• 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 two REU projects:

• 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 10, 2008. See the project website for details and application.

• Research Experience for Undergraduates in Computer Networking and Security at NJIT
  The REU in Computer Networking and Security program at NJIT is a 10-week research experience for sophomores and juniors, May 27 to August 1, 2008. Students will work with faculty members and graduate students on projects in various areas of computer networking and computer security. Application deadline: March 17, 2008.

• 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

The application deadline for Summer 2008 was January 31, 2008; please consider this for Summer 2009. 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.

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

The application deadline for summer 2008 was February 1, 2008; please consider this for 2009. 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.

• NASA opportunities

NASA offers many research opportunities at several locations.

• Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service

June 7 - August 2, 2008
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 - November 30 ( 5% discount on tuition balance )
International Student Deadline - December 14
Priority Deadline - January 25
Final Deadline - February 25

Application materials and details at the program website.