Opportunities

Last Updated February 6, 2024

Below are internships and research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) that may pique your interest as a graduate or undergraduate. Note that while this page will be maintained as actively as possible, we cannot guarantee that all the opportunities below are current. This list is also non-exhaustive, so we encourage you to look into opportunities on your own.

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Internships and REUs

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) actively maintains a list of opportunities, mainly for undergraduates, located here. The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a number of research opportunities for undergraduates, listed here.
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These are opportunities that have been brought to the attention of the department recently. Keep in mind that some opportunities may be outdated and will be subject to removal whenever the list is next updated.

UCSB Physics Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Online applications due by February 11, 2024.

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Summer Research Program for undergraduates. Students will work with faculty and graduate students on a variety of cutting-edge research projects in physics and astronomy. The program also aims to provide all-round professional development through weekly activities, and a strong cohort experience through sharing housing and social activities.

This nine-week research program includes an individual project with a research mentor, career development activities, a $6,300 stipend, free on-campus housing, and support for round-trip travel. The opportunity takes place from June 24, 2024 through August 23, 2024 at UC Santa Barbara. Click here for more information or reach out to physics-reu@ucsb.edu with questions.

MASS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Astrophysics

Online applications are due February 15, 2024.

This is a call for applications for top-ranked students of any nationality, who wish to enroll in the international 2-year Master's course in Astrophysics and Space Science (MASS), jointly organised by four European universities.

The programme is funded by the European Union within the 2021–2027 Erasmus+ programme. A number of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master full scholarships are available for students of any nationality. An additional, EMJM-equivalent scholarship is funded by the Italian Space Agency.

Click here or see this flyer and poster for more information.

NJIT Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Online applications are due February 15, 2024.

The Institute of Space Weather Sciences (ISWS) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is hosting a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) this summer, from May 20, 2024 to July 26, 2024.

Undergraduate students in STEM fields are invited to Newark, New Jersey for ten weeks to engage in cutting-edge solar physics, terrestrial physics, space weather, and big data research with space physicists, astronomers, and computer scientists. A list of research projects offered can be viewed here.

Students will be provided a stipend of $6,000. Housing is provided alongside a meal and travel allowance. Applications by under-represented groups is encouraged. Click here for more information.

Physics REU Programs at University of Notre Dame

Online applications are due February 19, 2024.

The physics REU program at the University of Notre Dame provides opportunities for physics students to experience research first-hand, under direct supervision of faculty mentors. In addition, the program encompasses weekly research seminars, research presentations by the participants, development of a research logbook, writing a research report, field trips to nearby national laboratories, a programming course, a scientific writing course, ethics workshops and ample social and recreational opportunities.

This is a paid opportunity with provided housing and a $6,000 stipend. A round-trip travel allowance to Notre Dame is also provided. Students who are in groups traditionally under-represented in sciences (women, members of under-represented minorities, and those with disabilities) are particularly urged to apply.

Click here for more information or reach out to Dr. Umesh Garg, garg@nd.edu or kamsler@nd.edu, with questions.

Sophomore Research Program

Online applications are due February 23, 2024.

In this program, Techies work alongside a faculty mentor while doing innovative research and getting paid for working ten hours a week. To apply to the program, click here and write a short, hundred-word paragraph letting us know why you would like to participate, what type of research interests you, and any prior research experience you've had (although research experience is not required to apply). To be eligible, you must currently be a true freshman, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 of greater, and you must have earned at least thirty college credits during the 2023–2024 academic year. Research culminates with a poster presentation at the 2025 Student Research Symposium next spring.

Advanced Manufacturing for a Sustainable Energy Future

Online applications are due March 4, 2024.

A cohort of ten undergraduate students from across the nation will work alongside Idaho National Laboratory researchers and faculty from Boise State University, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho. The research projects will leverage new capabilities in the CAES facility, including a state-of-the-art transmission electron microscope and a suite of instruments for advanced manufacturing of sensors and instrumentation for extreme environments. During the summer research experience, students will network with and learn from scientists, share their work with an active research community, and co-author publications and presentations based on their research findings.

This is a paid opportunity with provided housing and a stipend for food expenses. Women, first-generation college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and students historically under-served in STEM are highly encouraged to apply. Click here for more information or reach out to Levander Davis, levander.davis@inl.gov, with questions.

New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC)

Online applications are due April 12, 2024.

The New Mexico Space Grant Consortium (NMSGC) has opened applications for scholarships and fellowships for the 2024–2025 academic year. NMSGC offers scholarships and fellowships to all undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in a STEM field or are educators. These include a Graduate Research Fellowship, an Undergraduate Research Scholarship, a Community College Student Scholarship, an In-Service Teacher Graduate Fellowship, and a Pre-Service Teaching Undergraduate Scholarship.

Click here for more information, or reach out to the NMSGC at nmsgc@nmsu.edu with questions.

Internship in Climate Modeling at Princeston University

The Cooperative Institute for Modeling the Earth System (CIMES) at Princeston University in collaboration with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) is looking for a summer intern in the field of climate modeling. Activities will include analysis of climate model output, comparisons with satellite data, and development of tools to diagnose the performance of climate model simulations.

The internship can either be in-person at Princeston University or remote, and has a duration of ten weeks. The intern will receive a stipend and housing allowance. The student should have an interest in the fields of hydrology and climate science, have a background in a STEM field which includes quantitative skills, and experience in programming and data analysis. Skill with Python, Linux and high-performance computing are a plus.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Enrico Zorzetto at ez6253@princeton.edu with your CV and a brief statement of your interest in the internship. For more information on CIMES and GFDL, see cimes.princeton.edu.

National Laboratories

These laboratories offer opportunities throughout the year.

Organizations

These organizations offer opportunities throughout the year.