Research program in ecology

The institution: Harvard Forest

The program: Each student will participate in an on‑going study with senior researchers from Harvard University, Marine Biological Lab-Ecosystems Center, University of New Hampshire, University of Massachusetts and other collaborators. Responsibilities generally include field and laboratory studies, data analysis and scientific writing. In addition, students attend weekly seminars given by nationally known scientists about their research and workshops on ethics and career and graduate school planning. At the end of the summer, students will develop their research results and present their findings at a student research symposium.

• 12 week program running from 26 May to 14 August 2009.


• $5,400 stipend.


• On-site housing.


• Full meal plan.


• Assistance with travel costs to and from Harvard Forest.

Eligibility:

• Demonstrated interest in ecology.

Application deadline: 6 February 2009

More information: http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/reu/reu.html

Amgen Scholars Program

The institution: California Institute of Technology (a.k.a. CalTech)

The program: geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.

• $5,500 award.


• Round-trip air transportation.


• Generous housing allowance.


• Food allowance.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.


• 3.2 GPA or better.


• Sophomore through to non-graduating senior.

Application deadline: 15 February 2009

More information: http://www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu

MURF undergraduate research fellowships

The institution: California Institute of Technology (a.k.a. CalTech)

The program:

• Ten-week program.


• $6,000 award.


• Additional housing and travel support may be provided.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.


• 3.0 GPA or better.


• Sophomore through to non-graduating senior.

Application deadline: 12 January 2009

More information: http://www.murf.caltech.edu

NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The institution: Home institution.

The program:

• $8,000 / year in academic assistance for up to two years


• 10 week summer internship paying $650 / week, with housing subsidy

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizenship


• 3.0 GPA or better


• Majoring in NOAA related discipline

Application deadline: 30 January 2009

More information: http://www.orau.gov/NOAA/HollingsScholarship/

NOAA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The institution: Varies.

The program:

• Payment of tuition and fees -$8,000 per year


• Two 10-week summer internships at NOAA sites


• Weekly stipend during internships of $650


• Weekly housing allowance during internships

Requirements:

• U.S. citizen


• Sophomores attending a Minority Serving Institution


• Minimum 3.0 GPA


• Majoring in NOAA mission disciplines, including oceanic, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including, geography, physics, and hydrology

Deadline: 2 February 2009

More information: http://epp.noaa.gov/undergrad_scholar/welcome.html

Louisiana State University summer research 2009

The institution: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The program:

• Individual research with mentors


• $3,500 stipend, with housing provided


• Course credit


• 1 June to 31 July 2009

Requirements: Life Sciences or Chemistry Major, 3.0 GPA, have completed Introductory Biology & Chemistry coursework, plan to pursue higher degree

Deadline: 11 February 2009

More information: http://www.biology.lsu.edu/hhmiprog/undergrad/

UT Southwestern Medical Center SURF

The institution: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The program:

• Ten week program from 1 June 2009 to 7 August 2009


• Individual laboratory research projects with UT Southwestern Graduate School faculty members


• Research areas include modern cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology are represented


• Includes seminars, GRE prep course, social events, and an end-of-program poster session


• $4,000 stipend ($5,250 in support if housing is needed)

Requirements: Enrolled in a natural science degree program at the undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year.

Application deadline: 9 February 2009

More information: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF or email surf@utsouthwestern.edu