Medical
Mayo Clinic >>
Mayo Clinic offers students and new graduates a chance to gain quality career experience as interns. You will learn through daily, on-the-job interaction with colleagues and will become a valued member of the Mayo Clinic team.
Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research >> The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a unique opportunity for high school, college and graduate students to develop skills in scientific research. In this program, students receive hands-on experience while working with some of the leading scientists in the research laboratories at the NIH.
Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellows Program >>
The Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellows (HURF) Program, funded by a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute,
offers an opportunity for students currently enrolled in biological sciences, bioengineering, or chemistry curriculum to conduct research under the guidance of research faculty. Do a google serach and type in The Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellows (HURF) Program this will lead you to numerous websites listing research opportunities.
Baylor College of Medicine >>
The Summer Medical and Research Training Program is for undergraduate students who are interested in exploring a career in scientific research. They encourage Ph.D. oriented candidates to apply. Up to 100 students are recruited for the SMART Program from across the nation. They offer nine paid weeks of biomedical related research in a broad range of areas.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Undergraduate Research >>
CSHL’s Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community. Each year, approximately 25 students from around the world are accepted to the fully subsidized, 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects in: Cancer biology, Neuroscience, Plant biology, Cellular and molecular biology, Genetics, and Computational biology.
National Science Foundation (NSF) >>
The NSF is an independent government agency responsible for promoting scientific and engineering research experiences for undergrads. Also check out the NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates >> site which helps attract a diversified pool of talented students into research careers.
Medical College of Wisconsin >>
The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) provides the opportunity for students to learn first-hand the potential of the biomedical sciences as an interesting and fulfilling career. This program is primarily intended for students interested in a PhD degree in biomedical sciences. They also encourage applicants interested in obtaining a dual degree (MD and PhD) to apply.
Botany
The Botanical Society of America >>
This site lists links to career and employment opportunities in botany and related fields. Scroll down the page and find links to Other Botanical/Plant Related Employment Opportunities.
Purdue University Botany and Plant Pathology >>
Advancing and teaching the disciplines of Plant Biology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science
Plant Biology & Conservation: From Genes to Ecosystems, REU >>
The Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) and Northwestern University (NU) collaborate to host a 10-week summer research experience in Plant Biology & Conservation.
Ecology and Environmental Studies
The Earthworks web site >>
A listing of ecology jobs and more!
The Ecological Society of America >>
The Ecological Society of America posts job announcements that are submitted for advertisement on-line, as well as funding opportunities. These pages provide specific listings for individuals looking for internships, employment or additional funding to further their careers and research in ecology. Job seekers are also encouraged to visit their online career resources site for information about the field of ecology and to read profiles of ecologists, gain advice on applying to graduate school, learn about the many career paths options, and obtain additional links to help in finding an internship or job.
The Society for Ecological Restoration International >>
The Society for Ecological Restoration International is a non-profit organization infused with the energy of 2300 members – individuals and organizations who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through an unusually broad array of experience, knowledge sets and cultural perspectives. They are scientists, planners, administrators, ecological consultants, first peoples, landscape architects, philosophers, teachers, engineers, natural areas managers, writers, growers, community activists, and volunteers, among others. This website offers a variety of working opportunities for college students.
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory >>
Offers programs for undergraduate and post graduate research. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the multitude of scientific activities at the field station.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center >>
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education.
Marine Biology
Shoals Marine Laboratory >>
Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire offer summer internships and classes.
Shannon Point Marine Center >> The Marine Center at Western Washington University hosts two undergraduate programs that bring students from around the country to participate in educational and research activities: the summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program and the winter/spring Multicultural Initiative in Marine Science: Undergraduate Participation (MIMSUP). Western Washington University students participating in SPMC's academic courses and the graduate Marine and Estuarine Science Program also have the opportunity to conduct research projects.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Undergraduate Programs and Summer Fellowships >>
The American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) is often asked how students can prepare for careers in aquatic science. This site contains background and resources, such as career opportunities and scholarships >> that are available to help you to pursue your interest in aquatic science.
MarineBio.org >>
Lots of information!
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration >>
This website provides listings of various opportunities for undergraduate students interested in the atmospheric or oceanic sciences. NOAA encourages applicants studying in computer sciences, engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, and business to look into these opportunities as well.
NOAA National Sea Grant Office >>
“Environmental stewardship, long-term economic development and responsible use of America’s coastal, ocean and Great Lakes resources are at the heart of Sea Grant’s mission. Sea Grant is a nationwide network (administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA]), of 30 university-based programs that work with coastal communities. The National Sea Grant College Program engages this network of the nation’s top universities in conducting scientific research, education, training, and extension projects designed to foster science-based decisions about the use and conservation of our aquatic resources.” A list of participating Sea Grant College programs with opportunities for internships or research.
NOAA Sea Grant –The Maryland Sea Grant Program, with support from the National Science Foundation >>
EACH SUMMER, the Maryland Sea Grant Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program offers fourteen students the opportunity to conduct marine research on the Chesapeake Bay — the program is especially designed for students majoring in such fields as biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, engineering, physics, marine science and mathematics.
Mote Marine Laboratory >>
Mote Marine Laboratory, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1955 as a place “where people can learn more about the sea.” Today Mote, one of the few remaining independent marine research facilities in the United States, serves as a center for research, scientific collaboration, and public education focused on our marine environment. Mote has gained international recognition through the quality and diversity of its research conducted in over 50 countries by its multidisciplinary staff of recognized scientific research leaders. Unique to Mote is an adjacent public aquarium open daily with over 400,000 worldwide visitors annually and over 200 displays and educational programs originating from the Laboratory’s research.
Mote REU Program >>
Other Sources
InternMatch.com is a free listing resource that helps students find internship opportunities in all 50 states. InternMatch highlights paid and summer internships while having a leading list of start up and non-profit positions.
You can use Indeed the #1 job site to search for internships. On the Advance Search page under “Show jobs of type” click “internships” add any additional parameters to begin your search.
Another Great Resource >>
The Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University has an excellent website that lists links to internship websites listed according to biological interest.
Organization for Biological Field Stations >>
The Organization for Biological Field Stations (OBFS) is a collection of biological field station listings across the North American continent. OBFS also provides posts of current internship opportunities at any of these field station sites.
The Student Conservation Association >>
The SCA provides high school students, college students, and others with meaningful conservation service internships and volunteer opportunities in out National Parks, Forests, and other public lands. Each year, SCA members help to protect vital habitats, threatened wildlife, and other at-risk resources in out nation’s parks, forests, and urban green spaces. SCA claims “This unique experience instills an ethic of conservation and inspires lifelong stewardship that benefits our members, our society, and our environment. Our motto is: Enjoy adventure, gain experience, and make a difference.”
Association of Zoos and Aquariums >>
“Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of accredited zoos and aquariums in the areas of animal care, wildlife conservation, education and science. AZA is America's leading accrediting organization for zoos and aquariums and accredits only those institutions that have achieved rigorous standards for animal care, education, wildlife conservation and science.” AZA’s job and internship search provides the latest information regarding opportunities in the field of animal studies.
Idealist.org – Action without Borders >>
Idealist is a project of Action without Borders that includes over 40,000 non-profit and community organizations in 165 countries. Students can search or browse a wide variety of internships and/or jobs by name, location, or mission. Idealist remains one of the top non-profit career centers on the Web.
Careers
Harvard University >>
Dept. of Molecular and Cellular Biology
A listing of websites for jobs in biology.
Texas A&M Job Board >>
This job board posts positions around the country available to undergraduate and graduate students, including internships and fellowships. Listings of educational opportunities and links to more job search sites are also available.
USAJOBS >>
USAJOBS is an organization for helping people find federal employment, including employment in the natural sciences. One can search the thousands of federal jobs and create a resume right on the website.
CUR-Council on Undergraduate Research >>
Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and Graduate Schools.
The Council on Undergraduate Research has initiated a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates with research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, and graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research. Currently the Registry is open to students and graduate schools/employers in the fields of Astronomy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geosciences, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology/Archaeology. Also there is a second module for students wishing to enter the workforce upon graduation and potential employers.
Wheaton College
Wheaton College Career services provides students with excellent resources:
- Interest and Values Assessment
- Vocational Counseling
- Employment Strategies and Job Search Skills
- Resources for Internships and other Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Career Services Resource Center
- Comprehensive Library
- Graduate School Application Assistance
- Workshops to develop effective job search skills
- Mentoring and Career Networking Opportunities
- Job Search Assistance
- Resume Referral Program
Thinking about being a Science Teacher?
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is available with a Biology major. A Combined Bachelor's/MAT program may be completed in six years and one summer. See the Education section in the catalog.
Free online dictionary >> with over 26,000 medical terms. >>
Off Campus Summer Research/ Internship Opportunities '12-‘13
UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomendical Sciences
For the 20th consecutive year, UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is sponsoring the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The goal of SURF is to give students an intensive, 10-week research experience in a world class research environment. Areas represented are cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology. In addition to research, SURF provides seminars, optional classes in Immunology and Genetics, social events, and an end-of-program poster session. They have increased the number of fellowships to 85. Further information and applications can be found at www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF
There is also another program Quantitative and Physical Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (QP-SURF) Program. This program will be accepting 10 students who are earning their undergraduate degrees in the field of biomedical engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, or chemistry. The goal in this program is to give students an intensive, research experience and demonstrate to students in the physical and quantitative sciences how their knowledge and skill sets are applied in a biomedical research setting. Further information and applications can be found at www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF
Both summer programs will run from June 3rd through August 9th, 2013.
Stipend is $4,000 housing will be covered by the program, but travel expenses will not be covered.
Application deadline is February 9th, 2013.
Iowa Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research (SUMR) Program
There is an opportunity to do summer research at the Iowa Summer Undergraduate MSTP Research (SUMR) Program which provides highly motivated undergraduates exposure to the career and training pathway of the physician-scientist. Participants carry out independent research under the direction of an established mentor in a clinical or basic science department.
SUMR 2013 will run from May 28-August 2, 2013
Eligible students are US Citizens or permanent residents who will graduate in the 2013-2014 academic year.
Applicants must have previous research experience.
Selected applicants receive a stipend of $4,150 plus lodging and a travel allowance for travel to/from Iowa City.
Application Deadline is February 4, 2013
For more information and an on-line application http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/mstp/New/mstp/summer/index.htm
Harvard Medical School Department of Genetics Church Lab
The Church Lab (Department of Genetics) at Harvard Medical School is offering paid, 10-week summer undergraduate research internships for underrepresented students interested in research careers in genome sciences. Research Interns will participate in a variety of projects with the Center for Causal Consequences Variation (CCV), a Center for Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS), focused on the development of cutting edge methods for genomics that hold promise for significantly advancing biological and medical research. The CCV is funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health, and funding for these internships is through the Diversity Action Plan (formerly Minority Action Plan) of the CCV.
The summer program provides unique opportunities to gain research experience in the following areas of genome science research:
- Molecular Biology
- Computational Biology
- Genetics and Development
- Cellular Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology
- Biophysics
- High Throughput Sequencing
- and other areas of bioengineering and the biological sciences
By participating in CCV summer internships, students will gain a broader knowledge of genomics and the biological sciences, and experience outstanding scientific research. Research Interns will have the opportunity to:
- Work closely with scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
- Work on a supervised independent project with a mentor
- Attend lab meetings, analyze, and discuss recent literature related to their research
- Attend seminars given by scientists and researchers from Harvard, MIT, the Broad Institute, and other research institutions
- Present research to other students, scientists, and mentors
- Participate in academic, social, and professional development programs
Duration: 10-week internships will begin in mid-June 2013 (exact date TBD). All interns are expected to devote 40 hours per week.
Housing: Undergraduate interns who are not residents of the metropolitan Boston area will receive assistance in securing housing in the vicinity of the Medical School.
Stipend: $4,000
Eligibility: Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in a four-year degree granting college or university. Students who have an academic record of marked distinction and who have an interest in research careers in the biological and genomic sciences are encouraged to apply. Students who have finished their sophomore or junior years, and seniors who have not yet earned the bachelor’s degree are eligible for the summer program. Please note that students must be either U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents (green card holder) from an underrepresented minority group. (Click here for NIH guidelines on which minority groups are considered underrepresented in the biological and biomedical sciences.)
Application Requirements: Application form (PDF, MS Word), official college transcript, research statement, and two letters of recommendation from professors or other college/university instructors of related science courses in which the applicant has been enrolled. The research statement should directly answer why you are considering the summer internship and how it fits into your current and future academic, research, and career plans. Please also discuss any research or related work you have been involved in which will benefit you as a summer intern at Harvard.
Deadline: For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications, including letters of reference, by Friday, March 15, 2013. All application materials after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Contact: Please email your application and supporting documents to Alex Hernandez-Siegel (ahs@genetics.med.harvard.edu). Any items that must be sent by regular mail can also be forwarded to the following address:
Alexander B. Hernandez-Siegel
Manager of Student and Diversity Programs for Genomics Training
Harvard Medical School
New Research Building, Room 238, George Church Lab
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115