Off-Campus Summer Research Opportunities 2012

Last updated February 15, 2012

There are numerous research opportunities available for undergraduate students around the country. The sponsors of this research include academic institutions, government agencies and private or public companies. Some of the programs are very small and informal while some are quite large and well organized. They can also have specific research areas targeted or be open to a variety of research interests. Each is unique in terms of requirements, compensation (including whether room and board or even travel to the site is included), duration, etc.

One way to find information is to go to a department at Holy Cross and check out fliers posted for summer undergraduate research opportunities in that field.

Other programs can be found in a variety of ways. Certainly a very good way to find out about opportunities like this is via the web.

IMPORTANT WEB RESOURCES

1. The National Science Foundation maintains a site for Research Experiences for Undergraduates. This resource is organized by research areas (e.g., biological sciences; physics; social, behavioral, and economic sciences), but it can also be searched by keywords. This is an excellent place to start. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm for more information.

2. From the University of California at Irvine: The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers a general listing of many nation-wide undergraduate research opportunities. Visit their web site where you’ll find a search engine allowing you to locate a summer research program according to a discipline of interest, including the physical sciences, biomedical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, humanities and the arts.

3. The American Mathematical Society generates a list of summer research programs for undergraduates. Most of these programs have application deadlines in February and March. Students interested in math research, please visit http://www.ams.org/programs/students/undergrad/emp-reu.

4. Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) has a website listing summer research opportunities in neuroscience for undergraduates. The list is alphabetical, though deadlines for applications are prominently displayed on each item of the list. If you are interested in pursuing research in neuroscience, by all means visit http://www.funfaculty.org/drupal/undergrad_internships_neuroscience.

5. The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has an online directory of summer research programs throughout the nation. Visit http://www.asbmb.org/summerresearchprogram/Landing.aspx to explore various opportunities for research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

6. The Association of American Medical Colleges maintains a list of summer research opportunities that are particularly attractive to pre-medical undergraduates. Consult https://www.aamc.org/members/great/61052/great_summerlinks.html for more information.

7. From the New England Resource Directory, compiled by the Biomedical Science Careers Program, The online directory can be found at www.bscp.org.

Please note that many of the research opportunities for the summer of 2012 have early deadlines. 

Here are some additional opportunities ...

January Deadlines:

RUTGERS, The State University of New Jersey, invites your students to apply for our highly successful SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM, RiSE (Research in Science and Engineering), http://rise.rutgers.edu and www.facebook.com/rutgers.rise. They are seeking sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors with strong academic credentials, a passion for research in the STEM disciplines or social sciences, and an interest in graduate school. EASY ON-LINE APPLICATION: Rolling admissions starts at the end January and is highly selective.

Research Assistant Internship in Infant Cognition - Boston College Infant and Child Cognition Lab. Dr. Sara Cordes' Infant and Child Cognition Lab (http://www.cordeslab.org/) located on the main campus of Boston College is looking for motivated and enthusiastic undergraduates interested in participating in a summer internship in developmental psychology. The lab's main focus is examining how infants and children keep track of number and other quantities, including time and space, and how language and social factors may play a role in affecting these early abilities. The internship will take place over a 10-week period beginning in June 2012 (open deadline for applications). Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend for participation in the program. This internship is open to any undergraduate interested in cognitive developmental research. Students from primarily undergraduate institutions are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send your resume and a letter describing your interests and experiences to Alison Goldstein (bccognition@gmail.com).

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has launched the 2012 Life Sciences Internship Challenge, the fourth year of a workforce development program focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for Massachusetts life sciences companies. The program will provide summer 2012 internships for up to 150 students or recent graduates who are considering career opportunities in the life sciences. Please visit their website for more information about applications and eligibility requirements.

Behavioral Research Advancements in Neuroscience (BRAIN) Announces its Summer Research Program. The Atlanta-based BRAIN program invites applications for Fellows who would like to participate in a 10-week summer research program, from May 23 - August 4, 2012. Application deadline is January 13, 2012. This program provides full room and board plus a stipend. Those eligible to apply are undergraduates and recent post-bacs who are enthusiastic, hard working, detail oriented, and who want to engage in cutting edge neuroscience research. Some accepted Fellows will be working at the molecular or cellular level in laboratories, others will be working with small animals and some may be collecting data and doing research at outdoor field sites. Projects may include day or evening work. Be a part of an exciting summer research experience! For more information visit: http://www.cbn-atl.org/education/brain.shtml.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites students to apply to RiSE (Research in Science and Engineering). Read more about their program and apply at http://rise.rutgers.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15 on a rolling basis. RiSE is a competitive program that encourages participation in STEM disciplines by underrepresented groups, including those fom economically disadvantaged backgrounds or from first-generation college families.

Alvan T. - Viola D. Fuller American Cancer Society Research Fellowship of the American Cancer Society, New England Division offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in research with accomplished investigators and receive a stipend of $4,500. Applicants must be residents of New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, or VT). Juniors and seniors are eligible, with favorable weighting given to those with advanced science/public health course work. Lab skill and interest in research required for science majors. Minority students and students with American Cancer Society volunteer experience are encouraged to apply. Please click here for application.  In addition, applicants must submit an essay (200 words) describing how the award will contribute to your career path. You should also email, mail, or fax to the Fuller Committee the names and email addresses of two sponsoring science/public health faculty most familiar with your work. Questionnaires will be sent to faculty you have named. the Registrar's office send a complete transcript of your academic record directly to the Fuller Committee, American Cancer Society, New England Division, Attn: Kathy O'Connor, 30 Speen Street, Framingham MA 01701. Application materials may also be sent by email at koconnor@cancer.org. Deadline fo application materials and letters of reference: January 25, 2012, 5 pm EST. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

February Deadlines:

The Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard Medical School invites applications for the Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP), a ten-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to groups that are under-represented in the sciences. The Program is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology.   U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. Additional information and on-line applications can be found at http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html. Application deadline is February 1, 2012.

The Center of Research on Interface Surfaces and Phenomena (CRISP) at Yale University provides students with the opportunity to conduct team-based interdisciplinary materials research through both academic year and summer research opportunities for undergraduate students. More information and on-line application materials can be found at http://www.crisp.yale.edu/index.php/REU_Program. Application deadline is February 1, 2012.

The Amgen Scholars Program, a summer research program at UCLA, is accepting applications from undergraduate students from across the US who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. and eventually a career in science. Undergraduate students interested in biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering research are encouraged to apply. For more information, including eligibility and application requirements, go to http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc-care/AmgenSupplApplication.htm. Application deadline is February 1, 2012.

Youth Villages, a leading private provider of help to children with serious emotional and behavioral problems and their families, is offering a paid Summer Internship for rising Juniors and Seniors, who are interested in gaining hands-on clinical experience working with emotionally and behaviorally at-risk youth. There is no application deadline, but early applications are encouraged. Between 70-75 interns are accepted each summer. The summer internship takes place in Memphis, TN. To apply, please complete an online application at http://www.youthvillages.org/join-our-team/students/internships/paid-summer-internship-program.aspx. Application deadline is February 1, 2012.

Oklahoma State University announces the 2012 summer research experience for undergraduates.  The goal is to provide 12 undergraduate students with an in-depth, hands-on research experience focused on the biological basis of human and animal behavior. Students will be trained in the application of the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design and conduct research studies involving either animal or human subjects.  Students will also be trained in the responsible conduct of research. Students will be mentored by full-time, Ph.D.-level faculty members who are tenured/tenure-track faculty with strong programs of research. Students selected for the program will be expected to devote at least 40 hours a week for research; thus, it is not possible to be enrolled in courses or other activities during the program. Program dates: June 2, 2012-July 29, 2012. Application deadline: February 1, 2012. To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.  Students must be returning seniors, not receiving their bachelor’s degree before December 2012.  Each student will reside in a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student) and receive $500 per week to cover food and other living expenses.  Students will receive a $500 travel stipend to pay for their travel to and from campus and a $500 additional stipend, if students present research at an academic conference. Information about how to submit an application is available at http://psychology.okstate.edu/faculty/kennison/osunsfreu.htm.

The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an opportunity for students to participate in 11 weeks of mentored, paid, independent research focusing on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global climate change, hurricanes, forest harvesting, wildlife dynamics, biodiversity and invasive organisms. For more information, and on-line application materials, visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/reu/reu.html. Application deadline is February 3, 2012.

The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote the value of graduate education; to improve the research enterprise through increased diversity; and to prepare and recruit the best and brightest for graduate education at MIT. MSRP began in 1986 as an institutional effort to address the issue of underrepresentation of African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, and Puerto Ricans in engineering and science in the United States. Today, this program seeks to identify talented sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors who might benefit from spending a summer on MIT’s campus, working in a research laboratory under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers who are MIT faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students. Students who participate in this program will be better prepared and motivated to pursue advanced degrees, thereby helping to sustain a rich talent pool in critical areas of research and innovation. Visit http://odge.mit.edu/undergraduate/msrp/ for more information and application materials. Deadline for applications is February 3, 2012.

University of Alabama at Birmingham is sponsoring the Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program 2012, an eight week program in which selected undergraduate students will conduct laboratory research under the guidance of individual UAB faculty members. The application deadline is February 10, 2012. Students can learn more about SIBS and obtain the Application Form online at www.uab.edu/sib.

American Psychological Association Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates - Applications due February 10, 2012. The APA Summer Science Fellowship program (SSF) aims to immerse advanced undergraduate students in the science of psychology by exposing them to the excitement and promise of the best of psychological science. An expenses-paid, intensive summer training program, the SSF will place up to 12 talented students in the psychology laboratories of some of the most outstanding researchers in the Washington, DC area. The 2011 program is expected to run from June 16 to July 28. APA will pay students a summer salary, as well as cover all travel and living expenses. This should make the program financially feasible for most college students. Eligibility is strictly limited to rising college seniors at US or Canadian colleges and universities. Applicants should be psychology majors, although students with related preparation may apply if they expect to enter a psychological science graduate program. International students enrolled in US or Canadian colleges are eligible; US citizenship is not required. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. For more information, including the application, visit http://www.apa.org/science/resources/ssf/index.aspx.

Virginia Tech invites students to participate in its NSF-funded International Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana from May through July 2011. The program will run pending funding by the NSF. The goal of this program is to expand the educational experience of participants through research in ecology, environmental science, and conservation biology in tropical sub-Sahara Africa. Participants will travel with the Program Director to the University of Cape Coast, Ghana during the summer to work on defined research projects under the mentorship of Ghanaian scientists. They will conduct carefully selected projects focusing on ecological studies in the Cape Coast area such as the Kakum National Forest, one of the few virgin forests in Africa. Weekly seminars and workshops, led by Ghanaian professors, will provide participants opportunities to learn beyond their disciplines. Field trips to cultural sites will take place during the weekends. Airfare, stipends, room and board will be provided. Additional information and applications are available at http://www.undergraduate.vt.edu/GhanaREU/. Deadline for receiving applications is February 10, 2012.

Montana State University's Department of Physics invites applications for a summer research program in solar physics, astronomy, and space physics. Interested students should visit  http://www.physics.unlv.edu/reu/ for more information and on-line application materials. Deadline for receiving applications is February 13, 2012.

The National Tropical Botanical Garden has announced two field schools which will be held on Kaua'i this summer. These are both college-credit offerings. The Archaeological Field School will be held in collaboration with the Anthropology Department of the University of Hawai'i-Mānoa. Dates in 2012 for this integrated archaeological and paleoecological session are July 5-August 4. A new four-week offering in June/July this year is the Geospatial Research and Mapping (GRAM) Field Program, in collaboration with California State University at Long Beach (CSULB). This is a National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. The schedule is broken down between in-classroom/laboratory at CSULB and two weeks at NTBG's Kaua'i gardens, preserves, and off-campus restoration projects. It includes the training of students in remote sensing, the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and other kinds of mapping and imaging technologies. For more information or to enroll, visit Geospatial Research and Mapping Field Program on the CSULB website. Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

The Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (PLSC) at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh is offering a summer research program for undergraduates doing research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer interface, and language technologies. The deadline for application is February 15, 2012. For more information and application materials, visit their website at http://www.learnlab.org/opportunities/PSLC_summer_internship.php

California Institute of Technology is offering an AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM, geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry. Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required. Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance. Online applications are due February 15, 2012. For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu.

Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute invites applications for a summer research program in Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy. Information about the program, including online application materials and eligibility requirements are found at http://www.rpi.edu/dept/phys/undergraduate/research/reu.html. Deadline for application is February 15, 2012.

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, College of Graduate Studies is offering fellowships for its 2012 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The aim of the SURF program is to expose undergraduate students to biomedical research. In an intensive ten-week summer program, undergraduates with appropriate faculty help will formulate their own proposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of our faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity to see their work published. In the process, students will attend research seminars and participate in discussions on alternative careers in research and how to apply to graduate school. Students are given ample opportunities to interact directly with many of our faculty and graduate students. The program will be held from Monday, June 11, 2012 through Friday, August 17, 2012. The deadline for application is February 15, 2012. For more information and application materials, visit their website at http://www.upstate.edu/grad/programs/summer.php

The University of Nebraska offers a rich array of summer research opportunities in the physical sciences for undergraduate students, especially those who are contemplating graduate school studies in their discipline of interest. Areas of research include applied mathematics, bioenergy systems, nanomaterials and nanoscience, optics and laser physics, redox biology and biochemistry, and virology. Most application deadlines are February 15, 2012. Visit their website at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/ for applications and more information.

Students are invited to participate in the National Institutes of Standards and Technology's Gaithersburg, MD Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) for students majoring in the science, mathematics and engineering. Npte that applications for the SURF program are only accepted from colleges, and not from individual students. For more information, please visit http://nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/app.cfm. Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a summer research program at the Center for Imaging Science. This program is particularly suited to students majoring in physical science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science. For more information and application materials visit http://www.cis.rit.edu/reu. Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, University of Delaware, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, will run a program to support ten undergraduate students to conduct research in marine science. More information can be found at http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/undergraduate/summer/index.shtml. Interns will work with faculty and research staff in a graduate student atmosphere on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology, or marine geology. This internship program will take place at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp campus in the resort community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean near Cape Henlopen State Park. The application form and instructions for submitting supporting documents are available at https://www.ceoe.udel.edu/academics/undergraduate/summer/summerInternApplication.aspx. Application deadline is February 17, 2012.

University of Maryland, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers the Summer Research Iniative to Increase Diversity. This 8-week research summer experience is aimed at students with interests in the area of anthropology, criminology and criminal justice, economics, psychology, and sociology. Application deadline is February 17, 2012. For more information and applications, visit their website.

The E.P. Bradley Hospital, Brown University affiliated Sleep Research Laboratory in Providence, RI, announces research apprenticeships available for the summer of 2011 for NIH–sponsored research:  The William C. Dement Summer Sleep and Chronobiology Research Apprenticeship.  This fellowship is intended for undergraduate students interested in an intense full-summer (May 30 through August 25) experience in a human sleep research laboratory.  [Recent graduates or doctoral students may apply as well.]  The apprenticeship funds travel and registration to the APSS meeting, and a stipend ($3,300).  The application deadline is February 19, 2012 . NonUS citizen applicants should have US visa status and SSN before applying. Please direct interested students to the following web site for additional information and application material, visit http://www.sleepforscience.org/academic/apprenticeship.php

Students are invited to apply for a Boston-area research program known as CURE (Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences). CURE introduces college undergraduates from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research by placing them in real research settings for a summer, which may be extended to a 2-year experience. CURE is a program of Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC), a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center. As part of the CURE program, students will be mentored in a cancer research environment, where they will have a hands-on research experience not found in any classroom. The deadline for application to the 2012 program is February 21, 2012. Visit their website (www.cancerdisparities.com) and select “ For Students” to find more details on the program and to download an application.

University of Pennsylvania's Undergraduate Workshop in Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience, to be held at Penn's Institute for Research in Cognitive Science (IRCS), June 3 - 16, 2012. The application deadline for the Summer 2010 program is February 27, 2012. Students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at any college or university are invited to apply. For more information, please visit http://www.ircs.upenn.edu/summer2012/

Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Estuarine Science invites applications for a 12 week summer research program by the Chesapeake Bay. Undergraduates in diverse disciplines are chosen for this program, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science. Details and application guidance are available at http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/REU. This program is particularly interested in supporting talented students from institutions where access to marine science and to research projects is limited and who are from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Applications are due on February 28, 2012, and can be completed on line at http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/research/reu/apply/form/index.html.

March Deadlines:

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a summer research program in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields. The summer 2011 programs include applied mathematics, bioenergy systems, biomedical engineering, chemistry, nanomaterials and nanoscience, optics and laser physics, redox biology and biochemistry, and virology. For more information about the program, and to complete an online application, please visit http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/. Priority review begins Monday February 15 and all applications are due Monday, March 1, 2012.

The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for students interested in conducting research in experimental condensed matter physics and high pressure science. For more information and on-line application materials, visit http://www.physics.unlv.edu/reu/. Deadline application is March 1, 2012.

The Yale Cognition and Development Lab, under the direction of Pr. Frank Keil, announces the opportunity for undergraduates to participate in the lab's annual Summer Research Internship.  This 9-week Internship involves hands-on research experience and training in the fields of cognitive psychology and developmental psychology. The internship is open to all undergraduate students.  The full-time schedule is approximately 35 hours/week, and the internship is 9 weeks long (June 6 - August 5), with a week off July 4-8 for the holiday. The application and further information can be found at http://www.yale.edu/cogdevlab/summer.htm. Application deadline is March 2, 2012.

Are you interested in gaining valuable research experience, learning about and working with the most diverse model system on the planet? Then the Texas A&M University’s Department of Entomology REU EXCITE program is for you! REU EXCITE! @ Texas A&M University Summer 2012, May 29th – August 3rd: EXpanding sCientific Investigation Through Entomology (EXCITE)* Student Eligibility and Selection Process: All applications and related materials must be received by Friday, March 2, 2012. Requirements for eligibility for this program are: 1. A demonstrated interest in science, (indicated in ways such as a major in the biological, life, agricultural, although other majors will be considered); 2. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), Recommended course work completed (preferred, but not required for selection) includes: Introductory biology, introductory chemistry, calculus-based mathematics. Documents needed for the application process include: 1. Application form (found online at http://insects.tamu.edu/reu);  2. Letter of recommendation from a faculty member at current institution; 3. Resume;  4. Official college transcript in sealed envelope (most recent); 5. Short essay describing your interest in participating in the REU Excite program, including what you hope to accomplish and what you believe you can contribute (essay completed on application); 6. Specify which faculty member(s) you would like to work with during the program.

The Center for Behavioral and Decision Research at Carnegie Mellon University is accepting applications from undergraduates interested in conducting judgment and decision making in our summer research internship. The program begins on June 10, 2012 and ends on July 29,
2012. The CBDR summer internship is open to students who are interested in gaining familiarity with and executing research in the field of judgment and decision-making. For information about the Center for Behavioral and Decision Research, please visit: http://cbdr.cmu.edu.  The deadline for applications is March 4th, 2012. Applicants should submit the following materials: 1. A resume or curriculum vitae. Please include your university, major, relevant courses, relevant research experience, GPA, and email address. 2. A one page cover letter describing your research experience and interests. Please include information regarding why you would like to attend the program. 3. A letter of reference from a member of your academic community; either a graduate student, post-doctoral researcher, or professor. Materials should be submitted to Professor Morewedge's administrative assistant, Ms. Ashley Wheeler by email (ashleywh@andrew.cmu.edu) or by regular mail to: CBDR Summer Internship; c/o Ashley Wheeler; Tepper School of Business; Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Applicants will be notified of their status by March 18th.

The UNLV summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Environmental Microbiology program is now accepting applications. This NSF supported program provides undergraduates with an opportunity to perform independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students receive a $5,000 salary, round trip airfare, and complimentary housing in a UNLV dormitory. The program dates are June 4 to Aug 10, 2012. Please visit the list of mentors and the on-line application at http://faculty.unlv.edu/microreu. A complete application includes a one-page statement of interest, transcripts (unofficial are fine), and one letter of recommendation from a scientist. The deadline for applications is Friday March 9, 2012.

Yale Mind and Development Lab Summer Intership Program, under the direction of Dr. Paul Bloom, is accepting applications for its annual Summer Internship Program. Research in the lab explores how children understand and reason about the social worls around them. Summer interns are involved in all aspects of projects, including activities such as developing new project ideas, designing new experiments, recruiting participants, running experiments, analyzing data, and presenting results. The intership is open to all undergraduate students, though it is particularly suited for students considering graduate school in experimental psychology or cognitive science. All interested applicants are encouraged to visit http://www.yale.edu/minddevlab/summer2012.html for further details and to download an application form. Application deadline is March 15, 2012.

The Early Development Lab in the Psychology Department at the University of Virginia invites applications for a summer internship program for undergraduate students, under the supervision of Dr. Angeline Lillard. This internship has been designed to give interested and motivated undergraduates an opportunity to gain research experience in a child development lab. Applications will be accepted now through March 15th, 2012, and the program will run from June 4th through August 3rd. More information can be found at http://people.virginia.edu/~eh5qv/EDL/internship.html. For questions about the internship or the application process, contact edl.internship@gmail.com.

The Emotion, Health and Psychophysiology Lab at UC San Francisco is currently accepting applications for summer interns at the Emotion, Health and Psychophysiology Lab at UC San Francisco under the direction of Wendy Berry Mendes. This is an eight-week internship program (June 18 - August 10) for undergraduates who are interested in conducting research at the intersection of social psychology, emotion, psychophysiology, and neuroendocrinology. Interns are involved in conducting studies, acquiring autonomic and neuroendocrine data, editing and scoring physiological responses, and attending weekly tutorials and lab meetings. Most interns receive funding or course credit from their own university, but there are a few stipends available. If you are interested in applying to be a summer intern please email your resume/vita to EHPLSummerInternship@gmail.com by March 15, 2012. Selected interns will be notified by April 6th and stipend awardees will be notified soon after.

Temple University Infant and Child Lab invited applications for a summer research internship position. The Temple Infant and Child Lab conducts research on language acquisition, parent-child play interactions, spatial learning, and memory development both in theory and application. Student interns will be paired with a graduate student and receive hands-on experience in every step of the research process. Requirements: (1) Applicants are majors in psychology or related fields. (2) Applicants must have basic computer skills. (3) Applicants must be reliable and able to commit to 20-30 hours/week for 8 weeks between June and August 2012. To apply, send the following to our lab coordinator, Melissa Hansen, (melissa.hansen@temple.com): (1) Intern Application from our website under “Intern/Jobs”: http://www.temple.edu/infantlab/ (2) A resume indicating your academic and volunteer experiences (2) Your availability during the summer (e.g., number of hours per week). Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 16th, 2012. Late applications will only be considered if positions remain open.

The Department of Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology at the University of Tennessee is offering a program is to provide research experiences for undergraduate students majoring in the sciences with an introduction to cutting edge research in the broad area of "Sensing and Signaling". The team of REU investigators represents a multidisciplinary ensemble of Cell Biologists, Geneticists, Biochemists, and Biophysicists who are taking modern approaches to the analysis of how signals are perceived and transduced in myriad biological systems. This opportunity is available to Sophomore and Junior undergraduate science majors with a preference given to Juniors. REU Fellowships will be awarded to qualified students on a competitive basis. Each Fellowship will include a $5,000 stipend as well as an allowance for cost of living, travel, and research supplies. To be considered, applicants should complete the online application form available at http://web.bio.utk.edu/bcmb/summer/reu.html, and should arrange to have two letters of recommendation and a college transcript sent to: The University of Tennessee; BCMB Department; Dr. Cynthia Peterson; M407 Walters Life Sciences; Knoxville, TN 37996-0840. Applications will be reviewed as they are received but should be completed and submitted by Monday, March 30, 2012.