Vanderbilt
University
NSF- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
I
am reaching out to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the
summer 2020 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at
Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15th.
The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE)
focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of chemistry,
physics, biology and engineering. More than 40 faculty participants from the
School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine
inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each
REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their
research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.
Please visit: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu
for more information or to apply.
The VINSE REU has a record of
success, 76% of former VINSE NSF REU
students attend graduate school and have received several awards and honors including:
- 17 NSF Graduate Research
Fellowships (another 7 received honorable mentions)
- 6 Goldwater Fellowships
- 3 SMART Fellowships
- 1 Gates Cambridge Fellowship
- 1 NASA Graduate Fellowship
- 3 NIH Awards: 1 Graduate Fellowship, 1 Postbac ITRA, 1
Oxford-Cambridge Scholar
- >40% of former REU students have (or are expected
to) co-author a journal publication
- More than half of our former REU students have given a
presentation outside the REU program including 26 at National Conferences
funded by the REU site
PROGRAM
INCLUDES
- Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
- Seminars, workshops, and field trips
- Group social activities and banquet
- Optional outreach opportunities to high school students
ELIGIBILITY
- Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply
AWARD
- $5,000 stipend
- $500 travel allowance
- Room and board
DOE Scholars
Program, Dept of Energy; app deadline Jan 3, 2020
History of
Diversity in the Physical Sciences Intern, American
Institute of Physics (for physics undergraduates), app deadline Jan 15, 2020
REU in Increasing
Statistical Preparation in Research Education for Underrepresented
Undergraduates, Spelman College; app deadline Jan 15, 2020
Summer
Undergraduate Research Program, Human-Computer Interaction
Institute, Carnegie Mellon University; app deadline Jan 15, 2020
REU,
Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington;
app deadline Jan 15, 2020
Richard Macksey
National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium, Johns
Hopkins University, Apr 3-4, 2020; abstract deadline Jan 24, 2020
REU in
Evolutionary Science, University of Iowa; app deadline Feb
1, 2020
REU,
SETI Institute (for students interested in astronomy, astrobiology, or
planetary science); app deadline Feb 1, 2020
REU in Raptor
Research, Boise State University; app deadline Feb 3, 2020
Summer Student
Fellowships, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (for
rising fourth-year students interested in ocean sciences, oceanographic
engineering, mathematics, or marine policy); app deadline Feb 5, 2020
Analytic Studies
Internships, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (for
students in art history, anthropology, archaeology, biochemistry, biology,
chemistry, ecology, earth sciences, chemical and materials science engineering,
museum studies, or paleontology); app dline Feb 10, 2020
History and Heritage
Internship, Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern
Jewish Life; app dline Feb 10, 2020
REU in Materials
Research Science and Engineering, Northwestern University;
app deadline Feb 14, 2020
Seventh Annual
Environmental Science and Design Symposium, Kent State
University; app deadline Feb 15, 2020
Travel grant
to attend 2020 International Conference on Arabidopsis Research in Seattle (for
underrepresented students in plant sciences); app deadline Feb 29, 2020
The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective summer institute for rising college juniors, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president outside our nation’s capital. May 23 – July 4, 2020
Fully Funded Summer Leadership Program
Students spend six weeks living and learning at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Transportation, meals and a $3,000 stipend are provided
A Summer Like No Other
The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows program combines lessons from George Washington’s life, student leadership development, and a capstone project to promote civic engagement.
Experience Washington, DC
Students meet with successful professionals and participate in unique experiences in our nation’s capital.
This opportunity is exclusively for current college sophomores who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential.
LEARN
MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Applications Due January 31, 2020
Posted by Tim on November 6, 2019 in Fellowships
Seeking students with an entrepreneurial drive who want to make a difference in Western New York
The WNY Prosperity Fellowship program supports and develops the talents of promising students to reach their maximum potential as entrepreneurial, community-minded leaders in the WNY region. WNY Prosperity Fellows are affiliated with like-minded individuals who show promise as future leaders in their industry and community. Fellows are awarded a paid summer internship; scholarship support awarded during the academic year up to $25,000 based on a student’s unmet financial need, and an enrichment fund of $1,000. This fellowship program will assist undergraduate and graduate students who are actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the WNY region.
The Fellowship is
open to all fields of study at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Fellowship eligibility:
- Current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply;
- Should have minimum 3.0 cumulative UG GPA / 3.5 cumulative GRAD GPA;
- Have an interest in bolstering the WNY economy through job creation;
- Complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the advised deadline. Please note that you may file a FAFSA using estimated income information and update your FAFSA once you complete your current tax return.
- Submit application through the UB Scholarship Portal: buffalo.academicworks.com
For full details, visit the
fellowship website at:
http://www.buffalo.edu/entrepreneurship.html | Application Deadline: February 15, 2020
Candidates are encouraged to attend
Fellowship information sessions:
- Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4:00 p.m., 220 Student Union, North Campus
- Friday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 p.m., 220 Student Union, North Campus
Posted by Tim on September 27, 2019 in Fellowships
The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides students with educational opportunities to gain real-world, hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy. The MLEF program was created in 1995 with the goal of improving opportunities for under-represented and minority students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The mission of the MLEF program is to strengthen a diverse pipeline of future STEM professionals, and this program has mentored several hundred of the best and brightest students from across the nation for future careers in STEM. As a MLEF participant, you will train under the mentorship of scientists and engineers while working on mission-focused research projects. During the 10-week appointment, you will receive a weekly stipend and may be eligible for housing and travel allowances. You will also gain insight into how the Department of Energy is working to meet the energy challenges of the future.
Applications must be submitted by January 12, 2019.
Posted by Tim on September 13, 2019 in Fellowships
The Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented,
committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields—science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics—into teaching in high-need
secondary schools in Pennsylvania.
The Fellowship has also prepared over a thousand teachers in Georgia,
Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, and Ohio. Eligible applicants include
current undergraduates, recent college graduates, midcareer
professionals, and retirees who have majored in, or have extensively
studied, one or more of the STEM fields.
The Fellowship also works to change the way top teachers are prepared, partnering with colleges and universities that have agreed to provide Fellows with innovative, year-long classroom experiences, rigorous academic work, and ongoing mentoring.
There are three application deadlines for the 2020 Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship: October 15, 2019, December 3, 2019, and January 30, 2020.
Ideal for SUNY students and early career faculty researchers:
Explore and interview on-the-spot for competitive internship and fellowship opportunities in leading edge research programs at New York’s nationally-acclaimed federal laboratories.
Discover and connect with scientific mentors for research and scholarly projects.
Network with R&D leaders and identify opportunities for research collaboration and access to cutting-edge R&D facilities.
SUNY Lab Days will take place at Stony Brook University on October 10, 2019 and at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (Utica) on October 17, 2019 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Over the past 10 years, AAUW Buffalo Branch has assisted deserving women with over $600,000 in local scholarships, loans, and grants and over $200,000 in national fellowships. In 2019, AAUW Buffalo Branch awarded over $35,000 in scholarships and loans.
Students can apply for:
● Women Entering College Scholarships
● Catalyst for Change Scholarships
● Olga Lindberg Scholarships
Click here for more information on how to apply!
Deadline – January 15, 2020
Tuesday, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
About 80 percent of employers actively seek students who have studied abroad. Learn about possibilities for funding international travel as an undergraduate or graduate student. Fellowships and scholarships covered in these workshops are open to US citizens. Not intended for international students.
Co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the Office of Fellowships and scholarships.
Thursday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
Friday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
Wednesday, November 12 at 3:00 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall
For students in STEM, participating in research can lead to funding. Learn about conducting research on and off campus as well as prestigious opportunities such as the Goldwater Scholarship and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Fellowships and Scholarships covered in theses workshops are only open to US Citizens. Not intended for international students.
Sponsored by the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships.
