Where to find internship opportunities
There are lots of places to look for potential internships and summer research programs. Here are a few links that specifically target students with little to no experience. These are a great way to get started!
| Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Programs Links to an external site. |
REU programs are funded by NSF, and are available in several STEM fields at many universities. Typically students are assigned a specific project to work on over a summer. The positions include housing and a stipend. *Summer 2021 application deadlines vary. Many have already passed |
| National Institute of Health Community College Summer Enrichment Program Links to an external site. |
This program is funded by the NIH. It provides a paid summer internship, typically in Bethesda, MD. Housing is not arranged by the program. *Not accepting applications for Summer 2021 |
| Department of Energy Community College Internship Program Links to an external site. |
This program is funded by the DOE. It provides a 10-week paid internship during the Summer, Fall, or Spring term. Students select preferences among the 16 DOE laboratory sites. *Applications for Fall 2021 term due May 27, 2021 |
| NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Program Links to an external site. |
This program consists of a 5-week online project. At the end of the project, students are selected to visit a NASA site and participate in a 4-day design challenge. *Applications for Fall 2021 session due May 19, 2021 |