The Department of Energy’s Office of Science, Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2013 undergraduate internships.  These research experience guided by laboratory staff scientists are opportunities to contribute to projects important to DOE’s mission. We would like your help in making these opportunities know to your membership community.

The three programs providing internships or fellowships are:

·        the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI),

·        the Community College Internship (CCI) program, and

Applications for both programs are due Tuesday January 10, 2013.

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program, the well-known and longest-running student internship program in SC, encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the DOE Labs. Students participate as research interns at one of 17 15 DOE Labs for 10 weeks during the Summer Term. The internship provides a weekly stipend and support for travel and housing. More information about SULI and access to the online application can be found at http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/. This is a great program!

The Community College Internship (CCI) program encourages community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission by providing technical training experiences at the DOE Labs. Students work on technologies or instrumentation projects or major research facilities related to ongoing R&D programs. The internship provides a weekly stipend and support for travel and housing. More information about CCI and access to the online application can be found at http://science.energy.gov/wdts/cci/.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that the National Institutes of Health is recruiting students from the HSF community for their STEP-UP Summer Internship in Biomedical Research.

The STEP-UP Summer Internship Program, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds and communities to participate in summer research in the areas of diabetes, nutrition, obesity, and digestive, kidney, and hematological diseases.  The STEP-UP program supports students for ten full-time consecutive weeks of basic or clinical research with experienced faculty.  The research experience begins on June 3, 2013 and is completed by August 8, 2013.  The program culminates with an all expense paid trip to the Annual Undergraduate STEP-UP Conference in August 2013 at the NIH in Bethesda, MD. Students will present their summer research to peers, mentors, and experts from the scientific community.

This opportunity is open to undergraduate students, including African-American, Hispanic American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders, who have completed at least one year of college by June 2013. Students must be U.S. Citizens, non-citizen nationals, or legal permanent residents.  The program provides students with:

• A Student Participation Allowance of $3,500 issued directly to the student
• Research Training Orientation program in May 2013
• Travel expenses to the Annual Undergraduate Scientific Session and Research Presentations in early August 2013 in Bethesda, MD.
• Students must arrange their own summer housing using the allowance provided. Housing is available at some STEP-UP coordinating institutions and low cost on-campus housing is often available at other universities during the summer. Contact the program coordinators for additional information.
  

The internships may be done in the laboratory or clinic of NIH-funded investigators or most major universities nationwide. STEP-UP coordinators will work with you directly to identify a location where you would like to work and a project in a research area that interests you. Students are matched with a research mentor at the institution or location of their choice whenever possible.

For more information on how to apply, please visit the NIH STEP-UP website at  http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov/ <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?HispanicScholarshipF/ac5b8b035f/419065e2b0/29c4fdfc72> . Online applications are available now and must be completed before February 15, 2013.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and gain exposure to the scientific community.  Don’t wait, apply now!

We wish you ongoing success in your studies and your career.

The Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) is a federally funded program managed and supported by the Office of Minority Health Research Coordination (OMHRC) in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health. The overall goal of NIDDK’s Short Term Education Program (STEP-UP) is to build and sustain a biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social science research pipeline focused on NIDDK mission areas. STEP-UP is particularly interested in increasing the participation of students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.

To accomplish this goal, the STEP-UP provides research education grants to seven institutions to coordinate three High School STEP-UPs and four Undergraduate STEP-UPs that provides eligible students with ten to twelve weeks of summer research experience and training opportunities. The program culminates with an all expense paid trip to the Annual STEP-UP Scientific Research Symposium in August.

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How Do I Apply?

Applications for admission will be accepted through our Online Application System.
Visit the High School STEP-UP or the Undergraduate STEP-UP for additional information and specific eligibility criteria.

Key Dates for 2013 STEP-UP

Program Contact

Nebraska’s summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. A complete listing of faculty mentors and research project descriptions can be found on our website <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/> . Students can also find information about program benefits including a competitive stipend, room and board, travel expenses, and more.



Summer 2013 programs include:

• Applied Mathematics <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#math>
• Bioenergy Systems <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#bioenergy>
• Biomedical Engineering <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#biomedical>
• Chemistry <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#chemistry>
• Earth and Atmospheric Sciences <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#earth>
• Nanomaterials and Nanoscience <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#nano>
• Optics and Laser Physics <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#physics>
• Redox Biology <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#redox>
• Virology <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#virology>
  

During the Nebraska Summer Research Program <http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/> , students receive first-hand exposure to research and the experience of graduate school. They work closely with faculty mentors and research teams of graduate students and other summer scholars. Students also have opportunities to participate in meaningful social and professional development activities outside of the laboratory.



Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review begins Friday, February 1 and all applications are due Friday, February 15. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education and students from academic institutions where research programs are limited are especially encouraged to apply.

A 10-Week Summer Internship Program

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy, is a 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to minority and female students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). Candidates who are selected will have the opportunity to work on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy.

During the 10 weeks, students will work at one of several locations. At the conclusion of the internship, students will attend a “Technical Forum” where they will present their research project and tour several technical sites located nearby (the location of the technical forum changes every year).

Candidates will receive a paid stipend during the program, in addition to approved transportation expenses to and from the internship site and technical forum location. The MLEF program allows students to gain valuable experience in DOE/FE mission-related research programs, and offers an “inside view” of federal employment which encourages students to consider future opportunities within the Department of Energy. 

Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the program, students must:

• Be 18 years of age;
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher); and
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

MLEF: A Paid Internship Opportunity
Students will be paid:

• A weekly stipend of $600 for undergraduate students;
• A weekly stipend of $750 for Master’s students;
• A weekly stipend of $850 for Doctoral and Post-Doctoral students;
• Approved travel costs to and from the host site; and
• Approved travel costs to the Technical Forum for presentations and awards.

http://www.fossil.energy.gov/education/lelandfellowships