical research opportunity in skin biology and skin disease | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke SURPH@Duke | 8-week summer research experience funded by the Duke Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology | Summer |
| LEAPS Summer Fellows | Receive a stipend up to $1000 to expand/start a project inspired by a service-learning course with a community partner in Durham, or work in a location of you choice. | Summer |
| Duke Career Center Internship Funding | The Career Center sponsors programs that support students gaining access to experience through internships. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Clinical Research Institute North Carolina Collaborative Summer Research Experience Program | 8-week training program in clinical research concepts | Summer |
| Duke Superfund Research Program for Environmental Health Sciences | NIEHS-funded training opportunities in environmental Health Sciences | Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Sally Hughes-Schrader Travel Grant | Grants to graduate students in memory of Sally Hughes-Schrader for travel to field sites, distant laboratories, or professional meetings | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Summer Neuroscience Program of Research (NPR) | 8-week period research for rising senior neuroscience majors who intend to pursue "Graduation with Distinction" | Summer |
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| Opportunity Name | Description | Semester |
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| Biogen Community Lab Summer 2018 Internships | Biogen Community Lab interns in RTP will be exposed to the inner workings of a North Carolina's largest biotech. | Summer |
| Sigma Xi's Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) Program | Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for research funding through Sigma Xi’s Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program. Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2018 grant cycle. Applications are being accepted in the following... | Academic Year |
| NIEHS Scholars Connect Program | The NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) is an opportunity for highly motivated STEM-focused undergraduate students considering a career in biomedical sciences to conduct research at a premier research institute. This academic-year paid internship provides... | Academic Year, Summer |
| 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program | The Graduate School and faculty of Kansas State University (K-State) are planning the 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SUROP). This program gives undergraduate students who are between their junior and senior years a first-hand... | Summer |
| The University of Wisconsin- Madison Psychology Research Experience Program | The University of Wisconsin – Madison Psychology Research Experience Program (PREP) is currently accepting applications for the summer of 2018. This summer research opportunity program (SROP) offers a 10-week program of mentored research, with an emphasis on... | Summer |
| Oregon Sea Grant Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program | This paid ten-week program running from June 19th to August 25th places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with a variety of Oregon-based host organizations (public agency, non-profit, non-governmental) to provide a... | Summer |
| NIEHS Scholars Connect Program | A mentored academic-year paid research internship for STEM students interested in the biomedical sciences. The 2018-2019 application will open in early November. | Academic Year |
| WAVE Fellows | Program designed to promote diversity and the importance of intersectionality in STEM. | Summer |
| NCICU Undergraduate Research Program Stipends | Competitive stipends for students conducting STEM research at North Carolina universities. | Summer |
| Yale Canine Cognition Center Summer Internship | Summer internship for college students and recent graduates interested in studying canine cognition in order to better understand the origins of human social cognition. In January, Summer 2018 applications will be available. | Summer |
| Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program for Undergraduates | This ten-week program places high caliber undergraduate students from around the country with public agencies (federal, state, and local) to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. In addition to supporting... | Summer |
| Mount Desert Island Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowship | We welcome applicants who desire hands-on, research training experience within an advanced laboratory that complements current resident research programs. INBRE applications are due January 29, 2018 and REU applications are due February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Loyola Chicago Undergraduate Summer Research Program | Undergraduate summer research in Loyola's Department of Microbiology & Immunology is designed to provide a stimulating and challenging experience for students interested in biomedical research. This program is a 10-week long internship in molecular... | Summer |
| University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP) | The SUIP program is designed to provide an intense research experience to students interested in graduate study in the biomedical sciences | Summer |
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Challenge Program | 10-week paid internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Participants are selected based on their ability to derive a solution to a research Challenge Question | Summer |
| Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) | Program for underrepresented populations in science who are interested in allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases, will be held from February 5-8, 2018. | Academic Year |
| Summer Health Professions Education PRogram | Intensive six week exposure to science, clinical medicine, and career counseling for motivated college students at various universites (not research). Applications open December 1st and close February 15th. | Summer |
| Hartford Hospital Summer Student Research Fellowship | Opportunity to conduct clinical research for pre-med students. Deadline for applications is February 2, 2018. | Summer |
| Ohio State University SUCCESS Program | 10-week, stipend provided with a travel allowance, enriching research experience hosted by the Medical Scientist Training Program | Summer |
| Leadership Alliance Summer Research- Early Identification Program | Program to encourage students from traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue careers in research; application deadline is February 1, 2018 | Summer |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Program targeted to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers as research scientists; fellows receive intensive training in a biomedical research laboratory. | Summer |
| Alabama Summer in Biomedical Science (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program | 8-week paid summer program to work with faculty members on biomedical research projects. Applications are now open and will close February 15, 2018. | Summer |
| NYU Langone Medical Center Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Studies Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research and to be exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center; participants will receive a $3,500. | Summer |
| Bradley University Center for STEM Education Programs for Undergraduates | Various summer opportunities for undergraduates in STEM fields | Summer |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education Program | The POE program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or public health to gain biomedical and oncology research experience; application deadline is February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Colorado Cancer Center Cancer Research Summer Fellowship | Summer program for cancer research at various University of Colorado laboratories; applications for the summer 2018 program will be available in late November and program dates will be from May 29 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Virginia Tech Summer Undergraduate Research Internship | Program designed to provide students with diverse backgrounds an opportunity to conduct research in various disciplines while working with a faculty mentor. Program includes a stipend of $3,000 and free on-campus room and board. | Summer |
| Harvard Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program | Biological/biomedical research program for students from groups underrepresented in the sciences; applications are anticipated to open November 1, 2017 and close February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Conte Center Research Experience for Undergraduates | Summer research experience in neuropsychiatric genomics | Summer |
| Louisiana State REU | 10- week long Research Experiences for Undergraduate Minorities in Genetics and the Basic Sciences. Applications will be available in December 2017. | Summer |
| National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics Summer Internship Program | Under the supervision of a Division researcher, summer interns conduct research in selected areas of epidemiologic or genetic investigation; application will be available in mid-November. | Summer |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) | Opportunity for undergraduates with a strong background in science to conduct original research | Summer |
| Ohio State College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10-week fellowship for students who would like to know more about the discovery, use, or mechanisms of drugs; provides a stipend of $4,000 and runs from May 14 - July 20, 2018. | Summer |
| California Chemistry SURF Program | Summer opportunity to conduct research in STEM fields at UC Irvine | Summer |
| St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne PA Pre-Med Summer Program | 10 week summer program to observe in the operating room, Emergency Department and other ancillary departments (not research); applications will be available after January 1, 2018 and program dates are June 4 - August 13, 2018. | Summer |
| Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunties Program (SROP) | Opportunity to conduct research in many disciplines, hosted at various CIC universities | Summer |
| DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service Undergrad Scholarship | Scholarship to conduct research in Germany; applications will be available December 1, 2017. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Harvard Summer Research Program in Ecology | Opportunity to conduct independent research focusing on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems; application will be available in December 2017 and 2018 summer dates are from May 21 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy | The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) gives college students earning a four-year degree the opportunity to participate in both research and clinical patient care at an academic medical center; applications will close February 1, 2018 | Summer |
| Louisville Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network Summer Research | Opportunity to conduct biomedical research under supervision of faculty from University of Louisville or University of Kentucky | Summer |
| NSBRI Summer Apprenticeship Program | Opportunity for students from across the country to join ongoing project activities and gain hands-on experience in space biomedical research | Summer |
| Alberta Innovates AIHS Summer Studentships | Award to conduct medical or health research in Alberta over the summer; application deadline is February 5, 2018. | Summer |
| Oregon Health & Science University Environmental & Biomolecular Systems Undergraduate Internships | 10-week research internship in Division of Environmental and Biomolecular Systems | Summer |
| California Institute of Technology SURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships | Opportunity to conduct summer research and collaborate with Caltech mentor; application deadline is February 22, 2018. | Summer |
| State University of New York at Buffalo Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | Our program provides you with research experience in a state-of-the-art biomedical research laboratory as a prelude to pursuing a PhD; application deadline is February 5, 2018 and the 2018 program dates are May 29-August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Connecticut Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Summer biomedical research experience for undergraduates interested in obtaining a PhD | Summer |
| Stanford Summer Research Early Identification Program | Summer program to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities | Summer |
| Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory Annual and Summer Research Jobs/Internships | Opportunity to conduct independent aquaculture research | Summer |
| Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Animal Behavior | Unique opportunity for talented undergraduates to do state-of-the-art research and gain valuable skills while exploring career opportunities in the sciences; applications for the 2018 program will be available November 1, 2017. | Summer |
| Loyola Chicago Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics Summer Undergraduate Research | Intensive research training program in molecular pharmacology | Summer |
| National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Summer Internship in Biomedical Research | Participants join a research laboratory for a minimum of ten weeks between June and August and conduct research in selected areas of investigation under the guidance of an NHLBI intramural research scientist; application will be available November 15. | Summer |
| American Academy of Audiology Foundation Research Grants in Hearing & Balance Program | $2500 stipend to conduct research in areas of audiology and hearing science | Summer |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation Summer Student Fellowship Program | Supports students in their pursuit of Parkinson's-related summer research projects; 10-week program that provides a stipend of $4,000. | Summer |
| California San Francisco Summer Research Opportunities | Various summer research opportunities for undergraduates in the health sciences; application will be available November 1, 2017. | Summer |
| State University of New York Upstate Medical University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program | In an intensive ten-week biomedical program, undergraduates with appropriate faculty help will formulate their own proposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of our faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity to see their work... | Summer |
| Cornell ACCESS Summer Program | Summer biomedical research experience | Summer |
| Cornell Food Science Summer Scholars Program | Summer research experience in food science | Summer |
| Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program | The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates in a variety of disciplines who are underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research; applications will be available... | Summer |
| HHMI Summer Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research in science, math, or engineering with Janelia scientist; applications will be available sometime fall 2017. | Summer |
| VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program | Intensive, six-week interprofessional academic enrichment program designed to enhance the academic preparation of undergraduates who are actively pursuing enrollment in a health professions school (not research); application deadline is February 1, 2018 and... | Summer |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation College Student Summer Internship Program | 8-week opportunity to conduct biomedical research in fields of reproductive biology, women's health, and infants' health | Summer |
| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Summer Student Program | Experience that provides an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research; applications will be available November 15. | Summer |
| American Heart Association Founders Affiliate Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowship Program | Research fellowship for projects with broad relevance to cardiovascular biology and stroke; application deadline is February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Pasteur Foundation Undergraduate Internship | Provides U.S. undergraduates (rising seniors) the rare opportunity to work on supervised research projects at the Institut Pasteur; knowledge of French is not necessary, but a desire to learn it is advisable. | Summer |
| California, Davis Health Sciences System Hugh Edmondson Research Internship | Summer research internship in Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Application deadline is March 1; program dates are June 18 - August 13. | Summer |
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research Stowers Summer Scholars | Each student participating in the Stowers Summer Scholars Program works on an independent STEM research project under the direction of a principal investigator; application deadline is February 1, 2018 and the 2018 program dates are June 4 - July 27, 2018. | Summer |
| Cornell Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program | Summer program for medical research and preparation for MD-PhD | Summer |
| Louisville Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity Program | Various summer research programs in biomedical science | Summer |
| Indiana SOM Psychiatry Summer Internship Program | Opportunity to learn about neuroscience research and clinical care in the field of psychiatry | Summer |
| MD Summer Experience at Emory | MD-SEE offers genuine clinical experience, classroom guidance on presentations, and a vigorous look at current issues and practices in medicine with a focus on clinical neurology (not research); program will return in 2019. | Summer |
| Maine Medical Center Research Institute Summer Student Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research in diverse biomedical science fields ($4,500 stipend provided); applications will be available November 30, 2017. | Summer |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Scholars Connect Program | Opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students from the surrounding Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) and other nearby academic institutions with students from... | Summer |
| American Heart Association Western States Affiliate Undergraduate Student Research Program | Summer research funding for scientific investigations broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke in certain states | Summer |
| Penn State Hershey College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program | Various 10-week programs for summer research in biomedical science | Summer |
| Case Western Reserve University - School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Various summer programs for conducting biomedical research | Summer |
| Texas A&M Summer Undergraduate Research Focus (SURF) | The major objective of the 9-week annual Summer Undergraduate Research Focus - Climate Change, Global Warming, and the Health of Texas Bays and Estuaries - is to provide research experiences and training for undergraduate students | Summer |
| Cornell Plant Genomics Research | Summer internship for research in plant genomics, bioinformatics and bioenergy education; applications for the 2018 program will be available in mid-November 2017. | Summer |
| Department of Homeland Security Summer Internship | 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics | Summer |
| Indiana University Summer Research Programs | Various medical research opportunities at Indiana University School of Medicine | Academic Year, Summer |
| Interdisciplinary Research on Human Impacts in the Lake Champlain Ecosystem | Opportunity to conduct research on ecological and socioeconomic impacts of humans in the Lake Champlain ecosystem | Summer |
| Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Summer Research Intern Programs | Summer research program in fields such as agricultural health and safety, medical anthropology, and genetics. Application information will be available late Fall 2017 for Summer 2018 opportunities. | Summer |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Summer Program in the Neurological Sciences Research Training | Unique opportunity for academically talented high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to receive first-rate training in neuroscience research | Summer |
| American Physiological Society Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship | Opportunity for students with little or no lab research experience to work on own research question with an APS investigator; application deadline is February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Pittsburgh Health Sciences Research Opportunities | Both paid and unpaid opportunities for biomedical research | Summer |
| Chester Summer Scholars Program | Opportunity to conduct clinical research at MetroHealth Medical Center | Summer |
| Texas Medical Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Provides stimulating hands-on research experience for undergraduate students considering graduate education in biomedical sciences | Summer |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Sciences Center Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research Program | Summer biomedical research opportunity; summer 2018 application is now open and will close February 15, 2018. | Summer |
| Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Collegiate Medical Summer Internship Program | Summer internship for pre-medical students in the clinical area of organ transplantation (not research). Strong preference for students completing their junior year of college. | Summer |
| Lehigh Valley Health Sciences Clinical Research Department Student Intern Program | 8-week clinical research summer internship program; application will open February 2018. | Summer |
| Indiana Undergraduate Research for Prospective Physician-Scientists and Physician-Engineers | Research program for students committed to integrated career as physician-scientists or physician-engineers. Application deadline is February 7, 2018 and program dates between May 23 - August 1, 2018. | Summer |
| University of Washington Environmental Health Sciences Research Experience Program (EHREP) | Funded, nine week summer experience for talented undergraduates who express strong interest in environmental health science research | Summer |
| Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experience for Undergraduates | 12-week opportunity to conduct marine research on the Chesapeake Bay; applications will be open in December and will close February 16, 2018. | Summer |
| National Institutes of Health Sciences Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research | Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research; application for... | Summer |
| American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowships | Various research programs and internships in the area of public health; application deadline is February 15. | Summer |
| Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Scholars Summer Research Program | Opportunity to work on independent research projects with a faculty mentor and explore non-practice careers; application deadline is February 2, 2018. | Summer |
| Center For Disease Control - Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Summer Fellowship Program | Various research internships at national laboraties and other federal research institutes | Summer |
| The Endocrine Society Summer Research Fellowships | The Society provides a stipend to each award recipient to participate in research projects on endocrinology under the guidance of a Society member for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer; application process: September 20, 2017 - December 7, 2017. | Summer |
| Duke Center for Science Education | Grants ($500-1500) for student teams to develop hands-on science activities for children in Grades 4-8 | Academic Year |
| Cannon Summer Scholars Program | Program of instruction in medical research for selected students | Summer |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies' Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) | Opportunity to conduct summer research on ecology; application will be available in November and 2018 program dates are from May 21 - August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology (TECBio) REU | 10-week summer program that will provide a challenging and fulfilling graduate-level research experience in computational biology | Summer |
| Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Summer Fellowship Program | An opportunity for students of biology, physiology, molecular biology, chemistry, medicine and other life sciences to participate in research under staff guidance; applications will soon be available for the 2018 program. | Summer |
| RiSE at Rutgers | Participate in 10 weeks of cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas; application deadline is January 30, 2018 and 2018 program dates are May 29 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| American Society of Plant Biologists Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) | Funding for undergraduate research on plant biology | Summer |
| National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates | The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation | Academic Year, Summer |
| Children's Hospital Boston - Summer Student Research Program | An 8-12 week summer research program in Newborn Medicine, sponsored by Harvard School of Neonatology | Summer |
| Thomas Jefferson SURP Program | Jefferson College of Biomedical Sciences sponsors summer biomedical research positions for students who have completed their junior year; 2018 program runs from June 4 through August 10, 2018 and participants will receive a stipend of $3,500 | Summer |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Summer Scholars Program | 11 week program designed to conduct mentored research in fields of: cancer biology and proteomics, immunology, cardiovascular biology, virology, obesity and diabetes, neuroscience, reproductive biology, and myosin biochemistry | Summer |
| Kellogg Biological Station Research Experiences for Undergraduates | 11 week full-time research in ecology and evolutionary biology under the supervision of faculty. | Summer |
| Iowa Interdisciplinary Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Summer program that allows students to pursue broad interests in modern biomedical research areas. The 2018 program will begin May 22 and end on July 27 and each student will receive a stipend of $3,750. | Summer |
| OSU Biological Basis of Human and Animal Behavior REU | Opportunity for in-depth, hands-on research experience focused on the biological basis of human or animal behavior | Summer |
| Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | A limited number of NIH-funded SURF positions are available to underrepresented students for research in the fields of cardiovascular, pulmonary and hematological diseases | Summer |
| New York Blood Center Lindsay F. Kimball Research Institute Summer Internship | Independent research projects that relate directly to today's major health related blood issues; deadline for application submission is January 31st. | Summer |
| Ames Laboratory Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship | Semester/summer research internship offered by the Department of Energy; applications for summer 2018 program are now open. | Academic Year, Summer |
| DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) | Opportunity to conduct research in fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering at German institutions; applications will be available November 1, 2017 and will close December 15, 2017. | Summer |
| Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute | Summer clinical research program with mentorship from CHORI PIs; application deadline for undergraduates is February 23rd, 2018. | Summer |
| Tulane National Primate Research Center Undergraduate Fellowship Program | The Undergraduate Fellowship Program entails one-on-one mentored participation in a biomedical research project; deadline for application is February 1, 2018 and 2018 program dates are June 1 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Emory Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | Ten-week program for training in cutting-edge science research; application deadline is January 29, 2018 and 2018 program dates are from May 29 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Sevilleta LTER Research Experience for Undergraduates Program | 11 week independent research opportunity under the guidance of UNM faculty in Biology and Art in Ecology; application will be available December 1st, 2017 and will close February 23rd, 2018. | Summer |
| Iowa Medical Scientist Training Program Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research | Training for MD/PhD degrees that integrates research training with clinical studies; the application for the 2018 program is now open. | Summer |
| Center for Colon Cancer Research Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program | Summer research internship in cancer-related field (e.g. biological sciences, pharmacy, public health) | Summer |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Summer Program for Undergraduate Research | SPUR hosts roughly 25-30 participants each summer from across the country who gain valuable research experience, refine critical thinking skills, build upon academic and professional networks and are introduced to various disciplines of science. Applications... | Summer |
| North Carolina Academy of Science Yarbrough Research Grants | Provides grants to students who submit grant proposals judged meritorious of support | Academic Year, Summer |
| Arizona Minority Health Disparities Research Opportunities | Summer research opportunity focused on health issues that affect minority groups; application deadline for STAR/UROC-PREP/AWARDSS is November 1st and for all other UROC programs, February 1st (or as posted per program). | Summer |
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Summer Medical and Dental Education Program | Intensive medical and dental education program for minority students (not research); application will be available December 1st and will close February 15th. | Summer |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Student Research Training Program | Summer internship for biomedical research | Summer |
| UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research | Various programs covering a myriad of disciplines designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Tentative dates for 2018 are June 24th to August 18th (8 weeks... | Summer |
| Eppley Institute Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship | Summer program for cancer research; 2018 program dates are from June 4 - August 9, 2018. | Summer |
| Diversity In Vision Research & Ophthalmology (DIVRO) | 8-12 week research experience in basic and clinical research on vision and opthalmology | Summer |
| Jackson Laboratory Research Internship | Opportunity to conduct summer research in mammalian genetics; application deadline is February 2, 2018. | Summer |
| Mechanisms of Evolution REU | Undergraduate projects funded by the REU Site: Mechanisms of Evolution will focus on biological processes, such as mutation, genetic drift, migration, non-random mating and natural selection that drive heritable change | Summer |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Research Internship Program | Working with a physician mentor and a research staff mentor, interns contribute to clinical research studies and publications that impact patient care. Internship period is June through August; application deadline January 31st. | Summer |
| North Carolina PMABS Summer Research Program | Listing of summer internships and research programs, stipends, travel funds, and other opportunities for undergraduates in the biological sciences | Summer |
| Texas Southwestern Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) | Intensive 10-week research training experience for students planning to pursuing PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences; application deadline is February 9, provides a stipend of $4,000. | Summer |
| Rockerfeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) | Opportunity for lab research in biochemistry; structural biology and chemistry; molecular, cell and developmental biology; immunology; virology and microbiology; neuroscience; physics; and mathematical biology; application deadline is February 1, 2018 and if... | Summer |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Opportunity for clinical and basic research in Department of Pediatrics; application will be available November 1st, 2017. | Summer |
| Virginia Mountain Lake Biological Station Research Experience for Undergraduates | The program brings undergraduate students from around the country together for an exciting ten-week summer program of guided, but independent, original research in field biology; application deadline is February 20 and the 2018 Program Dates (tentatively) are... | Summer |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Summer Research Program | Intensive mentored biomedical research experience; applications will be available in mid-November 2017 for the 2018 summer program: May 11 - August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| Michigan State Veterinary Medicine Enrichment Summer Programs | This twelve-week program matches traditionally underrepresented students with a mentor in order to conduct a research project in the fields of cardiovascular and airway diseases. The program runs from May 14th to August 5th, 2018 (stipend is provided). The... | Summer |
| John Innes Centre International Undergraduate Research Training Programme | Research program in the UK for plant, microbial and computational biology; application deadline is January 19, 2018. | Summer |
| Minnesota Ecological Research Internships | The Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve of the University of Minnesota has opportunities for summer and fall research internships in plant community ecology | Academic Year, Summer |
| North Shore LIJ Health Sciences System Franklin Hospital Pre Med Internship Program | Joint program between the North Shore-LIJ Health System and the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, offering an exposure into the complexity of medical care and medical education today (not research); application deadline is March 15th. | Summer |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Summer Science Program | Clinical/research summer experience in academic medicine | Summer |
| Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research | Lab research in biological and chemical sciences; 2018 program dates are from June 4 - August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| Cincinnati Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Various summer biomedical/clinical research experiences; applications will be available November 1st, 2017. | Summer |
| Washington School of Medicine Siteman Cancer Center Research Programs | A program designed to provide students with hands-on cancer research experience for 10 weeks over the summer ($6,200 stipend). Will start accepting applications on November 1, 2017. | Summer |
| Augusta University Student Training and Research Program | Biomedical research experience for students planning to pursue PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical science; all participants receive a stipend of $4,500. | Summer |
| Operation Wallacea Research Assistant | Opportunity to help conduct biodiversity/conservation/medical research internationally | Summer |
| Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBio Technology | 10-week opportunity to conduct research in nanobiotechnology; applications will be available November 10, 2017 and close February 1, 2018. 2018 program dates are from June 4 - August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| Minnesota Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program | A 10-week research project under the direction of a University of Minnesota faculty mentor and numerous special activities focused on professional development as well as social interaction; 2018 program will go from May 31 - August 11, 2018. | Summer |
| Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research Internships - Scientific Training with Real Work Impact | As a Scholar, you will work on your own project with the guidance of a NIBR scientist as well as participate in professional development and social activities; application deadline is December 15th, 2017. | Summer |
| Arkansas Medical Sciences Department of Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Opportunity to conduct research in pharmacology or toxicology | Summer |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Summer Internship Program in the Biological/Medical Sciences | Program with primary focus on diabetes mellitus, but interns learn about and are involved in a wide variety of clinical research and medically oriented activities | Summer |
| Cincinnati ROSE Program | Summer program combining research, service, and clinical observation. The 2018 program application will be available on November 8, 2017. | Summer |
| Washington University BioMedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMed RAP) | The BioMedRAP is designed to recruit exceptional students interested in careers in biological and biomedical sciences with an intensive 10-week laboratory experience; 2018 program dates are May 29 - August 4, 2018 and a stipend of $4,000 is provided. | Summer |
| Georgia Tech Aquatic Chemical Ecology Program (REU) | 10-week opportunity to conduct research in fields of biology, earth sciences, chemistry, or engineering | Summer |
| Cornell Travelers Summer Research Fellowship | Opportunity to conduct medical research that serves underserved populations within the USA; application deadline is February 1, 2018 and the 2018 program runs from June 18 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Kansas Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates | Various summer research programs in fields of chemistry, biology and engineering | Summer |
| Missouri Miller Summer Research Internships in Animal Sciences | The objective of the Miller Summer Research Internship program is to introduce students to animal sciences research, emphasizing food and fiber producing animals; provides a $3,800 stipend. | Summer |
| Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Premed Mentoring Volunteer Program | Program designed to expose students interested in a career in clinical care to the operations of a world-class medical center (not research). Sessions run 14 weeks; the Spring 2018 College Volunteer Session will run from 1/16/18 to 5/5/18. | Summer |
| NYU Center for Neural Science Summer Research | Summer research experience program for undergraduates with a strong interest in neuroscience; 2018 program dates are May 29-August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Arkansas Medical Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Opportunity to carry out research project in a broad range of ares including biochemistry, structural biology and chemistry, molecular, cell and reproductive biology, toxicology, aging, nutrition, and neuroscience | Summer |
| Scripps Research Institute SURF | SURF participants identify their area of interest and are matched with a faculty mentor. Together the student and mentor craft a research project; 2018 program dates are from June 4-August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| City of Hope Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy | Opportunity to conduct independent biomedical research | \N |
| Wisconsin Research Experience for Undergraduates | Participating students conduct their own research project under the direction of a faculty member in the Department of Bacteriology and work as part of a laboratory research team investigating fundamental problems in microbiology and molecular biology;... | Summer |
| Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Research experience in biomedical science; application deadline is February 1, and participants will receive a $4,000 stipend. | Summer |
| Amgen Scholars Program | Opportunity to conduct independent summer research at one of 17 US colleges or abroad | Summer |
| Lankenau Institute for Medical Research | Volunteer positions for summer research internships to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research, public health and medicine | Summer |
| MIT Department of Biology Summer Research Training Program | A joint 10-week research-intensive summer training program in the biological sciences, neurosciences or biomedical-related fields to advanced sophomore and junior science majors; application will be available November 15 and the 2018 program dates are June 4... | Summer |
| Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Research Experience for Undergraduates | Volunteer internships in various areas of museum operations and education | Academic Year, Summer |
| NYU Langone Medical Center Project Healthcare | Project Healthcare allows students the opportunity to experience and observe many different aspects of healthcare; applications are now being accepted for the 2018 program and will close January 7, 2018 at 11:59. | Summer |
| Baylor College of Medicine Summer Medical and Research Training Program | Opportunity to conduct biomedical research at Rice University; 2018 program dates are from May 29 - July 27, 2018. | Summer |
| Smithsonian Institute Opportunities for Research and Study | Various internships, including research opportunities, at the Smithsonian | Summer |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research on molecular biology and cancer, genetics and genomics, neuroscience, plant biology, or quantitative biology; the 2018 program will be held from June 11 - August 11, 2018. | Summer |
Student Stories
Honors Thesis examples
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The role of mesenchymal-to-epithelial transition in sarcoma aggressiveness
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A study of African carnivore models of territory sizes with implications for Neanderthal mobility
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Sex differences in post-ethanol-withdrawal anxiety
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The effect of physical activity on tumor progression in a genetically engineered murine model for lung cancer
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Neuroscientific data alters public perceptions of mental illness
Creative Arts
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| URS Travel Grants | Spring 2018 Travel Grants are now closed. Please contact our office if you are looking for funds for Summer Travel Grants. Undergraduate Research Support Travel Grants are available for students who have conducted research at Duke and who have the... |
| URS Assistantships | Applications for Spring Assistantships are now closed. Undergraduate Research Support Assistantships provide funds for faculty to employ an undergraduate in a research project. |
| URS Creative Arts Grants | URS Creative Arts Grants are provided to help defray project expenses of up to $400 for Trinity and Pratt students enrolled in faculty-supervised Independent Study courses or full-credit private instruction in the creative arts (e.g., Art & Visual Studies... |
| URS Independent Study Grants | Applications for Spring grants are now closed. |
| The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program | The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program The fundamental objectives of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program are to reduce, over time, the serious underrepresentation on academic faculties of individuals from certain minority groups and to... |
| Benenson Awards in the Arts | |
| Deans' Summer Research Fellowships | The 2018 Deans Summer Research Fellowship application is now closed. |
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| Davis Projects for Peace | Awards available in support of domestic or international projects intended "to build peace in the 21st Century." | Summer |
| Duke Dance Awards and Funding | Awards and funding available through the Duke Dance Program | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Bass Connections | A new university-wide initiative that links faculty and students to respond to complex challenges through problem-focused educational pathways and project teams | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Center for Latin American Studies Brazil Initiative | The Duke Brazil Initiative offers research grants for individual and group projects focused on Brazil. | Summer |
| Duke Kenan Summer Fellows | Kenan Summer Fellows spend a summer exploring the answers to the question: What does it mean to live an ethical life? How? Between five and six fellows will receive up to $5,000 and their faculty mentors will receive $500 to support their project. | Summer |
| Duke Janet Chiang Grants | Grant to support student projects with the goal of furthering Asian-American understanding and for need based grants to study in Asia. | Summer |
| Duke Benenson Awards in the Arts | Provides funds for fees, equipment, supplies, travel, production, and other expenses for arts-centered projects/internships | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke GRES Research Mentor Opportunity | Experienced undergraduate researchers have the opportunity to mentor other interested undergraduate students | Academic Year |
| Duke Deans' Summer Research Fellowship, Trinity | Up to $3,000 for a proposed summer research project for Trinity students who will be enrolled the following fall | Summer |
| Duke Nasher Museum Summer Internships in Museum Studies | Funding to assist students with living expenses during internships at major art museums in the United States, abroad, or at the Nasher Museum of Art; internship deadline is February 16, 2018 and funding deadline is April 20, 2018. | Summer |
| Duke Global Education Summer Fellowship | Funding for research projects that are based on, or complement, a Study Abroad experience | Summer |
| LEAPS Summer Fellows | Receive a stipend up to $1000 to expand/start a project inspired by a service-learning course with a community partner in Durham, or work in a location of you choice. | Summer |
| Duke John Hope Franklin Student Documentary Awards | Awarded to undergraduates attending Triangle-area universities to help them conduct summer-long documentary fieldwork projects | Summer |
| Duke Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship | Mentoring, summer and academic year research for students intending to go to graduate school in specific disciplines | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Career Center Internship Funding | The Career Center sponsors programs that support students gaining access to experience through internships. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Center for Documentary Studies Awards | Various awards and prizes sponsored by the CDS | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Sally Hughes-Schrader Travel Grant | Grants to graduate students in memory of Sally Hughes-Schrader for travel to field sites, distant laboratories, or professional meetings | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke DeWitt Wallace Center Internship Grants (Sanford School) | Up to $3000 in support for any Duke students pursuing opportunities in journalism or media organizations | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Susan Tifft Student Internships & Research Grants | Grants to undergraduate students to cover expenses for research related to journalism or media studies | Academic Year |
| Duke Wired! Lab Undergraduate Research Opportunities | We seek independent and motivated students to engage in original digital humanities research, who would like to work as part of a larger research team. | Academic Year |
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| 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program | The Graduate School and faculty of Kansas State University (K-State) are planning the 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SUROP). This program gives undergraduate students who are between their junior and senior years a first-hand... | Summer |
| Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunties Program (SROP) | Opportunity to conduct research in many disciplines, hosted at various CIC universities | Summer |
| Glimmerglass Opera | Summer internships in production, administration and artistic administration of operas and musical theater (not research); each intern receives $225 per week and free housing. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Jacob's Pillow Intern Program | Arts internships that provide real work projects and responsibilities that build practical experience and develop professional skills. Programs run from May 23 to August 31 and students will receive stipend of $1,500. (not research) | Summer |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art Internships for College and Graduate Students | Various internships to gain professional skills and learn about museum practice (some offer research stipends) | Academic Year, Summer |
| Smithsonian Institute Opportunities for Research and Study | Various internships, including research opportunities, at the Smithsonian | Summer |
| UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research | Various programs covering a myriad of disciplines designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Tentative dates for 2018 are June 24th to August 18th (8 weeks... | Summer |
| DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service Undergrad Scholarship | Scholarship to conduct research in Germany; applications will be available December 1, 2017. | Academic Year, Summer |
| UNC Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program | Graduate-level research experience for undergraduates interested in pursuing doctorates in the social sciences, humanities, or fine arts. | Summer |
| Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program | The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates in a variety of disciplines who are underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research; applications will be available... | Summer |
| Sevilleta LTER Research Experience for Undergraduates Program | 11 week independent research opportunity under the guidance of UNM faculty in Biology and Art in Ecology; application will be available December 1st, 2017 and will close February 23rd, 2018. | Summer |
Student Stories
Honors Thesis examples
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Rauschenberg Show
Engineering
| Opportunity Name | Description |
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| URS Travel Grants | Spring 2018 Travel Grants are now closed. Please contact our office if you are looking for funds for Summer Travel Grants. Undergraduate Research Support Travel Grants are available for students who have conducted research at Duke and who have the... |
| URS Assistantships | Applications for Spring Assistantships are now closed. Undergraduate Research Support Assistantships provide funds for faculty to employ an undergraduate in a research project. |
| URS Independent Study Grants | Applications for Spring grants are now closed. |
| Benenson Awards in the Arts | |
| Deans' Summer Research Fellowships | The 2018 Deans Summer Research Fellowship application is now closed. |
| Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (B-SURF) - June 4 - July 27, 2018 | THE 2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12!!! The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (formerly the Howard Hughes Research Fellowship) is an 8-week summer research program for rising sophomores (currently... |
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| Research Opportunity in in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center | Undergraduate students interested in gaining clinical research experience prior to applying for medical school, particularly those with a background in neuroscience, psychology, electrical engineering or related fields. If interested, please send a cover... | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Matching Undergraduates to Science and Engineering Research (MUSER) Program | Duke's MUSER program creates a framework for linking undergraduates and research laboratories in the sciences and engineering at Duke DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR STUDENTS: Last day to apply for projects April 13 | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Smart Home President's Award Competition | The primary funding vehicle for students to develop projects with Duke Smart Home program support | Academic Year |
| Duke Smart Home Research Fellows Program | The Smart Home Fellows Program provides an opportunity for engineering students to do project-based design research in their engineering major and receive independent study course credit | Academic Year |
| Duke National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenge Scholar Program | The program educates young scholars with the technical expertise, breadth of knowledge and the social, ethical and environmental awareness to be leaders in the addressing the NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering | Academic Year |
| Duke Engineering Research Opportunities through Pratt School | Research and funding opportunities for Pratt students | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Global Education Summer Fellowship | Funding for research projects that are based on, or complement, a Study Abroad experience | Summer |
| Duke Career Center Internship Funding | The Career Center sponsors programs that support students gaining access to experience through internships. | Academic Year, Summer |
| LEAPS Summer Fellows | Receive a stipend up to $1000 to expand/start a project inspired by a service-learning course with a community partner in Durham, or work in a location of you choice. | Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Grants-In-Aid of Research | Up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering | Academic Year, Summer |
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| Biogen Community Lab Summer 2018 Internships | Biogen Community Lab interns in RTP will be exposed to the inner workings of a North Carolina's largest biotech. | Summer |
| Horizons Fellowship | Fully-funded research opportunity that supports outstanding undergraduate and graduate students (of any students) in their pursuit to combine technology into their existing course of study. The Horizons Fellowship gives Humanities majors the ability to learn... | Academic Year, Summer |
| Sigma Xi's Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) Program | Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for research funding through Sigma Xi’s Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program. Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2018 grant cycle. Applications are being accepted in the following... | Academic Year |
| 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program | The Graduate School and faculty of Kansas State University (K-State) are planning the 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SUROP). This program gives undergraduate students who are between their junior and senior years a first-hand... | Summer |
| WAVE Fellows | Program designed to promote diversity and the importance of intersectionality in STEM. | Summer |
| NCICU Undergraduate Research Program Stipends | Competitive stipends for students conducting STEM research at North Carolina universities. | Summer |
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Challenge Program | 10-week paid internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Participants are selected based on their ability to derive a solution to a research Challenge Question | Summer |
| Leadership Alliance Summer Research- Early Identification Program | Program to encourage students from traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue careers in research; application deadline is February 1, 2018 | Summer |
| MIT Lincoln Laboratory Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Research opportunities exist in fields such as communications systems, sensor and radar data analysis, digital signal processing, laser and electro-optical systems, solid-state electronics, software engineering, and scientific programming | Summer |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Scholars Connect Program | Opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students from the surrounding Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) and other nearby academic institutions with students from... | Summer |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) | Opportunity for undergraduates with a strong background in science to conduct original research | Summer |
| RiSE at Rutgers | Participate in 10 weeks of cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas; application deadline is January 30, 2018 and 2018 program dates are May 29 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Bradley University Center for STEM Education Programs for Undergraduates | Various summer opportunities for undergraduates in STEM fields | Summer |
| Office of Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program | Opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer; application deadline is October 31, 2017. | Summer |
| California San Francisco Summer Research Opportunities | Various summer research opportunities for undergraduates in the health sciences; application will be available November 1, 2017. | Summer |
| National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates | The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation | Academic Year, Summer |
| Central Florida and the Florida Institute of Technology NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates | Summer research experience in the area of Computer Vision | Summer |
| DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) | Opportunity to conduct research in fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering at German institutions; applications will be available November 1, 2017 and will close December 15, 2017. | Summer |
| Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunties Program (SROP) | Opportunity to conduct research in many disciplines, hosted at various CIC universities | Summer |
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research Stowers Summer Scholars | Each student participating in the Stowers Summer Scholars Program works on an independent STEM research project under the direction of a principal investigator; application deadline is February 1, 2018 and the 2018 program dates are June 4 - July 27, 2018. | Summer |
| Cornell Engineering Summer REU Program | 9-week summer research experience in engineering for underrepresented populations; 2018 summer dates are June 10 - August 10, 2018 and participants will receive a stipend of $4,000. | Summer |
| UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research | Various programs covering a myriad of disciplines designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Tentative dates for 2018 are June 24th to August 18th (8 weeks... | Summer |
| Department of Energy Scholars Program | Opportunity conduct research in variety of fields related to DOE's mission, including nuclear science, statistics, and policy; applications for summer 2018 program will be accepted from October 16, 2017 through December 15, 2017. | Summer |
| Virginia Tech NSF REU in Cognitive Communication | 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates is available in the area of Machine Learning | Summer |
| Georgia Tech Aquatic Chemical Ecology Program (REU) | 10-week opportunity to conduct research in fields of biology, earth sciences, chemistry, or engineering | Summer |
| HHMI Summer Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research in science, math, or engineering with Janelia scientist; applications will be available sometime fall 2017. | Summer |
| Stanford Summer Research Early Identification Program | Summer program to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities | Summer |
| Clean Energy REU Program | Summer research program for students interested in clean energy. Application deadline is February 16, 2018 and program starts June 18, 2018. | Summer |
| Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program | The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates in a variety of disciplines who are underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research; applications will be available... | Summer |
| Indiana Undergraduate Research for Prospective Physician-Scientists and Physician-Engineers | Research program for students committed to integrated career as physician-scientists or physician-engineers. Application deadline is February 7, 2018 and program dates between May 23 - August 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship | 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors) to work on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil... | Summer |
| Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBio Technology | 10-week opportunity to conduct research in nanobiotechnology; applications will be available November 10, 2017 and close February 1, 2018. 2018 program dates are from June 4 - August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| Kansas Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates | Various summer research programs in fields of chemistry, biology and engineering | Summer |
| Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Critical Skills Internship Program | Summer opportunities in various scientific facilities (computer science, engineering, and physical and life sciences). Applications are now open for the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships Program for Summer 2018 and are due by January 12, 2018. | Summer |
Student Stories
Honors Thesis examples
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Novel breast tumor imaging
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Design and optimization of vaginal drug delivery for the presentation of HIV infection
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A computational model for assessing spatial stability
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Evaluating the benefits of green roofs for stormwater management in Durham, NC
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Reverberation clutter from subcutaneous tissue layers: Simulations and in-vivo demonstrations
Health Sciences
| Opportunity Name | Description |
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| URS Travel Grants | Spring 2018 Travel Grants are now closed. Please contact our office if you are looking for funds for Summer Travel Grants. Undergraduate Research Support Travel Grants are available for students who have conducted research at Duke and who have the... |
| URS Assistantships | Applications for Spring Assistantships are now closed. Undergraduate Research Support Assistantships provide funds for faculty to employ an undergraduate in a research project. |
| URS Independent Study Grants | Applications for Spring grants are now closed. |
| Benenson Awards in the Arts | |
| Deans' Summer Research Fellowships | The 2018 Deans Summer Research Fellowship application is now closed. |
| Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (B-SURF) - June 4 - July 27, 2018 | THE 2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12!!! The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship (formerly the Howard Hughes Research Fellowship) is an 8-week summer research program for rising sophomores (currently... |
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| Regeneration Next Initiative in Tissue Regeneration | The Regeneration Next Initiative (RNI) was established by the Duke University School of Medicine to enhance discovery and applications in the broad field of tissue regeneration. RNI is pleased to announce a new 10-week summer research program designed to give... | Summer |
| Duke STAR Program | The summer training in academic research takes place over 8 weeks and focuses on pharmacoepidemiological research methodology and writing skills. | Summer |
| Summer Scholars in Genome Sciences and Medicine | 10-week summer mentored research program for current freshman/sophomores who are underrepresented minorities, have a disability, or are from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g., first in college); deadline for application is January 15, 2018 and room, board, and... | Summer |
| BIGGER: The BrIdGing the Gap to Enhance Clinical Research Program | The BIGGER program provides a high-quality research experience over a 6-month period for students in their gap year, defined as the period after college graduation and prior to applying for or enrollment in graduate/professional school. | |
| North Carolina Collaborative Summer Research Experience Program | The NCC summer research experience takes place over 8 weeks and focuses on pharmacoepidemiological research methodology and writing skills. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven... | Summer |
| POWER Undergraduate Research Experience | The Duke O’Brien Center for Kidney Research offers a summer biomedical research program. See here for details. | |
| POWER Undergraduate Research Experience | Perform cutting-edge research at the Duke O’Brien Center for Kidney Research. | Summer |
| Huang Fellows Program | The Huang Fellows Program trains students to understand science in the context of and in service to society. Through their participation in the program, Fellows learn how to integrate ethics, policy, and social implications into their scientific research.... | Summer |
| Davis Projects for Peace | Awards available in support of domestic or international projects intended "to build peace in the 21st Century." | Summer |
| DukeEngage RIPP-Engage | Sponsorship for DukeEngage alums to conduct follow-up projects | Summer |
| Duke MGM Summer Undergraduate Research Engagement (MGM SURE) | The program aims to prepare students for sustained pursuit of biomedical education and research, through faculty-mentored research projects and practical lab experience. | Summer |
| Duke Psychology and Neuroscience Research Opportunities | List of research opportunities, internships and jobs curated by the Undergraduate Studies office in Psychology and Neuroscience | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke GRES Research Mentor Opportunity | Experienced undergraduate researchers have the opportunity to mentor other interested undergraduate students | Academic Year |
| Duke Deans' Summer Research Fellowship, Trinity | Up to $3,000 for a proposed summer research project for Trinity students who will be enrolled the following fall | Summer |
| Duke Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) | Opportunity to engage in biomedical research and attend weekly lab meetings and seminars during an 8 week summer program. | Summer |
| Duke Global Education Summer Fellowship | Funding for research projects that are based on, or complement, a Study Abroad experience | Summer |
| Duke Global Health Institute Fieldwork Grants | Funding for DGHI sponsored fieldwork. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Research in Practice Program | Program for undergraduates interested in working with Duke professors to address pressing global problems (in environment, finance, policy, etc.) | Academic Year |
| Duke Skin Disease Research Center Research Program for Undergraduate Students | Biomedical research opportunity in skin biology and skin disease | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Grants-In-Aid of Research | Up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering | Academic Year, Summer |
| LEAPS Summer Fellows | Receive a stipend up to $1000 to expand/start a project inspired by a service-learning course with a community partner in Durham, or work in a location of you choice. | Summer |
| Duke Clinical Research Undergraduate Experience (dCRUE) | Shadowing/career exploration program intended to train the next generation of clinical researchers | Summer |
| Duke SURPH@Duke | 8-week summer research experience funded by the Duke Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology | Summer |
| Duke Career Center Internship Funding | The Career Center sponsors programs that support students gaining access to experience through internships. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Clinical Research Institute North Carolina Collaborative Summer Research Experience Program | 8-week training program in clinical research concepts | Summer |
| Duke Superfund Research Program for Environmental Health Sciences | NIEHS-funded training opportunities in environmental Health Sciences | Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Sally Hughes-Schrader Travel Grant | Grants to graduate students in memory of Sally Hughes-Schrader for travel to field sites, distant laboratories, or professional meetings | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke BioCoRE | BioCoRE is an institution-wide program designed to unify and enrich the bioscience community across the School of Medicine, the Graduate School, Trinity College, and the Pratt School of Engineering. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Bass Connections | A new university-wide initiative that links faculty and students to respond to complex challenges through problem-focused educational pathways and project teams | Academic Year, Summer |
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| Sigma Xi's Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) Program | Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for research funding through Sigma Xi’s Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program. Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2018 grant cycle. Applications are being accepted in the following... | Academic Year |
| The University of Wisconsin- Madison Psychology Research Experience Program | The University of Wisconsin – Madison Psychology Research Experience Program (PREP) is currently accepting applications for the summer of 2018. This summer research opportunity program (SROP) offers a 10-week program of mentored research, with an emphasis on... | Summer |
| The CaREFREE Study; Calorie Restriction, Environment, and Fitness: Reproductive Effects Evaluation | This research will help explain how diet and exercise affect the menstrual cycle and infertility; targets healthy women ages 18-28. | Academic Year, Summer |
| NIEHS Scholars Connect Program | A mentored academic-year paid research internship for STEM students interested in the biomedical sciences. The 2018-2019 application will open in early November. | Academic Year |
| NCICU Undergraduate Research Program Stipends | Competitive stipends for students conducting STEM research at North Carolina universities. | Summer |
| Mount Desert Island Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowship | We welcome applicants who desire hands-on, research training experience within an advanced laboratory that complements current resident research programs. INBRE applications are due January 29, 2018 and REU applications are due February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Loyola Chicago Undergraduate Summer Research Program | Undergraduate summer research in Loyola's Department of Microbiology & Immunology is designed to provide a stimulating and challenging experience for students interested in biomedical research. This program is a 10-week long internship in molecular... | Summer |
| University of Pennsylvania Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP) | The SUIP program is designed to provide an intense research experience to students interested in graduate study in the biomedical sciences | Summer |
| Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) | Program for underrepresented populations in science who are interested in allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases, will be held from February 5-8, 2018. | Academic Year |
| NSBRI Summer Apprenticeship Program | Opportunity for students from across the country to join ongoing project activities and gain hands-on experience in space biomedical research | Summer |
| Pittsburgh Health Sciences Research Opportunities | Both paid and unpaid opportunities for biomedical research | Summer |
| Washington School of Medicine Siteman Cancer Center Research Programs | A program designed to provide students with hands-on cancer research experience for 10 weeks over the summer ($6,200 stipend). Will start accepting applications on November 1, 2017. | Summer |
| Case Western Reserve University - Department of Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research | Summer research program in area of molecular pharmacology; application will close January 31, 2018 and 2018 program dates are from May 30 - August 4, 2018. | Summer |
| MD Summer Experience at Emory | MD-SEE offers genuine clinical experience, classroom guidance on presentations, and a vigorous look at current issues and practices in medicine with a focus on clinical neurology (not research); program will return in 2019. | Summer |
| Cornell ACCESS Summer Program | Summer biomedical research experience | Summer |
| Lankenau Institute for Medical Research | Volunteer positions for summer research internships to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research, public health and medicine | Summer |
| National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Summer Internship in Biomedical Research | Participants join a research laboratory for a minimum of ten weeks between June and August and conduct research in selected areas of investigation under the guidance of an NHLBI intramural research scientist; application will be available November 15. | Summer |
| Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Scholars Summer Research Program | Opportunity to work on independent research projects with a faculty mentor and explore non-practice careers; application deadline is February 2, 2018. | Summer |
| Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Premed Mentoring Volunteer Program | Program designed to expose students interested in a career in clinical care to the operations of a world-class medical center (not research). Sessions run 14 weeks; the Spring 2018 College Volunteer Session will run from 1/16/18 to 5/5/18. | Summer |
| Washington University BioMedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMed RAP) | The BioMedRAP is designed to recruit exceptional students interested in careers in biological and biomedical sciences with an intensive 10-week laboratory experience; 2018 program dates are May 29 - August 4, 2018 and a stipend of $4,000 is provided. | Summer |
| Chester Summer Scholars Program | Opportunity to conduct clinical research at MetroHealth Medical Center | Summer |
| American Red Cross Summer Internship | A variety of internship programs that introduce young leaders to the mission of the Red Cross (not research) | Academic Year, Summer |
| Cornell Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program | Summer program for medical research and preparation for MD-PhD | Summer |
| Louisiana State REU | 10- week long Research Experiences for Undergraduate Minorities in Genetics and the Basic Sciences. Applications will be available in December 2017. | Summer |
| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Summer Student Program | Experience that provides an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research; applications will be available November 15. | Summer |
| National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates | The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation | Academic Year, Summer |
| Alabama Summer in Biomedical Science (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program | 8-week paid summer program to work with faculty members on biomedical research projects. Applications are now open and will close February 15, 2018. | Summer |
| Summer Health Professions Education PRogram | Intensive six week exposure to science, clinical medicine, and career counseling for motivated college students at various universites (not research). Applications open December 1st and close February 15th. | Summer |
| Center For Disease Control - Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Summer Fellowship Program | Various research internships at national laboraties and other federal research institutes | Summer |
| Charles B Wang Community Health Sciences Center Project AHEAD | 8-week summer internship program designed to give training and experience to college students who have an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare (not research) | Summer |
| Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Collegiate Medical Summer Internship Program | Summer internship for pre-medical students in the clinical area of organ transplantation (not research). Strong preference for students completing their junior year of college. | Summer |
| Louisville Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network Summer Research | Opportunity to conduct biomedical research under supervision of faculty from University of Louisville or University of Kentucky | Summer |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Scholars Connect Program | Opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students from the surrounding Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) and other nearby academic institutions with students from... | Summer |
| Roatan Volunteer Pediatric Clinic Health Sciences Education and Advocacy Liasons in Roatan Honduras | Unique opportunity to experience pediatric medicine and community health through the Roatán Volunteer Pediatric Clinic (RVPC) in Roatán, Honduras (not research) | Summer |
| Alberta Innovates AIHS Summer Studentships | Award to conduct medical or health research in Alberta over the summer; application deadline is February 5, 2018. | Summer |
| Stanford Summer Research Early Identification Program | Summer program to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities | Summer |
| Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health Sciences | Summer | |
| University of Washington Environmental Health Sciences Research Experience Program (EHREP) | Funded, nine week summer experience for talented undergraduates who express strong interest in environmental health science research | Summer |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Summer Scholars Program | 11 week program designed to conduct mentored research in fields of: cancer biology and proteomics, immunology, cardiovascular biology, virology, obesity and diabetes, neuroscience, reproductive biology, and myosin biochemistry | Summer |
| Loyola Chicago Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics Summer Undergraduate Research | Intensive research training program in molecular pharmacology | Summer |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation College Student Summer Internship Program | 8-week opportunity to conduct biomedical research in fields of reproductive biology, women's health, and infants' health | Summer |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Summer Program in the Neurological Sciences Research Training | Unique opportunity for academically talented high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to receive first-rate training in neuroscience research | Summer |
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Summer Medical and Dental Education Program | Intensive medical and dental education program for minority students (not research); application will be available December 1st and will close February 15th. | Summer |
| Alliance for Health Sciences Reform Internship | Internship for students interested healthcare economic and politics | Academic Year, Summer |
| Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program | The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates in a variety of disciplines who are underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research; applications will be available... | Summer |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest Internship Program | 10-week internships focusing primarily on health and nutrition issues, disclosing deceptive marketing practices, dangerous food additives or contaminants, and flawed science propagated by profits (not research) | Summer |
| Center for Colon Cancer Research Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program | Summer research internship in cancer-related field (e.g. biological sciences, pharmacy, public health) | Summer |
| Emory Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | Ten-week program for training in cutting-edge science research; application deadline is January 29, 2018 and 2018 program dates are from May 29 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Maine Medical Center Research Institute Summer Student Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research in diverse biomedical science fields ($4,500 stipend provided); applications will be available November 30, 2017. | Summer |
| National Institutes of Health Sciences Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research | Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research; application for... | Summer |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Summer Internship Program in the Biological/Medical Sciences | Program with primary focus on diabetes mellitus, but interns learn about and are involved in a wide variety of clinical research and medically oriented activities | Summer |
| American Academy of Audiology Foundation Research Grants in Hearing & Balance Program | $2500 stipend to conduct research in areas of audiology and hearing science | Summer |
| Louisville Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity Program | Various summer research programs in biomedical science | Summer |
| Children's Hospital Boston - Summer Student Research Program | An 8-12 week summer research program in Newborn Medicine, sponsored by Harvard School of Neonatology | Summer |
| Eppley Institute Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship | Summer program for cancer research; 2018 program dates are from June 4 - August 9, 2018. | Summer |
| Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation Summer Research Intern Programs | Summer research program in fields such as agricultural health and safety, medical anthropology, and genetics. Application information will be available late Fall 2017 for Summer 2018 opportunities. | Summer |
| New York Blood Center Lindsay F. Kimball Research Institute Summer Internship | Independent research projects that relate directly to today's major health related blood issues; deadline for application submission is January 31st. | Summer |
| Seton Hospital Undergraduate Internship | On-the-job opportunity to gain “real world” work experience in a career-related professional workforce environment (not research) | Summer |
| American Heart Association Founders Affiliate Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowship Program | Research fellowship for projects with broad relevance to cardiovascular biology and stroke; application deadline is February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Lehigh Valley Health Sciences Clinical Research Department Student Intern Program | 8-week clinical research summer internship program; application will open February 2018. | Summer |
| Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute | Summer clinical research program with mentorship from CHORI PIs; application deadline for undergraduates is February 23rd, 2018. | Summer |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Summer Research Program | Intensive mentored biomedical research experience; applications will be available in mid-November 2017 for the 2018 summer program: May 11 - August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Summer Fellowship Program | An opportunity for students of biology, physiology, molecular biology, chemistry, medicine and other life sciences to participate in research under staff guidance; applications will soon be available for the 2018 program. | Summer |
| North Shore LIJ Health Sciences System Franklin Hospital Pre Med Internship Program | Joint program between the North Shore-LIJ Health System and the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, offering an exposure into the complexity of medical care and medical education today (not research); application deadline is March 15th. | Summer |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education Program | The POE program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, or public health to gain biomedical and oncology research experience; application deadline is February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| American Heart Association Western States Affiliate Undergraduate Student Research Program | Summer research funding for scientific investigations broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke in certain states | Summer |
| Cannon Summer Scholars Program | Program of instruction in medical research for selected students | Summer |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Student Research Training Program | Summer internship for biomedical research | Summer |
| Augusta University Student Training and Research Program | Biomedical research experience for students planning to pursue PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical science; all participants receive a stipend of $4,500. | Summer |
| Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | A limited number of NIH-funded SURF positions are available to underrepresented students for research in the fields of cardiovascular, pulmonary and hematological diseases | Summer |
| Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research Internships - Scientific Training with Real Work Impact | As a Scholar, you will work on your own project with the guidance of a NIBR scientist as well as participate in professional development and social activities; application deadline is December 15th, 2017. | Summer |
| St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne PA Pre-Med Summer Program | 10 week summer program to observe in the operating room, Emergency Department and other ancillary departments (not research); applications will be available after January 1, 2018 and program dates are June 4 - August 13, 2018. | Summer |
| American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowships | Various research programs and internships in the area of public health; application deadline is February 15. | Summer |
| Diversity In Vision Research & Ophthalmology (DIVRO) | 8-12 week research experience in basic and clinical research on vision and opthalmology | Summer |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Opportunity for clinical and basic research in Department of Pediatrics; application will be available November 1st, 2017. | Summer |
| Georgia Tech Aquatic Chemical Ecology Program (REU) | 10-week opportunity to conduct research in fields of biology, earth sciences, chemistry, or engineering | Summer |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Summer Program for Undergraduate Research | SPUR hosts roughly 25-30 participants each summer from across the country who gain valuable research experience, refine critical thinking skills, build upon academic and professional networks and are introduced to various disciplines of science. Applications... | Summer |
| NYU Langone Medical Center Project Healthcare | Project Healthcare allows students the opportunity to experience and observe many different aspects of healthcare; applications are now being accepted for the 2018 program and will close January 7, 2018 at 11:59. | Summer |
| State University of New York at Buffalo Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | Our program provides you with research experience in a state-of-the-art biomedical research laboratory as a prelude to pursuing a PhD; application deadline is February 5, 2018 and the 2018 program dates are May 29-August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Arizona Minority Health Disparities Research Opportunities | Summer research opportunity focused on health issues that affect minority groups; application deadline for STAR/UROC-PREP/AWARDSS is November 1st and for all other UROC programs, February 1st (or as posted per program). | Summer |
| Michigan State Veterinary Medicine Enrichment Summer Programs | This twelve-week program matches traditionally underrepresented students with a mentor in order to conduct a research project in the fields of cardiovascular and airway diseases. The program runs from May 14th to August 5th, 2018 (stipend is provided). The... | Summer |
| Cincinnati Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Various summer biomedical/clinical research experiences; applications will be available November 1st, 2017. | Summer |
| Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Research experience in biomedical science; application deadline is February 1, and participants will receive a $4,000 stipend. | Summer |
| Michigan School of Public Health Sciences Health Sciences Management & Policy Summer Enrichment Program | 8-week summer internship to expose students to the health care field and health issues for underserved populations; application deadline is January 19th and the program runs from May 30 - July 27, 2018. | Summer |
| NYU Langone Medical Center Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Studies Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research and to be exposed to the excitement of an academic medical environment at a major research center; participants will receive a $3,500. | Summer |
| State University of New York Upstate Medical University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program | In an intensive ten-week biomedical program, undergraduates with appropriate faculty help will formulate their own proposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of our faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity to see their work... | Summer |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Summer Science Program | Clinical/research summer experience in academic medicine | Summer |
| Operation Wallacea Research Assistant | Opportunity to help conduct biodiversity/conservation/medical research internationally | Summer |
| Cincinnati ASPET Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | 10- week research experience in pharmacology, toxicology, and the pharmaceutical sciences. The Summer 2018 application will be available on November 1st. | Summer |
| Hartford Hospital Summer Student Research Fellowship | Opportunity to conduct clinical research for pre-med students. Deadline for applications is February 2, 2018. | Summer |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Research Internship Program | Working with a physician mentor and a research staff mentor, interns contribute to clinical research studies and publications that impact patient care. Internship period is June through August; application deadline January 31st. | Summer |
| Ohio State College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10-week fellowship for students who would like to know more about the discovery, use, or mechanisms of drugs; provides a stipend of $4,000 and runs from May 14 - July 20, 2018. | Summer |
| Texas Medical Neuroscience Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Provides stimulating hands-on research experience for undergraduate students considering graduate education in biomedical sciences | Summer |
| Arkansas Medical Sciences Department of Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | Opportunity to conduct research in pharmacology or toxicology | Summer |
| Cornell Travelers Summer Research Fellowship | Opportunity to conduct medical research that serves underserved populations within the USA; application deadline is February 1, 2018 and the 2018 program runs from June 18 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Cincinnati ROSE Program | Summer program combining research, service, and clinical observation. The 2018 program application will be available on November 8, 2017. | Summer |
| Harvard Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program | Biological/biomedical research program for students from groups underrepresented in the sciences; applications are anticipated to open November 1, 2017 and close February 1, 2018. | Summer |
| Minnesota Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program | A 10-week research project under the direction of a University of Minnesota faculty mentor and numerous special activities focused on professional development as well as social interaction; 2018 program will go from May 31 - August 11, 2018. | Summer |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation Summer Student Fellowship Program | Supports students in their pursuit of Parkinson's-related summer research projects; 10-week program that provides a stipend of $4,000. | Summer |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Sciences Center Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research Program | Summer biomedical research opportunity; summer 2018 application is now open and will close February 15, 2018. | Summer |
| Baylor College of Medicine Summer Medical and Research Training Program | Opportunity to conduct biomedical research at Rice University; 2018 program dates are from May 29 - July 27, 2018. | Summer |
| Amgen Scholars Program | Opportunity to conduct independent summer research at one of 17 US colleges or abroad | Summer |
| City of Hope Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy | Opportunity to conduct independent biomedical research | \N |
| Indiana SOM Psychiatry Summer Internship Program | Opportunity to learn about neuroscience research and clinical care in the field of psychiatry | Summer |
| MIT Department of Biology Summer Research Training Program | A joint 10-week research-intensive summer training program in the biological sciences, neurosciences or biomedical-related fields to advanced sophomore and junior science majors; application will be available November 15 and the 2018 program dates are June 4... | Summer |
| Partners in Health Summer Intership in Rwanda | Each intern will complete global health projects or support a core function of the organization, in collaboration with staff mentors (not research) | Summer |
| The Endocrine Society Summer Research Fellowships | The Society provides a stipend to each award recipient to participate in research projects on endocrinology under the guidance of a Society member for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer; application process: September 20, 2017 - December 7, 2017. | Summer |
| California San Francisco Summer Research Opportunities | Various summer research opportunities for undergraduates in the health sciences; application will be available November 1, 2017. | Summer |
| Ohio State University SUCCESS Program | 10-week, stipend provided with a travel allowance, enriching research experience hosted by the Medical Scientist Training Program | Summer |
| Colorado Cancer Center Cancer Research Summer Fellowship | Summer program for cancer research at various University of Colorado laboratories; applications for the summer 2018 program will be available in late November and program dates will be from May 29 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Indiana University Summer Research Programs | Various medical research opportunities at Indiana University School of Medicine | Academic Year, Summer |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Program targeted to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers as research scientists; fellows receive intensive training in a biomedical research laboratory. | Summer |
| Pasteur Foundation Undergraduate Internship | Provides U.S. undergraduates (rising seniors) the rare opportunity to work on supervised research projects at the Institut Pasteur; knowledge of French is not necessary, but a desire to learn it is advisable. | Summer |
| Thomas Jefferson SURP Program | Jefferson College of Biomedical Sciences sponsors summer biomedical research positions for students who have completed their junior year; 2018 program runs from June 4 through August 10, 2018 and participants will receive a stipend of $3,500 | Summer |
| California, Davis Health Sciences System Hugh Edmondson Research Internship | Summer research internship in Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Application deadline is March 1; program dates are June 18 - August 13. | Summer |
| Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy | The Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy (VSSA) gives college students earning a four-year degree the opportunity to participate in both research and clinical patient care at an academic medical center; applications will close February 1, 2018 | Summer |
| Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunties Program (SROP) | Opportunity to conduct research in many disciplines, hosted at various CIC universities | Summer |
| Indiana Undergraduate Research for Prospective Physician-Scientists and Physician-Engineers | Research program for students committed to integrated career as physician-scientists or physician-engineers. Application deadline is February 7, 2018 and program dates between May 23 - August 1, 2018. | Summer |
| National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics Summer Internship Program | Under the supervision of a Division researcher, summer interns conduct research in selected areas of epidemiologic or genetic investigation; application will be available in mid-November. | Summer |
| Penn State Hershey College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program | Various 10-week programs for summer research in biomedical science | Summer |
| Tulane National Primate Research Center Undergraduate Fellowship Program | The Undergraduate Fellowship Program entails one-on-one mentored participation in a biomedical research project; deadline for application is February 1, 2018 and 2018 program dates are June 1 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Case Western Reserve University - School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Various summer programs for conducting biomedical research | Summer |
| VCU Summer Academic Enrichment Program | Intensive, six-week interprofessional academic enrichment program designed to enhance the academic preparation of undergraduates who are actively pursuing enrollment in a health professions school (not research); application deadline is February 1, 2018 and... | Summer |
| Connecticut Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Summer biomedical research experience for undergraduates interested in obtaining a PhD | Summer |
| Iowa Medical Scientist Training Program Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research | Training for MD/PhD degrees that integrates research training with clinical studies; the application for the 2018 program is now open. | Summer |
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| Opportunity Name | Description |
|---|---|
| URS Travel Grants | Spring 2018 Travel Grants are now closed. Please contact our office if you are looking for funds for Summer Travel Grants. Undergraduate Research Support Travel Grants are available for students who have conducted research at Duke and who have the... |
| URS Assistantships | Applications for Spring Assistantships are now closed. Undergraduate Research Support Assistantships provide funds for faculty to employ an undergraduate in a research project. |
| URS Independent Study Grants | Applications for Spring grants are now closed. |
| The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program | The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program The fundamental objectives of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program are to reduce, over time, the serious underrepresentation on academic faculties of individuals from certain minority groups and to... |
| Benenson Awards in the Arts | |
| Deans' Summer Research Fellowships | The 2018 Deans Summer Research Fellowship application is now closed. |
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| Opportunity Name | Description | Semester |
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| Story+ | Calling UNDERGRADS and GRADUATE STUDENTS to apply to Story+, a 6-week summer research experience for students interested in bringing academic research to life through dynamic storytelling | Summer |
| Rutherfurd Living History | The Living History program is an innovative interview platform, oral history archive and media lab. We’re researching and creating new ways to use recorded interviews as tools for investigating, understanding and narrating current events and issues. The... | Academic Year |
| Duke Islamic Studies Center Research/Conference Funding | Funding to conduct research or attend a conference relevant to Islamic Studies | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke AMES Japanese Program Scholarship | Funding is available to full-time Duke students (Japanese majors/minors) who plan to go to Japan for academic purposes, including research | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Undergraduate Senior Thesis Summer Research Grant in German | Up to three German majors will receive travel grants (up to $3000 each) to conduct research in Germany during the summer prior to the senior year for approximately one month | Summer |
| Davis Projects for Peace | Awards available in support of domestic or international projects intended "to build peace in the 21st Century." | Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Sally Hughes-Schrader Travel Grant | Grants to graduate students in memory of Sally Hughes-Schrader for travel to field sites, distant laboratories, or professional meetings | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke DeWitt Wallace Center Internship Grants (Sanford School) | Up to $3000 in support for any Duke students pursuing opportunities in journalism or media organizations | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Susan Tifft Student Internships & Research Grants | Grants to undergraduate students to cover expenses for research related to journalism or media studies | Academic Year |
| Duke Asian/Pacific Studies Institute Summer Research Grants | Up to $2500 to conduct research in China, Japan, or Korea | Summer |
| Duke Wired! Lab Undergraduate Research Opportunities | We seek independent and motivated students to engage in original digital humanities research, who would like to work as part of a larger research team. | Academic Year |
| Duke Benenson Awards in the Arts | Provides funds for fees, equipment, supplies, travel, production, and other expenses for arts-centered projects/internships | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Bass Connections | A new university-wide initiative that links faculty and students to respond to complex challenges through problem-focused educational pathways and project teams | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Center for International and Global Studies | Funding given to complement classwork with research experience in different social and cultural settings | Summer |
| Duke Center for Latin American Studies Brazil Initiative | The Duke Brazil Initiative offers research grants for individual and group projects focused on Brazil. | Summer |
| Duke Deans' Summer Research Fellowship, Trinity | Up to $3,000 for a proposed summer research project for Trinity students who will be enrolled the following fall | Summer |
| Duke Kenan Summer Fellows | Kenan Summer Fellows spend a summer exploring the answers to the question: What does it mean to live an ethical life? How? Between five and six fellows will receive up to $5,000 and their faculty mentors will receive $500 to support their project. | Summer |
| Duke Global Education Summer Fellowship | Funding for research projects that are based on, or complement, a Study Abroad experience | Summer |
| Duke Human Rights Summer Research Funding | Up to $3000 for students interested in developing, implementing and working in human rights. | Summer |
| Duke John Hope Franklin Student Documentary Awards | Awarded to undergraduates attending Triangle-area universities to help them conduct summer-long documentary fieldwork projects | Summer |
| Duke Janet Chiang Grants | Grant to support student projects with the goal of furthering Asian-American understanding and for need based grants to study in Asia. | Summer |
| Duke Latin American and Carribean Studies: Mellon Undergraduate Awards for Summer Research | $1,000-$2,000 for research in Latin America and the Caribbean | Summer |
| Duke International Comparative Studies Research Grant | Support for undergraduates seeking Graduation with Distinction honors in the ICS department. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship | Mentoring, summer and academic year research for students intending to go to graduate school in specific disciplines | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke GRES Research Mentor Opportunity | Experienced undergraduate researchers have the opportunity to mentor other interested undergraduate students | Academic Year |
| Duke Schiff Summer Research Fellowship in the Humanities | Up to $3,000 for exemplary research projects in any area of the humanities | Summer |
| Duke Nasher Museum Summer Internships in Museum Studies | Funding to assist students with living expenses during internships at major art museums in the United States, abroad, or at the Nasher Museum of Art; internship deadline is February 16, 2018 and funding deadline is April 20, 2018. | Summer |
| Duke Wilson Fund for the Support of Honors Thesis Students in History | Grants awarded to defray research expenses incurred by students accepted into the honors seminars | Academic Year |
| Undergraduate Research Scholars Program in Jewish Studies | Scholars will receive funding for their research projects, which may include a senior honors thesis in any relevant discipline. | Academic Year |
| Duke Career Center Internship Funding | The Career Center sponsors programs that support students gaining access to experience through internships. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Seymour H. Shore Endowment | Provides support for undergraduate scholarships for students who pursue academic work in the field of Judaic Studies. | Summer |
| Duke Center for Documentary Studies Awards | Various awards and prizes sponsored by the CDS | Academic Year, Summer |
| LEAPS Summer Fellows | Receive a stipend up to $1000 to expand/start a project inspired by a service-learning course with a community partner in Durham, or work in a location of you choice. | Summer |
| Duke Humanities Writ Large Grants | Support for Undergraduate research in the Humanities | Academic Year, Summer |
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| Horizons Fellowship | Fully-funded research opportunity that supports outstanding undergraduate and graduate students (of any students) in their pursuit to combine technology into their existing course of study. The Horizons Fellowship gives Humanities majors the ability to learn... | Academic Year, Summer |
| 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program | The Graduate School and faculty of Kansas State University (K-State) are planning the 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SUROP). This program gives undergraduate students who are between their junior and senior years a first-hand... | Summer |
| Washington Post Newsroom Summer Internship Program | Paid summer internships for reporters; photographers and videographers; copy editors and multiplatform producers; news and digital designers; graphics reporters and developers; and social media producers (not research); must be a college junior, senior or... | Summer |
| DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service Undergrad Scholarship | Scholarship to conduct research in Germany; applications will be available December 1, 2017. | Academic Year, Summer |
| UT San Antonio African American Literatures and Cultures Institute | The University of Texas at San Antonio African American Literatures and Cultures Institute cultivates students to join the US professoriate by providing research stipends, rigorous mentoring, and innovative academic training | Summer |
| UNC Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program | Graduate-level research experience for undergraduates interested in pursuing doctorates in the social sciences, humanities, or fine arts. | Summer |
| Stanford Summer Research Early Identification Program | Summer program to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities | Summer |
| Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program | The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates in a variety of disciplines who are underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research; applications will be available... | Summer |
| Aspen Institute William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students | Internship to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector (not research); application deadline for Spring 2018 (January-May) is... | Academic Year, Summer |
| Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunties Program (SROP) | Opportunity to conduct research in many disciplines, hosted at various CIC universities | Summer |
| JFK Library Foundation Research Grants and Fellowships | Competitive research grants and fellowships for students and scholars who wish to make us of the archival holdings of the JFK Library and Museum | Summer |
| Leadership Alliance Summer Research- Early Identification Program | Program to encourage students from traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue careers in research; application deadline is February 1, 2018 | Summer |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art Internships for College and Graduate Students | Various internships to gain professional skills and learn about museum practice (some offer research stipends) | Academic Year, Summer |
| Smithsonian Institute Opportunities for Research and Study | Various internships, including research opportunities, at the Smithsonian | Summer |
| UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research | Various programs covering a myriad of disciplines designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Tentative dates for 2018 are June 24th to August 18th (8 weeks... | Summer |
Student Stories
Honors Thesis examples
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State of precarity placing the internally displaced
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Communicating the state of Dye Creek through dance performance
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Christian responses to mindfulness- based therapies
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Crumbling
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Performing "The Man Who" by Peter Brook
Physical and Quantitative Science
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| URS Travel Grants | Spring 2018 Travel Grants are now closed. Please contact our office if you are looking for funds for Summer Travel Grants. Undergraduate Research Support Travel Grants are available for students who have conducted research at Duke and who have the... |
| URS Assistantships | Applications for Spring Assistantships are now closed. Undergraduate Research Support Assistantships provide funds for faculty to employ an undergraduate in a research project. |
| URS Independent Study Grants | Applications for Spring grants are now closed. |
| Benenson Awards in the Arts | |
| Deans' Summer Research Fellowships | The 2018 Deans Summer Research Fellowship application is now closed. |
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| Opportunity Name | Description | Semester |
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| BIGGER: The BrIdGing the Gap to Enhance Clinical Research Program | The BIGGER program provides a high-quality research experience over a 6-month period for students in their gap year, defined as the period after college graduation and prior to applying for or enrollment in graduate/professional school. | |
| Duke Summer Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Fellowships | 8-weeks paid research in a Duke Biochemistry Department laboratory. Students who have taken Biochem 301 and 302 or 322 will be given preference. | Summer |
| Duke Matching Undergraduates to Science and Engineering Research (MUSER) Program | Duke's MUSER program creates a framework for linking undergraduates and research laboratories in the sciences and engineering at Duke DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR STUDENTS: Last day to apply for projects April 13 | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Computer Science Research Opportunities | Various programs, internships, and other research opportunities for Computer Science students | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Science, Law and Policy Lab (SLAPLAB) | SLAPLAB is designed to bring science to bear on questions of law and policy. Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergrads work together on shared research projects and publications | Academic Year |
| Duke Sigma Xi Grants-In-Aid of Research | Up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Career Center Internship Funding | The Career Center sponsors programs that support students gaining access to experience through internships. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Physics Dept. Summer Research Opportunities | Research opportunities and funding provided by the Physics department | Summer |
| Duke Sigma Xi Sally Hughes-Schrader Travel Grant | Grants to graduate students in memory of Sally Hughes-Schrader for travel to field sites, distant laboratories, or professional meetings | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Bass Connections | A new university-wide initiative that links faculty and students to respond to complex challenges through problem-focused educational pathways and project teams | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Summer Research Opportunities in Chemistry | Funding opportunities for chemistry students | Summer |
| Duke PRUV Fellowship in Mathematics | Participate in a 6 week mentorship in mathematics involving collaboration with graduate students, post-docs, and other undergraduates with similar areas of interest. | Summer |
| Duke GRES Research Mentor Opportunity | Experienced undergraduate researchers have the opportunity to mentor other interested undergraduate students | Academic Year |
| Duke Data+ | Various team-based projects focusing on data-driven, interdisciplinary research | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Computer Science Undergraduate Research Fellows Program | Intensive research experience in a core Computer Science research-intensive project or an interdisciplinary project | Summer |
| LEAPS Summer Fellows | Receive a stipend up to $1000 to expand/start a project inspired by a service-learning course with a community partner in Durham, or work in a location of you choice. | Summer |
| Duke Davies Fellowship | Support for rising seniors to pursue research through the Honors Program in Economics | Summer |
| Duke Deans' Summer Research Fellowship, Trinity | Up to $3,000 for a proposed summer research project for Trinity students who will be enrolled the following fall | Summer |
| Duke Global Education Summer Fellowship | Funding for research projects that are based on, or complement, a Study Abroad experience | Summer |
| Duke Goldman Sachs Summer Research Fellowship | Funding for research projects in the physical and quantitative sciences (including economics) or life sciences | Summer |
| Duke Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship | Mentoring, summer and academic year research for students intending to go to graduate school in specific disciplines | Academic Year, Summer |
| Duke Research Experience for Undergraduates (Triange Universities Nuclear Laboratory) | 10-week summer program in nuclear and particle physics combining research experience, lectures, and social activities | Summer |
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| Opportunity Name | Description | Semester |
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| Sigma Xi's Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) Program | Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for research funding through Sigma Xi’s Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program. Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2018 grant cycle. Applications are being accepted in the following... | Academic Year |
| 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program | The Graduate School and faculty of Kansas State University (K-State) are planning the 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (SUROP). This program gives undergraduate students who are between their junior and senior years a first-hand... | Summer |
| Oregon Sea Grant Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program | This paid ten-week program running from June 19th to August 25th places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with a variety of Oregon-based host organizations (public agency, non-profit, non-governmental) to provide a... | Summer |
| WAVE Fellows | Program designed to promote diversity and the importance of intersectionality in STEM. | Summer |
| NCICU Undergraduate Research Program Stipends | Competitive stipends for students conducting STEM research at North Carolina universities. | Summer |
| University of Georgia Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Chemistry | Undergraduate researchers will join active research groups and participate in projects directed by faculty members in various chemistry sub-disciplines. The Summer 2018 will begin May 29, 2018 through July 28, 2018 and students will receive a $5,000 stipend;... | Summer |
| Earth Science Student Research Grant | Grants from the Evolving Earth Foundation to support undergraduate research in earth sciences. | Summer |
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Challenge Program | 10-week paid internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Participants are selected based on their ability to derive a solution to a research Challenge Question | Summer |
| DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service Undergrad Scholarship | Scholarship to conduct research in Germany; applications will be available December 1, 2017. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunties Program (SROP) | Opportunity to conduct research in many disciplines, hosted at various CIC universities | Summer |
| MIT Lincoln Laboratory Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Research opportunities exist in fields such as communications systems, sensor and radar data analysis, digital signal processing, laser and electro-optical systems, solid-state electronics, software engineering, and scientific programming | Summer |
| Stanford Summer Research Early Identification Program | Summer program to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities | Summer |
| Computational Chemistry SURP | Research opportuntiy for undergraduates interested in physical/organic chemistry, physics, math, or computer programming | Summer |
| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Scholars Connect Program | Opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students from the surrounding Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) and other nearby academic institutions with students from... | Summer |
| Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program | The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates in a variety of disciplines who are underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research; applications will be available... | Summer |
| Cornell Food Science Summer Scholars Program | Summer research experience in food science | Summer |
| RiSE at Rutgers | Participate in 10 weeks of cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas; application deadline is January 30, 2018 and 2018 program dates are May 29 - August 3, 2018. | Summer |
| Department of Homeland Security Summer Internship | 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics | Summer |
| Department of Energy Scholars Program | Opportunity conduct research in variety of fields related to DOE's mission, including nuclear science, statistics, and policy; applications for summer 2018 program will be accepted from October 16, 2017 through December 15, 2017. | Summer |
| North Carolina Academy of Science Yarbrough Research Grants | Provides grants to students who submit grant proposals judged meritorious of support | Academic Year, Summer |
| Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship | 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors) to work on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil... | Summer |
| Duke Center for Science Education | Grants ($500-1500) for student teams to develop hands-on science activities for children in Grades 4-8 | Academic Year |
| Office of Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program | Opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer; application deadline is October 31, 2017. | Summer |
| Amgen Scholars Program | Opportunity to conduct independent summer research at one of 17 US colleges or abroad | Summer |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) | Opportunity for undergraduates with a strong background in science to conduct original research | Summer |
| Florida International Research Experience for Undergraduates | Chemistry/biochemistry research experience based in France. | Summer |
| Ohio State College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in the Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10-week fellowship for students who would like to know more about the discovery, use, or mechanisms of drugs; provides a stipend of $4,000 and runs from May 14 - July 20, 2018. | Summer |
| Conte Center Research Experience for Undergraduates | Summer research experience in neuropsychiatric genomics | Summer |
| Ames Laboratory Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship | Semester/summer research internship offered by the Department of Energy; applications for summer 2018 program are now open. | Academic Year, Summer |
| Georgia Tech Chemistry Summer Program | 10 week research program designed for students majoring in chemistry and biochemistry; participants will receive a stipend of $5,000. | Summer |
| National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates | The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation | Academic Year, Summer |
| USC Physics and Astronomy REU | Opportunity for talented undergraduates to spend the summer months doing cutting-edge research with physics and astronomy faculty members | Summer |
| Texas Southwestern Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) | Intensive 10-week research training experience for students planning to pursuing PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences; application deadline is February 9, provides a stipend of $4,000. | Summer |
| Georgia Tech Aquatic Chemical Ecology Program (REU) | 10-week opportunity to conduct research in fields of biology, earth sciences, chemistry, or engineering | Summer |
| DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) | Opportunity to conduct research in fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering at German institutions; applications will be available November 1, 2017 and will close December 15, 2017. | Summer |
| Complexity Across Disciplines (CAD) Program | Opportunity to conduct independent research in combinatorics, number theory, algebra, and game theory; participants will receive a stipend of $4,200. | Summer |
| Bradley University Center for STEM Education Programs for Undergraduates | Various summer opportunities for undergraduates in STEM fields | Summer |
| HHMI Summer Research Program | Opportunity to conduct research in science, math, or engineering with Janelia scientist; applications will be available sometime fall 2017. | Summer |
| Rockerfeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) | Opportunity for lab research in biochemistry; structural biology and chemistry; molecular, cell and developmental biology; immunology; virology and microbiology; neuroscience; physics; and mathematical biology; application deadline is February 1, 2018 and if... | Summer |
| Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research | Lab research in biological and chemical sciences; 2018 program dates are from June 4 - August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| RTI Internships | Various internships, some involving research, with RTI | Summer |
| California Chemistry SURF Program | Summer opportunity to conduct research in STEM fields at UC Irvine | Summer |
| Clean Energy REU Program | Summer research program for students interested in clean energy. Application deadline is February 16, 2018 and program starts June 18, 2018. | Summer |
| Scripps Research Institute SURF | SURF participants identify their area of interest and are matched with a faculty mentor. Together the student and mentor craft a research project; 2018 program dates are from June 4-August 10, 2018. | Summer |
| University of Washington Environmental Health Sciences Research Experience Program (EHREP) | Funded, nine week summer experience for talented undergraduates who express strong interest in environmental health science research | Summer |
| California Institute of Technology SURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships | Opportunity to conduct summer research and collaborate with Caltech mentor; application deadline is February 22, 2018. | Summer |
| Kansas Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates | Various summer research programs in fields of chemistry, biology and engineering | Summer |
| Smithsonian Institute Opportunities for Research and Study | Various internships, including research opportunities, at the Smithsonian | Summer |
| Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology (TECBio) REU | 10-week summer program that will provide a challenging and fulfilling graduate-level research experience in computational biology | Summer |
| Case Western Reserve University - School of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Various summer programs for conducting biomedical research | Summer |
| Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Critical Skills Internship Program | Summer opportunities in various scientific facilities (computer science, engineering, and physical and life sciences). Applications are now open for the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships Program for Summer 2018 and are due by January 12, 2018. | Summer |
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research Stowers Summer Scholars | Each student participating in the Stowers Summer Scholars Program works on an independent STEM research project under the direction of a principal investigator; application deadline is February 1, 2018 and the 2018 program dates are June 4 - July 27, 2018. | Summer |
| Case Western Reserve University - Department of Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Research | Summer research program in area of molecular pharmacology; application will close January 31, 2018 and 2018 program dates are from May 30 - August 4, 2018. | Summer |
| Leadership Alliance Summer Research- Early Identification Program | Program to encourage students from traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue careers in research; application deadline is February 1, 2018 | Summer |
| Texas A&M Summer Undergraduate Research Focus (SURF) | The major objective of the 9-week annual Summer Undergraduate Research Focus - Climate Change, Global Warming, and the Health of Texas Bays and Estuaries - is to provide research experiences and training for undergraduate students | Summer |
| Center For Disease Control - Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Summer Fellowship Program | Various research internships at national laboraties and other federal research institutes | Summer |
| Louisiana State REU | 10- week long Research Experiences for Undergraduate Minorities in Genetics and the Basic Sciences. Applications will be available in December 2017. | Summer |
| UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research | Various programs covering a myriad of disciplines designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Tentative dates for 2018 are June 24th to August 18th (8 weeks... | Summer |
| Central Florida and the Florida Institute of Technology NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates | Summer research experience in the area of Computer Vision | Summer |
| Loyola Chicago Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics Summer Undergraduate Research | Intensive research training program in molecular pharmacology | Summer |
| Virginia Tech NSF REU in Cognitive Communication | 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates is available in the area of Machine Learning | Summer |
| Cincinnati ASPET Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship | 10- week research experience in pharmacology, toxicology, and the pharmaceutical sciences. The Summer 2018 application will be available on November 1st. | Summer |
| Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Summer Fellowship Program | An opportunity for students of biology, physiology, molecular biology, chemistry, medicine and other life sciences to participate in research under staff guidance; applications will soon be available for the 2018 program. | Summer |
Student Stories
Honors Thesis examples
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Web app design-full stack
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Tree growth inference and imputation using Bayesian hierarchical modeling
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Deep ocean conditions in the Western Tropical Atlantic and their relationship to climate cycling over the last 110,000 years
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Model selection of hierarchical Bayes conjoint analysis
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Sulfide minerals in the middle banded series of the Stillwater Complex, Montana, USA
