Off-Campus
Summer
Research Program
Each summer Calvin College Science Division provides On-Campus opportunities for as many as 80 undergraduate students to engage in scientific research alongside an experienced faculty member here at Calvin. Students receive a stipend of $3,700 for a 10-week period of research. 2012 projects will be posted in early February; deadline to apply is February 19, 2012. Take a look at the 2011 projects that took place last summer. Learn more about applying for on-campus summer research projects »
Off-Campus opportunities for undergraduates provide yet another opportunity for you to find professional application for the concepts and principles you learn in Calvin's Chemistry and Biochemistry program. As a summer researcher, you would work on a specific project under the direction of an employer-supervisor in an academic, corporate, non-profit or government agency environment. Calvin receives numerous inquiries from Universities, Institutions and Corporations for our students to do summer research work off-campus that offers a stipend and often a travel and housing allowance.
REU's listed in order of earliest application deadline.
ACS SCI Scholars Internships - Various Locations
Application Deadline: December 16, 2011
Current sophomores or juniors majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering with a GPA of 3.5+. Thirty positions available for a 10-week internship at top corporations around the country. $6,000-10,000 stipend plus $1,000 for professional development.
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United States Department of Homeland Security - Various Locations
Application Deadline: January 5, 2012
A 10-week experience offered at National Research labs across the country. Locations in Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River, and with the Air Force Research, National Institute Standards & Technology, and Transportation Security. $5000 stipend.
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University of Iowa - Iowa City, Iowa
Application Deadline: January 23, 2012
Carver College of Medicine - Summer Undergrad MSTP Research Program. Available to senior undergrads (2012-13). An 8-10 week experience in biomedical sciences. $3300 stipend plus travel allowance; housing provided. US citizenship required.
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University of Akron - Akron, Ohio
Application Deadline: February 1, 2012
Research areas include chemistry, physics, engineering, biomaterials. A $7,000-$10,000 stipend, plus $2,000 housing allowance.
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University of Missouri - St. Louis, Missouri
A 9-week research opportunity with numerous positions available. $3400 stipend.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2012
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Georgia Tech - Atlanta, Georgia
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012
Mid-May through July, 2012 REU. Projects include: analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical and polymer chemistry. $5000 stipend plus travel and housing allowances.
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University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute -
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Application Deadline: February 27, 2012
The Perrigo Company and the U of M Life Sciences Institute (LSI) offer summer fellowships to participate in side-by-side work with faculty members and scientists of the LSI. $3000 stipend for 10 week experience, plus housing support.
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Miami University - Oxford, Ohio
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Research areas include analytical, inorganic, organic, biochemistry, biophysical, bioinorganic, nanotechnology, chemical education. Stipend of $5000 plus university housing, travel reimbursement, conference stipends included.
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University of North Texas - Denton, TX
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Exciting interdisciplinary REU. The ten-week program begins June 4; participants will be given a $5000 stipend, plus housing and additional funds for travel to and from Texas.
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Wayne State School of Medicine - Detroit, MI
Application Deadline: March 9, 2012
Undergraduates majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry and physics who have completed their sophomore year. Stipend of $3500 for 3 months of full-time work. Awarded on the basis of acadmics, experience, and commitment to research.
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University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign, Illinois
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors pursuing graduate studies in chemistry; particularly underrepresented groups (including women) or first-generation college attendees. A $5000 stipend for 10-week research project in addition to $2000+ for housing and travel.
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Perrigo Summer Internships - West Michigan
Application Deadline: Until positions are filled
Submit resumes directly to Chad Neher, Quality Laboratories Manager; 616-820-1836. Link to the individual internships for job descriptions and details of the positions.
- AR & D Internship - Allegan, Michigan
Qualified college students that have completed the first two years of chemistry or pharmaceutical science coursework. - Microbiology Internship - Holland, Michigan
Intern project to be determined by Microbiology Supervisor to include: Media preparation, assist with glassware cleaning, gram staining, microorganism identifications, air and water sampling. - Regulatory Affairs Internship - Allegan, Michigan
Junior or Senior undergraduate status or Master's students preferred. Demonstrated progress towards or a Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field required. - QC Lab Technician - Holland, Michigan
A full-time weekend position (fri-sun). Entry level lab technician within Chemistry/Analytical area. Candidate should possess a fundamental knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry, as well as principles of quantitative analysis.
University of California, Davis - Davis, California
Application Deadline: Until positions filled
Stipend of $4,000; housing on-campus and also a meal allowance provided. Research experience for 9 students focused in Energy and Catalysis exposes you to cross-disciplinary research; including a broad view of pretty much all of chemistry. Cutting edge research, social activities, tours of companies, and communication and networking skills workshops.
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UNCF Merck Science Initiative - Various Locations
A 10-12 week summer internship with a stipend of at least $5,000. The scholarship award is intended to help African American undergraduate students, interested in science, further their science education and potentially pursue science and engineering careers. The award provide tuition support and opportunities for research experience in a state-of-the-art research facility.
One internship will take place during the summer following the junior year and the other following graduation.
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