Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR)
The CUR is the preeminent organization centered around strengthening undergraduate research and creativity activity. As a Penn State student, you are eligible to take advantage of the University’s enhanced institutional membership and register for an individual membership at no cost. Membership benefits include listings of undergraduate research and presentation opportunities, access to CUR Quarterly, CUR’s online archive of Webinar Recordings and materials, and more.
Big10 Summer Research Opportunities Program
The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate education at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities.
DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)
DAAD Rise offers opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions.
Goldwater Summer Research Internship Program
This program provides first- and second-year undergraduate students with a paid, 10-week summer research experience in science, engineering, and mathematics at academic and national laboratories across the United States. Through hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development workshops, students gain valuable skills while preparing for future research opportunities, graduate studies, and the Goldwater Scholarship.
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funds hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates at host institutions across the country, typically during the summer. Students work closely with faculty mentors on active research projects in STEM fields, gaining skills and experience that strengthen their preparation for graduate school or research careers.
Pathway to Science Database
This is searchable database for opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Penn State College of Medicine Summer Research Internship Program (SURIP)
This program offers hands-on research experience for undergraduates considering a career in the biological sciences, typically students between their sophomore and junior year or junior and senior year. The program is best suited for those exploring PhD programs in the biomedical sciences rather than medical school.
Penn State College of Medicine PROMISE Program
This program provides students with hands-on, interdisciplinary research experiences in cancer prevention and treatment alongside teams of basic, clinical, and population science researchers. Funded by the National Cancer Institute, PROMISE also offers professional development workshops designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of cancer researchers and oncologists.