Biology Opportunities

Do you have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation? Apply to take field courses in Costa Rica with DANTA, the Association for Conservation of the Tropics.

Looking for research this summer? Apply to one of the many residential programs at the University of Nebraska!

Applications due March 1 (priority review begins February 1).

This March, the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole is holding a 4-day practicum for juniors on bioluminescence in neuroscience.

Applications due December 1st, 2018.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology is offering a summer research fellowship featuring a mentored research project in Pharmacology.

Rolling applications until March 1.

Interested in learning and teaching in STEM, or hands-on education research experiences? Apply for the Growing Up STEM REU program at North Dakota State University in Fargo!

Central Michigan University is seeking undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week research experience for undergraduates program at its Biological Station. Student research will focus on changes underway in the Great Lakes, one of the world’s most important and threatened freshwater ecosystems.

Application deadline is February 1, 2019.

Carleton’s Scholars program is an experiential learning opportunity for students to explore career options, make connections with alumni, and hone networking and professionalism skills. This year’s Scholars will focus on biomedical research (first-years through juniors) and law (juniors and seniors). To learn more, visit apps.carleton.edu/career/students/programs/scholars/ or stop by the Career Center.

Service-related internship options are available in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Shanghai, China; and Cape Town, South Africa. The Career Center covers the program fee plus associated expenses (travel, room, and board). Learn more and apply at apps.carleton.edu/career/students/internships/programs/globaledge.

Application deadline is January 9, 2019.

The Carleton Summer Science Fellowship aims to broaden participation of historically underrepresented groups in sciences and math. Carleton Summer Science Fellows will have the opportunity to work in a research lab either at Carleton or at another institution for two summers.

Application deadline is in January 2019. 

Students interested in biomedically related sciences are encouraged to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Starting the first Monday in June, students in the program will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on research experience and work with faculty to present their research at the end of the program. For more information and areas of research for the program, visit http://www.sloankettering.edu.

Application deadline is February 1, 2019.