The Diversity Summer Internship Program (DSIP) at the Bloomberg School of Public Health is a 10-week summer program that provides undergraduates with a graduate-level, independent research project in the biomedical or public health field.

Students work under the direct mentoring of accomplished Johns Hopkins researchers, gaining valuable experience in a collaborative, challenging and fun environment.

The Diversity Summer Internship Program welcomes applicants from all over the United States, including underrepresented and economically disadvantaged areas. Starting November 1, 2012, visit the Diversity Summer Internship Program’s online application page to begin filling out an application.

1. Read about opportunities in your major. Investigate the summer programs linked to your major and pick 15 favorites.
   
2. Put these workshops on your calendar  
   
3. Use the advice on the same page to get started on a Personal Statement and on letters of recommendation to go with your application.
   
4. Visit the Career Center or Shriver Center to make sure your resume is the best it can be for this purpose. 
5. Make sure you are a member of the myUMBC group Undergraduate Research so you receive notices about application deadlines and application support. 
   

The "Hands-On, Minds-On" research experience for undergraduates (REU) brings together faculty and staff from a variety of different disciplines, departments, and offices at Virginia Tech. Ten students will be selected from national four-year colleges and universities and within the Virginia Community College System to participate in a 10-week National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.

Participants will:

• Have both a "hands-on" as well as a "minds-on" set of experiences, designed to immerse students in a variety of engaging ways in the research process and the begin the development of a research identity.
• Develop a strong understanding of interdisciplinary research
• Become part of a collaborative research community
• Receive $5,000 stipend, free housing (with three meals per day) on campus and travel support to/from Virginia Tech
• Have access to the library, computers, and recreational facilities

2013 Program dates: Tues May 28th - Fri Aug 2nd, 2013

Apply for the 2013 Program: (PDF) (Word)

Applications are due by 5pm on January 25th, 2012.

For more information on summer research opportunites, go to

http://umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/myMajorResearchOUE.html

and click on your major.

For help in getting started in research or scholarship in any field, go to

http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/workshops.html

Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship for Mature Women

Are you eligible for the Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship and the UMBC Scholarship for returning students? You must answer YES to the following questions to be eligible.

·         Are you a student 25 years old or older?

·         Are you working toward your first undergraduate degree?

·         Are you enrolled for fall and/or spring classes?

·         Have you earned at least 60 credits?

·         Do you have at least a 2.5 GPA?

·         Are you in financial need?

·         Are you willing to attend group meetings and/or contact meetings that are designed to help support you as a mature women?

If so... feel free to download an application. This application is only for the Spring 2013 semester and only for those who are currently not Newcombe Scholars. For questions, feel free to contact Jess in the Women's Center or at jessm@umbc.edu.

Deadline: Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Entering its seventh year, the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program invites undergraduates to participate in faculty-mentored summer research at MIT in the science and biotechnology areas.

Students admitted to this program (known as “Amgen Scholars”) will have opportunities to conduct research, analyze data, present research results, network with other undergraduates with similar research interests, and develop working relationships with MIT faculty mentors and other research staff.

Participation has many benefits. Amgen Scholars learn how to collaborate effectively in research settings while investigating areas of research interest within a specific discipline and gaining practical skills and knowledge for both graduate study and post-graduation careers. Participants become fully integrated in MIT’s summer research community, interacting with faculty mentors and fellow undergraduates while participating in research seminars and other networking events. Most importantly, Amgen Scholars become involved in exciting research and contribute to the advancement of science in an area of interest.

The Program also offers a competitive compensation package. Amgen Scholars working 40 hours per week for the nine week period will earn $4,600, based on an hourly wage of $12.78. Housing in a designated MIT residence hall and a $800 food allowance will also be provided.

Space in the the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is limited; up to 25 undergraduates will be admitted for Summer 2013.