The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is pleased to
announce that
for summer 2009 we will again offer the RISE (Research
Internships in
Science and Engineering) and RISE professional programs.
Scholarships
are awarded to American and Canadian undergraduates (RISE) and
graduate
students (RISE professional) in the fields of biology,
chemistry,
physics, earth sciences (geology), and engineering. RISE has
established
itself as an outstanding opportunity to combine serious research
with a
rewarding study-abroad experience.
RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge
research
projects at top research institutions (e.g.,
Max-Planck-Institutes) and
universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD
students in
a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration
into
hands on lab work and built-in social network with an excellent
opportunity to develop new technical skills. RISE participants
receive a
scholarship to cover living expenses. RISE interns are not only
exposed
to advanced research but have the rare opportunity to learn
about
Germany from the inside as they make new friends, establish
professional contacts and spend weekends exploring the heart of
Europe.
Online registration and the internship database for RISE both
open on
December 8th.
RISE professional is designed for recent graduates, Master's and
PhD
students, and alumni of the RISE program who are matched with a
well-known German company, where they gain insight into the
professional
applications of science and engineering and develop practical
skills.
Internships can last from 1.5 to 6 months. Similar to RISE, this
new
program features a scholarship to cover living expenses. Online
registration is currently available, but the internship database
will
open on November 1st.
To find out about eligibility and the application process as
well as to
read reports from past participants, please visit:
www.daad.de/rise and
www.daad.de/rise-pro . Please note students may only apply for
one of the
two programs and not for both at the same time. Please email all
queries
about RISE and RISE professional to:
rise@daad.de and
rise-pro@daad.de
respectively.
Summer Undergraduate
Research Program
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
The sponsor provides support for instruction in the techniques
of
modern biology. Approximately twenty to twenty-five students
from
around the world will be accepted to the ten-week summer
program.
Deadline(s): 01/15/2009
Established Date: 06/19/2002
Follow-Up Date: 11/01/2009
Review Date: 10/28/2008
Address: Watson School of Biological Sciences
One Bungtown Road
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
E-mail:
urpadmin@cshl.edu
Web Site:
http://www.cshl.edu/URP/application.html
Program URL:
http://www.cshl.edu/URP/program.html
Tel: 516-367-6890
West Virginia University
NSF REU: Biological Responses to the Environment from Genes to
the Ecosystem.
West Virginia University has just been awarded an NSF REU:
Biological Responses to the Environment from Genes to the
Ecosystem.
Students will conduct independent research for 10 weeks in the
summer and receive a $4500 stipend, free room and board in a
dorm, a travel allowance for travel to and from WVU, health
insurance and funded social activities on weekends, such as
white water rafting.
Research will focus on some aspect of environmental biology and
include laboratory and field projects in forest ecology, plant
biology, physiology, genomics, molecular biology and more.
Web site:
http://reu.as.wvu.edu/
Mote Marine Laboratory Research
Experience for Undergraduates
Overview: In summer
of 2009, Mote Marine Laboratory will host a 10-week, National
Science Foundation-funded program focused on providing research
experiences in estuarine science to 10 undergraduate students.
Students
will be paired with Mote scientists and conduct research on
major
threats to estuaries such as aquatic pollution, natural toxins,
habitat
alteration, and coral reef decline. Students will gain
experience in
science communication by presenting the results of their
independent
project in a manuscript-style research paper and orally at a
laboratory-wide research seminar series. Students will also
attend
research seminars, workshops on career skills in science, and
may have
the opportunity to present their research findings at
professional
conferences.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Mote REU Program, students must be:
.. U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its
territories
.. Currently enrolled in a degree program (full-time or
part-time)
leading to a baccalaureate degree. Students cannot have already
graduated at the time of their REU internship.
.. First-time REU participants.
In addition, applicants should:
.. Possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on
a
4-point scale)
.. Make efforts to receive academic credit for participation in
the REU
Program
/*- Students from minority groups underrepresented in science
are
strongly encouraged to apply -*/
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students interested in applying to the 2009 Mote REU program can
acquire
information on the application procedure from the program
website, www.mote.org/reu
or by emailing reu@mote.org
The
deadline for applications is February 16, 2009.
ABOUT MOTE
Mote is an independent, nonprofit research laboratory with a
54-year
history in marine science research and education. Mote is
located in
Sarasota, Florida on a 12-acre campus overlooking Sarasota Bay,
with
direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. For additional information
about
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, please visit
www.mote.org.
Visit
Mote's REU Program website at
www.mote.org/reu
University of Kentucky Student
Research Opportunities
http://www.research.uky.edu/students/index.html
Environmental Microbiology at UNLV
The summer research experience
in Environmental Microbiology at UNLV is now accepting
applications. This NSF supported program provides undergraduates with an
opportunity to perform independent research under the guidance
of a faculty mentor.
Students receive a $4,500 stipend, round trip airfare, food
allowance, and complimentary housing in a UNLV dormitory. The program dates are June 1 to Aug 7, 2009.
Please direct your microbiology students to the list of mentors
and the on-line application at
http://sols.unlv.edu/reu_main.html
The deadline for applications is Saturday March 7, 2009.
Prior research experience is not required.
A complete application includes a one page career essay,
transcripts, and two letters of recommendation from science
faculty.
Applications will only be accepted from U.S. citizens and
permanent residents.
Students receiving their baccalaureate degree in May/June 2009
are not eligible for this program.
Interested students may contact me for additional information.
Kurt Regner, Ph.D.
School of Life Sciences
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-4004
phone (702) 895-1071
fax (702) 895-3956
University of Pittsburgh - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics
Summer Institute
Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute (BBSI), and
NIH-NSF funded summer research program open to undergraduate
students in their junior and senior year.
To expose students to current research topics in the field of
computational biology and bioinformatics.
www.ccbb.pitt.edu/bbsi
NEW Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
at the Duke Marine Lab
New NSF REU Program in Estuarine and
Coastal Marine Sciences
Duke Marine Lab
Beaufort, NC
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/reu.html
Six students will participate in a 10 week (June 1 - August 7,
2009) semi-independent research program with faculty mentors in
the following general areas:
·
Marine sensory physiology, ecology and behavior
·
Environmental toxicology
·
Marine genetics
·
Coastal and estuarine processes
The REU Program covers all housing and meal
costs and provides a stipend and travel allowance.
Application deadline: March 23, 2009
For additional information:
Dr. Richard Forward
rforward@duke.edu
252-504-7610
