The Modified Student Summer Scholars (MS3) program provides funds for a student and faculty mentor to devote about 200 hours over twelve weeks (part-time), or full-time over the six weeks of the Spring or Summer session, to a research project. The program is available to undergraduate students at GVSU who have not yet completed the requirements for graduation. It is expected that the student will be enrolled at GVSU for at least one full semester of study beyond the period of the award. The application is a collaborative effort between the potential student scholar and faculty mentor. A student may propose a research experience to a faculty member or a faculty member may actively recruit a student. Students can identify a potential faculty member by looking through the list of faculty and their interests. Proposals are usually due in the beginning of the winter semester. Students must contact potential faculty mentors way in advance to discuss potential research projects. 

MS3

The Student Summer Scholars (S3) program provides funds for a student and faculty mentor to devote about twelve weeks/400 hours to a research project during the spring/summer semester. The program is available to undergraduate students at GVSU who have not yet completed the requirements for graduation. It is expected that the student will be enrolled at GVSU for at least one full semester of study beyond the period of the award. The application is a collaborative effort between the potential student scholar and faculty mentor. A student may propose a research experience to a faculty member or a faculty member may actively recruit a student. Students can identify a potential faculty member by looking through the list of faculty and their interests. Proposals are usually due in the beginning of the winter semester. Students must contact potential faculty mentors way in advance to discuss potential research projects. 

S3

The Kindschi Undergraduate Research Fellowship in the Sciences provides financial support to students pursuing rigorous, independent scholarship during the academic year, mentored by a faculty member in one of the following areas: aquatic sciences, allied health professions, biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, information systems, mathematics, movement science, physics, and statistics. The fellowship is available to undergraduate students at GVSU who have not completed the requirements for graduation. It is preferred that the student will be enrolled at GVSU as an undergraduate for at least one full semester of study beyond the period of the award. Successful applicants generally have a 3.0 GPA or higher in their major. The application is a collaborative effort between an undergraduate and faculty mentor. An undergraduate student may propose a research project to a faculty member, or a faculty member may actively recruit an undergraduate student for a potential research project. Students can identify a potential faculty member by looking through the list of faculty and their interests. Students must contact potential faculty mentors way in advance to discuss potential research projects. Applicants can apply for either a Fall Semester Fellowship (10 hours per week), Winter Semester Fellowship (10 hours per week), or an Academic Year Fellowship (5 hours per week OR 10 hours per week). The DEADLINE for awards for FALL semester only will be in early May. The DEADLINE for awards for WINTER semester only will be in mid-November. 

KINDSCHI

The REACH Scholars Program prepares inquisitive, highly talented undergraduates to pursue graduate studies and earn PhDs in any discipline. The REACH Scholars program provides students an opportunity to engage in an intensive summer experience (either 6 or 12-week). Scholars will participate in mentored undergraduate research and receive programmatic support. Scholars will continue to work with the REACH Scholars support team, even after the summer experience has concluded. The application is a collaborative effort between an undergraduate and faculty mentor. Students can identify potential faculty members who will supervise their research project by looking through the list of faculty and their interests. Students must contact potential faculty mentors way in advance to discuss potential research projects. In order to be eligible for the REACH Scholars program, students must be from a minoritized population within their discipline and be committed to undergraduate scholar engagement. Students who qualify for federally-funded grant programs are NOT eligible for the REACH Scholars Program. 

REACH

The GVSU McNair Scholars Program provides support to first generation students with significant financial need, or members of racial and ethnic groups that are traditionally underrepresented in careers that require Ph.Ds. The goal of the program is to provide students support in undergraduate research, graduate school preparation, and the graduate school application process. McNair is a 15-month program, split by semester. Scholars progress through each stage of the program based on performance, commitment, and effort. Students who are interested in this program must be a first-generation college student – with a limited income and/or a member of an underrepresented group in graduate education (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander). Additionally, students must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S., must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA overall, must have an interest in conducting research (research is required one or two summers with the program) and must have dedication to earning a Ph.D. in any major (commitment to pursuing a Ph.D, regardless of your field of study, is a program requirement). Applications are accepted throughout the year for the fall, though the priority application deadline is mid- to late October. After October, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and admittances are made as roster spots are available. McNair is limited to 34 students per year.

McNAIR

The Academic Conference Fund (ACF) is available to all undergraduate students who may be looking for one time funding to present at an academic conference that is related to their major, minor, and/or professional goals. Awards of up to $600.00 (up to $800.00 for international travel) will be given to those invited to present or perform at a conference/meeting. Funding awards are on a first-come, first-served basis per quarter for the July 1-June 30 fiscal year until funds are depleted. Applications are due to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship no later than 30 days before the intended travel within the appropriate funding quarter. A minimum of thirty days in needed to process an application. For example, if the conference begins on May 1st, the deadline to apply would be April 1st. 

ACF

The Academic and Professional Enrichment Fund (APEF) is available to all undergraduate students who may be looking for one time funding to attend an academic conference that is related to their major, minor, and/or professional goals, or to engage in a professional experience. Students must be accompanied by a coordinating faculty member. APEF is NOT intended to fund class trips and is NOT intended to fund student presenters. Awards of up to $500.00 will be granted per student for up to four students, totaling $2000.00 per faculty member. The APEF grant is coordinated by a faculty sponsor, but the funds are for student travel only. Faculty members and students are eligible for funding only once per fiscal year. Funding eligibility is open to all undergraduate students who are at least halftime student of Grand Valley State University at time of travel (6 credits for undergraduates) and are in good academic standing with the university. Ten business days are needed for grant application review.

APEF

The Frederick Meijer Office of Fellowships has a list of opportunities for undergraduate students including internships, summer experiences and summer research opportunities. 

Frederick Meijer

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Diversity Recruitment through Education and Mentoring Program "DREAM" is a 10 week summer program designed to increase the number of women and racially underrepresented groups in medical physics by offering research opportunities, outreach and strategic mentorship.

2023 DREAM

A list of Sites for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) from the National Science Foundation (NSF). An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers.

REU - NSF       

Summer research and outreach opportunities for undergraduates that are not part of the NSF REU program, from the American Astronomical Society (AAS).

AAS

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has a list of internships and research opportunities for undergradutes.

ORISE

A list of university internships and REUs and national labs, industry, and other internships and fellowships from the American Physical Society (APS).

APS 

A list of programs and professional development resources for current and prospective undergraduate students - research experiences for undergraduates (REU), scholarships, and travel and research opportunities from the Pathways to Science.

Pathways to Science 

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program provides research experiences for undergraduate students and recent graduates at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

SULI -DOE

Opportunities for internship at NASA.

NASA

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) offers summer internships where physics undergraduates are placed in organizations that utilize their knowledge, experience and energy to advance meaningful assignments relevant to the organization and the advancement of physics more generally. 

SPS

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an 11-weeks program, where students contribute to the ongoing research of one of the six NIST Operating Units which are the Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), Engineering Laboratory (EL), Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), Material Measurement Laboratory (MML), NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), and Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) (which now includes projects in the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology).

SURF-NIST

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) offers summer internships lasting anywhere from 10 to 16 weeks.

INL 

Sandia national labs offer summer and year-round internships to undergraduate students.

Sandia Labs

A database for summer research and internship opportunities for students.

The Physics Nucleus

RISE offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from North America, Great Britain and Ireland at German Universities and research institutes or in German industrial companies.

DAAD-RISE

Advertisements of jobs and internships from the American Institute of Physics (AIP).

AIP

Exemplary GVSU Undergraduate students who have pursued research projects are eligible to receive a designation of “Undergraduate Research Scholar” or “Undergraduate Creative Scholar” on their official transcript. Designation requests can be submitted at any time. Students may also submit the application up to one year after graduation, after they have completed all of the requirements. Thirty days are required to process requests. Students may also receive graduation cords if they submit their requests in enough time before their ceremony. For Fall ceremonies, applications must be submitted by November 1. For Winter ceremonies, applications must be submitted by March 15. 

GVSU Undergraduate Research/Creative Scholar Designation on the GVSU Transcript