External Research Opportunities

2025 American Economic Association Summer Program

The AEA Summer Program is a prestigious program that uniquely enables students to prepare for the rigors of graduate studies—particularly at the PhD level—through two months of intensive training in microeconomics, math, econometrics and research methods with leading faculty.

The AEA Summer Program aims to broaden participation and increase diversity in the economics profession to ensure that more traditionally under-represented views and backgrounds contribute to scholarship in the field. All US citizens and permanent residents are eligible for scholarship assistance.

Ideally, applicants would:

• Be enrolled in or be a recent graduate of a degree-granting program at a college/university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate education.
• Have a strong interest in pursuing a doctoral degree.

Application Requirements:

• College/University Fall 2024 transcript(s).
• Two (2) letters of recommendation with a minimum of one (1) from faculty.
• Two short-essay responses. (The questions will be found in the application itself.)
• Resumé.

Program Detail and Benefits:

• Program runs from May 22 – July 20, 2025.
• Successful, eligible students receive a $3,250 stipend.
• Round-trip travel to and from Washington, DC is provided.
• Room and board on the HU campus are provided for the program’s duration.
• Opportunities to do and present research at the program conference are included.

Submission and Due Date:

• All applications are to be completed on-line.
• To apply for the 2025 AEA Summer Program, you must login with an active AEA member account or a free non-member account. Login or create account.
• A completed HU AEA Summer Program application must be RECEIVED by January 31, 2025. Applications must be complete to be reviewed. Please submit completed applications on-line.

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Mississippi State University: Intelligent Edge Computing Systems (iEDGE) NSF

Intelligent Edge Computing Systems (iEDGE), ubiquitous in our everyday lives and involving many areas of Computer, Information Science, and Engineering (CISE), provide an ideal platform for research and training for this Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site. Typically, iEDGE comprises various interacting elements with physical inputs and outputs, communicating through various mediums and controlled by software. Implementing and integrating these components require knowledge taught in early CISE courses (e.g., computer programming and digital design) and advanced courses (e.g., computer networks, computer architecture, communications, and controls). Consequently, REU participants with various backgrounds and experiences will have a platform to integrate and develop practical, real-world solutions. The projects will generate new knowledge by creating solutions involving new computing systems (e.g., sensors and control systems) and applying and testing existing computing systems in new contexts.

Award includes $7,000 stipend plus allowances for housing, meals, and travel. The program is May 27, 2025 – Aug. 1, 2025. To Apply: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/6205/opportunity/10310

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
• Be completing courses that are “engineering track” (for two-year institutions) or leading towards a BS degree in ECE, CS, or a closely related field.
• Have an excellent academic record with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA.

Applications are especially encouraged from students of groups that are historically underrepresented in graduate education in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), including first-generation college students, non-traditional students, and US military veterans.

Prohibitions: Program participants are strictly prohibited from working or taking classes while participating in the program. Program participants will be expected to work 40 hours/week and not be allowed to take vacations while participating.

Boise State University: REU Site – Cloud Computing Security and Privacy

This REU site will offer a nine-week summer research program at Boise State University for ten undergraduate students each year to gain research experience. Cloud computing is a relatively new internet computing paradigm, having been developed and popularized only in the last decade. With the widespread applications deployed in the internet, both the volume and types of cyber-attacks continue to increase and target every internet user. National infrastructure, individuals, businesses, and agencies have fallen victim to cyber-attacks. Developing a secure cloud computing environment requires computer science and cybersecurity professionals with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills of network security, system security, cryptography, risk analysis, ethics and human behaviors, security policies and laws, and many other security practices. 

In order to provide students a better research experience and scaffold their development as a researcher, in addition to the research training, weekly seminars, and professional talks in the field of cloud security and privacy, students will also have the chance to attend a variety of activities to enhance their research skills offered by the Boise State summer research community. These additional activities include: (1) seminars for discussing an array of topics, including responsible and ethical conduct of research, critical thinking, library research activity, poster presentation, and tips to presenting research to a public audience; and (2) a two-day Idaho Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) that brings together undergraduate students of diverse disciplines to showcase their original work in poster presentations to public audience. At the end of the summer program, the faculty mentors will continue to work with students to publish their research results and advise them with graduate program applications or career planning as needed.

Students interested in the following topics are encouraged to apply: Cloud computing security and privacy, or more specifically network security, applied cryptography, human factors in cybersecurity, and privacy preserving computing. Students with AI/ML knowledge but interested in applying the AI/ML techniques to cybersecurity are also welcome to apply.

• 9 week research experience in cloud computing security and privacy from 5/28/2025 – 7/25/2025.
• Receive $6,300 stipend plus $130/week allowance for meals. 
• Housing is provided for non-local students (i.e., students from other universities).
• Travel funds up to $700 for to/from the Cloud Computing Security and Privacy REU site. 
• Participate in professional development workshops/seminars/meetings to develop research and communication skills.
• Participate and present a poster in the Idaho Conference of Undergraduate Research (https://www.boisestate.edu/icur/).
• Possibly win a travel grant to present summer research outcomes at an academic conference.

Michigan State University: Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences

Michigan State University (MSU) hosts the Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Summer Research Program, a vibrant summer research program that focuses on experiential learning as well as community building and professional development by:

• providing students an immersive mentored research experience,
• explicitly facilitating the establishment of networks of mentors and peers to create a supportive community, and
• intentionally fostering participants’ success to give them tools and confidence to pursue biomedical and science-based educational and career goals.

The goal of this program is to provide hands-on research exposure and graduate or professional school preparation opportunities for undergraduate students who are from populations that are underrepresented in biomedical research. Underrepresented populations include American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, as well as students with disabilities or financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Further program details are in this link and described below.

Students in this 11-week program (May 19 to August 1, 2025) conduct hands-on, hypothesis-driven research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, develop presentation skills, gain experience with scientific writing, and present their research in oral and poster formats at both a regional and a national scientific symposium.

Students earn a stipend of approximately $5,700 for a total package valued at $9,600. In addition, housing (room and board) in the MSU residential facilities is provided, and the program provides or helps secure funds towards students attending one national conference, such as the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) or the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting.

The application is online and applications will be accepted through February 3, 2025.

Contact name and email: Andres Contreras, DVM, PhD. BRUSHSummerResearch@msu.edu or contre28@msu.edu

Medicinal College of Wisconsin: Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) Program

The MCW Cardiovascular Center has paid mentored 10-week full-time summer experiences in cardiovascular research in our research laboratories. The Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (AHA SURE) is supported by the American Heart Association (AHA). MCW is one of only six institutions selected by the AHA to participate, a group that includes Boston University, Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, and Northwestern University.

This program provides summer experiences in cardiovascular research and STEMM/healthcare career preparation for up to four undergraduate students each summer.

-$6,000 compensation
-free lodging nearby if not local
-free one-time round-trip airfare/ground transportation to/from the program if not local

Applications are open for Summer 2025. Application deadline is February 1, 2025.

Mississippi State University: Environmental Focus in Food, Energy, and Water Security REU program

Students selected to participate in the Environmental Focus in Food, Energy, and Water Security REU program at Mississippi State University will join the labs of  faculty who are actively engaged in and publish in related research areas, including: (1) the conversion of biomass and energy crops into biofuels, (2) the utilization of biochar (a biofuel production byproduct) for water purification, and (3) the enhancement of food security through biochar soil amendment. Project components include growing biomass, converting it into biofuels, and using the byproducts to clean water and improve soil quality. This undergraduate training program will benefit from the rich tradition of collaborative and environmentally focused education and research at Mississippi State University. Students will present a research poster at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at the end of the summer.

This REU program is 10 weeks long starting on May 27^th , 2025, and ending on August 1^st , 2025. Students will be provided housing, food stipends, and monetary stipends.

 Learn more here:  

Apply online here.  NSF Education & Training Application | ETAP

For questions, contact Dr. Todd Mlsna at tmlsna@chemistry.msstate.edu

Brown University: REU Site – Biology of animal movement and performance

Brown University is home to a group of scientists who conduct cutting-edge research on the causes and consequences of animal movement and performance. Focal species span flies to humans to dinosaurs, and work is done at nearly all levels of analysis. Our REU program aims to bring students into this vibrant community, where they can work with a diverse set of mentor to learn how to perform research. At the same time, REU participants will partake in a rigorous professional development program that fosters inclusivity and community, while providing enduring and continuous support for careers in academia and research.

Further questions about the program can be directed to Dr. Matthew Fuxjager (mattehew_fuxjager@brown.edu) OR DR. TAIESE BINGHAM-HICKMAN (TAIESE_BINGHAM@BROWN.EDU).

The SR-EIP offers closely mentored research experiences in the life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities at 20 research institutions across the country. SR-EIP Participants…

• Spend 8–10 weeks at a Leadership Alliance institution.
• Receive a stipend, and travel and housing expenses from the research institution.
• Work under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor.
• Gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation.
• Make oral or poster presentations at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium.
• Gain access to ongoing resources, mentoring, and professional networks to support your career path as a part of the Leadership Alliance community.
• Receive professional development mentoring on applying to graduate programs and learn about research careers from alumni.

With one application you can apply for a research experience at three summer research sites. Review the list below to visit each institution’s website for specific information on opportunities available and program requirements.

Looking for opportunities within UNC Charlotte? Students in the William States Lee College of Engineering can explore specific research programs and resources on the Research Opportunities Page.

Eligibility

The program is open to current undergraduate engineering students who have earned at least 29 credits. Note: If registered for any course work, you can work up to 20 hours a week. If you are on a summer project, and not registered for any classes, you can work up to 40 hours a week.

Mississippi State University: Intelligent Edge Computing Systems (iEDGE) NSF

Intelligent Edge Computing Systems (iEDGE), ubiquitous in our everyday lives and involving many areas of Computer, Information Science, and Engineering (CISE), provide an ideal platform for research and training for this Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site. Typically, iEDGE comprises various interacting elements with physical inputs and outputs, communicating through various mediums and controlled by software. Implementing and integrating these components require knowledge taught in early CISE courses (e.g., computer programming and digital design) and advanced courses (e.g., computer networks, computer architecture, communications, and controls). Consequently, REU participants with various backgrounds and experiences will have a platform to integrate and develop practical, real-world solutions. The projects will generate new knowledge by creating solutions involving new computing systems (e.g., sensors and control systems) and applying and testing existing computing systems in new contexts.

Award includes $7,000 stipend plus allowances for housing, meals, and travel. The program is May 27, 2025 – Aug. 1, 2025. To Apply: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/6205/opportunity/10310

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
• Be completing courses that are “engineering track” (for two-year institutions) or leading towards a BS degree in ECE, CS, or a closely related field.
• Have an excellent academic record with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA.

Applications are especially encouraged from students of groups that are historically underrepresented in graduate education in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), including first-generation college students, non-traditional students, and US military veterans.

Prohibitions: Program participants are strictly prohibited from working or taking classes while participating in the program. Program participants will be expected to work 40 hours/week and not be allowed to take vacations while participating.

Binghamton University: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Renewable Energy Generation and Storage

Join an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in state of the art facilities at Binghamton University for a hands-on summer research and professional development experience. This NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in Renewable Energy Generation and Storage addresses scientific, technological, and training needs in the energy sector with research opportunities ranging from battery materials to photovoltaics and energy efficient systems.

Students in the program will work for ten weeks on projects in one of two main research areas: energy generation and energy storage. These projects range from the development of advanced battery electrode materials and nanomaterials for fuel cells, to thin films for mechanically-flexible solar cells. REU students work with Binghamton’s most distinguished energy researchers, a roster that includes Nobel Laureate Stan Whittingham. Further information about research topics and the involved faculty are provided below.

REU students can also gain industry experience through collaborations with local energy companies. Program participants have worked with industrial partners on new battery materials, large-scale battery storage, and power grid simulation.

• $7000 stipend
• Housing in dormitories for out-of-town students
• Travel subsidy to and from Binghamton, up to $500
• $750 meal allowance

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application form (available in early 2025)
2. Prepare a one-page resume in pdf format showing work and/or research experience. Email the resume to: energyreu@binghamton.edu
3. Ask two professors to email recommendations to: energyreu@binghamton.edu

Important Dates:

• Application window: Feb 3 – Mar 14, 2025
• Notification of acceptance:  Feb 17 – Mar 31, 2025
• Arrival in Binghamton: May 26, 2025
• First day of program: May 27, 2025
• Last day of program: Aug 1, 2025

Southern Methodist University: Research Experience for Undergraduates at SMU in Dallas, TX 

Learn how to use data science tools for improving the lives of people.  You will join a team of researchers using data to find solutions to pressing economic and environmental problems affecting neighborhoods in the city of Dallas, Texas.  2022-2024 programs were supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Number 2150505.

Participants begin with a 2-week bootcamp to learn data science techniques using Python. Then, participants are placed in small teams under the guidance of SMU faculty mentors. Previous mentors have included Dr. Cullum Clark (Bush Institute/Economics), Dr. Anthony Petrosino (Teaching & Learning) and Professor Mary Spector (Law). Participants also attend weekly professional development workshops and symposia, and have multiple opportunities to present their work. Participants will receive a stipend of $4800, free on-campus room and board, and social activities and field trips.

Applications are due by February 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences: summer and postbaccalaureate research training programs

The Amgen Scholars, SURF, and SURISKD programs, spanning ten weeks (June-August), offer a comprehensive research training experience tailored for college students gearing up for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. careers in biomedical sciences. On the other hand, the PB2PHD program, a year-long initiative, is designed to attract recent college graduates interested in pursuing graduate research training (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) in the biomedical sciences, offering additional research training to further their skills.

For further details about these programs and to submit applications, kindly visit the following links:

• Amgen Scholars program: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/graduate-school/research-opportunities/amgen/ 
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program:
• https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/graduate-school/research-opportunities/surf/
• Summer Undergraduate Research Institute for the Study of Kidney Disease (SURISKD): https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/graduate-school/research-opportunities/suriskd/
• Postbaccalaureate to Ph.D. (PB2PHD) program:Postbaccalaureate to Ph.D. (PB2PHD) Program: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX

We are currently accepting applications, with the deadline for the summer programs set for February 1, 2025, and the PB2PHD program for March 1, 2025.

Medical University of South Carolina: NIH-funded Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is currently recruiting for its NIH-funded Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)! PREP is a one-year intensive research and professional development program for individuals with a keen interest in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences. PREP scholars will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research projects in areas such as cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, and molecular biology. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, participants will develop their research skills, build a strong network, and gain valuable insights into the world of biomedical research.

Components of the program include: 

• Work on a one-year research project with experienced, dedicated mentors 

• Inclusion in a vibrant community of biomedical scientists at all levels of training
• Financial Support: $34,000 annual salary 

Students must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree within three years of the time of application. Additional benefits include paid travel to conferences and health insurance reimbursement. The application is open until April 30^th

Medicinal College of Wisconsin: Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) Program

The MCW Cardiovascular Center has paid mentored 10-week full-time summer experiences in cardiovascular research in our research laboratories. The Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences (AHA SURE) is supported by the American Heart Association (AHA). MCW is one of only six institutions selected by the AHA to participate, a group that includes Boston University, Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, and Northwestern University.

This program provides summer experiences in cardiovascular research and STEMM/healthcare career preparation for up to four undergraduate students each summer.

-$6,000 compensation
-free lodging nearby if not local
-free one-time round-trip airfare/ground transportation to/from the program if not local

Applications are open for Summer 2025. Application deadline is February 1, 2025.

American Museum of of Natural History: Research Experience for Undergraduates – Division of Physical Sciences

The AMNH Division of Physical Sciences, in collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY), is pleased to offer summer undergraduate research opportunities in Astrophysics and Earth and Planetary Sciences. The program is open to all students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, in any four year undergraduate degree program.  Students must be entering or continuing in an Associates or Baccalaureate degree program following this summer internship.

All students in the program must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or permanent residents of the U.S.  Students must be entering or continuing in an Associates or Baccalaureate degree program following their internship.  The deadline for this application will be 11:59 PM, EST, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31.  All application materials must be received by that date and time. 

Please see the REU Physical Sciences Program for Current Project titles, and the link to the online application. For more information about the program, please contact Dr. Timothy A Paglione about Astrophysics projects and Dr. Denton Ebel about Earth and Planetary Sciences projects.

Auburn University: REU Program in Algebra and Discrete Mathematics

After two weeks of intensive introduction to a selection of open problems and problem areas, participants will break into groups working on problems in different areas (although anyone may work on anything, and it may well happen that a participant will belong to two or more of the specializing groups). Participants will be asked to make short presentations in daily seminars and problem sessions of background literature and of progress made, or of obstacles encountered. Participants are asked and will be encouraged to maintain contact with the project directors for program evaluation, for further research, and concerning publication of publishable results.

Some Discrete Mathematics problems will require the use of Computer Algebra. For work in Computer Algebra, participants will be trained in MAGMA. It is preferable, but not required, that participants have some background in Abstract Algebra. Sample Problems and Problem Areas

2025 Program Dates: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, July 18

Applications consist of an online application form including submission of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and an essay describing your mathematical background and interests; and two letters of recommendation to be submitted by faculty members or other individuals knowledgeable of your research potential.

Online student application form and Online faculty recommendation letter submissions: 2025 link to be posted soon

Applications from female and minority students are welcomed and encouraged.

Applications completed by Thursday, May 1, 2025 will receive full consideration. Direct inquiries should be sent via email to Professor Pete Johnson at johnspd@auburn.edu or to Professor Overtoun Jenda at jendaov@auburn.edu.

Binghamton University: Microbial Biofilms REU

Binghamton University and the Binghamton Biofilm Research Center are excited to accept applications for our 2025 REU site focused on microbial biofilms research. This site will be focused on providing research opportunities for early-career students (rising sophomore or junior) from institutions with limited research opportunities (community college, primarily undergraduate institutions, colleges, etc.). The goal is to provide talented and motivated students with a well-mentored, collaborative research experience on microbial biofilms that has the potential to impact their career trajectory and future academic successes. Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Microbial Biofilms Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway E. Binghamton, NY 13904  Contact us biofreu@binghamton.edu  Our program is centered around the study of microbial biofilms, communities of bacteria and other microorganisms that grow attached to a surface or interface within a self-secreted extracellular polymeric slime matrix. Biofilm cells are distinct in the genes and proteins they express, resulting in unique behaviors that include altered resistance to antimicrobials and host immune systems. Bacterial biofilms have been implicated in more than 80 percent of chronic, infectious diseases and are also the principal cause of biofouling which affects many industrial systems. Program research will focus on three main aspects; 1) how biofilms form and develop, 2) biofilm-specific mechanisms of antimicrobial tolerance, resistance, and virulence, and 3) how biofilm community structure and composition impacts function. Due to the interdisciplinary nature and impact of biofilms, undergraduate research projects may cover microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, and engineering disciplines. Students will be housed on-campus and provided with a meal allowance. Students will also earn a $7000 stipend. Students will present their research at our summer undergraduate research poster session and may have the opportunity to present their research at a regional or national conference with travel support from our REU. Additional travel funding is available for travel to and from Binghamton for those in financial need.  Our program begins May 27, 2024 and runs through August 1, 2024 (10 weeks). The application will open on December 16, 2024 and will be due February 16, 2025. For more information, including descriptions of potential research projects and how to apply, please visit https://www.binghamton.edu/centers/biofilm-research/reu/index.html or Email the program (biofreu@binghamton.edu) or our directors Caitlin Light (clight@binghamton.edu) or Karin Sauer (ksauer@binghamton.edu)

UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences – Summer and Postbaccalaureate Research Programs

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and the Amgen Scholars programs, each spanning ten weeks (June–August), offer a comprehensive research training experience for college students preparing for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. careers in the biomedical sciences. PB2PHD, a year-long program, provides scholars with faculty-mentored research experience and a structured academic and professional development plan to support a successful transition to graduate research training (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.). For further details about these programs and to submit applications, kindly visit the following links: Amgen Scholars program: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/graduate-school/research-opportunities/amgen/  Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program:  https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/graduate-school/research-opportunities/surf/ Postbaccalaureate to Ph.D. (PB2PHD) program: Postbaccalaureate to Ph.D. (PB2PHD) Program: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX We are currently accepting applications, with the deadline for the summer programs set for February 1, 2026, and the PB2PHD program for March 1, 2026.

Duke National Health Research Conference

TThe Duke National Health Research Conference (DNHRC) is a national platform for undergraduates and recent college graduates to present and engage in discussions surrounding health-related research across various disciplines, from STEM to humanities, while fostering meaningful networking among peers from universities across the country. This one-day event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Duke University in Durham, NC. Registration is now open!

Conference Highlights:
• Keynote Address: Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz
• Oral Presentation Competition: Present to expert faculty and win prizes
• Poster Presentation: Two sessions showcasing undergraduate research
• Interactive Workshops: Led by Duke School of Medicine faculty, researchers, and healthcare professionals
• Networking Lunch: Opportunities to connect with Duke SOM students and peers

By participating, students will:
• Gain valuable presentation experience and receive constructive feedback
• Expand their academic and professional networks
• Contribute to a growing national dialogue on interdisciplinary health research
• Experience Duke’s campus and learn about the Duke Medical School

Registration Timeline:
• Registration Opens: October 13, 2025
• Early Submission Deadline: November 17, 2025
• Late Submission Deadline: December 3, 2025

Plant Genomics at MSU REU Program

The Plant Genomics @ MSU REU Program is a 10-week research experience that provides participants with insight into scientific research, graduate school & STEM careers. Participants work on a research project with a faculty mentor. The program provides opportunities for training in computational biology & science communication. We host seminars, networking & social activities. $6,500 stipend + campus housing + meals + travel support. Program dates May 17^th – July 25^th, 2025. Apply by February 1st, 2026.

https://plantgenomics.natsci.msu.edu

Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium

John Hopkins University’s seventh annual Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research SymposiumLinks to an external site. applications are now open! The Macksey Symposium brings together undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the country to present their humanities research to a national audience. This year’s symposium will be held from March 19-21, 2026, on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Submissions (in the form of a title and abstract) are due by December 1, 2025.

The Macksey Symposium is designed to provide a development opportunity for emerging humanities scholars. Participants in the 2026 symposium can expect:

·         A friendly, supportive, and encouraging environment

·         A keynote address by a nationally recognized humanities scholar

·         Info sessions on graduate programs and research opportunities in the humanities

·         Opportunities to network and connect with peers across disciplines

·         An invitation to revise their presentation into a journal-length publication for our journal of proceedings, theMacksey JournalLinks to an external site.

Application instructions can be found on the ApplyLinks to an external site. page of the symposium website. Notifications of acceptance to the conference will be made at the beginning of January. More information about the conference schedule and logistics can be found on the Attendance InformationLinks to an external site. page of our website.

NCUR 2026 

NCUR 2026 is Now Accepting Abstract Submissions!

Are you looking for

• the conference that celebrates undergraduate researchers in all fields of study
• the opportunity to network with the larger research community
• the chance to enhance one’s resume by presenting at the only national UR conference
• a space that’s also for faculty and mentors to share their invaluable insights and initiatives

Then make sure you submit to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2026, held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VirginiaLinks to an external site., from April 13-15, 2026.

The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025.

Please reach out with any questions at NCUR@CUR.org.

JAX Virtual Cancer Genomics Program

Applications are now open for the Biomedical Data Science in Context program. for undergrads taking place in Bar Harbor, Maine from January 3-17, 2026. This is a free interdisciplinary experience designed for students who want to explore how data science can be applied to biological research. Participants will work with real biomedical datasets, gain hands-on experience in computational analysis, and engage in discussions around the ethical implications of data science. All admitted students will receive full scholarships to cover student travel to our Bar Harbor campus, as well as housing and meals during the program.  For more details, please visit the program webpage. 

Current college undergraduates can apply to the JAX Summer Student Program. to immerse themselves in a 10-week, paid mentored research opportunity to gain skills and confidence through scientific discovery and communication. Applications for 2026 admission will open late November 2025.

IRES: Better Access for Training Scientists (BATS) in Methods to Conserve Bats and Detect Emerging Pathogens

The program will host 4 students for four weeks in summer 2026 at the Center for Biodiversity and Endangered Species (CBES) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Two of these weeks will involve active sampling in national parks inventorying the bat biodiversity, ectoparasites, and microbial hosts within the region.

Participants will receive a stipend of $700 per week and all travel is covered by the program.

Undergraduates, post-baccalaureates, community college students, and 1st year graduate students are eligible. A U.S. passport is required.

The program is run by UNC Charlotte but the entirety of the program will take place in Vietnam.

Deadline: January 17, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Must-haves:

• A rabies vaccination/titer. Proof of vaccination will be required. There is no funding from this award to support rabies vaccination.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and research potential appropriate to stage in career (transcripts and two faculty recommendation letters required).
• Interest in evolution, ecology, disease ecology, or wildlife management as evidenced by coursework, research projects, or extracurricular activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous wet-lab experience in molecular biology
• Fieldwork or animal handling experience
• Experience in bioinformatics or sequence analysis
• Interest in science communication, podcasting, etc.
• Flexibility and resilience in adapting to international settings, new environments, and cross-cultural experiences.

All candidates will benefit from addressing both required and preferred qualifications when determining their fit and preparing application materials.

AI-written application components will immediately disqualify the candidate.

Website

http://yohelab.net