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 Off-Campus Opportunities

1. Summer Undergraduate Research: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has several summer programs that will help you get the experience you need to prepare for graduate school in the College of Medicine and a career in this expanding field. Each summer, the program brings over 150 undergraduate students from all over the U.S. each summer.
More information is available at www.med.uc.edu/SURF.

2. Texas Tech University's Summer Accelerated Biomedical Research (SABR) Program is designed to give undergraduate students biomedical research experience in a laboratory at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. As a SABR intern, you will work for ten weeks elbow-to-elbow with scientists on the cutting edge of biomedical research. You will meet students to discuss late breaking news in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and molecular genetics, physiology, pharmacology and neurosciences, and medical microbiology. At the end of the summer, you will have a chance to present your work to your peers and the scientists and educators who work at the Health Sciences Center.
More information is available at www.ttuhsc.edu/gsbs/sabr.

3. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Non-traditional Personnel Research Program is offering the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue research training in their laboratories. Such individuals, commonly called non-traditional research personnel (NTP), join Children's Hospital and Hospital-based University of Pennsylvania faculty in creating an environment in which research excellence can flourish.
More information is available at www.chop.edu.

4. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases' (NIDDK) Office of Minority Health Research Coordination (OMHRC) is offering numerous research training opportunities including a Student Internship Program (SIP), Gateways to the Laboratory NIH/NIDDK Honors Research Program, and NIH NIDDK Travel Scholarship Awards.
More information is available at http://SIP.niddk.nih.gov, http://www.aaip.org, and http://www.nhmamd.org.

5. Weill Cornell Medical School's The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program For Premedical Students is an opportunity which gives 25 premedical students deeper insights into the field of medicine, including issues that greatly affect the health of traditionally underserved groups. Through the experiences of laboratory or clinical research, the student learns how one pursues a specific research problem under the supervision of a faculty member, thus providing an early educationinto basic research techniques that could be applicable to any area of medicine.
More information is available at http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs.

6. Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences's ACCESS Summer Research Program is offering a Summer Internship Program for Underserved College Students. The aim of the internship is to awaken and foster an interest in biomedical research and education. It is open to students who are interested in getting a Ph.D. degree and who have excelled in their sophomore or junior years in college.
More information is available at http://weill.cornell.edu/gradschool/.

7. John Hopkins University's JHU BioREU is designed to provide an intensive, mentored research experience for undergraduates, especially those attending institutions with limited research opportunities. The focus of the JHU REU is visualization of macromolecules in biological research. Applicants must be enrolled at a two- or four-year college or university.
More information is available at www.bio.jhu.edu/BioREU.

8. The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) offers undergraduates, interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D., the opportunity to work for eight to ten weeks under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at a participating Alliance institution.This all expense paid summer internship provides students with a competitive stipend, travel, and housing.
More information is available at www.theleadershipalliance.org.

9. The University of Washington's Summer STEM Research Programs offer a number of summer undergraduate research opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Consider spending a summer engaging in an exciting research opportunity in Seattle.
More information is available at www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/summeratUW.html.

10. The National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site's focus is the modeling and simulation of biological networks, ranging from intracellular biochemical networks to networks at the organism level and the population level.
More information is available at http://biomath.vbi.vt.edu.

11. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and University of Medicine and Denistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)'s Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) are offering a summer of research for undergraduates under the mentorship of a world-class faculty.
More information is available at http://rise.rutgers.edu.

12. The College of Graduate Studies at the Medical University of South Carolina is currently accepting applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2011 (SURP). SURP provides unique opportunities for undergraduates to become directly involved in cutting edge research. It also allows them opportunities for student-faculty and student-student interaction so that they can learn more about the research training at MUSC. The application deadline is January 31, 2011.
More information is available at http://www.musc.edu/grad/.

13. The University of Minnesota is offering numerous Undergraduate Research Programs including many opportunities during this upcoming summer.
More information is available at www.grad.umn.edu/outreach/research.

14. The Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy is offering a summer biomedical research opportunity for undergraduates.
More information is available at www.cityofhope.org/summeracademy. 

15. The United States Enviornmental Protection Agency is offering opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
More information is available at http://www.epa.gov/careers/stuopp.html.

16. Brandeis University's Undergraduate Summer Research Program is a ten-week program in which students carry out independent reserearch projects in the labs of Brandeis science faculty. There are "Visiting Fellow" summer fellowships available for undergraduates who are underrepresented in science.
More information is available at http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/undergrad/summerResearch/index.html.

17. John Hopkins University's Institute for NanoBioTechnology is offering NSF research experience for undergraduates in nanotechnology for biology and medicine. Experience ten weeks of cutting-edge research, gain hands-on graduate level laboratory experience, and guidance from faculty and graduate student mentors.
More information is available at http://inbt.jhu.edu/reu.

18. The University of Florida's NSF-Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Program in Water Resources is looking for juniors/seniors (and exceptional sophomores) with a strong foundation in math and sciences and an interest in water resources. Students will experience 8-weeks of research experiences in quantifying water and energy demands of various land uses in Florida. The application deadline is February 28, 2011.
More information is available at http://abe.ufl.edu/reu.

19. NASA’s Summer Research Opportunities! NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) is recruiting Interns, Fellows, and Scholars! Students may apply now to one of NASA’s summer research opportunities on or before March 1, 2011.Through the agency’s new Student On-Line Application for Recruiting Interns, Fellows and Scholars (SOLAR) System (http://intern.nasa.gov), undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields can search and apply to a variety of NASA opportunities.
Visit the SOLAR Launchpad at http://intern.nasa.gov. Through this website, students can register, complete one application, and apply to up to 15 specific research opportunities.
For more information, please contact: UNCFSP/ NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative, Phone: 1-800-231-9155, Email: nasaossi.uncfsp.org

20. The UNC Charlotte NanoSURE REU Program is designed to advance nanoscale science re-search at the under-graduate level and contribute to the education and training of the nanotechnology workforce of the future. Nanoscale science research faculty from the Departments of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Optical Science, and Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science will provide well defined projects related to nanoscale science for all participants.
A ten-week summer research experience is offered and includes a $4000 stipend for summer research, $500 allowance for research supplies, on-campus housing, seminars and workshop activities, recreational activities, and a final research symposium.
More information is available here.

21. The Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are looking for summer interns to work with world-class scientists on cutting edge research! The Science Education Programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory offer several programs for undergraduate students in STEM fields to participate in a summer internship. For a full list of programs, including others for grad students, faculty, postdocs, and other recent graduates, visit our website at http://www.orau.org/ornl.

22. The Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Environmental Microbiology at UNLV is now accepting applications. This NSF supported program provides undergraduates with an opportunity to perform independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students receive a $5,000 stipend ($500 per week), travel subsidy, and complimentary housing in a UNLV dormitory. The program dates are June 6 to Aug 12, 2011. The on-line application at http://sols.unlv.edu/reu_main.html. The deadline for applications is Friday March 11, 2011.
A complete application includes a one-page career essay, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation from science faculty.

23. The 2011 Annual South Carolina Academy of Science (SCAS) Meeting will be held at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC, on Saturday, April 16. Any member of the SCAS is eligible to present a paper at the meeting or attend the meeting. In the past faculty, undergraduate and graduate students have presented papers and/or posters. Registration for the meeting is $25/-. The Abstract Submission Deadline is March 11, 2011.
The SCAS mission is to promote the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge within the state of South Carolina by stimulating scientific research and publication. It is a wonderful opportunity to network with colleagues in your discipline. The link to the SCAS conference page is as follows: http://www.scacadscience.org/.

24. The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine provides an outstanding environment for the training of future veterinary scientists through our combined VMD-PhD program. It's an excellent way for you to continue your education while impacting the future of medicine ­ for humans and all species.
Who knows what today's research could do for future generations? Find out more by visiting www.PennVetPhD.org.

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