Undergraduate Funding

WUSTL Funding

• FUNDING FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FROM WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
  Summer Research Awards from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
  Office of Undergraduate Research at WUSTL (summer funding, etc.)
  
  
• McKELVEY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARS
  Each year, select engineering freshman students are chosen as James M. McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholars. Those selected receive an award to conduct research with any Washington University in St. Louis faculty member in engineering, medicine or the sciences. These Scholars also take advantage of special programming, including both cultural and academic activities. Applications are due by October 31.
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Federal Funding

• EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE SUMMER INTERNSHIP (AFIT)
  The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is the US Air Force premier graduate school. The Excellence in Engineering & Science Summer Internship is a summer program that hosts students from undergraduate institutions throughout the United States. The program allows students to develop scientific and engineering independence and self-confidence through participation in actual research projects in a graduate educational environment.
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• NASA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT
  NASA-USRP provides students with hands-on, real-life, career-related internships that challenge, inspire, and provide practical application that complements students' academic education.
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• NSF RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU)
  The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…". Program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation
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• NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
  NSF graduate fellowship offers three years of support for advanced study in engineering and the sciences. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applications open August of each year and closes November of each year.
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• THE NORTH RESEARCH FUND (NRF)
  The North Research Fund will support pilot and small research grants to junior faculty and students with a goal of capitalizing on Washington University’s remarkable pool of talented students and faculty. This fund is launched to provide financial support to basic research on campus by those who associate themselves with creative and innovative work in the social sciences.
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• SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP(SURF)
  Program for students majoring in science, mathematics and engineering. Note that applications for participation in the SURF program are only accepted from colleges or universities, and not from individual students.
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• SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE FUNDING(NSFSTC) The NSF Science & Technology Centers (STCs)
  Undergraduate Research Experience is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a cutting edge field. There are 17 STCs, located at prestigious universities around the United States. Each center has a specific research focus, but as a whole, our programs focus on such fields as the biological sciences, computer and information sciences, engineering, geosciences, and mathematical and physical sciences.
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• SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND RESEARCH FOR TRANSFORMATION (SMART)
  Defense Scholarship Program The prevailing goal of the SMART program is to provide the United States with talented, trained American men and women who will lead state-of-the-art research projects in disciplines having the greatest payoff to national defense requirements. The SMART Program is highly competitive and confers high honors upon its recipients.
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• NASA AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program which is administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is officially accepting applications for the 2010 Aeronautics Scholarship Program. It is expected that approximately 20 two-year undergraduate, and 5 two-year with an option of a third year graduate scholarships will be awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics. Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship opportunities at a NASA research center.
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• FAA SUMMER PROGRAM
  Selected undegraduate students have the opportunity to intern during summer 2008 with the FAA in Kansas City (MO) and various location around the US. applicants must be US citizens and able to receive a favorable background investigation. Students must receive approval from their campus liaison to participate in this program (the campus liaison is Jennie Lowery Marchal, marchal@wustl.edu) . The FAA application deadline is February 20, 2008. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply go to
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• EPA GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (GRO) FELLOWSHIPS
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of paper applications is December 10, 2009 at 4:00 PM and December 10, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov.
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• US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FELLOWSHIPS
  These awards are intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the Department of Homeland Security's mission. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline April 30.
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• DHS Scholarship Program
  • Undergraduate students
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Funding available for fall 2010
  • Full tuition and monthly stipends
  • Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS
  • Centers of Excellence
  • Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
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• DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
  • Undergraduate students
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Funding available for summer 2010
  • 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities
  • $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location
  • Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
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• DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions
  • Early career faculty teamed with undergraduate and graduate students
  • U.S. citizenship required o Funding available for summer 2010
  • 10-week summer research experiences at DHS Centers of Excellence
  • Stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location for faculty and students
  • Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
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• The Washington Center
  • formed partnerships with a number of federal agencies in order to provide competitive government internship opportunities. Program components, job responsibilities, majors requested, geographic locations available, and scholarship/stipend amounts vary by agency. Students may be considered for positions that fall under the Competitive Government Programs by applying through The Washington Center’s D.C. General Programs or they may apply for only these opportunities.
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Outside Funding

• OSI GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
  OSI awards grants, scholarships, and fellowships on a regular basis throughout the year. Applicants can determine their eligibility and view relevant initiatives and application guidelines.
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• AMS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES SUMMER PROGRAMS
  Applicants should note that most application deadlines fall in February - March.
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• IEEE POWER & ENERGY SOCIETY (PES) SCHOLARSHIP PLUS INITIATIVE
  A unique scholarship that offers top students both financial assistance and career experience opportunities with leading industry employers. Qualified U.S. undergrads will receive scholarship funds for up to 3 years as well as opportunities for internships and co-ops with the power and energy industry. PES Scholarship Plus Initiative has been a huge success in creating incentives for new students to study power engineering, and to integrate the industry and IEEE.
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Study Abroad Funding

• TECHNION CENTER FOR STUDENT EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD
  Opportunity to for undergraduates to study in Israel at Israel Institute of Technology
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• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE OVERSEAS PROGRAMS, COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE, WUSTL
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• RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN SCENCE AND ENGINEERING (RISE) A scholarship for undergraduate science and engineering students interested in 6-12 week summer research internships at German universities and research institutions. Knowledge of German is NOT required, and the grants are designed to cover living expenses (maximum of 650 euros per month) but not international airfare. Deadline: January 31, 2009
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Industrial Opportunities and Internships

• There are many companies in the St. Louis area that can offer employment opportunities to ESE graduates. Examples include Anheuser-Busch, Boeing, Emerson Electric, GeoEye, Monsanto, Ameren, and SAIC.
• You can find announcements of jobs and internships/co-ops at the Ameren Corporation at
  Ameren Career Paths
  Ameren College Students
• WUSTL Online job and internship database:
  CAREERlink
  

  WUSTL Alumni Association group on LinkedIn

• ADVICE ON INTERNSHIP
  Tips that will help make a summer internship more meaningful and productive.
  (the Record, April 23, 2013)