Summer Research Opportunities for Students
Additional Summer Research Opportunities
This is not a comprehensive list, but it will give you a great start. The OCS staff are happy to help you find answers to your questions about the programs, and help you with the application process. Some of these programs might require recommendation letters, resumes, or other materials. Start your search early and do your homework. You can schedule an appointment.
National Laboratories
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab
- Sandia National Labs
- Argonne National Lab
International Opportunities
- Euroscholars – Offers a broad range of research projects in many fields of interest across three universities in Europe
- The ISTernship – Vienna, Austria, Institute of Science and Technology (IST):- includes research in all STEM disciplines
- NanoJapan – Specifically for freshman and sophomore students, nanotechnology research opportunities in Japan
- Aalto Science Institute in Finland– Offers summer research opportunities for students
Additional Opportunities
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities – Search for on-campus research opportunities at Mudd
- National Science Foundation- Education & Training Application (NSF ETAP) – Search and apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) and other NSF undergraduate research programs in all applicable disciplines.
- Pathways to Science – Lists 600+ summer undergraduate research opportunities in STEM disciplines
- Journal of Young Investigators – Lists summer research opportunities in science fields as well as resources for application support and conferences for undergraduates
- AAMC– Lists undergraduate research opportunities at universities across the United States in the medical field
- NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) – Opportunity to do research across most STEM fields at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
- UCLA SPUR– Research opportunities in all fields, with specific programs for different STEM disciplines
- Boston University SURF – Research opportunities in biology and the control of gene expression for biological outcomes
- Pathways to Science: Sustainability – Lists options for research in Sustainability across the country
- Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Program – Climate sciences research opportunities for undergraduates
- Boyce Thompson Institute – Undergraduate research opportunities spanning fields of ecology, bioinformatics, and other biological sciences.
- Department of Homeland Security STEM Summer Internship Program – Research internships focused on national security, technology, and scientific innovation
- RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering), Materials Research Lab at UCSB – Opportunities for undergraduates interested in materials science, engineering, and related scientific disciplines
- Computer Science Research – Research opportunities for undergraduate students
- Pfizer’s Summer Program – Hands-on research and professional experiences in pharmaceutical science, healthcare, and related STEM fields
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute – Research and training opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing careers in biomedical and life sciences
- NIH Summer Internship Program – Opportunities for students interested in research and healthcare
- Science Undergrad Lab Internships (SULI) – Research impacting energy, environment, and national security challenges