Updated 1/31/2023
Internships provide paid opportunities (primarily during the summer) external to UMBC.
ZEISS Summer Internship Opportunity
My name is Justin Jacobs, and I serve as a Field Service Engineer for Carl Zeiss Microscopy and Internship Coordinator for this opportunity. I found your contact information online and am writing to see if you’d be willing to share the internship announcement below with students in UMBC’s Chemistry and Bio Chemistry Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. Most successful applicants in previous cycles found out about this opening through emails from their departments.
This is a paid summer internship for ZEISS, and we’re excited to offer an opportunity to select group of qualified STEM majors in their last and second to last year. The program runs from June 17th to August 2nd. During the program interns will be trained in the basics of electron, light, and x-ray microscopy repair and troubleshooting techniques, then shadow Service Engineers in the field.
We are seeking interns in the San Francisco Bay, Los Angeles, Boston, NYC, Research Triangle Park, and Baltimore-DC Metro areas. Applicants should mention in their cover letter the locations for which they want to be considered. Those interested can apply Here.
Hear from past interns as the discuss the ZEISS Intern Experience:
- How does your ZEISS internship compare with past experiences?
- What do you think of ZEISS as a company and as a culture?
- What was your expectation for the ZEISS internship?
- What does it mean to be a Field Service Engineer?
- What moment during the program was the most impactful?
- How will your career benefit from this internship?
- What are the next steps for your career?
Contact Radha Narayanan at radha@designernanocrystals.com.
The Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research program is now accepting applications for internships starting in the summer of 2024.
- Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals?
- Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas?
- Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas?
If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you!
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programssponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students.
- HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areaswhich includes social sciences.
- As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities, giving you a competitive edge as you move forward toward your career.
Application at the following link: https://bit.ly/HSPOWER24
Benefits
- Stipend: Undergraduate students receive $750 per week and graduate students will receive $950 per week.
- Travel: A total of $1,000 travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site, and who are paying for housing onsite is available.
- Housing Allowance: A housing allowance of $400/week is provided to participants whose home of record is more than fifty miles, one-way, from their assigned hosting facility, move onsite for the duration of their appointment, and are paying for housing while onsite. Alternatively, for those whose appointment is 100% virtual, a $50 virtual allowance will be added.
Appointment Details
- Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks during the months of May-July. Factors such as class schedules, housing availability and facility schedules may be taken into consideration when determining appointment start and end dates.
- Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a DHS mentor.
- An appointment involves daily participation at the host facility with the HS-POWER participant in residence at the specified location. Virtual appointments may be available for some appointments.
- HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the appointment period and to provide proof of this coverage prior to the start of the appointment.
Nature of Appointment
Participants will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DHS, or the hosting facility. Instead, participants will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE Letter of Appointment and Terms of Appointment.
How to Apply
A completed application consists of:
- A completed Zintellect Profile
- A completed Application which contains:
- An Interest Essay:
The essay includes questions specific to the program addressing each of the following topics:
- Personal Motivation for applying
- Career Goals
- Research Interests and Relevance to DHS Research Areas
- Transcripts/Academic Records:
- Unofficial transcripts or copies of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted with the application.
o Transcripts/Academic records must include name of the academic institution, name of the student, completed/in progress coursework and grades. Documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.
- Copies of official transcripts will be required if an appointment is offered.
- Letters of Recommendation:
You are required to request recommendations from a professional who can speak to your academic record and potential for success in an appointment as indicated by academic accomplishments, as well as communication and teamwork skills. Recommenders will be asked to complete a recommendation in Zintellect.
- Recommendations submitted via email will not be accepted.
- You are solely responsible for following up with your recommenders to ensure timely completion.
All documents must be submitted via Zintellect. All application components must be received in the system to be considered. For more information, contact us at dhsed@orau.org.
Connect with ORISE…on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!
Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
- Be a United States (U.S.) citizen as of the application deadline. Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted to ORISE at the time appointment is accepted.
- Be 18 years of age or older by desired start date.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
- Be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field which includes social sciences, with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas.
- Be interested in pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives.
- Can obtain and maintain the required security clearance to access hosting facility.
- Meet one of the following conditions:
o Full-time enrollment as a freshman, sophomore or junior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year.
o Full-time enrollment as a senior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year and plans to be enrolled as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2024.
o Full-time enrollment as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year, and plan to continue enrollment in Fall 2024.
Additional Information
- For students enrolled at a 2-year institution during the 2023-2024 academic year: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to a 4-year institution at the time appointment is accepted. Proof of enrollment in the 4-year institution for fall 2024 will be required upon appointment.
- For undergraduate seniors graduating in spring or summer 2024: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to an accredited graduate institution at the time appointment is accepted. Proof of enrollment/acceptance in graduate school for fall 2024 will be required upon appointment.
- Graduate students with an expected graduation date prior to the Summer 2024 term are not eligible to participate.
- Students must demonstrate interest in research and development of innovative, next-generation homeland security solutions with potential for broad impact that align with the DHS mission to safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
- Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated history of work, undergraduate research experience, or service learning/volunteer roles.
Important Information
- Preference will be given to applicants who are:
o Veterans and Disabled Veterans
o Underrepresented minorities in STEM
o Persons with disabilities
o Persons possessing a suitability or security clearance within the last five years.
Employees of DHS Component agencies or participating partner agencies are not eligible to participate in this program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree:Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
Now accepting applications for:
DOE Scholars Program
The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.
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The DOE Scholars Program offers the following benefits:
- Stipends starting at $700 per week for undergraduates and $750 per week for graduate students and recent graduates
- Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
- Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in DOE mission-relevant research areas
- Identification of career goals and opportunities
- Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline or a field that supports the DOE operations mission including but not limited to communications, management, business, and law.
How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2024-Gen
Application deadline
February 15, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
For more information
Visit: https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars
Questions?
Polypropylene Catalyst Design Labs
Summer Intern pursuing either bachelors or masters degree to synthesize, characterize and performance test polyolefin catalysts at the Columbia Maryland RD center
2024 Grace Summer Internship (Technical)
We are currently looking to fill a summer internship role in my group with an individual pursuing a bachelors (or masters) degree in chemistry with their organic lab coursework completed. The summer internship in my group would focus on multi-step organic synthesis of catalyst components and gain hands-on experience with NMR and GC-MS instruments in brand new lab facilities. The position will be based in the greater Baltimore/DC area, however, there are similar intern positions throughout the R&D organization and engineering groups that funneled through the one internship posting below.
Julie L. Boyer, PhD | R&D Manager, PP catalysts
W. R. Grace & Co., 7500 Grace Drive, Columbia, MD 21044 | T +1 410.531.4724 | M +1 443.518.8124 | julie.boyer@grace.com
The Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research program is now accepting applications for internships starting in the summer of 2024.
- Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals?
- Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas?
- Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas?
If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you!
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programssponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students.
- HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areaswhich includes social sciences.
- As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities, giving you a competitive edge as you move forward toward your career.
Application at the following link: https://bit.ly/HSPOWER24
Benefits
- Stipend: Undergraduate students receive $750 per week and graduate students will receive $950 per week.
- Travel: A total of $1,000 travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site, and who are paying for housing onsite is available.
- Housing Allowance: A housing allowance of $400/week is provided to participants whose home of record is more than fifty miles, one-way, from their assigned hosting facility, move onsite for the duration of their appointment, and are paying for housing while onsite. Alternatively, for those whose appointment is 100% virtual, a $50 virtual allowance will be added.
Appointment Details
- Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks during the months of May-July. Factors such as class schedules, housing availability and facility schedules may be taken into consideration when determining appointment start and end dates.
- Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a DHS mentor.
- An appointment involves daily participation at the host facility with the HS-POWER participant in residence at the specified location. Virtual appointments may be available for some appointments.
- HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the appointment period and to provide proof of this coverage prior to the start of the appointment.
Nature of Appointment
Participants will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DHS, or the hosting facility. Instead, participants will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE Letter of Appointment and Terms of Appointment.
How to Apply
A completed application consists of:
- A completed Zintellect Profile
- A completed Application which contains:
- An Interest Essay:
The essay includes questions specific to the program addressing each of the following topics:
- Personal Motivation for applying
- Career Goals
- Research Interests and Relevance to DHS Research Areas
- Transcripts/Academic Records:
- Unofficial transcripts or copies of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted with the application.
o Transcripts/Academic records must include name of the academic institution, name of the student, completed/in progress coursework and grades. Documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.
- Copies of official transcripts will be required if an appointment is offered.
- Letters of Recommendation:
You are required to request recommendations from a professional who can speak to your academic record and potential for success in an appointment as indicated by academic accomplishments, as well as communication and teamwork skills. Recommenders will be asked to complete a recommendation in Zintellect.
- Recommendations submitted via email will not be accepted.
- You are solely responsible for following up with your recommenders to ensure timely completion.
All documents must be submitted via Zintellect. All application components must be received in the system to be considered. For more information, contact us at dhsed@orau.org.
Connect with ORISE…on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!
Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
- Be a United States (U.S.) citizen as of the application deadline. Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted to ORISE at the time appointment is accepted.
- Be 18 years of age or older by desired start date.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
- Be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field which includes social sciences, with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas.
- Be interested in pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives.
- Can obtain and maintain the required security clearance to access hosting facility.
- Meet one of the following conditions:
o Full-time enrollment as a freshman, sophomore or junior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year.
o Full-time enrollment as a senior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year and plans to be enrolled as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2024.
o Full-time enrollment as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year, and plan to continue enrollment in Fall 2024.
Additional Information
- For students enrolled at a 2-year institution during the 2023-2024 academic year: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to a 4-year institution at the time appointment is accepted. Proof of enrollment in the 4-year institution for fall 2024 will be required upon appointment.
- For undergraduate seniors graduating in spring or summer 2024: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to an accredited graduate institution at the time appointment is accepted. Proof of enrollment/acceptance in graduate school for fall 2024 will be required upon appointment.
- Graduate students with an expected graduation date prior to the Summer 2024 term are not eligible to participate.
- Students must demonstrate interest in research and development of innovative, next-generation homeland security solutions with potential for broad impact that align with the DHS mission to safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
- Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated history of work, undergraduate research experience, or service learning/volunteer roles.
Important Information
- Preference will be given to applicants who are:
o Veterans and Disabled Veterans
o Underrepresented minorities in STEM
o Persons with disabilities
o Persons possessing a suitability or security clearance within the last five years.
Employees of DHS Component agencies or participating partner agencies are not eligible to participate in this program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree:Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
- Create a project and experimental plans.
- Conduct scientific lab research, primarily in the fields of molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, genomics, and synthetic biology.
- Document and present their experimental procedures and results.
The Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research program is now accepting applications for internships starting in the summer of 2024.
- Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals?
- Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas?
- Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas?
If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you!
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programssponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students.
- HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areaswhich includes social sciences.
- As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities, giving you a competitive edge as you move forward toward your career.
Application at the following link: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-POWER-2024-SUMMER
Benefits
- Stipend: Undergraduate students receive $750 per week and graduate students will receive $950 per week.
- Travel: A total of $1,000 travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site, and who are paying for housing onsite is available.
- Housing Allowance: A housing allowance of $400/week is provided to participants whose home of record is more than fifty miles, one-way, from their assigned hosting facility, move onsite for the duration of their appointment, and are paying for housing while onsite. Alternatively, for those whose appointment is 100% virtual, a $50 virtual allowance will be added.
Appointment Details
- Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks during the months of May-July. Factors such as class schedules, housing availability and facility schedules may be taken into consideration when determining appointment start and end dates.
- Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a DHS mentor.
- An appointment involves daily participation at the host facility with the HS-POWER participant in residence at the specified location. Virtual appointments may be available for some appointments.
- HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the appointment period and to provide proof of this coverage prior to the start of the appointment.
Nature of Appointment
Participants will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DHS, or the hosting facility. Instead, participants will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE Letter of Appointment and Terms of Appointment.
How to Apply
A completed application consists of:
- A completed Zintellect Profile
- A completed Application which contains:
- An Interest Essay:
The essay includes questions specific to the program addressing each of the following topics:
- Personal Motivation for applying
- Career Goals
- Research Interests and Relevance to DHS Research Areas
- Transcripts/Academic Records:
- Unofficial transcripts or copies of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institutional systems may be submitted with the application.
o Transcripts/Academic records must include name of the academic institution, name of the student, completed/in progress coursework and grades. Documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.
- Copies of official transcripts will be required if an appointment is offered.
- Letters of Recommendation:
You are required to request recommendations from a professional who can speak to your academic record and potential for success in an appointment as indicated by academic accomplishments, as well as communication and teamwork skills. Recommenders will be asked to complete a recommendation in Zintellect.
- Recommendations submitted via email will not be accepted.
- You are solely responsible for following up with your recommenders to ensure timely completion.
All documents must be submitted via Zintellect. All application components must be received in the system to be considered. For more information, contact us at dhsed@orau.org.
Connect with ORISE…on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!
Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
- Be a United States (U.S.) citizen as of the application deadline. Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted to ORISE at the time appointment is accepted.
- Be 18 years of age or older by desired start date.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
- Be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field which includes social sciences, with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas.
- Be interested in pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives.
- Can obtain and maintain the required security clearance to access hosting facility.
- Meet one of the following conditions:
o Full-time enrollment as a freshman, sophomore or junior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year.
o Full-time enrollment as a senior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year and plans to be enrolled as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2024.
o Full-time enrollment as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university during the 2023-2024 academic year, and plan to continue enrollment in Fall 2024.
Additional Information
- For students enrolled at a 2-year institution during the 2023-2024 academic year: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to a 4-year institution at the time appointment is accepted. Proof of enrollment in the 4-year institution for fall 2024 will be required upon appointment.
- For undergraduate seniors graduating in spring or summer 2024: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to an accredited graduate institution at the time appointment is accepted. Proof of enrollment/acceptance in graduate school for fall 2024 will be required upon appointment.
- Graduate students with an expected graduation date prior to the Summer 2024 term are not eligible to participate.
- Students must demonstrate interest in research and development of innovative, next-generation homeland security solutions with potential for broad impact that align with the DHS mission to safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
- Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated history of work, undergraduate research experience, or service learning/volunteer roles.
Important Information
- Preference will be given to applicants who are:
o Veterans and Disabled Veterans
o Underrepresented minorities in STEM
o Persons with disabilities
o Persons possessing a suitability or security clearance within the last five years.
Employees of DHS Component agencies or participating partner agencies are not eligible to participate in this program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree:Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Opportunity
Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FBI-CFSRU-2022-02
*Applications accepted on a rolling basis
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) provides technical leadership for the FBI as well as for other law enforcement and intelligence agencies through applied research and development.
What will I be doing? As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.
You may be involved in research including:
- Human identification
- Detection of Bio-threat agents
- Detection of explosives and drugs
- Characterization and comparison of forensic materials
- Elemental analysis of trace evidence
- Mass spectrometry applications to chemical and biological analyses, including IRMS
- Development of instrumental methods
- Evaluation of field portable instrumentation
- Advancement of forensic chemistry, specifically in toxicology, and trace volatiles
- Advancement of techniques for Imaging and Visualization
Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in some or all of the following:
- Conducting searches of scientific literature
- Designing experimental plans
- Conducting field tests
- Performing analytical laboratory analyses
- Analyzing instrumental data/ documenting results
- Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing
Why should I apply? Under the guidance of a mentor you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.
Where will I be located? Quantico, Virginia
Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FBI-CFSRU-2022-02
The details:
As a participant you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CFSRU officials and are based on your academic and professional background. Relocation expenses, not to exceed $1,000, incurred in relocating from your current address to Quantico, Virginia (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application), may be reimbursed. You will receive a travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year to cover travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities. The initial appointment can be for the summer or for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of FBI contingent on the availability of funds. The appointment can be made on a full-time or part-time basis.
Participation Eligibility:
You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s, Master, or PhD or complete all the requirements for the degree by the anticipated start date of the appointment.
- Undergo an extensive FBI background investigation and meet suitability criteria (Website.
Program Website: https://orise.orau.gov/fbi/
Questions? Email FBIrpp@orau.org. Please list the reference code [FBI-CFSRU-2022-02] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is accepting applications for paid internship and fellowship opportunities at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). Apply now!
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We are seeking curious and highly motivated students with strong science backgrounds to participate in the prestigious Department of Energy and American Chemical Society sponsored Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools (NCSS).The students receive an all-expense paid opportunity to complete a 6-week summer course (June 12, 2023 – July 21, 2023) in Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry in either California at San Jose State University or New York at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Students also earn hours (tuition paid) of undergraduate chemistry credit through either San Jose State University or Stony Brook University (The State University of New York). Selected students also receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 6-week program.
The students will learn the fundamentals of nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry and their applications. A hands-on laboratory component gives the students experience in handling radioactive materials and radiation detectors. The students will meet scientists from academia, national laboratories, and industry from across the U.S. who will discuss the exciting opportunities in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry.
Apply Here: https://www.nucl-acs.org/?page_id=1731
Important: this year, transcripts and letters of recommendation should be uploaded to the secure links accessed through the application website.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2023.Please distribute this announcement to your undergraduate students and encourage them to consider this unique opportunity! If you or your students have any questions about the sponsored program, please do not hesitate to contact me using the contact information below.
Funding for this program is provided by the Department of Energy.
Molecules Meet Materials Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
The Molecules Meet Materials REU site at the University of South Dakota will support the training of 10 students for 10 weeks during summers 2022-2024. In this program, participants pursue collaborative research projects, with a focus on chemistry at interfaces in which molecular processes occur on surfaces. The site will train students to use spectroscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and computational methods to study materials and molecules at interfaces. All students will also take part in a professional development and ethics training program, with a focus on science communication and preparation for graduate school or industrial careers. Through independent research projects and the workshop and seminar series, this site seeks to broaden the participation in STEM. Preference will be given to applications received by March 1st.
We strongly encourage interested students to visit https://usdchemistry.com/reu/ to apply or read more about the research opportunities in this REU. We will host an informal Zoom meet-and-greet Wednesday February 8th from 3PM to 8PM central time at https://usd.zoom.us/j/92579539988 .
http://www.internships.com/chemistry
The Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education has on-going opportunities for students at all levels.
The NSF Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REU) programs have paid summer internship programs to suit any area of interest.
NIST’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
NASA Pathways Internship Program
The Army Educational Outreach Program