The Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Database includes a list of primarily off-campus summer research opportunities available for undergraduate students.
Please note - This is not an exhaustive list of all summer opportunities. Though we actively manage and update this database, there are likely many opportunities, both on-campus and external, that our office has missed.
This database is maintained by the Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research. If you have any corrections, suggestions, or would like to add an opportunity to our database, please email ugresearch@illinois.edu.
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| Research Opportunity | Research Area | Opportunity Timing | Deadline Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) Summer Internship Program MPL is currently seeking applications for its Summer Intern Program. Applicants should be inquisitive and motivated undergraduate students with a strong background in quantitative science with majors in Marine Science, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | 1/23/26 |
| Research Experience for Undergraduates in Arctic Renewable Energy Development, Economics, and Integration The ACEP Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in challenging and exciting energy research in the Arctic through a 10-week program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The internship cohort is composed of students from diverse geographies and disciplines. Students are mentored by an ACEP researcher in a wide range of topics including microgrid power systems integration, electric vehicles in the North and solar technologies. |
Data Science, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | 1/23/26 | |
| Katz and Manne Research Institute Summer Scholars Program The program is designed to provide undergraduates summer experiences in research related to childhood health and disease. Summer Scholars spend eight or more weeks working daily with their faculty mentor and research team during the summer. In addition, the Summer Scholars participate in a weekly course to socialize while learning about scientific presentations and careers in science from participating faculty members. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/24/26 |
| Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Program This program offers a five-week political science experience to undergraduates from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, or to students interested in pursuing issues that affect underrepresented groups. Students complete a research paper, professional development workshops, and learn about research methods in relation to race/ethnicity in politics. |
Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | 1/25/26 |
| University of Utah Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) SPUR provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines. |
Data Science, Education, Humanities & Arts, Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | 1/25/26 |
| Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program offers undergraduate students an immersive research experience in genetics, genomics, and related fields. Collaborate with leading scientists, gain hands-on skills, and contribute to cutting-edge research at this prestigious biomedical research institution. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences | Summer | 1/26/26 |
| NIST SURF Program The SURF Program provides research opportunities for students to work with internationally known NIST scientists, to expose them to cutting-edge research and promote the pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering. SURF gives students an opportunity to: Gain substantive career experience related to your academic interests, acquire lifelong leadership, management, and analytical skills, learn about a career in public service, build professional relationships, contacts, and networks, and observe the daily operations and working environment of a premier federal laboratory for 11 weeks. |
Science & Technology | Summer | 1/26/26 |
| Brain Research Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (BRI-SURE) BRI-SURE Pathway is an 8-week, intensive summer research- training program for students interested in pursuing research careers in Neuroscience or Physiology. Participants conduct research, receive career guidance, attend workshops, and prepare for graduate programs. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/26/26 |
| Cancer Research Summer Internship Program As part of its Cancer Biology Training Program, the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center provides exposure to cancer research for highly motivated and talented college undergraduates. This program gives successful applicants an opportunity to explore potential careers in the field of cancer research. Interns work directly in a cancer laboratory setting. Program mentors give presentations on their work in cancer every other week at an informal luncheon that interns are required to attend. At the end of the internship program, each intern will be asked to give a short presentation on their work. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/26/26 |
| Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) REU This program provides students the opportunity to participate in research at the frontiers of nuclear and particle physics. Students applying to this program have a choice of indicating their preference to work in one of two research components: (1) nuclear and particle physics at TUNL or (2) high-energy particle physics with the Duke High-Energy Physics (HEP) group. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | 1/29/26 |
| Center for Mechanical Control of Chemistry (CMCC) REU In this REU program, undergraduate students will carry out fundamental research as a full member of a research group at one of the affiliated center locations. In addition to research, students will participate in professional development and science communication in collaboration with the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, PA. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| MaineHealth Summer Research Internship Program Maine Medical Center Research Institute (MMCRI) provides undergraduates with an opportunity to receive an educational experience in biomedical science through the MMCRI Summer Student Research Program. Research at MMCRI covers a broad area in biomedical science including vascular biology, stem cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, hematology, nephrology, tumor biology, and molecular genetics as well as outcomes research, vector-borne diseases, and clinical research. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Pritzker School of Medicine Summer Pathway Programs The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pathway programs that prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI) This research program offers Native American and Alaskan Native students an immersive laboratory or clinical research experience. Students are exposed to Pre-Medical resources, networking opportunities, community engagement activities, and professional workshops. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Pathways to Computing Internship Program This 10-week summer program that provides undergraduate students with learning opportunities in computer science, computational science, and mathematics. Students will be mentored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory research and technical staff. |
Data Science, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Research and Education for the Advancement of Compassionate Healthcare (REACH) Program The REACH program is a summer clinical research immersion for healthcare-focused undergraduates. It includes research exposure, medical school preparation, and a mentorship-based cohort to foster peer relationships. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Lurie Center for Autism Summer Research Program The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Lurie Center for Autism provides an opportunity for hands-on training in autism spectrum disorder and related conditions, and experience in clinical, preclinical, and translational research. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Bernard S. and Sophie G. Gould MIT Summer Research Program in Biology (BSG-MSRP-Bio) 10-week research-intensive summer training program for advanced non-MIT rising sophomore and junior STEM majors who have an interest in a research career. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis (C-CAS) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) The SURF and SURF for Students with Disabilities programs allow students interested in organic mechanism and synthesis, computational chemistry and computer science the opportunity to conduct their research within an exciting team atmosphere, working with a C-CAS faculty mentor, postdocs, and graduate students. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Summer Program for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) The SPUR program allows talented undergraduates to spend 8 weeks during the summer in a research laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University. Through technical coursework, support seminars and a professional development series, the program will actively engage students to be reflective while also allowing them to expand their research knowledge. |
Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Biomedical Engineering and Informatics Summer Research Internship Program The Wake Forest University School of Medicine offers a funded summer research opportunity for undergraduate students. The program includes projects in biomedical engineering and informatics, mentorship, and a focus on societal impact, independent problem-solving, and collaborative work. |
Medicine & Health, Science & Technology | Summer | 1/30/26 |
| Pediatric Student Research Program (PSRP) The Pediatric Student Research Program (PSRP) was created with the purpose of introducing research to young investigators and to further their existing interest in research. The program includes seminars, mentored research and clinical shadowing experiences during the eight-week scenario, June through July. Selected participants work alongside experienced researchers. Opportunities range from bench to clinical to community-based research. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/31/26 |
| UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, structured workshops, group excursions, and leadership and professional development. Located in Los Angeles, the program offers scholars the opportunity to train at UCLA, to explore public health in one of the most diverse counties in the US, and to experience the city’s vibrant culture. We work with community-based organizations, health systems, and government agencies to offer field placement opportunities for scholars that focus on health equity. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/31/26 |
| ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship ThinkSwiss is a scholarship program managed by the Science Office at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. The program is funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada. The aim of the program is to promote research opportunities in Switzerland for American and Canadian students and to foster exchange between Swiss, U.S., and Canadian universities and research institutions. |
Education, Humanities & Arts, Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Behavior | Fall, Summer, Winter | 1/31/26 |
| Center for Precision Medicine Undergraduate Summer Research Internship This internship provides students with the opportunity to use state-of-the-art high-throughput genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics to study human diseases such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and aging at the Wake Forest School of Medicine Center for Precision Medicine. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | 1/31/26 |