Summer Internships/Research Projects
General Research
National Science Foundation
http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/reulist.htm
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.
NASA Glenn, Office of Educational Programs
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/education/index.html
Internships at the NHLBI labs, in biology, chemistry, physical science, psychology, computer science, biostatistics, mathematics, and biomedical engineering
Pancoast Fellowship
The Eva L. Pancoast Memorial Fund was established in 1985 by which women graduates of The College of Arts and Sciences and/or The School of Graduate Studies at the University might be assisted in extending their education by foreign study or foreign travel, or both, in anytime during the twelve months following their graduation, or, in the case of graduate students, in the twelve months following the current academic year. The amounts of the fellowship generally range from $1,000 - $3,500. Recipients will be required to submit a brief report of the project after its completion. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Studies, 102 Baker Building.
Astronomy
Cerro Tololo observatory in Chile
Program runs from January to March (southern summer)
http://www.ctio.noao.edu/REU/reu.html
Carnegie Observatories
http://www.ociw.edu/fellowships/
Postdoctoral fellowships in astronomy. Fellows are allowed to pursue the research topics of their choice and have access to all of Carnegie's observing facilities in Chile. Please direct all questions regarding these fellowships to Dr. John S. Mulchaey at cfellow@ociw.edu.
Geology
National Museum of Natural History Research Training Program
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/
A ten-week in-residence summer research and study curriculum exclusively for currently enrolled undergraduate students.
NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program
Click here for website and more details
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking undergraduate students from diverse communities across the United States interested in unique hands-on experiences with NASA scientists and engineers. USRP internships are available year-round at all NASA facilities. Selected students receive a stipend and round-trip travel allowance. Students may apply for 15 week spring session, 10-week summer session, or 15-week fall session.
Lunar and Planetary Science Summer Intern Program
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern/
The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to experience cutting-edge research in the planetary sciences. As a Summer Intern, you will work one-on-one with a scientist at the LPI or at the NASA Johnson Space Center on a research project of current interest in planetary science. The Summer Intern Program allows participants to experience a real research environment, to learn from top-notch planetary scientists, and to preview careers in research.
United States Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/student/
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers diverse employment opportunities for students in biology, hydrology, computer science, cartography, geology, administration, and many other fields.
Mathematics
SIAM
http://www.siam.org/
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics has pages including professional opportunities, listings of upcoming conferences, and resources for students including travel awards.
NetLib
http://www.netlib.org/
Netlib is a collection of mathematical software, papers, and databases.
SMALL REU at Williams
http://www.williams.edu/Mathematics/small_CES.html
The SMALL Undergraduate Research Project is a nine-week summer program in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in mathematics. The largest program of its kind in the country, SMALL is supported in part by a National Science Foundation grant for Research Experiences for Undergraduates and by the Science Center of Williams College.
Statistics
American Statistical Association
http://www.amstat.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main
NOAA Student Scholarships and Training Programs
International Biometric Society
http://www.enar.org/links.cfm
Links to Biometry/Statistics Societies
Institute of Mathematical Statistics
http://www.imstat.org/
The IMS is an international professional and scholarly society devoted to the development, dissemination, and application of statistics and probability. The Institute currently has about 4,500 members in all parts of the world. Student membership is free.
International Statistical Institute
http://isi.cbs.nl/
The International Statistical Institute (ISI) is one of the oldest international scientific associations functioning in the modern world. Its first congresses were convened in 1853, and it was formally established in 1885. The Institute is an autonomous society, which seeks to develop and improve statistical methods and their application through the promotion of international activity and co-operation. |