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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Most students choose to filter by "Research Area" and leave the "Keywords" field blank. You can also search using keywords; however, we recommend the use of general keywords (broad search terms) for best results (e.g., "chemical" instead of "crinine and haemanthamine alkaloids".)

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Research Opportunity Research Area Opportunity Timing Deadline Date
University of Colorado SMART Program
The SMART program aims to improve access to STEM research for students from groups that are underrepresented in science, math and engineering, including racial/ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, Pell grant recipients, individuals with disabilities, and students who have overcome significant challenges in pursuit of higher education.
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology Summer 2/1/26
Indiana University Mathematics REU
This REU immerses undergraduates in mathematics research through close collaboration with a faculty mentor and a small group of peers. Students explore challenging projects, attend faculty-led seminars, and culminate their experience by presenting written and oral reports of their results, all while living and learning together in a supportive campus community.
Data Science, Science & Technology Summer 2/1/26
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 2/1/26
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 2/1/26
Amgen Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis
This program offers students a summer laboratory experience in biomedical research. The program includes various professional and networking opportunities, with participants receiving stipends, housing, and travel support.
Medicine & Health, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/1/26
Bioinspired Materials Research Science and Engineering Center REU
Ten week summer research opportunity for students interested in materials science related research.
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/1/26
Plant Genome and Programmable Plant Systems REU
This program provides research experience to students interested in biological research, biological engineering, digital agriculture, and bioinformatics. Participants will work to develop novel technologies which improve the scientific understanding of plant systems.
Agriculture & Food Sciences, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/1/26
Socio-Ecological Role of Greenways in Urban Systems Interdisciplinary REU
In this REU, students will conduct primary interdisciplinary research to assess the socio-ecological characteristics of greenways within multiple cities that reflect various stages of future urban growth.
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Behavior Summer Anticipated 2/2/26
Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences REU
This REU pairs undergraduate students with research mentors at the University of Oklahoma to conduct research in a wide-ranging meteorology, climate, radar engineering, geography, environmental sustainability, and interdisciplinary topics.
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/2/26
Gates Summer Internship Program (GSIP)
GSIP is an 11-week internship that supports the future of biomedical research through undergraduates pursuing careers in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Selected students work full-time in cutting-edge laboratories, attend seminars, engage in professional development, and present research projects.
Medicine & Health, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/2/26
Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) REU
Students are paired with GMRI researchers engaged in research on a range of climate, ecosystem, fisheries, oceanographic, economic, social science, science-of-learning, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary studies.
Natural Sciences, Social Sciences & Behavior Summer Anticipated 2/2/26
Waves in the Universe and Technology REU
Washington State University offers a 10-week physics and astronomy research experience for undergraduates, focusing on diverse projects centered around the concept of waves.
Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/2/26
ARADIM Materials Discovery REU at Cornell University
Gain hands-on research experience in growing, characterizing, and modeling next-generation electronic materials, such as transition-metal oxides and chalcogenides. Interns receive stipend, housing, and travel support while working on independent projects alongside faculty and staff, culminating in a poster/presentation and summary report.
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology Summer 2/2/26
Steiner Summer Yiddish Program
The Steiner Summer Yiddish Program offers motivated students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Yiddish language and culture. Participants study with renowned scholars and build a community of yidishkayt in a supportive residential setting.
Humanities & Arts Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
Mayo Clinic Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
Through this program, outstanding undergrads interested in a career in biomedical research become fully immersed in the research and culture of a major medical center.
Medicine & Health Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
DEEPS Leadership Alliance REU
The Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences at Brown University (DEEPS) Leadership Alliance REU offers a 9-week summer internship conducting research into the fields of earth and environmental sciences, physics, chemistry, engineering, math, biology, and computer science. Students will receive a competitive stipend and the opportunity to present their research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium & the Summer Research Symposium at Brown.
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
SMALL Mathematics & Statistics REU
The SMALL Undergraduate Research Project is a nine-week residential summer program in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in mathematics.
Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
Undergraduate Summer Research Experience Program (CEMB)
The CEMB REU program seeks students for a summer research experience in various STEM fields on-campus in Philadelphia or St. Louis. Students work with research groups, matched based on their interests and experience.
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
Biomedical Research for University Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH)
This program offers hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students in environmental and health sciences.
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
Yale BioMed Amgen Scholars Program
In this research-intensive program, students are exposed to the knowledge, skills, and resources to help them succeed as scientists or physician-scientists. They are mentored by a research mentor in hands-on research techniques, data acquisition, and analysis.
Medicine & Health Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
Fellowship for Exploring Research in Nutrition (FERN)
The FERN program aims to strengthen the future nutrition research workforce by enabling and encouraging broader participation by all. FERN provides opportunities for students to engage in real-world food and nutrition policy research.
Agriculture & Food Sciences, Social Sciences & Behavior Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
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 2/3/26
Mechanistic Biology Summer Program (MBSP)
Explore biology research through hands-on experience in cutting-edge laboratories, faculty seminars, workshops, and culminate your findings at a symposium!
Medicine & Health, Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP)
SR-EIP is a 10-week fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with mentored research experiences in life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities. Students will receive professional development mentoring on applying to graduate programs and create an oral or poster presentation to be presented at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium.
Education, Humanities & Arts, Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Behavior Summer 2/3/26
Chemical Biology Summer Program (ChBSP)
The 10-week Chemical Biology Summer Program (ChBSP) offers undergraduates a research experience intersecting chemistry and biomedicine. Accepted students adapt chemistry skills, attend seminars, workshops, and present a concluding poster.
Science & Technology Summer Anticipated 2/3/26
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