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List of Lists: Summer Research, Creative and Other Professional Opportunities

With deadlines mostly in January and February, now is the time to start looking at opportunities for Summer 2025 and find the best fit for you. We highlight a wide range of programs here and encourage you to expand your search if you don't see anything of interest.

Programs are offered in most fields of study (not just STEM). And most programs provide funding to accepted participants! As you explore, keep in mind that some programs offer entry-level positions while others are seeking students with more experience. Pay attention to the individual program deadlines, which vary widely, and mark your calendar to stay on track.

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List of Lists

This is an open-access database of 900+ paid summer research opportunities for undergraduates in STEM disciplines hosted by institutions across the US.

Princeton Engineering

Our database contains more than 500 SURP programs! We encourage you to explore all columns, search and filter to help find a program that is right for you.

Cientifico Latino

Applicants have access to hundreds of research internships, fellowships, and scholarships funded by the government and private sector organizations.

Zintellect

Listing of summer programs for undergraduates interested in pursuing careers in medical research compiled by the Assoc. of American Medical Colleges.

American Medical Colleges

Northwestern University maintains a "Summer 2025" community-sourced directory with 230+ opportunities.

Northwestern's Directory

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) provides a space for programs to post opportunities and students to explore options for summer and more.

C. on Undergrad Research

Another excellent list assembled by the American Psychological Association (APA) that covers a range of fields not found in the NSF databases.

Am. Psychological Assoc.

The NSF provides a searchable database of all REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) sites funded by the NSF, which can also be downloaded as a CSV.

National Science Foundation

NSF's ETAP (Education and Training Program) is a great place to start the REU application process by providing a “common app” to many opportunities!

NSF's ETAP

Browse 600+ different Summer research experiences for undergraduates (REU) and paid internships, find scholarships, resources and more.

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Participate in the Sidewalk Symposium on April 25, 2025

Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project timeline.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) represents an opportunity to enable student-centered education that makes the most of CU Boulder’s global leadership in research and creative production. With well-documented benefits from persistence to postgraduate success, engagement in the research and creative life of the university can clarify career paths and prepare students for the future of work. Donations support empowering opportunities in all fields of study. Give Now.