Student Research Scholarships and Internships
CSU Media Internship Program
The CSU Media Internship Program places interns in the entertainment and media industries. Applications are received on an ongoing basis. For more information, see http://www.csusummerarts.org/mip/
2011 Galbraith Fellowship
The Pat Brown Institute is pleased to announce that they are currently accepting applications for the 2011 Galbraith Fellowship! The Fellowship is awarded to one stellar CSLA graduate student who demonstrates a clear interest in pursuing a career in public policy or public affairs. PBI invites students from all disciplines to apply.
The recipient will serve in a district office of a high ranking public official during the 2011 spring quarter and will receive a stipend of $2,500. The application deadline is Monday, January 3rd and applications are available at our website http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/community/publicpolicy.php.
Panetta Institute Congressional
Internship
The annual Congressional Internship Program is designed to
encourage and develop future leaders of this nation. This
internship program differs from other programs in that it
provides students with an intensive two-week orientation at the
Panetta Institute before these interns begin work with members
of California’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. for
approximately two and one-half months. Due to the efforts of the
Panetta Institute and its patrons, including the CSU Chancellor,
a full scholarship covering all costs is awarded to the
students. Students selected to participate in this prestigious
program are appointed by the university presidents from the
twenty-three campus California State University system, Santa
Clara University and Dominican University of California.
Selection is based on exemplary scholastic record, interest in
politics and potential for a public service career.
First-priority application window: December 15, 2010 – February
28, 2011.
For more information, see http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/pol_sci/scholarships.html
Hope College Research Experiences for Undergraduate (Biology, Environment)
The Hope College Biology Department (Holland, Michigan) seeks
students to participate in a 10-week summer research experience
funded by the National Science Foundation Research Experience
for Undergraduates program. Students will conduct an
independent, but supervised, basic science research project with
a Hope College Biology faculty member. The theme of our program
is “Environmental Impacts on Biological Systems: from Molecules
to Ecosystems” and allows students to pursue research in many
different areas of biology, as well as interdisciplinary fields.
The objectives of the program are to: 1) allow students to
establish a foundation for teaching biology by mastering a
greater body of knowledge; 2) illustrate the connection between
research and teaching; and 3) broaden the student's
understanding of science through participation in original
research. Selected students will be supported by a stipend of
$4,300 for the 10 week period, and provided with on-campus
housing at half cost. In addition, up to $500 in total travel
costs will be provided for a round trip to Hope College from the
student's home.
For more information, see http://sharp.hope.edu/
Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) Internships
SCEC offers two internship programs for college students from freshman to master's level. SCEC/SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) interns are primarily juniors or seniors, and most projects are best suited for students majoring in earth science or a related field. SURE interns are paired one-on-one with a SCEC scientist at that researcher's institution or field site, to work within that scientist's field of specialty. SCEC/USEIT (Undergraduate Studies in Earthquake Information Technology) interns must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2011. USEIT interns work on collaborative teams at SCEC headquarters at the University of Southern California and conduct computer science research to benefit earthquake science.
For more information, see
http://www.scec.org/education/college/internships/
Smithsonian Fellowship and Internship Programs
Agency: Smithsonian Institution
Next Deadline: Jan 15, 2011 (tentative)
Grad-level, Predoc, Postdoc and Senior Fellowships support research at the Smithsonian in the following areas: anthropology, archaeology, astrophysics and astronomy, earth sciences, ecology, behavioral and environmental sciences, evolutionary and systematic biology, history of science and technology, art history, and social and cultural history of the U.S. The stipend and length of fellowships vary. Other grad-level/undergrad-level internships are also available. Applicants should note that although 1/15 is the standard deadline, other program deadlines vary. See http://www.si.edu/ofg/start.htm for details.
DOE Scholars Program
Agency: U.S. Department of Energy
Next Deadline: Jan 31, 2011
Offers summer internships with stipends of up to $650 per week depending on academic status to undergraduates, graduate students and post-graduates at accredited IHEs. Majors accepted include: engineering; physical sciences; environmental sciences; computer science and information technology; physics; program management; math; statistics; safety and health; accounting and finance; law; and others. See http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/ for details.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Internships at the American Museum of Natural History
Location: New York, New York
Next Deadline: Feb 2011
Supports summer internships, stipends, and subsistence funds for qualified undergraduates to pursue specific projects in conjunction with AMNH scientists in evolutionary biology, physical sciences, or specific research projects in related areas. Applications will be available in early 2011with a February deadline. See http://tinyurl.com/y9s3z7z for details.
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Research Grants in Geological Sciences
Agency: Geological Society of America (GSA)
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011 (tentative)
Graduate Student Research Grants (applications due 2/1) provide partial support of master's and doctoral thesis research in the geological sciences for graduate students enrolled in universities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America.
Undergraduate Student Research Grants (deadlines vary by region) support individual research by sophomore or junior undergraduates. Applicants must be GSA members. See http://www.geosociety.org/grants/ for details.
NASA Undergraduate Student Researchers Program (USRP)
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011
Offers undergraduates mentored research opportunities at 10 participating NASA centers. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are concentrating in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physical/life sciences. Students receive $6,000 (10- week summer session) or $9,000 (15-week fall or spring session), plus travel. Students may apply for one or more sessions to increase chance of being selected, but can only participate in one. See http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/usrp/index.htm for details.
NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP)
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011
Supports early graduate study leading to master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering disciplines that lead to aeronautics and space careers. Provides opportunities for graduate students to conduct research at either NASA Centers or the student's home institution. Provides about 180 awards of $30,000 each. See http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.cfmpage=124 for details when updated.
Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011
Supports undergraduate juniors and seniors and first-year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, atmospheric science, astrophysics, physics, chemistry, or selected space disciplines of interest for a paid internship at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia. Applicants can apply for multiple sessions at the same time but must submit by the first session's deadline. See http://www.nianet.org/larss/ for details.
Student Scholarships (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Agency: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011
Supports graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students working toward degrees in manufacturing engineering,
manufacturing engineering technology, or a closely related manufacturing field of study at a U.S. college or university. Successful applicants receive a minimum award of $1,000. About 100 scholarships awarded annually. See http://www.smeef.org/programs/scholarships.html for details.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce
Next Deadline: Feb 15, 2011
Supports two separate 12-week internship program for undergraduates in pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering to provide hands-on research experience at a NIST lab in Maryland or Colorado. IHEs must apply and nominate students. Participating students must have a 3.0 or better and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. See http://www.nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/ for details.
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce
Next Deadline: Feb 04, 2011
Program is designed to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; and recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the NOAA and other related inter-governmental agencies. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. undergraduate students. See http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html for details.
Faculty and Student Teams Program (FaST)
Agency: U.S. Department of Energy
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011 (target date)
FaST program will support a team comprised of one faculty member and up to three undergraduate students for hands-on research opportunities in DOE national labs during the summer. Faculty member identifies a mutually beneficial research area for collaboration with a laboratory scientist. Faculty from colleges and universities with limited research facilities and those institutions serving populations who are underrepresented in the fields of science, engineering, and technology are encouraged to apply. See http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/fast/about.html for more details.
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI)
Agency: U.S. Department of Energy
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011 (target date)
Supports undergraduate training and research internships at 14 DOE labs. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to labs' research programs. Different labs each offer different research opportunities. Appointments are for 10 weeks in the summer, 16 weeks in the spring and fall. Stipend provides $400/week. Target dates refer to the first day DOE begins reviewing applications; applications submitted after that date may not be considered. See http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/erulf/about.html for details.
Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships
Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Next Deadline: Jan 05, 2011
Program supports graduate students (program on hold) and third and fourth year undergraduates who are pursuing degrees in science and technology and have a commitment to protecting the nation against further terrorist attacks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, major in a homeland security science, technology, engineering or mathematics (HS-STEM) field and have at least a 3.30 GPA. Full tuition, fees, and monthly stipends provided. See http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/ for details.
Dept. of Energy Pre-Service Teacher Program
Agency: U.S. Department of Energy
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2011 (target date)
Supports undergraduate paid internships at a DOE lab for students who have decided on a teaching career in science, math or technology. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the lab's research programs, as well as working with a Master Teacher who is currently working in K-12 education as a teacher. The different labs each offer different research opportunities. Students may select any lab or make a specific laboratory choice when applying. See http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/sci_ed.htm for details.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office of Research and Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Golden Eagle Building 314
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
323 343-5366