“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” - Socrates

Funded Research Experiences

Finding opportunities to engage in undergraduate research outside of your home institution is not always easy. I’ve put together a list of funded research experiences that I’ve encountered. Please let me know if any information is found to be outdated or incorrect, or if you have anything to add!

Many federally funded research programs do not provide support for undocumented students, creating an unnecessary barrier for these students. The following resources have compiled opportunities that are available to undocumented students in physics and other fields:

My list here is certainly not comprehensive. For more information, you may also see, for example, the GRADMAP list.

Domestic Research

NSF Database

Various topics of physics and astronomy. Plenty of options in most fields of physics and astronomy.

ORNL Opportunities

Deadline: Vary
Work with researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab. Summer and Semester appointments.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships

Deadline: January 9, 2020
Work with researchers at various National Labs. Summer and Semester appointments.

LANL Computational Physics Summer Workshop

Deadline: Late January
Computational physics research at Los Alamos National Lab.

TAURUS at UT Austin

Deadline: February 15
Astronomy research at UT Austin for underserved and traditionally marginalized students.

National Radio Astronomy Consortium

Deadline: Early February
Research and long-term mentorship for underrepresented students in STEM.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships at Caltech

Deadline: February 22
Summer research at Caltech in various fields.

Caltech WAVE Fellowship

Deadline: January 12
Summer research at Caltech in various fields with a focus on underrepresented groups.

Summer Research Opportunities Program

Deadline: February
Summer research in many fields at Big Ten schools.

Carnegie Astrophysics Summer Student Internship Program

Deadline: January 31
Summer astronomy research at Carnegie Observatories for students from Southern California.

Graduate Resources for Advancing Diversity with Maryland Astronomy and Physics

Deadline: November 8
Week-long workshop at UMD aimed at underrepresented students, particularly from the east coast region, including professional development, workshops, and research projects.

Banneker Institute Summer Program

NOTE: Program on hold, but see link to other CfA programs.
Deadline: TBD
Unique summer research program at Harvard for underrepresented students, particularly students of color, for astronomy research. Includes various training and social justice education.

Yale Dorrit Hoffleit Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Deadline: February 15
Summer undergraduate research program at Yale, open to undergraduates who’ve completed their first year, of any nationality.

International Research

DOE - INFN Summer Exchange

Deadline: April
Primarily experimental and theoretical nuclear physics – but not exclusively! Two months in Italy! Housing and travel likely not included.