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NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Deadline

Jan 26, 2026
Research, STEM

The National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through unique research experiences at NIST research laboratories.

Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at University of Louisville

Nov 17, 2022, 3:40 PM

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at the University of Louisville is a free summer enrichment hybrid program that introduces prospective medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy scholars to the academic rigors of health professions education.

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Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Deadline

Feb 5, 2026
Healthcare, STEM

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more.

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How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 16, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Research, STEM

Applying for a research award? Join us for a workshop on how to strengthen your application materials.

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Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Deadline

Jan 27, 2023
Conservation, STEM

The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Washington is designed for students who want to pursue their passion for nature conservation and environmental justice, and are at the beginning of their studies at a four-year college or university.

Patti Grace Smith Fellowship

Oct 6, 2022, 12:54 PM

The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship is a program for Black and African-American students who are looking for their first ever internship in the aerospace industry. The program provides students with work experience in the aerospace industry, personalized mentorship, and a cohort of similarly driven and talented young Black people pursuing aerospace careers.

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Undergraduate Research Awards Information Panel

Sep 27, 2022, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Research, STEM

Join Nationally Competitive Awards to learn about award opportunities and hear from research award recipients Gretchen Ruschman, Isha Chauhan, Megan Johnston and Zora Woolfolk.

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Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Deadline

Oct 14, 2022
STEM

The Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship is an internship, mentorship, and networking opportunity awarded to exceptional college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing careers in the commercial spaceflight industry.

NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials Internship in Switzerland

Aug 10, 2022, 5:35 PM

The National Center of Competence in Research Bio-Inspired Materials laboratory in Switzerland offers internships for undergraduate students to be introduced to the research carried out within the Center and specialize in the domain of soft materials.

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Department of Defense Science Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Deadline

Dec 6, 2024
Research, STEM

SMART Scholars are provided with the tools required to pursue their STEM education and begin their career in a prestigious civilian position with the Department of Defense.

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