Summer Research Opportunities

On Campus or hosted by UCSD

• Biology Research for academic credit (BISP 99 or 199s)
• Research Experience & Applied Learning (REAL) Portal
• UCSD Summer Research Program
• PRIME Program
• Medical Scientist Training Program (UCSD School of Medicine)

Stay updated with current programs and summer opportunities by subscribing to the Biology Bulletin. Regular posting of internships, jobs, and research opportunities.

Hosted through other colleges and universities

• National Amgen Scholars Programs
• The Leadership Alliance
• American Physiological Society (APS): Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
• Career Services Center - Summer Research listings

Sponsored by government agencies and other organizations

• National Science Foundation (NSF): Research Experiences for Undergraduates
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP); including internships in Public Health
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Janelia Undergraduate Scholars Program (HHMI)

Summer research scholarships

Check the Undergraduate Research Scholarships - Summer (URS) website to find out about eligibility and requirements to apply for scholarships to offset the the cost of doing research in the summer.