-At least two years of undergraduate coursework in Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering

-Under-represented minorities and women are especially encouraged 

Duration: 10 weeks 

Stipend: $5,000

Lodging provided

Areas of Research:

• supernova
• cosmology
• the high-redshit Universe
• Dark Energy
• cosmic distance scale
• the Milky Way galaxy
• extrasolar planets
• designing and building astronomical instrumentation to support these fields of research

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2016

**If you plan to apply, please contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu**

This program seeks to foster the careers of the next generation of microbiologists. The focus of the program is a hands-on research project conducted under the guidance of faculty and graduate student mentors. A range of research projects will be available, including basic mechanisms of bacterial and viral gene expression, virus structure and assembly, biofilm formation, microbial development, and prokaryotic cell biology. There will also be several educational and career developmental activities.

The program is intended for undergraduates who:

Disabled students, minority students, and disadvantaged students (economically or first in family to attend college) are especially encouraged to apply.

Duration: 10 weeks (May 23 - July 29, 2016)

Stipend: $5,250 plus $600 supplement for incidental expenses

On-campus housing provided

Travel costs paid by the program

Areas of Research:

-Microbiology

-Microbial Genetics

-Molecular Biology

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2016

**If you plan to apply please contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu**

The program resumes on Monday, January 4, 2016.

For the summer of 2016, students from the U.S. will be selected to conduct research in Germany, Italy, Singapore, or the United Kingdom.

1) U.S. citizen or permanent resident

2) Enrolled full-time in a chemistry, materials science, biochemistry, or chemical engineering program at an accredited U.S. university or college

3) Have one semester or summer of prior experience working in a research laboratory outside of normal classwork

4) Be a rising junior or senior by the end of the program with at least one semester of enrollment remaining after the summer

5) Competitive applicants will have a GPA about a 3.5

6) Please note that membership in ACS is not a judgment criteria and all students, regardless of membership status, are welcome to apply

Read more and apply: https://global.acs.org/global-programs/global-undergraduate-programs/international-research-experience-for-undergrads-ireu/

**If you plan to apply, please contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu**

1) Physics majors or those in a field related to Optics and Materials Science (preference to those who have completed 60 hours of college credit prior to the program start date with GPA greater than 3.0)
2) U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

3) Students who will graduate prior to program start date are NOT eligible

Online Form
Read more and apply: http://www.uark.edu/ua/physreu/indexREU.html

**If you plan to apply, please contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu**

-U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

-Between sophomore and senior years (have not graduated before the start of the program)

-Minimum GPA of 3.0

-Strong interest in a career in biological research

**diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply**

Program dates: May 31 - August 1, 2016

Application deadline: February 16, 2016
Stipend: $6000

Provides travel, housing, health insurance (if needed), partial food allowance, and access to libraries and facilities

Areas of Research

-Biochemistry/ Biophysics
-Bioenergy

-Cellular and Molecular Biology

-Computational Biology & Biostatistics

-Ecology, Plants, and Environmental Systems

-Molecular & Environmental Toxicology

-Neurobiology

-Endocrinology

Read more and apply: http://biology.wisc.edu/IBS-SRP.htm

***If you plan to apply, please contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu***

We'll see you in the Spring!

There are currently 6 slots available for December and it is on a first come first serve basis once proposals are completed.