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2010 Research and Scholarship Opportunities for VA - NC Alliance Students

Research, Internship & Scholarship Opportunities for VA - NC Alliance Students

The Alliance mantains a listing of summer and academic year research, internship, and scholarships available to students and partner institutions. Please contact us by e-mail or phone (434)243-6660 if you would like us to add an opportunity to this list, or have questions about existing opportunities. A list of opportunities from previous years is also available.

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Research Opportunities  

 

 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a multi-program science and technology laboratory with four primary aims: increasing the availability of clean, abundant energy; restoring and protecting the environment; and contributing to national security. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory offers a number of research programs for undergraduates in the areas of science, mathematics, engineering and technology.  The Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) program provides participants with research experience. Participants also receive a stipend, funding for travel to and from the lab and a housing allowance. The Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS) offers one- to three-year summer internships to students interested in physics and nuclear engineering applications. A stipend, housing allowance and some travel funding are available to student interns. 

To apply:

HERE program:  http://www.orau.org/ornl/hereatornl/application.htm

NESLS program: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/nsed/outreach/internship_nesls_application.shtml

Deadline for HERE program: Summer-February 1, Fall-June 1, Spring-October 1

Deadline for NESLS: February 28th

 

VT-UCC Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Virginia Tech and the University of Cape Coast in Accra, Ghana are offering students a unique opportunity to participate in research in ecology, environmental science and conservation biology abroad in sub-Saharan Africa. While open to undergraduate applicants from all backgrounds, minority students are especially encouraged to apply to this program that seeks to enrich the educational experiences of its participants with a more global perspective. Selected students will participate in thoughtfully selected research projects with faculty mentors from the University of Cape Coast. Politically stable and enjoying a diverse array of flora and fauna, Ghana provides an amazing natural laboratory for conducting research in a different part of the world. Students may also look forward to learning more about Ghana’s rich history and culture(s). Funded by the National Science Foundation, airfare to and from Ghana, local transportation within Ghana, living accommodations, meals and research supplies are all covered for the seven students selected to participate each summer.

To apply: http://www.undergraduate.vt.edu/GhanaREU/application-process/index.html

Deadline: February 10, 2012

 

American Student Placements in Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE) and Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Undergraduate Programs

University of Pittsburgh, May 21-July 29, 2012

Through ASPIRE, student participants will receive mentoring and encourage towards independent thinking as they employ systematic approaches to researching issues pertaining to the fields of rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology sciences. Areas of focus will all be related to increasing functionality for persons with disabilities. A partnership between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Melon, the QOLT program invites undergraduates to engage in cross-disciplinary research related to the development of methods and apparatuses to support human cognitive, physiological, social, and physical functioning. While there is no academic major requirement, students who have been selected to participate in the past have represented biology, computer science, physiology, psychology, and engineering-related disciplines. By filling out one, online application, students may apply simultaneously for both of these summer opportunities offered by the Quality of Life Technology Center.

Mary Goldberg Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL)

mrh35@pitt.edu phone 412.954.5287

To apply: http://www.qolt.pitt.edu/under/ 

Deadline: February 15, 2012

 

2012 Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program Summer Research Internship (MAOP SRI)

The Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program at Virginia Tech welcomes talented students with an interest in pursuing graduate studies to apply for an intense, 10 week summer research internship in one of several different disciplines. Participants will enjoy several enriching opportunities, including participating in a GRE test preparation course, attending an off-site, two and a half day retreat with other program participants, and designing, conducting and presenting scholarly research under the mentorship of a member of the faculty.  In addition, the program provides participating scholars with a $3000 stipend and free room and board.

To learn more and apply: http://www.maop.vt.edu/programs/summer.html

Deadline: March 1, 2012

 

VA-NC Alliance Summer Research Program

This eight-week program hosted at the University of Virginia offers a choice of three research tracks:

Biology Research Track

In this 8-week summer internship program student-scholars will have unique one-on-one interactions with a faculty member and research group. Participants will also engage collaboratively in laboratory research, participate in weekly group research discussions, learn laboratory safety and research ethics and consider the next steps toward fulfilling careers as biological researchers. The program’s goal is to create and inspire future researchers interested in applying concepts in cell biology as well as molecular, cellular and genomic approaches to problems in biological science and healthcare. This will be an outstanding opportunity for those students considering applying to graduate school in the biological sciences. In addition to receiving a $3250 stipend, participants will also be provided with housing and a modest allowance towards a meal card. 

Chemistry /Astronomy Research Track

Rising sophomores and juniors with an interest in a STEM discipline are invited to apply for the 2012 CCU Summer Research Program. This year’s session will enable students to gain experience in the fields of reactive chemistry, astronomical observations, rotational spectroscopy, and computational chemistry/kinetics. Students will attend classroom lectures/instruction (1 day/week) and participate in laboratory research (3 days/week) and group discussions/presentations (1 day/week), all with an emphasis on conducting research in a collaborative setting, where well-defined research goals, frequent communication, and significant contributions from multiple investigators are central to the success of a given project. The program will also include two multi-day field experiences at the NRAO Green Bank Telescope. Finally, participants will be encouraged and have the opportunity to continue their research experience with a CCU scientist throughout their undergraduate career. Participating students will receive a $3,250.00 stipend, housing, and a modest amount toward a meal card.

Systems and Information Engineering Research Track

Applications are now being accepted from outstanding rising seniors who participate in the VA-NC Alliance and are majoring in STEM-related fields to participate in this 8-week research internship opportunity on the grounds of the University of Virginia. During the course of this 8 week program, students will have an opportunity to work with dynamic faculty mentors, graduate students and undergraduate peers to model, design and/or analyze complex problems related to the field of systems engineering. Serving as an especially great opportunity for students who are considering graduate studies, the program goal is to create and inspire future researchers who will apply the techniques of systems engineering to problems in healthcare, national defense, weather and natural hazards, transportation, economics, and humanitarian causes. Participants will receive a $2250 stipend, $500 for travel expenses, housing, and a $200 meal card for use at U.Va. dining facilities.

To learn more and apply: http://www.virginia.edu/amp

Deadline: March 1, 2012

 

National High Field Magnet Lab

Magnets made at the National High Field Magnet Lab are used by scientists around the globe. The National High Field Magnet Lab offers three sites: one focusing on magnetic fields, another on pressure and a third on temperature. The lab facilitates research in physics, chemistry, biological sciences, geochemistry, materials science and magnet science and engineering. Student researchers gain lab experience; however, they are also encouraged to broaden their knowledge through participation in weekly seminars and colloquia. The program is eight weeks long. Travel funding as well as housing is available.

To apply: http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/reu/application/form/app_form.aspx

Deadline: March 16, 2012

  

Argonne National Lab

As one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest laboratories, Argonne National Laboratory conducts over 200 science and engineering research projects. These projects center around three principal areas: energy, biological and environmental systems and national security.  Argonne National Laboratory offers a number of programs for undergraduates.  The Argonne Student Research Participation Program gives undergraduate students studying physical and life sciences, mathematics, computer science and engineering, the opportunity to gain 10 weeks of research experience. Research aide appointments are made on a rolling basis. Aides do not design their own projects, but accomplish tasks assigned by the scientific and engineering staff. Aides do not participate in the seminar series and field trips. The Cooperative Education program is only available to students who have completed at least 2 semesters of college and can work at Argonne on an alternating (semester at Argonne, semester at your institution) or parallel (work at Argonne while attending your institution) basis. Applications for this program can be submitted at any time; check the website for the best times to apply.  Additionally, there are internships available for community college students and two opportunities provided for American Indian students: the Indian Education Renewable Energy Challenge and the Tribal Internship Program.

To apply for the Argonne Student Research Participation Program: http://www.dep.anl.gov/catalog/application.html

Application deadlines depend on when the applicant will begin the Student Research Participation Program; all deadlines are clearly listed on the application.

Deadline for summer 2012: April 1, 2012

Deadline for Tribal Internship Program: March 15, 2012

 
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