2025 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Catalog of Biomedical Research Internships

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status. We would appreciate your help promoting the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) among students at St. Olaf College. I have attached an informational flyer that offers an overview of the program and a brief snapshot of important dates below, including how to apply.

 

About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:

• Complete an independent research project;
• Attend we
  ekly research seminars;
• Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
• Present their findings at a competitive poster session.

The program will run from Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 15, 2025. An online application for the 2025 SURP is now available on the SURP website.

 

The application deadline is midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 10, 2025. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 17, 2025. 

 

Other Biomedical Research Internships

I also wanted to share with you a resource that my colleagues and I developed, which is a catalog of biomedical research internships offered nationwide for high school, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and first-year medical students. Feel free to share this resource with faculty and students at your institution.

University of Minnesota Duluth Virtual Chemistry MS Information Session

 

Greetings from the Chemistry MS program at the University of Minnesota Duluth! We hope that your fall semester has gotten off to a great start. We are excited to be recruiting for our Fall 2025 cohort and invite you to forward this message to students and colleagues.   We will be offering a virtual Chemistry MS Information Session on Tuesday, November 19 at 12:00 PM (central time). Register for the virtual info session here!

Our Chemistry MS program comprises a core group of 31 research faculty working in state of the art research laboratories with all of the resources to pursue cutting-edge research in interdisciplinary chemical sciences. Our program and researchers are focused solely on our Master’s students, so they will be working independently on their own research projects with personal attention from faculty research advisors.  We offer graduate teaching assistantships with generous compensation packages, including: Academic year stipend with most of our students also receiving a summer stipend  Full tuition coverage (up to 14 credits per semester) Health and wellness benefits The University of Minnesota Duluth is the second-largest university in the Minnesota University system, and is located on the beautiful western shore of Lake Superior. Duluth, MN, recently voted the best town in America by readers of Outside magazine, contains hundreds of miles of hiking, mountain biking, running, and skiing trails within the city limits as well as beaches, breweries, restaurants, and other cultural activities.  The Department and University strive to attract and retain students and employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from students who belong to groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. Applications must be submitted online. Priority deadline January 7, 2025, with applications being considered on a rolling basis thereafter.

Summer undergraduate research at Caltech

Caltech's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is but one manifestation of our commitment to institutional excellence. Diversity is essential to achieving and maintaining scientific excellence.

The WAVE Fellows program supports this goal by increasing visibility and accessibility to Caltech's PhD programs to undergraduates in STEM fields who are seriously considering attending graduate school. WAVE Fellows is a 10-week undergraduate research program that provides robust programming in the areas of academic and professional development.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or students with DACA status. A minimum GPA of 3.4 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas. The most competitive applicants will have prior research experience.

Support: WAVE Fellows will receive a $6,000 award for the 10-week period, plus campus housing and a dining and travel supplement of ~$1,000.

Application: Online applications are due January10, 2025.

Program information sessions will be held throughout November. Register now!

Going to SACNAS (#305) or ABRCMS (#738)? Be sure to visit our booths!

Click here for more information or reach out to Carol Casey, casey@caltech.edu, with questions.

University of Delaware REU Program Summer 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Summer REU Program in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. 

 

The program will take place from June 2 to August 8, 2025, at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp campus in the beach community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.  Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology, marine geology, biogeochemistry, or a related area. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $7,200 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance. The deadline to apply is February 14, 2025

 

More information and the application can be found on our website. You may also be interested to read more about the program or see one of our field trips on the R/V Daiber on the Delaware Bay. 

 

University of Kansas Pharmaceutical Chem PhD Program Informational Webinar ~ Nov 25

 

University of Deleware Dept of Chemistry & Biochem Prospective Graduate Student Info Session

 

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Prospective Graduate Student Info Session Our Graduate Admissions Committee will hold a virtual information session on Monday, November 4th from 6pm-7pm EST to explain the graduate program application/visitation process. Any students interested in learning more about our research and community are welcome to attend. Please RSVP here.

The following topics will be covered, with time for questions and engagement from the attendees: •    Components of a Chemistry PhD application package  •    Application time-line •    What our admissions committee values in an applicant •    What different types of appointments graduates students receive •    What the financial considerations are •    How visitations are conducted •    Diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate as a strength   Our priority deadline for evaluation of applications is December 15. However, applications will continue to be reviewed through March 20.   Besides our outstanding faculty and interdisciplinary research environment, additional reasons to consider applying to our graduate program are: Our location: Newark is close to Wilmington (25 min), Philadelphia (45 min), Baltimore (1 hr), DC (2.5 hr) NYC (2.5 hr) and the beach (1 hr)! Tax Benefits of Living in Delaware Delaware is one of five U.S. states that levies no sales tax of any kind. "The faculty at UD were pivotal to my success. Beyond their knowledge and expertise, their passion and relentless pursuit of the scientific unknown is contagious...I couldn't feel more prepared for the road ahead than I do right now having earned my doctorate from UD." - Rob Panish, UD Ph.D. "The Chemical and Biology Interface allowed me to explore different aspects of research while focusing on my concentration." - Emily Berckman, Ph.D. student “Newark has a small town feel that makes you feel at home while still being close to major cities.” – Mackenzie Lauro, Ph.D.  For information about our program, please visit our website: https://www.chem.udel.edu/ You can find answers to most questions on our FAQ page: https://www.chem.udel.edu/graduate/frequently-asked-questions And you can find more information about the Graduate College here: https://www.chem.udel.edu/graduate/prospective-students   Sincerely, Lars Gundlach Associate Chair of Graduate Studies and Research Department of Chemistry University of Delaware

Montana State University-Earn your Ph.D. In Chemistry or Biochemistry

 

UC Riverside Chemistry Graduate Program Virtual Recruitment Event

Please register via the QR code or at the link below:
 https://form.jotform.com/242496669814169

Pursue your Ph.D. in Chemistry at USC

 

There are some exciting opportunities in the chemistry Ph.D. program for students applying to graduate school this fall. Here are some of the highlights and recent developments in the program that may be of interest to you:

 

·         The department is home to approximately 190 Ph.D. students studying chemical biology, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical and theoretical chemistry. Our students work in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment and have access to a number of centers and institutes at USC spanning the areas of cancer research, sustainability, alternative energy research, and quantum information technology. The department is distinguished by a number of honors including two Nobel Prizes (Arieh Warshel 2013, George Olah 1994).

·         Our current standard Ph.D. stipend is $40,000 per year. In addition, this amount can be higher with a number of internal fellowships for the best applicants. There are no tuition or fees, and health and dental insurance are covered.

·         Our graduate program does not have an application fee, and we do not require general or subject GRE. We do not require interviews for domestic students. We also offer early admission and competitive fellowships to a number of students.

·         Our students are eligible for graduate research assistant fellowships from the university. These fellowships ensure that Ph.D. students in their critical second year of graduate school are able to fully engage in research and prepare for their qualifying exams. Our graduates continue onto successful careers in academic and industrial research, teaching, and government labs, in addition to nontraditional chemistry professions.

 

The application deadline for the next academic year is December 15, 2024. Students are encouraged to apply early.

UChicago Grad Admissions Information

As we prepare for the start of Autumn Quarter later this month, we are pleased to share new degree programs in environmental science, data science, finance, and management, and updates on UChicago's graduate offerings in the humanities and molecular engineering. As faculty, advisors, and mentors to outstanding students at your institutions and organizations, we hope these programs will be of interest to your students, now or in the years to come. Students can find more information about the admissions process, our outstanding PhD funding packages, professional opportunities, and more on each program's website.

Physical Sciences Division (PSD) - Two new programs – a master’s and PhD from the Committee on Data Science – will welcome their inaugural cohorts this month. We will also be accepting applications this year for a new MS in Environmental Science, housed in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences. The program will feature a data science core, capstone project, and opportunities to specialize in areas including climate science, ecology, and environmental policy. 

Humanities Division - The renowned Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC) is now the Department of Middle Eastern Studies, which offers both a master's and PhD program. This follows the announcement in 2023 of the renaming of the Oriental Institute as the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia & North Africa (ISAC). Application for the MA in Middle Eastern Studies is now exclusively through the Humanities Division.

Booth School of Business - This year, the Booth School welcomes its first cohorts in both the new Master in Finance and Master in Management programs. 

Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) - The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering offers the Master of Engineering (MEng) degree, in addition to doctoral programs in Molecular Engineering and Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE). The Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) is based at UChicago, and brings together researchers from Argonne National Lab, Fermilab, leading universities, and corporate and nonprofit partners in this exciting field. Engineering at UChicago: PME degree programs >> 

The Graduate Admissions office supports prospective students interested in master’s, doctoral, and professional programs across UChicago's graduate schools and divisions. Our website includes a searchable program list to assist students in identifying their best fit, as well as links to the separate application systems for each of the academic units. We look forward to working with your students if graduate study is part of their future plans.

Thinking about a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry? NDSU Graduate Visitation Day

 

Summer 2025 Undergraduate Internship Programs at Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Summer 2025 Undergraduate Internship Programs at Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

We are excited to share information about our diverse summer research internship opportunities here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. These programs are broadly focused on research topics in cardiovascular sciences (EICS), Aging (ENGAGED) or Child Health (TRAC) and mainly for undergraduate students (the TRAC program has a broader learner focus). All programs are NIH-funded; applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents and have a GPA of at least 2.85. Students from diverse backgrounds groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 We have attached flyers for three different opportunities- each QR code leads directly to the student application-also see below.

 

 

Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences (EICS) Summer Research Program   

Application link:  ENGAGED & EICS SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025 APPLICATION      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enhancing Undergraduate Education and Research in Aging to Eliminate Health Disparities (ENGAGED) Summer Research Program

Application link:  ENGAGED & EICS SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025 APPLICATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training in Research Affecting Child Health (TRAC)

Application link: 2025 TRAC APPLICATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

 

All the very best,

 

Lydia C. Durr

Research Administrative Coordinator II

Hypertension & Vascular Research
Cardiovascular Sciences Research Center

BioTech Place, 575 N Patterson Avenue, Suite 120

Winston Salem, NC 27101

ldurr@wakehealth.edu |336-716-3587

 

Wake Forest University

School of Medicine

Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences PhD Programs

I’m pleased to share that the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSK) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is now accepting applications for our PhD programs in Cancer Engineering and Cancer Biology.

The Pat and Ian Cook Cancer Engineering Graduate Program provides training that merges cancer biology with bioengineering. Established in 2023 to run alongside GSK’s Cancer Biology PhD Program, this program teaches scientists and engineers how to solve biological and clinical problems in cancer science and medicine through technological innovation and engineering. The Cancer Biology PhD program, which is recruiting its 20th class, provides research training in biomedical sciences, including topics ranging from biochemistry and genetics to human physiology and pathophysiology.

Students in both programs will join one of more than 130 laboratories at MSK where they will examine cancer science through the lenses of basic and translational research.

At GSK, we are committed to training a new generation of scientists and engineers who will advance the frontiers of biomedical knowledge. Established in 2006, our graduate school provides an interactive environment in which PhD students get the full benefit of the close integration of basic science and translational research for which MSK is known. Our programs offer students a wide range of learning and research opportunities with our internationally renowned faculty in a highly innovative and collegial scientific environment.

I hope you will visit our website to learn more about us and share information about our programs with your students who are considering careers in the biomedical sciences.

If you have questions about our Cancer Biology or Cancer Engineering Programs, don’t hesitate to contact us at gradstudies@sloankettering.edu.

Vanderbilt University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemical Biology

 

KU Chemistry REU Program 2024

 

The University of Kansas is now accepting applications for its summer 2024 Chemistry REU program (http://chemreu.ku.edu/), funded by the National Science Foundation.  Successful applicants will participate in ten weeks of interdisciplinary research in state-of-the art laboratories and engage in educational and professional development activities designed to enhance scientific communication skills and build awareness of career opportunities. 

Summer REU Opportunity for Students- Colorado State University

 

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University is pleased to announce the return of our Summer Airborne Expressions REU program. 

Applications will open in early January!

We are offering a 10-week (May 29th – August 1st, 2024), full-time research program for rising juniors and seniors and community college students with at least 45 semester hours of credit. Students will be provided with student housing, a travel allowance and a $6000 stipend.

During the 10-week program students will:

• work full-time on a mentored research project in a faculty advisor’s research laboratory.

• hone your research skills and learn how they make a difference in complex situations. 

• Join a cohort of 10 students working on interrelated projects in air quality, air pollution and other topics.

• practice professional skills like elevator speeches and presentations.

• hear from experts about professional pathways, including graduate school and entrepreneurship.

Who can participate? 

We are looking for rising college juniors and seniors and community college students with an interest in STEM and societal impact. We would especially like to give opportunities to students who may not have had exposure to or considered research as a career, but who are curious and motivated to improve people’s lives and surroundings. 

What will you research? 

Air pollutants affect human health, the environment, and the climate. A disproportionate fraction of adverse impacts from these pollutants is felt in communities with lower access to resources. Understanding health and climate impacts and cleaning up the atmosphere takes many different skills. Participants might develop measurement techniques, analyze measured data, contribute to computer models, or develop educational materials. 

Where will you hang out? 

This experience is supported by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and involves faculty across engineering and other departments. Students will work at the Powerhouse Energy Campus, a 100,000 square-foot green building that receives local, national, and global recognition for its interdisciplinary environment. Fort Collins, Colorado blends hard work with recreation, with proximity to the Rocky Mountains, nearly 300 miles of bike routes and trails, and 300+ sunny days each year.

Applications will open in early January and are accepted until February 5th, 2024. 

Please go to our website to learn more or apply for summer 2024: https://www.engr.colostate.edu/me/REU-Air/