2023 CSTEP Summer Internship Program Application OPEN!

Posted by Tim on March 10, 2023 in Career Oportunities, Research Information and Opportunities, Student experience, Summer Research

Deadline – Next Friday, March 17th.  

The CSTEP Summer Research Program (May 30 – July 28, 2023) is an 8.5-week program that provides students with a faculty-mentored research experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors and/or the licensed professions such as Nursing, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Law,  and Social Work.   We seek talented underrepresented rising sophomores, juniors and continuing seniors whose undergraduate career would be enhanced by conducting research under the guidance of a UB faculty mentor.  Our research experience enhances students’ competitiveness when pursuing graduate school or careers. A stipend of $4,200 and tuition will be awarded to participants (totaling $5,500).   In addition, participants can also continue during the academic year with more funding from CSTEP.

Research assignments are based on mutual interests of faculty mentors and interns.  Interns also participate in a research methods course, Focused Friday seminars to develop soft skills, fieldtrips, and community service.  As a capstone, students present their research projects to peers, faculty, and the UB community during the Annual Research Symposium and Undergraduate Research Conference.

Candidates should intend to pursue any licensed profession, such as Nursing, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Law, Social Work OR  major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). An interest in research is required.  More information and eligibility can be found here. Students must submit application  BEFORE the March 17th deadline.  

Program Benefits:

• $4,200 Stipend/Meal Card + Summer Tuition (Interns can also continue with additional funding of at least $2,700 during the academic year until graduation)
• Faculty Mentorship with intensive research experience
• Research Methods Seminar (3.0 credit hours)
• Networking with professionals, faculty, & peers
• Graduate school preparation
• Development of soft skills via seminars with experts
• Community Service
• Enhanced presentation skills via Annual Summer Research Symposium and Undergraduate Research Conference

Here’s what previous research interns have said about their experience: 

“The CSTEP Summer Research Program isn’t just a program that provides research opportunities; it gave me access to alumni, scholarships, faculty, friendships, and networking.”– Electrical Engineering Major

“This experience has been amazing because not only was it educational and informative, but it was uplifting and made me feel like the sky is the limit…The internship opened my mind to research and helped me to consider multiple career options.”– Pre-Med/Biological Sciences Major

APPLY HERE  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March, 17 2023

At least one letter of recommendation must be from a faculty member, staff or supervisor on letterhead. Letters may be submitted at the letter of recommendation page. CSTEP staff is available to offer any assistance with personal statements, resumes and any aspect of the process.