Summer Research
Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement
For Current Students: Opportunities for Summer Research
Looking for summer undergraduate research opportunities? Check out these resources listed below to find the research project that fits you best.
- Pathways to Science: this research opportunity posting board includes a database of paid summer research and internships for undergraduate students as well as helpful advice on how to find and apply to research programs.
- CIRRUS: CIRRUS is a map-enabled database that connects undergraduate students with research opportunities. Note: Though some of the research site listings are shown as having a deadline that has passed, be sure to check the program’s website through the link provided. In many cases, new research opportunities at the site are available.
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Professional Societies: Many professional societies provide funding for summer undergraduate research that may be instrumental in enabling you to work on a research project over the summer. Check the website of your professional society for funding opportunities that are available. An example is given below for the American Society for Microbiology.
- The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship provides up to $4,000 for undergraduates to conduct full-time research at their home institution in summer 2018, while being mentored by an ASM faculty member. Fellows will receive up to $2,000 in travel funds to attend the 2019 Microbe Academy for Professional Development (MAPD) and present their research at ASM Microbe 2019.
- The ASM Research Capstone Fellowship provides undergraduate, community college, post-baccalaureate, master’s, and senior-level doctoral students up to $2,000 to attend the 2018 Microbe Academy for Professional Development (MAPD) and ASM Microbe 2018, to network and build presentation skills.
- Work with a WSU research mentor: For many of the faculty and staff who are conducting research at WSU, summer is an especially productive time and there may be opportunities for you to work on their projects as an undergraduate researcher. Due to the complexity of how these opportunities can change from one semester to the next, the best place to start looking for them is your departmental office or website. Reminder: If you are already busy on projects with a mentor during the fall and/or spring semesters, be sure to ask if there are opportunities for you to remain involved over the summer session.