Upcoming Opportunities for Students
Please visit the websites below to determine full program details including eligibility, research topics, and deadlines. We welcome institutions to submit free or paid opportunities for high school, undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students by emailing [email protected].
Awards and Scholarships
AACR Undergraduate Scholar Awards
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For third-year undergraduate students. $1,500 yearly stipend to attend two consecutive AACR Annual Meetings. Leftover funds can be used for school/lab projects, conference travel, etc. Learn more.
Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Lansdowne, Virginia
For outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the nation’s top four-year colleges and universities. Up to $30,000 per year. Students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year institution. Learn more.
Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
UNCF Merck Science Initiative, Fairfax, Virginia
For college juniors who are African-American and STEM majors. Two consecutive 10-12-week summer research experiences at a Merck facility. $25,000 scholarship, $5,000 stipend for summer research, institution may apply for $10,000 Department Grant. Learn more.
Annual Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program
Microscopy Society of America, Reston, Virginia
For full-time undergraduate students interested in conducting a research project which involves the use of any microscopy technique. Up to $3,000 research funding, awarded in April. Students are required to be sponsored by a member of MSA. Learn more.
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Fund
For college juniors and seniors in the forthcoming academic year who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Up to $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. All candidates for scholarships are nominated by their college or university. Learn more.
Undergraduate Scholarship
DAAD North America, San Francisco, California
For undergraduate students interested in study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. Supports study abroad in Germany and at German universities. €650 monthly for ten months, additional funds for travel, research expenses, health insurance. Learn more.
Undergraduate Scholarship Program
National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to biomedical, behavioral and social science research careers at the NIH. Up to $20,000. Scholarships can be renewed up to four years. Requirements: 1) 10-week summer laboratory experience; 2) employment at the NIH after graduation. Learn more.
Margaret Foti Foundation Undergraduate Prizes for Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. First, second, and third place cash prizes for best student abstract/poster/poster presentation at AACR Annual Meeting’s Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition. Free registration for AACR Annual Meeting for all participants. Learn more.
Student Travel Award
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Undergraduate Students (ABRCMS), Phoenix, Arizona.
For undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. $1,500 to cover registration, housing and travel. Learn more.
FASEB Mentored Travel Award
For under-represented undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students. Up to $1,850 to be used for travel-related expenses and/or conference registration. Learn more.
Summer Research Opportunities
Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC)
National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, Maryland
For undergraduates, postbaccalaureates (within two years), or graduate students. Two-day visit to the NIH. Tour the facilities of the NCI and the NIH, listen to and network with research fellows, and potentially interview for an internship with NCI Investigators. Transportation and accommodations provided. Learn more.
Undergraduate Research Capstone Program
American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C.
For undergraduates from groups underrepresented in the microbiological sciences who have participated in an undergraduate summer research program at a U.S.-based institution. Stipend to cover attendance at ASM Annual Meeting. Must submit an abstract to ASM Annual Meeting. Learn more.
Science Apprenticeship Program
Monell Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For high school OR undergraduate students. At least seven-week summer research experience under the direction of a Monell scientist. Salary provided. Learn more.
Project IMHOTEP
Morehouse College Public Health Sciences Institute, Atlanta, Georgia
For college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Research placements available in various locations. Stipend and housing allowance provided. Learn more.
Amgen Scholars Program
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
For undergraduate students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,500 stipend, on-campus housing provided, some meals provided, up to $500 travel stipend. Learn more.
Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
For highly qualified undergraduate or graduate students preparing for careers in medicine or biomedical sciences. Nine-11-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $4,000 stipend. Housing provided for out-of-area students. Learn more.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Virginia Tech- Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Blacksburg, Virginia
For undergraduate students with an interest in modeling and simulation in systems biology. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,500 scholarship reimbursement, on-campus housing and meals provided, use of public transportation. Learn more.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
For undergraduate students. Nine-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,000 stipend, housing provided. Learn more.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
For underrepresented and disadvantaged undergraduates who have completed their sophomore or junior year toward a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and are interested in learning about a career in biomedicine and the medical sciences. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $1,600/month stipend, housing provided, $500 travel allowance. Learn more.
Summer Undergraduate Program for Educating Radiation Scientists (SUPERS)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For rising college juniors and seniors, primarily minority and female, with an interest in radiation biology, radiation physics and cancer imaging. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,900 stipend, housing provided. Learn more.
Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK)
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
For undergraduate students interested in careers in biomedical science. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,000 stipend. Learn more.
Undergraduate Summer Fellowships
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
For outstanding college science majors who wish to prepare for careers in cancer research. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $4,000 stipend. Learn more.
Summer Research Internship Program
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia
For racially and ethnically diverse students in their junior and senior years of college. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $4,500 toward summer expenses. Housing and travel to and from Charlottesville are provided. Learn more.
Internship Program
J. Craig Venter Institute, Rockville, Maryland
For high school OR undergraduate students. Eight-10-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Fall and spring semester internships also available. Salary provided. Learn more.
Continuing Umbrella of Research Experience (CURE) Program
Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
For high school sophomore, juniors, or seniors OR college undergraduates who are minority, first-generation college, or economically disadvantaged. Resident or attending school in MA. Eight-10-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more.
Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
For underrepresented undergraduate and high school students interested in NIDDK mission areas including diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, nutrition, obesity and digestive, liver, urologic, kidney, and hematologic diseases. Eight-12-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member in various locations. Up to $2,500 high school or $3,500 undergraduate stipend. Learn more.
Summer Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
For high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Stipend provided. Learn more.
CPRIT CURE Summer Undergraduate Research Program
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
For undergraduate students interested in cancer research. A ten-week hands on cancer-research experience under the mentorship of leaders in the cancer research field and multi-generational in laboratory mentoring teams. A $6,000 stipend provides travel allowance and living expenses during the internship. All undergraduate students are welcomed to apply; US citizenship or permanent residency is not required. Learn more.
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
For undergraduate students who have historically been underrepresented in biomedical and health professions. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $3,000 fellowship. Housing not provided. Learn more.
Summer Training and Research (STAR)
University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, Maryland
For undergraduate students from under-represented minority groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, and/or have a disability. Two consecutive summers of a 10-week research training and career development program to enhance students’ potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. Learn more.
Mini-Med Summer Camp
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For high school students and college freshmen with an interest in biomedical research and medical school. Six-week summer experience. Learn more.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For undergraduate students. Ten-week summer program for students wishing to explore biomedical research careers. Learn more.
High School Summer Research Program
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York
For high school juniors. Seven-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Paid housing available. $2520 stipend for participants. Limited scholarship funds for minority students. $35 application fee. Learn more.
Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (SIP)
National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland
For high school and undergraduate students. Highly competitive summer research experience under the direction of an NIH mentor. Locations in Maryland, North Carolina, Arizona, Montanta, Maine, and Michigan. Monthly stipend between $1,700 and $2,200 provided. Please read requirements carefully and apply starting in November. Learn more.
Continuing Umbrella of Research Experience (CURE) Program
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
For undergraduate students who are underrepresented (minority, first-generation college) in the biomedical sciences and interested in conducting cancer research. Students engage in eight-week summer laboratory research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Stipend amount is $3,400 plus housing and travel for out of town students. Learn more.
Summer Research Program
Monmouth University School of Science, West Long Branch, New Jersey
For undergraduate or M.S.-level graduate students. A limited number of openings are available for senior high school students. Twelve-week collaborative summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more.
Pipline Programs
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
For high school and undergraduate students. Eight to ten-week summer research experiences under the direction of a faculty member. Multiple programs and accompanying stipends. Learn more.
Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy
City of Hope, Duarte, California
For undergraduate or advanced high school students. Ten-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $4,000 stipend. Learn more.
Continuing Umbrella of Research Experience (CURE) Program
City of Hope, Duarte, California
For high school or undergraduate students from underrepresented populations who are interested in cancer research as a career. Twelve-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. $4,000 stipend. Learn more.
Undergraduate Training Program (UTP)
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California
For undergraduate students. Nine-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more.
High School Summer Enrichment Science Academy
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
For rising juniors and seniors, especially underrepresented minorities or financially disadvantaged. Six-week residential summer enrichment science academy that exposes students to prerequisite classes required for a pharmacy or other health professions degree. Housing, meals, course materials (books, pens, pencils, paper, etc.) all covered. Learn more.
Summer Fellowship Program in Biomedical Research for High School Students
The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For high school students in the Philadelphia School District. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Stipend up to $2,050. Learn more.
Young Scholars Program
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
For high school sophomores or juniors with aptitude in mathematics and science, resident within 50 miles of Northeastern. Six-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Learn more.
High School Summer Internship Program in Research
Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
For high school juniors and seniors. Four-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more.
Equity Summer Research Program
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
For undergraduate students who have experienced social or economic disadvantages. Eight-10-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Limited support may be available for housing assistance. Likely deadline: 4/2
Learn more.
Educational Outreach/Scientific Scholars Program
Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts
For Boston Public high school students. Others may apply as unpaid/volunteer. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Paid internship. Learn more.
Apprenticeship Bridge to College (ABC) High School Program
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California
For high school juniors or seniors interested in a summer health disparities research internship. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a faculty member. Salary provided. Learn more.
Summer High School Volunteer Program
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, D.C.
For rising high school seniors. Eight-week summer research experience under the direction of a research scientist. Learn more.
PostBaccalaureate Programs
Johns Hopkins Univ.— Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program
Virginia Tech—Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program
NIH—Post Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award
University of New Mexico—Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program