Please use the links given below. The Honors College has no further information and no application materials.

• Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

The National Science Foundation offers a huge number of opportunities for undergraduates to join research projects each summer. These allow students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out, and to contribute significantly. Opportunities are available in engineering, materials science, computer and information science, the sciences, and mathematics. Go to the REU web page and search for REU projects by subject area.

NJIT has one REU project for 2009:

• Research Experience for Undergraduates in Nanoscale Materials Science and Engineering at NJIT
  Held at the New Jersey Center for Engineered Particulates at NJIT, the Program is designed to expose students to topics associated with nanoscale materials science and engineering as well as their professional development, particularly focused on the research enterprise. A generous stipend is paid for the 10-week program. Application Deadline: March 9, 2009. See the project website for details and application.

• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships at US Department of Energy labs

This program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities (see Choosing a Lab). An appointment is for 10 weeks during the Summer Term (May through August) or for 16 weeks during the Fall Term (August through December) and Spring Term (January through May). Students who are majoring in any branch of science, math, engineering and technology are encouraged to apply. The Department of Energy-Headquarters also has interns majoring in science or public policy.  See the web page for details and application. Must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien. Deadlines: There are two selection rounds for summer; the first one begins February 1, 2009. For more, see THIS PAGE.

• Department of Homeland Security Summer Internship Program

For undergraduate students. U.S. citizenship required. Funding available for Summer 2009. 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities. $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location. Application Deadline: January 5, 2009.

• NASA opportunities

NASA offers many research opportunities at several locations.

• Undergrad Summer Research Opportunities from the Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP)

Here you can search by subject area, region, or institution, or any combination. This page also contains links to other summer research programs and a Handbook on summer research.

• Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) in Germany

RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering - gives students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. All participants receive stipends to help cover living expenses, and the partner universities and research institutions provide housing assistance. The application period for Summer 2009 is December 8, 2008 to January 31, 2009.

To find out about eligibility and the application process as well as to read reports from past participants, please visit: http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html. If you have an interest, please see Scott Kline in the International Office-Fenster Hall 140. E-mail him at kline@njit.edu or call him at 973-596-2442.

• Albert Einstein College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Offers college students an exceptional opportunity to carry out original research in a laboratory at one of the world's top-ranking scientific institutions. SURP is designed specifically for outstanding students considering a career in biomedical research and offers the unique experience of living and working in a scientific environment. Applicants should be completing their junior year. In rare instances sophomores with strong science backgrounds and/or strong research backgrounds may be considered. International students currently holding an F1 visa and presently enrolled in a U.S. college or university may apply. Applicable disciplines include biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, bioengineering, chemical engineering, and others. See the program website for details and link to the online application. The application deadline for summer 2009 is February 1, 2009

• Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service

June 6 - August 1, 2009
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

This dynamic program is intended for students who are involved in volunteer activities and are excited about exploring professional opportunities in the non-profit sector.

Admissions, scholarship decisions, and internship placements are made on a rolling basis as applications are received. Therefore, it is to one's advantage to apply early.

Early Deadline - December 5, 2008 ( 5% discount on tuition balance )
International Student Deadline - January 15, 2009
Priority Deadline -February 5, 2009
Final Deadline -March 5, 2009

Application materials and details at the program website.