10 February 2021

Paid Summer Research Programs — Deadlines Are Fast Approaching!

Liv Detrick
Institute for Broadening Participation

Institute for Broadening Participation

Pathways to Science is a project of the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP). It has a searchable database of hundreds of summer research programs in all STEM disciplines, including programs sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, etc. 

There are quite a few programs in the database with upcoming deadlines, with many programs having 15 February and 1 March deadlines. The database includes the following numbers of paid summer research programs with upcoming deadlines:

  • 200+ undergraduate programs
  • 10 post-baccalaureate programs
  • 14 Masters level programs
  • 10 PhD level programs

The advanced search page is the easiest way to find programs of interest to you. 

If you are a student and would like assistance finding a program, please email Liv Detrick with your level of study, disciplinary interests, and any other requirements.

IBP also has a collection of resources available on topics such as preparing and enhancing applications, the graduate school experience, postdoc positions, and much more.