Bates College | Off-Campus Summer Research Opportunities

The Bates faculty offers a dynamic summer research program, but there are also many exciting opportunities for undergraduate research—especially in the sciences—during the summer at other colleges and universities and research institutions. These programs can offer an introduction to many research fields not undertaken at Bates. They usually involve groups of undergraduates from several colleges working with graduate students, post-docs, and PIs (principal investigators). Many of these programs give you a sense of what research is like in a large research university. You might find a research position near your home, or a project that takes you to an exotic field research site. These programs usually pay you plus provide room and board.

Advice to students interested in off-campus summer research

Talk to a faculty member who works in the discipline about the program you are interested in, especially if you are hoping to continue the work as a thesis.
Some opportunities are only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so read the fine print!
Beware of early deadlines! Many off-campus programs have deadlines in December and January.
Follow ALL instructions when applying. Most programs require faculty letters of recommendation and a transcript. Don't wait till the last minute to request these important components!

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The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions. Currently, 10 universities in the U.S. host the summer research program.

Inspiring the Scientists of TomorrowAs Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:

• Take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science;

• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the nation’s top academic scientists; and

• Attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.

The Amgen Scholars U.S. SymposiumA signature component of the summer program is a mid-summer, three-day symposium where students hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia.

The U.S. symposium is held in California and provides students with a valuable opportunity to network with other Amgen Scholars from across the U.S.

Each U.S. host university has its own application process. The application deadline for all U.S. host universities is February 2, with the exception of the California Institute of Technology, for which the deadline is February 16.

http://www.amgenscholars.com/

http://www.amgenscholars.com/pdf/Scholars_Onesheet_US.pdf

National Science Foundation

Any colleagues, students or former students who may be considering undergrad summer research and/or applying to graduate school.

FOR UNDERGRADUATES:

Paid Summer 2009 Undergrad Research Placements!!!

Over 600 programs -Undergraduate REU and Other Summer Research
Opportunities:
http://www.agep.us/summer.asp
www.igert.org/summer.asp
http://www.igert.org/summer.asp

FOR THOSE CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL in 2009:

Opportunities at over 150 colleges and universities

Professional Development and Support: Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see www.agep.us <http://www.agep.us>

For Financial Support in New Interdisciplinary PHD Programs Graduate
School IGERT Opportunities: www.igert.org <http://www.igert.org/>

IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.

This spring the Department of Mathematics and Statistics of Oakland University will host an 8 week NSF sponsored REU program in
computational mathematics and statistics. We are targeting women and
minority students who have not yet had the opportunity to participate
in mathematical or statistical research, but the program is open to
all U.S. citizens or permanent residents who meet the mathematical
qualifications. http://gauss.math.oakland.edu/dept/REUSite/

Additional Research Opportunities PDF document

Summer field positions in Maine - seabird islands

A number of summer positions for students to live on islands and
assist with the protection and monitoring of colonies of nesting seabirds.

Beth Goettel, Refuge Manager
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 495
16 Rockport Park Center
Rockport, ME   04856
PHONE: 207-236-6970 ext. 12
CELL:     207- 557-7805
FAX:       207-236-6972

Introducing the Google Policy Fellowship
http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/

As lawmakers around the world become more engaged on Internet policy, ensuring a robust and intelligent public debate around these issues becomes increasingly important. That’s why we're announcing our second summer for the Google Policy Fellowship Program—to support students and organizations working on policy issues fundamental to the future of the Internet and its users.

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