Biology Opportunities

The Ecological and Water Resources Division’s River Ecology Unit is heavily involved in long-term monitoring of habitat conditions and biodiversity, development of fish habitat preference curves (PDF), and restoration of rivers. Each summer, the River Ecology Unit’s – Stream Fish Habitat interns gain valuable on-the-job work experience in fisheries and river research. Generally, three to four interns are hired per summer field season.

The UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a non-credit, ten-week, structured research experience. The program consists of “hands-on” laboratory research with an investigator serving as a mentor, role model and advisor. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the UMass Chan Provost’s Office.

CATALYST is an umbrella program comprised of 18 summer unique academic research programs at MD Anderson developed specifically for students interested in an advanced degree and/or a career in cancer research. We encourage you to visit the Programs page to view all of the wonderful opportunities, organized by educational stage, offered at MD Anderson each summer.

Our Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a transformative ten-week experience designed to empower college students for careers in medicine and biomedical sciences. Selected from a national pool, participants engage in focused research, clinical rotations, problem-based learning sessions, and more under the guidance of faculty mentors. Join for a summer of discovery, growth, and innovation as we shape the future of healthcare together.

​APHL offers a variety of opportunities to explore career pathways in public health laboratory science. We support professional development experiences for current students, early career scientists and established laboratorians. ​As a recipient of American Rescue Plan funding, we have expanded upon our current Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program​ offerings and have added a Public Health Laboratory Internship Program.​​​​

The Cedar Creek LTER (Long Term Ecological Research Network) has several opportunities for students and recent graduates to work as plant community ecology interns. Most positions run from June through August, but some interns are needed as early as March, and some are needed through October. As a research intern, you will contribute to ongoing field experiments, have the opportunity to initiate individual research, attend scientific seminars, and interact with professors, post-docs, and graduate students. Pay is $15.50 per hour. On-site dormitory housing is available to rent.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) helps aspiring biomedical scientists gain significant experience and guide them in deciding if a life in research aligns with their professional goals. It serves as a stepping stone from undergraduate studies to advanced PhD training in the biological and biomedical sciences. Participants engage in an intensive 10-week program designed to provide hands-on experience in biomedical research, together with guidance on how to plan for a research-related career.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is offering scholarships to selected American and Canadian young professionals and students (ages 18-30) studying environmental science, natural resources, sustainability, or related fields, to attend the 2025 SFI Annual Conference from May 20-23, 2025. The scholarships will cover registration costs, travel, food, and accommodation during the conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

RIOS is an undergraduate research program that will introduce you to an active and collaborative ocean research environment. With support from the National Science Foundation, you will conduct ocean research over a paid, 10-week summer internship offered by the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Continuing undergraduate students pursuing majors in environmental sciences, engineering, geology, biology, physics, or mathematics are encouraged to apply. The program will run 10 weeks, from June 2 to August 8, 2025. Accepted students will get a $7,000 stipend, free room, and paid travel expenses.