Biology Opportunities

The Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB) at Washington University in St. Louis is recruiting motivated undergraduate students for its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program.  Students participate in a 10-week, on-campus program, working in research groups at WashU.  Students are matched to projects within a research group based upon their interests, educational background, and previous research experience. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2021. Learn more about the application process here.

The MDI Biological Laboratory is now accepting applications for their Summer 2021 Research Experience for Undergraduates program in comparative regenerative biology. Applications are due February 12th, 2021, and you can learn more and apply here.

The Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Science’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship offers a world-class opportunity for undergraduates to conduct a summer research project for 10 weeks while developing technical skills, networking, and enjoying weekly research seminars. The deadline for application is February 1st, 2021, and you can learn more and apply here.

UCLA’s Bruins-in-Genomics program is now accepting applications for the summer ’21 program, which focuses on research and professional development within the fields of genetics and genomics. The early decision deadline for this 8-week program is January 4th, 2021, and you can learn more and apply here.

The Stowers Summer Scholars Program is an 8-week intensive research internship at the Stowers Institue for Medical Research for those interested in a research career. The free application is open until February 1st, and you can learn more about the program and apply here.

HealthFinders Collaborative is a community health center providing health services for marginalized families in Rice County. HFC has multiple positions available, including for 2 community health workers and 1 patient advocate as year-round positions, as well as other summer, spring, or fall internships. Find more information here.

The NASA DEVELOP National Program addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe.

The application window to join a 10 week project for the Fall 2020 term is from May 18 – June 26. The application and more information can be found here.

SciTech is an internship program aimed at connecting STEM students to paid internships with small to mid-sized Minnesota companies. The program provides students with hands-on experience in an industry job of their potential field.

Visit their website for more information on enrollment and current available internships.

The University of Utah, Department of Medicine, Salt Lake City, is offering three different positions to interested students this Summer. The labs work in a variety of fields, all in human Biology.  Application is due Sunday March 8th.

The Hormel Institute offers a 10-week, paid summer internship program for students interested in gaining experience in research in science-related fields. The application deadline is March 1, 2020. Find more information and application materials here.