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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapping and Assessing the Seismic Hazard of the Guanacaste Tectonic Sliver, Costa Rica In this IRES site project, student participants will collect geologic data via state-of-the-art GNSS stations, and magnetometers. Students will use this data coupled with InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) methods to assess ground deformation with the goal of identifying a new tectonic boundary and velocity a vector for a tectonic block that we have named the Guanacaste Tectonic Sliver (GTS). This will allow for a better assessment of regional seismic hazards in this region of the country. Student-authored poster publications that will be presented at scientific conferences are the expected research outcome for participating students. |
Natural Sciences | Summer | Anticipated 1/15/25 |
| Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS) The RISS program provides undergraduate students with opportunities to participate in a 11-week research immersion. Select students will explore robotics labs and topics, meet with leaders in the field, attend workshops, be coached and mentored, present and publish your research, and grow as a scholar |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/16/25 |
| National Opinion Research Center (NORC) Summer Internship Program NORC’s nine-week summer program provides hands-on experience for students to conduct research in the social sciences, survey research, data analysis, and research methodology. |
Data Science, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 1/18/25 |
| Cancer-focused Summer Undergraduate Research (CanSUR) This 10-week program starts with cancer research immersion, followed by mentored research and opportunities for career and networking enrichment to prepare them for their careers. Participants will present their findings at the end of the summer. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/18/25 |
| Improving Access to Research and Training (IMPACT) Program The IMPACT program provides an 8-week mentored research experience for undergraduate students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in health sciences interested in future careers in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/19/25 |
| Health Equity Research Experience (HERE) at Mayo Clinic Outstanding undergraduates interested in examining health equity through hands-on research are encouraged to apply for a 10-week summer program at Mayo Clinic. Students participating in the Health Equity Research Experience (HERE) will be matched with a faculty mentor and fully immersed in the research and culture of a major medical center with top-notch scientists. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/21/25 |
| Summer Undergraduate Research in Acoustics The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) will be running a 12-week PAID summer undergraduate research program for students interested in the area of Acoustics. This intensive summer program in acoustics is designed for under-represented undergraduate students from across the country. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/21/25 |
| Illinois Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) UROP offers undergradute students at the University of Illinois the opportunity to conduct research on NASA-related science and/or engineering projects. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/21/25 |
| Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program MLEF offers students majoring in STEM the opportunity to complete a cutting-edge research project under the mentorship of scientists and engineers at one of the Department’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/22/25 |
| Summer STAR (Student Training And Research) Program at Augusta University The Summer STAR (Student Training And Research) Program provides opportunities for highly motivated and talented undergraduate students to develop skills as young scientists and to further explore their interest in biomedical research. STAR participants are matched to a biomedical research laboratory and engage in a research project under the guidance of a Augusta University faculty member and their lab team. The Summer STAR program provides excellent preparation and relevant experience for students planning to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/24/25 |
| NU-CURE: Cancer Undergraduate Research and Education This program offers research experience with top scientists in various cancer-related fields. Students will learn key principles of cancer biology and laboratory investigation, gain hands-on laboratory experience, explore possible career paths and receive career guidance through program seminars and activities, individual mentoring, and ongoing interactions with multidisciplinary researchers, students, and colleagues in the Northwestern community. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/26/25 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/26/25 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/28/25 |
| Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) NHRE offers a 10-week summer opportunity for students to work alongside museum scientists to complete a research project in Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mineral Science, Paleobiology, or Vertebrate Zoology. In addition to the research project, students will a competitive stipend, attend lectures, and receive tours. |
Natural Sciences | Summer | Anticipated 1/29/25 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/29/25 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/29/25 |
| 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 | Summer | Anticipated 1/29/25 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/29/25 |
| Summer Internship Program at The Counseling Center at Pace University This summer program provides interns with the opportunity to experience the diverse functions of a professional psychologist in a university counseling center (including didactic seminars, scholarly research, outreach and consultation, and exposure to clinical work). Internship is part-time, unpaid, and for rising seniors. |
Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 1/30/25 |
| Center for Precision Medicine Undergraduate Summer Research Internship This 9-week 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 | Anticipated 1/30/25 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/30/25 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/30/25 |
| Molecular and Integrative Physiology (MIP) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Embark on a transformative research journey with the MIP Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the University of Michigan. Open to all degree-seeking students, this program fuels your passion for physiology and biomedical sciences. Dive into cutting-edge research areas, from hormones and signal transduction to cardiovascular health and more. |
Medicine & Health, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/30/25 |
| Rush University Summer Research Program The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a nine-week, intensive research program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing an advanced degree in the biomedical sciences. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/30/25 |
| Low-Dimensional Materials for Transducers (LDM4T) - Summer Research in Korea This program aims at providing frontier research experiences in the development of low-dimensional materials for transducers (LDM4T) at university laboratories in Korea. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/30/25 |