Please note that the opportunities listed below are in order of their application deadline. Be sure to look at the "program dates" to determine when the actual program takes place.
University of Alaska Fairbanks Undergraduate Researcher for Summer 2020
  • Application Deadline: March 13, 2020
  • Program Dates: May/June to August/September
  • Sponsored by: Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research Program
  • Location: University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • General Information: Undergraduate Researcher needed in summer 2020 to work alongside the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Research Program. This is a paid position where students will:
    • Measure emissions caused by greenhouse gases
    • Monitor stream chemistry using instream sensors
    • Conduct an independent study on the biogeochemistry of boreal catchments
  • Qualifications Students must:
    • show an interest in ecology
    • have completed coursework in ecology, chemistry, environmental sciences, hydrology, and/or statistics
    • have experience working in teams
    • show interest in field work
    • have experience in collecting and analyzing data

  • To Apply: Send a cover letter of qualifications, a CV, and a list of coursework completed in a single pdf to Dr. Tamara Harms at tkharms@alaska.edu. 
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Plant-Soil Ecology
  • Application Deadline: ASAP
  • Program Dates: 12 weeks; start date dependent on your semester schedule
  • Sponsored by: The Houseman Lab
  • Location: Wichita State University
  • General Information: The Houseman Lab at Wichita State University has a summer REU position for 2020. This project focuses on plant-soil interactions in response to a soil fungus that affects native prairie species and numerous agricultural crops. An ideal candidate should have an interest in soil and/or plant ecology. 
  • Stipend: $8000 for approximately 12 weeks with start date dependent on you semester schedule.
  • To Apply: Send a letter of interest, CV, and names of three potential references to Greg Houseman at greg.houseman@wichita.edu .
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Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Summer Research Program
  • Application Deadline: March 15, 2020
  • Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2020; The dates are slightly flexible, but we require that the student must work in the assigned Stanford labs between June and August. This will allow the CVI to plan events fostering student interactions including a visit to local Silicon Valley biotech company, meetings with panels of faculty mentors and peers, a possible boat ride, and to schedule final oral/poster presentations of their research on a designated day.
  • Sponsored by: Stanford Cardiovascular Institute and Stanford University ​
  • General Information: The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute has an exciting opportunity for students interested in research, specifically in the field of cardiology. The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute is offering a 10-week Summer Internship for Undergraduate students in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine. Interns will have the opportunity to work on an independent research project alongside Stanford Faculty. No prior research experience is required. Each student will receive a set stipend covering living costs.
  • To Apply: Click here for the online application.
  • For More information: For more information and to view previous awardees and mentors, please lick here.
  • Contact Information: For any questions, please feel free to contact me or Amanda Chase (chaseama@stanford.edu).
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Transformative Field Ecology Experiences in Northwest Montana USA Summer 2020
  • Application Deadline: March 16, 2020
  • Program Dates: June 22 through August 14, 2020
  • Sponsored by: Flathead Lake Biological Station, University of Montana
  • General Information: Flathead Lake Biological Station, University of Montana, offers summer field-based ecology courses in aquatic and terrestrial realms in spectacular northwest Montana, USA. Courses run June 22 through August 14, 2020. The summer academic program emphasizes experiential learning through direct observation of biota and ecological processes under the open sky plus hands-on activities in a research-intensive atmosphere. Credits earned at FLBS are transferable to most college and university degree programs, and 400 level courses may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. Sophomores-to-be, upper division, and early grads are applying now at https://flbs.umt.edu/apps/education/. 

    Many scholarships are available. Scholarship applications are due Monday, March 16, 2020! https://flbs.umt.edu/apps/education/ss_scholarships.aspx 

    At FLBS, students benefit from low student-faculty ratio, great facilities, a dedicated support staff, outstanding instructors, and academics influenced by synergism of multidisciplinary research and education. Courses involve field trips to many Flathead Watershed locations including Glacier National Park. Students describe their time at FLBS as transformative with a judicious share of scholarly fun and camaraderie. Dartmouth graduate student Melissa DeSiervo attended Matt Church's Aquatic Microbial Ecology course in 2019 and notes, "I truly can't believe how much I learned in only two weeks, all while having fun and connecting with other scientists!"
    • FLBS Summer Session 2020 Courses 
      • Field Ecology BIOE 342
      • Conservation Ecology BIOE 440
      • Sensor Design, Fabrication, & Deployment BIOB 491
      • Field Studies in the Evolution of Animal Behavior BIOB 491
      • Landscape Ecology BIOE 451
      • Aquatic Microbial Ecology BIOE 400
      • Alpine Ecology BIOE 416
      • Stream Ecology BIOE 439
      • Remote Sensing for Freshwater Ecology GPHY 474 (UAVs and Acoustic Doppler Profilers)
      • Lake Ecology BIOE 453
      • Forest & Fire Ecology BIOE 458