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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (MCHC/RISE-UP) The MCHC/RISE-UP Program provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training in maternal and child health, focusing on social determinants of health, elimination of health disparities, and developmental disabilities. This program provides undergraduate scholars with three public health leadership experiences: (1) clinical, (2) research, and (3) community engagement and advocacy. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| AGA-Aman Armaan Ahmed Family Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for Success These fellowships support undergraduate students from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research to perform 10 weeks of research related to digestive diseases under the mentorship of top investigators in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Summer Internship Program The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum's Summer Internship Program offers 10-week positions in various fields including aviation, space history, exhibits, communications, and education. Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Interns are assigned supervisors, work on projects, and engage in virtual group activities, presentations, and professional development opportunities. |
Education, Humanities & Arts, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| 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 1/31/27 |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| California Academy of Sciences' Summer Systematics Institute (SSI) SSI is a research internship at our state-of-the-art research facility and museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. This world-renowned venue offers undergraduates important insights into the contributions that museum-based research can make to issues facing society today by providing them the opportunity to do museum-based research for the summer. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| Genomics Summer Research for Magnificents (GSRM) Internship The GSRM internship is for students interested in biosciences or bioinformatics. Participants in the program will be placed in world-class genomics research groups, receive tailored mentorship, and attend professional development workshops. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) Explore computing research with DREU, a selective program offering summer research, mentorship, and insights into graduate studies for undergraduates. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| The Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) Work with NASA's airborne science laboratories, gaining hands-on research experience in interdisciplinary teams to study the atmosphere, biosphere, or hydrosphere. Operate instruments onboard an aircraft, meet outstanding faculty, and present your findings at a symposium! |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) Scholarship Supports undergraduates in NOAA-related fields by providing academic funding and a hands-on summer internship that builds real-world experience in science, stewardship, and public service. |
Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 | |
| 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 | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| SpectrumX REU Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with an experienced, trained mentor in their field of interest including, but not limited to, Spectrum Use Cases and Coexistence, Radio & Network Technologies, Data & Machine Learning, Spectrum Economics and Policy, Science Communication, and Science Education. |
Data Science, Education, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| AGA-Dr. Harvey Young Education & Development Foundation’s Young Guts Scholars Program These fellowships support undergraduate students from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research to perform research across the academic year related to digestive diseases under the mentorship of top investigators in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. |
Medicine & Health | Fall, Spring | Anticipated 1/31/27 |
| Physics and Astronomy REU This program in physics and astronomy provides students with hands-on research experience alongside faculty mentors, workshops, and collaborative activities with other LSU summer programs. Students also gain additional professional development in areas such as ethics, intellectual property, and graduate school preparation. |
Anticipated 2/1/27 | ||
| Amgen Scholars Program at Caltech Scholars in the program travel to the host institution to conduct a 10-week research project during the summer. Students collaborate with mentors to develop their own research topic which is presented in the form of a technical paper and an oral presentation at Seminar Day. Participants receive a stipend along with housing, board, and travel subsidies. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| REU Site: Life in the Universe - Astronomy, Astrobiology, and Planetary Science at the SETI Institute SETI allows students to explore a wide range of projects in astronomy, astrobiology, and planetary science with NASA scientists, engage in hands-on research, and present their findings at a national conference. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Summer Undergraduate Research in Genetics and Genomics (SURGe) at Texas A&M University In this program undergraduate students will receive mentorship from genetics & genomics faculty in a variety of research topics and train in modern bioinformatics tools. |
Data Science, Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Chemers Neustein Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF) This SURF program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduates to conduct laboratory research at The Rockefeller University in a broad range of scientific disciplines. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Summer Training as Research Scholars Program (STaRS) STaRS is designed to promote access to graduate education for talented undergraduates from groups traditionally underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. STaRS provides scholars with the opportunity to participate in research and enhances the skills required for successful entrance and completion of a graduate program or an MD/PhD program in the biomedical sciences. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) REU - Optoelectronics and Quantum Materials The IMOD Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program supports a select group of undergraduates, community college, and tribal college students to participate in authentic research in chemical synthesis of quantum photonic materials and integration printable electronic applications under the mentorship of world-class faculty and graduate students. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Nanotechnology for Biology and Bioengineering REU The Institute for NanoBioTechnology offers students a chance to participate in research projects in the exciting and rapidly growing area of nanobiotechnology, a place where biology, medicine, engineering, and nanoscience meet. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program This program provides students with the opportunity to take part in institution research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science across disciplines related to human therapeutics, as well as biomedical and biotechnology fields. Students will participate in engaging scientific seminars, workshops, networking events, and receive support from faculty mentors. |
Medicine & Health, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) The PIACCART REU offers students interdisciplinary research experience in climate change adaptation, addressing social, cultural, economic, political, and scientific challenges. It aims to enhance participants' research skills and encourage graduate studies in related fields. |
Business & Economics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |
| Plant Genomics REU at Michigan State University The Plant Genomics @ MSU REU Program is a 10-week research experience that provides participants with insight into scientific research, graduate school & STEM careers. Participants work on a research project with a faculty mentor. The program provides opportunities for training in computational biology & science communication. We host seminars, networking & social activities. |
Data Science, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/1/27 |