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• Maine Educational Talent Search (METS)
University of Maine
University of Maine
The Maine Educational Talent Search (METS) is a federal education initiative established to encourage more young people to set high academic expectati ... read more
• Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange (TLCEE) On-line Courses, Scholarships Available
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
As a result of collaborative efforts between the Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange (TLCEE), UCLA Extension, and the Tribal Law and ... read more
• College Aspirations Programs
Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Maritime Academy
Discovery Voyage - Demonstrates how classroom instruction relates to "the real world" is the focus of this on-campus program. Maine high sch ... read more
• Maine Educational Talent Search (METS)
University of Maine
University of Maine
The Maine Educational Talent Search (METS) is a federal education initiative established to encourage more young people to set high academic expectati ... read more
• Ohio's STEM Ability Alliance (OSAA)
Wright State University (Lead), Columbus State Community College, Ohio State University, Sinclair Community College
Wright State University (Lead), Columbus State Community College, Ohio State University, Sinclair Community College
OSAA is a NSF-funded initiative seeking to increase the number of students with disabilities that earn STEM degrees and enter the STEM workforce. Wri ... read more
• Pre-College Summer Courses
George Washington University
George Washington University
GW Pre-College courses provide an enriching and unique opportunity for academically motivated high school students to experience college life while ch ... read more
• Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Lead), Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, University of California, San Francisco, University of Hawaii, Mānoa
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Lead), Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, University of California, San Francisco, University of Hawaii, Mānoa
The STEP-UP Program provides a hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers ... read more
• Summer College for High School Students
Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University Summer College offers high school students the opportunity to explore college majors and experience college life with credit and n ... read more
• Summer Programs for High School Students
Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Discover your passion this summer at Georgetown University. Whether you're seeking college credit, exploring a new interest or want to experience camp ... read more
• Summer Youth Programs
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University
Welcome to Michigan Technological University’s Summer Youth Programs. We offer over 50 explorations each summer to discover and learn about vari ... read more
• Talent Development High School Program
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Talent Development’s research-based model features small learning communities, a strong ninth-grade intervention, curriculum that meets students ... read more
• Telluride Association TASP Junior Seminars Summer Program
Cornell University, University of Michigan, University of Texas, Austin, Washington University
Cornell University, University of Michigan, University of Texas, Austin, Washington University
A Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely e ... read more
• Telluride Association TASS Sophomore Seminars Summer Program
Indiana University, Bloomington, University of Michigan
Indiana University, Bloomington, University of Michigan
This summer, thirty-six bright, motivated high school sophomores will participate in one of two challenging six-week college-level courses in African ... read more
• Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange (TLCEE) On-line Courses, Scholarships Available
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
As a result of collaborative efforts between the Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange (TLCEE), UCLA Extension, and the Tribal Law and ... read more
• Tuskegee University Summer Programs for High School Students
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University
Please see the 2012 List of Programs on the its Website ... read more
• Youth Microenterprise Conference
Making Cents International
Making Cents International
The Annual Global Youth Economic Opportunities Conference provides a learning platform for the world's leading professionals working to increase and i ... read more
• Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education (IISME) Sumnmer Fellowship Program
Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education (IISME) (Lead), Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Francisco
Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education (IISME) (Lead), Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Francisco
The IISME Summer Fellowship Program places K-16 teachers of all subjects into high-performance work sites for the summer. Teachers work full-time for ... read more
• Talent Development High School Program
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Talent Development’s research-based model features small learning communities, a strong ninth-grade intervention, curriculum that meets students ... read more
• A Call for Student Innovators, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Dreamers!
Watson University (Lead), University of Colorado, Boulder
Watson University (Lead), University of Colorado, Boulder
This coming fall, a one-semester college program called Watson University will be running in Boulder, CO, to help students become social entrepreneurs ... read more
• American Economic Association Summer Program
North Carolina A&T State University, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of Texas, Pan American
North Carolina A&T State University, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of Texas, Pan American
• Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) Summer Research Initiative
University of Maryland, College Park (Lead)
University of Maryland, College Park (Lead)
The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by the Office of the Dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and is supp ... read more
• College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) Summer Research Initiative (SRI)
University of Maryland, College Park (Lead)
University of Maryland, College Park (Lead)
The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by the Office of the Dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and is supp ... read more
• Developing Scholars Program
Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Developing Scholars is an undergraduate research opportunity program for students of color and/or first generation college students. We recruit fresh ... read more
• Georgia State University CSAW NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer 2013 Program in Community Geography and GIS
Georgia State University (Lead)
Georgia State University (Lead)
The Georgia State University Community-Soil-Air-Water (CSAW) Research Initiative is proud to host the Summer 2013 Research Experiences for Undergradua ... read more
• Interdisciplinary Research Experience in Hyperspectral Imaging (IDREHSI)
University of Northern Iowa (Lead), University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa (Lead), University of Iowa
The Interdisciplinary Research Experience in Hyperspectral Imaging (IDREHSI) program is the National Science Foundation's REU site that focuses on int ... read more
• Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering & Technology (INSET)
University of California, Santa Barbara (Lead)
University of California, Santa Barbara (Lead)
The Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering and Technology (INSET) program brings science and engineering community college undergraduates to ... read more
• Leadership Alliance Mellon Initiative for Undergraduates Interested in Pursuing Doctoral Study n the Humanities and Social Sciences
Leadership Alliance (Lead)
Leadership Alliance (Lead)
Paid Opportunities at 11 Research Institutions
<p>Placement in a Faculty-Mentored Project
<p>Skills Building and Professional Developmen ... read more
• Minority Awards Program
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution
This program is designed to provide undergraduate and beginning graduate students the opportunity to learn more about the Smithsonian and their academ ... read more
• Ohio's STEM Ability Alliance (OSAA)
Wright State University (Lead), Columbus State Community College, Ohio State University, Sinclair Community College
Wright State University (Lead), Columbus State Community College, Ohio State University, Sinclair Community College
OSAA is a NSF-funded initiative seeking to increase the number of students with disabilities that earn STEM degrees and enter the STEM workforce. Wri ... read more
• Powering Education Scholarship
Alpha One (Lead)
Alpha One (Lead)
Alpha One has been promoting independent living for people with disabilities in Maine for 30 years. This scholarship will provide awards of $2,000 eac ... read more
• REU - Back to the Future Program
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
The REU Back to the Future program is a 10 week summer research experience hosted at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The research fo ... read more
• REU: Disaster Research Center
University of Delaware (Lead)
University of Delaware (Lead)
Beginning in the summer of 2005, the Disaster Research Center (DRC) at the University of Delaware established a Research Experience for Undergraduates ... read more
• Santa Fe Institute Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Santa Fe Institute
Santa Fe Institute
21st century scientists increasingly rely on computational models and strategies. The social sciences in particular are benefitting from new modeling ... read more
• Santa Fe Institute Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematical Modeling
Santa Fe Institute (Lead)
Santa Fe Institute (Lead)
The ability to mathematically model complex systems has become a prerequisite to successful science in any field. Many undergraduate programs in comp ... read more
• School of Public Health Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) in Health Management and Policy
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
To help undergraduate students identify health management and policy as a sound career choice by familiarizing them with the field through a structure ... read more
• Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Lead), Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, University of California, San Francisco, University of Hawaii, Mānoa
National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Lead), Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, University of California, San Francisco, University of Hawaii, Mānoa
The STEP-UP Program provides a hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers ... read more
• SROP/McNair- Summer Research Opportunities Program
University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The SROP/McNair Scholars Program is for you if you are interested in a challenging research experience. The combined program strives to prepare young ... read more
• Summer Research Experience- NSF Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences
University of Miami
University of Miami
<p>The University of Miami, the Southeast's largest private research university, is located in sunny and lush Coral Gables, Florida. This summer ... read more
• Summer Research Opportunity Program for undergraduates
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates underrepresented in their field of study the o ... read more
• Summer Research Program : Islands of Change
City University of New York (CUNY), Brooklyn College (Lead)
City University of New York (CUNY), Brooklyn College (Lead)
<p>The mission of this collaborative international REU is to engage NYC undergraduates in cutting-edge investigations of past and present global ... read more
• Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program in Health
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program (SUMR) is a program co-sponsored by the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) and the H ... read more
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF)
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
UCI's unique Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program offers undergraduate diversity students with outstanding academic potential an op ... read more
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
California Institute of Technology (Lead)
California Institute of Technology (Lead)
Caltech's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships, or SURF, project introduces undergraduate students to research under the guidance of seasoned men ... read more
• The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataOne) 2011 Internship Program
Data Observation Newtwork for Earth (DataOne)
Data Observation Newtwork for Earth (DataOne)
The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataONE) is a virtual organization dedicated to providing open, persistent, robust, and secure access to biodi ... read more
• Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange (TLCEE) On-line Courses, Scholarships Available
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
As a result of collaborative efforts between the Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange (TLCEE), UCLA Extension, and the Tribal Law and ... read more
• University of Pittsburgh MIDAS Summer Undergraduate Research Program
University of Pittsburgh (Lead)
University of Pittsburgh (Lead)
The University of Pittsburgh Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) National Center of Excellence is pleased to announce a summer research o ... read more
• A Call for Student Innovators, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Dreamers!
Watson University (Lead), University of Colorado, Boulder
Watson University (Lead), University of Colorado, Boulder
This coming fall, a one-semester college program called Watson University will be running in Boulder, CO, to help students become social entrepreneurs ... read more
• Behavioral Research Immersion to Develop Graduate Excellence (BRIDGE) Certificate
University of South Florida (Lead)
University of South Florida (Lead)
The Behavioral Research Immersion to Develop Graduate Excellence (BRIDGE) certificate is designed to prepare post-baccalaureate students for admission ... read more
• American Fellowships Support for Women Doctoral and Post Doc Candidates
American Association for University Women (Lead)
American Association for University Women (Lead)
American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredi ... read more
• Atlantic Coast Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Alliance
Howard University, University of Florida, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Miami, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Howard University, University of Florida, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Miami, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
The Goals of the AC-SBE Alliance are to increase the number of Underrepresented Minority (URM) students receiving Ph.D.’s in SBE disciplines and ... read more
• Dr. W. Burghardt Turner Fellowship Program
State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook (Lead)
State University of New York (SUNY), Stony Brook (Lead)
The Dr. W. Burghardt Turner Fellowship is a Graduate Fellowship Program for eligible underrepresented students whose immediate academic plans include ... read more
• Fall 2013 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master& ... read more
• Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships
National Academies, The (Lead), Ford Foundation, National Research Council (NRC)
National Academies, The (Lead), Ford Foundation, National Research Council (NRC)
The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) ... read more
• Ford Foundation PreDoctoral Diversity Fellowships Program
National Academies, The (Lead), Ford Foundation
National Academies, The (Lead), Ford Foundation
<p>Through its Fellowship Programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by incr ... read more
• Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study.
Institute of International Education (Lead)
Institute of International Education (Lead)
A mainstay of America’s public-diplomacy efforts, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States ... read more
• Ohio's STEM Ability Alliance (OSAA)
Wright State University (Lead), Columbus State Community College, Ohio State University, Sinclair Community College
Wright State University (Lead), Columbus State Community College, Ohio State University, Sinclair Community College
OSAA is a NSF-funded initiative seeking to increase the number of students with disabilities that earn STEM degrees and enter the STEM workforce. Wri ... read more
• Phillips Exeter Academy Dissertation Year Fellowship
Phillips Exeter Academy (Lead)
Phillips Exeter Academy (Lead)
Phillips Exeter Academy seeks to support the academic and career development of doctoral students, and promote diversity and lively intellectual excha ... read more
• Powering Education Scholarship
Alpha One (Lead)
Alpha One (Lead)
Alpha One has been promoting independent living for people with disabilities in Maine for 30 years. This scholarship will provide awards of $2,000 eac ... read more
• REsponding to RApid Environmental CHange (REACH) IGERT
University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Rapid environmental changes include global warming, habitat loss, and the introduction of species to novel geographic areas. Biologically, species may ... read more
• The Berkeley Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
University of California, Berkeley (Lead)
University of California, Berkeley (Lead)
The Program - The Berkeley Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, faculty mentoring, and eligibility f ... read more
• The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataOne) 2011 Internship Program
Data Observation Newtwork for Earth (DataOne)
Data Observation Newtwork for Earth (DataOne)
The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataONE) is a virtual organization dedicated to providing open, persistent, robust, and secure access to biodi ... read more
• AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowshps
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship have provided scientists and engineers with a uinique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skill ... read more
• American Fellowships Support for Women Doctoral and Post Doc Candidates
American Association for University Women (Lead)
American Association for University Women (Lead)
American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredi ... read more
• Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
As part of a continuing commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and advancing scholars from underrepresented groups in high ... read more
• CUNY Globalization and Social Change PostDoc Position
City University of New York (CUNY) System
City University of New York (CUNY) System
The Committee on Globalization and Social Change at the CUNY Graduate Center is pleased to announce a postdoctoral fellowship search fo rthe academic ... read more
• Michigan Society of Fellows, Postdoctoral Fellowships
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Three-year postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Michigan.<p>
Fellows are appointed as assistant professors or research scientists and ... read more
• National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
University of Maryland, College Park (Lead)
University of Maryland, College Park (Lead)
The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), located in Annapolis, Maryland, invites applications for 2 year postdoctoral fellowships t ... read more
• NEH Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities provides support to independent centers for advanced study and international research organizations for fell ... read more
• Office of Research and Development (ORD) Laboratories & Centers Post Doctoral Opportunities
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Opportunities at: National Center for Computational Toxicology; National Center for Environmental Assessment; National Center for Environmental Resear ... read more
• Postdoctoral Training Program in Population Studies
Rand Corporation
Rand Corporation
The RAND Fellows program enables outstanding junior scholars in demographic and sociological research to sharpen their analytic skills, learn to commu ... read more
• Provost's Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship
University of Chicago (Lead)
University of Chicago (Lead)
As part of an effort to promote a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences among its faculty as set forth in the University of Chicago ... read more
• Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability (SEES) Postdoctoral Fellows
National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Through the SEES Fellows Program, NSF seeks to advance science, engineering, and education to inform the societal actions needed for environmental and ... read more
• The Berkeley Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
University of California, Berkeley (Lead)
University of California, Berkeley (Lead)
The Program - The Berkeley Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, faculty mentoring, and eligibility f ... read more
• The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataOne) 2011 Internship Program
Data Observation Newtwork for Earth (DataOne)
Data Observation Newtwork for Earth (DataOne)
The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataONE) is a virtual organization dedicated to providing open, persistent, robust, and secure access to biodi ... read more
• The University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Merced, University of California, Riverside, University of California, San Diego, University of California, San Francisco, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Cruz, University of California System
University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Merced, University of California, Riverside, University of California, San Diego, University of California, San Francisco, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Cruz, University of California System
• DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
<p>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the DHS Summer ... read more
• The Children of Immigrants in Schools
State University of New York (SUNY), Albany (Lead), Harvard University, New York University, Social Science Research Council (SSRC), University of California, Santa Cruz, Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique, University of Amsterdam, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Goteborg, University of Oxford
State University of New York (SUNY), Albany (Lead), Harvard University, New York University, Social Science Research Council (SSRC), University of California, Santa Cruz, Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique, University of Amsterdam, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Goteborg, University of Oxford
"The Children of Immigrants in Schools" is a three-year research and fellowship program designed to improve our understanding of the role of ... read more
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