National Security Agency

Opportunities For You,

Whether you need an internship, desire a change in career, or are looking to put your military training to work, NSA has an exciting opportunity for you.


Students
Jumpstart your future. NSA has internship, co-op, and scholarship opportunities for driven students from high school through post-graduate studies. No matter what path you plan to take for your future, NSA has the tools you need to succeed.

Professionals
NSA has opportunities available for recent grads looking for entry-level positions, as well as for experienced professionals looking for a change. We welcome candidates of all skill levels whether you have prior government experience or are coming from the private sector.

Transitioning Military
If you want to continue making a difference by putting your military experience to work, NSA has exciting opportunities and great benefits for those separating from the armed forces.

University of Virginia Summer Research Internship Program

The University of Virginia School of Medicine offers summer research internship opportunities to qualified college undergraduates considering a career in biomedical research. The program targets, but is not limited to, racially and ethnically diverse students in their junior and senior years. Funds for living expenses, travel to and from Charlottesville, and housing are provided.
The program’s goals are to expose undergraduates to laboratory research and to familiarize them with the opportunities that exist for careers in biomedical research. Presentations and panel talks from our graduate students, along with free GRE tutorials, help SRIP interns successfully navigate the graduate school application process.

University of Kentucky Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at the University of Kentucky is pleased to offer  undergraduate students an active 8-week summer research experience. Several projects are available in a wide range of areas within Electrical & Computer Engineering. Students will be exposed to faculty, graduate students, research staff, and other undergraduate students in a developing community that incorporates research activities with field trips, workshops, and other social activities.

University of Kentucky College of Engineering - REU

Summer research experiences for undergraduates

A multidisciplinary undergraduate summer REU program in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Sciences focusing on cell/protein interactions with materials and incorporation of these systems into devices.

University of Kentucky Dept of Chemistry REU

Each REU student will be required to participate in the full 10 week program of research and professional development. There will be optional weekend social activities.
 
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents andmust have completed their sophomore, or preferably their junior year of a chemistry degree in an accredited four-year institution of

higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Research in a wide variety of areas of chemistry Educational professional development program
Tours of local industries
Opportunity to attend scientific meetings
Poster session
Career counseling and mentoring
Enjoyable social program
Stipend for the 10-week program
On-campus housing provided
Travel costs covered

Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP)

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) sponsors a Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP) for undergraduate biomedical engineering students who have completed their junior year of college. This ten week program, from June 1 through August 7, 2009, allows rising senior biomedical engineering students to participate under the mentorship of world class scientists in cutting-edge biomedical research projects in NIH laboratories in Bethesda, Maryland. Please note: the BESIP is a separate program from the NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) in Biomedical Research.


Selected by a nationwide competition, the sixteen interns will have the opportunity to indicate preferences from a list of available NIH projects that involve areas of engineering or physical science expertise. The students will participate in group meetings, attend planned lectures and laboratory visits, and be encouraged to submit posters to the NIH Poster Day where summer interns from all disciplines present their projects.

Bioengineering Internships

This is an extensive list of Bioengineering, Material Sceince & Engineering internships.

WakeMed Rehad Summer Internship

The WakeMed Rehab Internship offers a 10-week paid program for students entering an Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech Language Pathology program. The Internship program begins in May and runs through August of each year.

Physical Therapy Internship

This is for students enrolled in 4-year University. 

Interns should be currently enrolled in an accredited university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an exercise science related field or a pre-physical therapy specialization.

Interns should have basic core knowledge of exercise science content such as exercise physiology, anatomy and exercise prescription.

Summer Health Internship - Berkeley

For undergraduates considering careers in health, including healthcare management, health policy, community health, health education, nursing, and physical therapy.


Benefits:
* Full-time, 10-week, paid positions
* Mentorship opportunitites
* Valuable seminar series for all interns

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program

SMDEP is implemented at 12 program sites across the nation. Each program site provides scholars with academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math, clinical experiences, career development activities, learning and study skills seminars, and a financial planning workshop. Program sites vary on how they deliver each of these required components and when the programs begin.

Health Field Summer Programs

This website provides a list of Health profession summer programs listed by state .

Student Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health

A complete list of internship, student research and training opportunities at the National Institutes of Health.

General Summer internships in health related fields

This website provides an extensive list of links to internships and enrichment programs in the health fields.

NASA USRP

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP) offers undergraduates across the United States mentored internship experiences at NASA Centers and research support facilities. The NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program is NASA’s largest nationwide internship program.

A Listing of Various Research and Internship Opportunities

The following is non-comprehensive guide to extramural research opportunities.  It provides links to information describing some of these opportunities.

Summer honors Undergraduate Summer Research Program - Harvard

The Division of Medical Sciences administers four research training programs for PhD students in the biomedical sciences at Harvard Medical School. In 2010, the Division will offer for the twentieth consecutive year a ten-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to groups that are under-represented in the sciences. SHURP presently has 412 alumni from colleges across the country, over 90% of whom are continuing or planning to continue training and careers in the sciences. SHURP is one of the summer research programs participating in the Summer Research Early Identification Program of the Leadership Alliance, a consortium of 33 colleges and universities dedicated to improving the participation of historically underrepresented students in graduate education programs. The Program is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

TGEN Helios Scholar Program

The Helios Scholars Program at TGen provides students the opportunity to work under the mentorship of an experienced investigator, while working side-by-side with TGen researchers and their scientific teams. Students will work to unlock the mysteries of genetic diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Autism, prostate cancer, melanoma and diabetes, as well as infectious diseases such as influenza and Valley Fever.
The Helios Scholars Program at TGen is a paid, 8-week position, open to exceptional high school, college, graduate and medical students who have an interest in developing their research skills.

USDA - Student Opportunities

USDA's student opportunities are designed to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience and to give students an opportunity to work with USDA while completing their education. USDA provides undergraduate and graduate students with paid opportunities to serve as assistants to scientific, professional, administrative, and technical employees.  Each USDA Mission Area or Agency manages its own programs.  USDA also provides opportunities for persons to fulfill their career goals through challenging internships that provide a path to permanent employment.

The Jackson Laboratory

Learn, Earn & Explore

The nationally renowned Summer Student Program provides high school and college students with an opportunity to conduct independent research under the guidance of staff scientists. More than 2,000 students, including two Nobel laureates, have participated in the program.

Learn

Conduct biomedical research independently under the expert tutelage of world renowned scientists.

Earn

Students are awarded a stipend while experiencing real science and research.

Explore

Live in a mansion by the sea, climb Mount Katahdin, and hike the trails of Acadia National Park.

Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership - Dept of Energy

The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program offers talented undergraduate and graduate students summer internship positions with the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratories. Positions involve scientific research or a focus on policy, business, and government relations. All internships include paid lodging, round trip airfare, and monetary compensation.

As Program participants, students receive an intensive 8-week assignment to "jump-start" their careers and develop their potential for future opportunities within the federal government. Students work side-by-side with leading scientists, engineers, and other top professionals to develop professional skills and enhance leadership capabilities.

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships - Dept of Energy

his program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Many of the participants in the program have decided on a career in science and engineering because of the nature of the experience. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities.


The summer programs at the various laboratories will run from late May to mid-August, fall programs run from August through December and spring programs from January through May. The exact start date will depend on the laboratory and will be given to participants who have been accepted at that specific laboratory. Students are required to participate for the full term of the program.

Community College Institute - Department of Energy

This program places students from community colleges in paid internships in Science and Engineering and Technology at any of several different locations (see Choosing a Lab). Because of the comprehensive nature of this program many of the participants have felt it has had an enormous influence on their careers. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. They also attend career planning and numerous training/informational sessions. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities