Biology Opportunities

The NSF funded KBS REU Site “Understanding biological responses to global change in a field station community” gives students an opportunity to conduct full-time research in collaboration with our outstanding faculty, postdocs and graduate students. All REU participants will receive a generous stipend, room and board at KBS, funding towards travel costs, and funding for research supplies.

The Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for their Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). Research fellows will perform guided, independent research, attend seminars, and present their data in a scientific forum. The program is an excellent opportunity for talented undergraduates considering a career in biomedical research. The ten week program (May 18-July 25) offers a stipend of at least $4000 and on campus housing. Travel funding might be available.

The North Dakota State CiDER REU program is for any undergraduate interested in exploring the learning and teaching of STEM at the undergraduate level. Join us for an immersive, 10-week summer research experience. Potential projects are diverse and interdisciplinary. Our program includes on-campus housing, a $7000 stipend, mentoring by some of the best researchers in DBER, and a cohort experience like no other. Women, underserved minorities, and first/second year STEM majors are encouraged to apply. The program begins Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (arrival 1-3 days prior) and runs through Friday, July 31, 2026 (departure on Saturday, August 1).

The UB Biological Sciences Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) gives students from across the U.S. the chance to take part in exciting, cutting edge research activities to match their interests from a broad spectrum of biology. REU is made possible by proceeds from the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science Program, Understanding the Rules of Life.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is now accepting applications for the 2026 Plant Biology & Conservation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. This full-time, 10-week NSF-funded summer program provides undergraduates with hands-on research experience in plant biology and conservation, with projects spanning topics from genetics to ecosystems. The program includes a $7,000 stipend, travel assistance, and housing during required on-site weeks. The program runs from June 15–August 21, 2026, and may begin with a virtual first week. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and currently enrolled undergraduate students. We particularly encourage applications from early-stage undergraduates and students from institutions with limited research opportunities.

Application deadline: February 16, 2026
More information: https://pbcinternships.org/summer-reasearch-internship

Application link: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7347/opportunity/11623

Northfield and Faribault are home to many amazing nonprofits, educational and governmental entities. The CCCE has worked with some of our regular community partners to bring you a curated list of local summer internship opportunities. The first round of application deadlines is January 11th at 11:59pm. There will be a second round for positions that do not fill.

Applications for the University of California Santa Cruz Conservation Leadership Immersion Program (conservationleadership.ucsc.edu) are due February 1, 2026. Their goal is to serve students from groups with ideas, perspectives and experiences traditionally underrepresented in conservation who can contribute to broadening, redefining, and strengthening efforts to protect land, wildlife, and water.  In March they will select 8 undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate in a two-week conservation immersion program followed by an 8-week summer internship. Each Scholar receives a $10,800 stipend for living expenses and housing.  The program starts with a two-week (May 31 – June 13, 2026) , immersive field course on conservation practice, leadership, and ecological research on UC Natural Reserves from the coast to the mountains in Central California. For the remainder of the summer (June 15 – August 8, 2026), Scholars pursue eight-week research and practice internships with nationally recognized research labs or conservation organizations. Professional development workshops during Fall 2026 prepare Scholars to apply for jobs and graduate school. In summer 2027, Scholars will attend a national research conference. Throughout the program, teach Scholar is provided ongoing mentoring support that continues past program completion as alumni, and they join a nationwide alumni network for peer support and professional networking. Visit their FAQ for more questions about eligibility and criteria or email scholars@ucsc.edu.

Since 2012 PReP has provided an opportunity for undergraduate students to begin or advance their research careers in clinical and translational science. The program includes a structured core curriculum that includes a mentored research project, weekly training seminars, small group discussions, and a final abstract and poster.

The University of Pittsburgh Training and Experimentation in Computational Biology (TECBio): “Simulation and Visualization of Biological Systems at Multiple Scales” REU program is a 10-week summer program that will provide a  graduate-level research experience to undergraduate students. A wide variety of theoretical and experimental research projects are available to participating students. Students will also receive classroom training in topics pertinent to the emerging field of computational biology, such as computational structural biology, cell and systems modeling, computational genomics, and bioimage informatics. Additionally, TECBio students will participate in a weekly journal club, attend research and career seminars organized specifically for the program, take part in an ethics forum that will instruct them in the responsible conduct of research, present their work at a Pittsburgh-wide annual research symposium, and experience the various social and cultural activities available in Pittsburgh.