Undergraduate research helps students learn how to investigate challenging questions and solve open-ended problems that most likely have not been solved before. Such experiences strengthen a student’s resume and lead to the development of unique career experience.
Opportunities are available in programs for all majors. The National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsors programs from Alabama to Washington. Other programs are sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of Energy, the Mayo Clinic, and the Department of Defense, among others. Additionally, programs are available abroad through the NSF and other international organizations or universities. Most domestic programs provide the participating student with a stipend, housing allowance and some travel assistance. Many programs also sponsor professional development seminars and workshops in addition to planned social events or outings.
Please note that many programs label their summer research as an “internship,” - so students should not forget to include those opportunities in your search. Most programs have deadlines in early to late February, some as early as mid-January. Many use rolling admission, so students should apply early and often!
Click here http://www.urop.gatech.edu/students/summer-opportunities for additional information and links to programs. Information on the page is being updated on a regular basis, so check the website often.
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