The Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Database includes a list of primarily off-campus summer research opportunities available for undergraduate students.
Please note - This is not an exhaustive list of all summer opportunities. Though we actively manage and update this database, there are likely many opportunities, both on-campus and external, that our office has missed.
This database is maintained by the Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research. If you have any corrections, suggestions, or would like to add an opportunity to our database, please email ugresearch@illinois.edu.
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Research Opportunity | Research Area | Opportunity Timing | Deadline Date |
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Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Summer Research Program Students in the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Summer Research Program will participate in a fully loaded and exciting series of events including professional development seminars, key-note speakers, professional headshots, networking receptions, and immersive experiences. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 2/17/25 |
Computational Sensing and Medical Robotics REU This 10-week program has projects available in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. Involvement will enhance undergraduates' technical communication, presentation skills, and research ethics. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/17/25 |
Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Microbial Biofilms The goal of this REU is to provide talented and motivated students with a well-mentored, collaborative research experience on microbial biofilms that has the potential to impact their career trajectory and future academic successes. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/17/25 |
Entry Point! Program for Students with Disabilities Entry Point! is the signature program of the AAAS Project on Science, Technology, and Disability. Entry Point! provides a wide, national recruitment and screening effort to discover outstanding students with disabilities. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/18/25 |
Environmental Engineering REU: Measurements and Modeling in the Pacific Northwest Students will work on research projects ranging from air quality measurements in the laboratory or during field campaigns to running large scale air quality models. Each student will have a primary instrument, dataset or model they use during the summer. Students may work in collaborative teams with faculty and graduate students or more independently to accomplish specific research goals. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/20/25 |
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) at Caltech – SURF offers students the opportunity to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the guidance of experienced mentors with a stipend award. Students will collaborate with a potential mentor to define and develop a project, submit a technical paper, and give an oral presentation at one of several SURF Seminar Days. |
Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 2/21/25 |
Security of Smart Things (SST) REU Embark on an exciting summer research experience at Florida International University: The Security of Smart Things. Engage in hands-on research in smart technology, professional development, and community-building while enhancing STEM enrollment and diversity. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/22/25 |
Old Sturbridge Village Internship Explore Museum careers at Old Sturbridge Village, New England's largest outdoor History Museum. Gain hands-on experience through internships and practical knowledge. |
Agriculture & Food Sciences, Education, Humanities & Arts, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 2/22/25 |
REU Program in the Structure and Function of Proteins This REU Program offers a 10-week research experience in biochemistry, biophysics, and related fields. Undergraduates explore diverse projects centered on protein, RNA, and DNA structure and function. |
Medicine & Health, Natural Sciences | Summer | Anticipated 2/23/25 |
Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS) Research Experience for Undergraduates POETS REU participants work on their projects under the guidance of a mentor, participate in bi-weekly research seminars, professional development workshops, and a variety of social activities. Students will present their research at a cohort meeting and symposium. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/24/25 |
Environmental Engineering: Measurements and Modeling in the Pacific Northwest This REU offers undergraduates in engineering and environmental science hands-on research experience, collaborating with faculty on projects and participating in workshops. Students conclude their experience with a poster symposium and national conference. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/24/25 |
Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research Summer Program This program provides rigorous, hands-on training in statistical techniques, research methodologies, and data analysis to students. The program also emphasizes the integration of methodological strategies with the theoretical and practical concerns that arise in research on substantive issues. |
Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 2/25/25 |
Institute for Systems Biology REU The ISB Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences Program offers undergraduates with a diversity of backgrounds, career goals and experiences the opportunity to experience research side by side with experts in systems biology. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/25/25 |
Simmons Cancer Institute Summer Internship The Simmons Cancer Institute Summer Internship program provides hands-on experience for college undergraduates who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 2/25/25 |
Center for Cellular and Biomolecular Machines Summer Internship This 9-week program provides students who are interested in biophysics, biochemistry & bioengineering the opportunity to obtain research, academic guidance, and mentoring from CCBM faculty & graduate students, as well as access lectures, trainings, bootcamps, and workshops to become a part of the UC Merced Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) cohort. |
Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/26/25 |
Summer Enrichment Program at the University of Michigan UMSEP provides juniors and seniors from underrepresented groups an 8-week summer pre-professional internship in a health care or public health organization to learn more about health disparities, the health care system, and public health. Students are paired with mentors to complete a research project and will attend meetings, lectures, and present research findings. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 2/27/25 |
University of Rochester Medical Center Summer Scholars Program Designed for underrepresented students pursuing PhD degrees in Biological or Biomedical Sciences, this intensive program offers mentorship, research opportunities, and covers a diverse range of scientific topics |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 2/27/25 |
AgAID (Agricultural AI for Transforming Workforce and Decision Support) Institute Summer REU AgAID Institute seeks undergraduates for an AI-agriculture internship. Projects include water modeling, farm decision-making, robotics, and applying AI tools to real-world challenges! |
Agriculture & Food Sciences, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/27/25 |
Summer in Biomedical Science (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Alabama Birmingham SIBS provides a hands-on 8-week summer opportunity for undergraduates interested in biology and biomedical science to participate in research projects guided by faculty members. Students will receive a stipend of $3,200 for their participation in the program. |
Medicine & Health | Summer | Anticipated 2/27/25 |
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Summer Internship Program The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum's Summer Internship Program offers 10-week positions in various fields including aviation, space history, exhibits, communications, and education. Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Interns are assigned supervisors, work on projects, and engage in virtual group activities, presentations, and professional development opportunities. |
Education, Humanities & Arts, Science & Technology, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 2/28/25 |
UT-ORII SMaRT Internships Program (SMaRT) SMaRT interns have the unique opportunity to work daily with researchers from ORNL and UT for 10 weeks over the summer. Interns receive a stipend, housing and an allowance for travel to and from Knoxville, Tennessee. |
Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 2/28/25 |
Improving Crop Resiliency: Agriculture in Changing Climate REU This 10-week program offers undergraduates research opportunities in plant biology and soil science, including field trips, outreach components, and a final symposium. |
Agriculture & Food Sciences, Natural Sciences | Summer | Anticipated 2/28/25 |
Agricultural Data Science REU New transdisciplinary crop phenomics research offers a 9-week immersive experience for undergrads, emphasizing skills, collaboration, and educational opportunities through boot camps, workshops, and more. |
Agriculture & Food Sciences, Data Science, Natural Sciences, Science & Technology | Summer | Anticipated 3/1/25 |
Community-Engaged Training for Advancing Health Equity This REU provides students with the opportunity to study health disparities with a focus on understanding social context. Students will be trained in relevant social analysis techniques and use this training to develop hypotheses & learn how to design and conduct health disparities-related research. |
Medicine & Health, Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 3/1/25 |
Studying Race and Policing REU This 9-week summer program offers hands-on research in criminal justice, criminology, and social interactions, including professional development and a symposium presentation. |
Social Sciences & Behavior | Summer | Anticipated 3/1/25 |