2013 Off-Campus
Summer
Research Program
On-Campus: Each summer Calvin College Science Division provides 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. 2013 projects will be posted in early February; Deadline to apply is February 18, 2013. Take a look at the 2012 projects that took place this past 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.
Off-Campus REU's listed in order of earliest application deadline.
Seal Bond Corporation - Spring Lake, Michigan
Interns Needed: ASAP (Paid Part-Time Positions)
Currently, two PhD employees at Seal Bond (formerly from Dow Chemical) are looking for two interns who have completed their first year of organic chemistry. Part time work available; able to provide potential class credits. Also, looking for a full-time chemist (recent graduate). Contact: Bill King at 1-941-735-5895
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Department of Energy Scholars Program
Various Locations
Application Deadline: January 4, 2013
Scientific research conducted through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports an improved quality of life for all Americans. With a mission focused on discovering solutions to power and secure America's future. Stipends and allowances vary based on location.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) -
Science Undergrad Lab Internship (SULI)
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Application Deadline: January 10, 2013
Summer internship program focusing on materials, neutron sciences, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. 10 weeks (June 3-Aug 9), $5000 stipend plus travel and housing allowance.
Contact Julie Malicoat, Program Manager for details.
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Additional summer research opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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North Dakota State University - Fargo, North Dakota
Application Deadline: January 15, 2013
A 10-week summer research experience (May 28-Aug 3). The program includes on-campus housing, a $5000 stipend and a great opportunity for students to get hands-on research experience. Some students will have the opportunity to present their research at a national conference.
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United States Dept of Homeland Security
Various Locations
Application Deadline: January 15, 2013
A 10-week experience offered at National Research labs across the country. Locations in Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Berkeley, Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, Sandia, Savannah River, and other research facilities. $5000-$7000 stipend.
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Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship
Various Locations
Application Deadline: January 18, 2013
10-week internship program (June 3-Aug 9) for minority and female students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
$6000 stipend and travel allowance.
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University of California, Davis, California
Applications Available January 2013
Tentative Dates: June 18-August 17, 2013. Provide a unique 9-week research experience in energy and catalysis. Cutting edge research, social activities, tours of companies, and communication and networking skills workshops.
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Amgen Scholars U.S. Program
Various Locations - 10 Host Universities
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
The Amgen Scholars Porgram provides hundreds of undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on summer research experience at some of the world's leading institutions. Dates, stipends and allowances all vary depending on location.
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University of Akron - Akron, Ohio
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
A 12-week experience. Research areas include chemistry, physics, engineering, biomaterials. A $7,000 stipend, plus $2,000 on-campus housing expenses.
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University of Iowa - Iowa City, Iowa
Carver College of Medicine
Application Deadline: February 4, 2013
Undergrad MSTP Research Program available to undergrads expecting to graduate in the 2013-14 academic year. A 10-week experience in biomedical sciences. $4150 stipend plus travel allowance; housing provided.
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Nanotechnology Summer Internships - NNIN
Various Locations - 14 Major Universities
Application Deadline: February 13, 2013
Research activities cut across most of the major scientific disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and most branches of Engineering. Opportunities exist in all areas of the country, across a broad range of science and technology. $4000 stipend plus housing and travel expenses.
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Franciscan Institute for World Health (FIWH) -
Franciscan University of Steubenville,
Ohio
Application Deadline: February 15, 2013
A 10-week internship (May 27-August 2) jointly run and coordinated by the FIWH and AbbVie (division of Abbott Laboratories). $2500 stipend, plus housing and transportation. Contact: jrohde@franciscan.edu
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Georgia Tech - Atlanta, Georgia
Application Deadline: February 15, 2013
A 10-week internship (May 20-July 26) sponsored by the NSF and 3M Corporation. Projects include: analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical and polymer chemistry. $4500 stipend plus travel and housing allowances.
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University of Missouri - St. Louis, Missouri
Application Deadline: February 15, 2013
A 9-week research opportunity in numerous research areas. $3600 stipend, housing and transportation provided.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska
Application Deadline: February 15, 2013
Ten research positions for a 10-week research opportunity. $5,000 stipend plus room and board. Experience includes close interactions with faculty and graduate students. Valuable hands-on research; graduate school preparation worshops and visits to industries, professional dervelopment seminars and recreational excursions.
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Miami University - Oxford, Ohio
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
10-week long internships for at least 10 students that include research, workshops and various social activities. Research areas include analytical, biochemistry, chemistry education research, inorganic, organic, biochemistry and biophysical. Stipend of $5000 plus university housing, travel reimbursement, conference stipends included.
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University of North Texas -
Denton, Texas
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
Exciting interdisciplinary REU. The ten-week program begins June 3; participants will be given a $5000 stipend, plus housing and additional funds for travel to and from Texas.
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