Internships
Summer research opportunities for undergraduates
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Discover plant science internships that provide research experiences in molecular biology, ecology, botany, agronomy, bioinformatics, and other disciplines.
Here are three resources to help undergraduate students find the right summer research opportunity.
- PLANT SCIENCE INTERNSHIPS: More than 150 undergraduate research internships programs curated by the Plant Science Research Network. Plant science research topics span computational biology, ecology and evolution, general biology, and plant science research. The programs in this list provide financial support for undergraduate researchers through NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), USDA-funded Research & Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU), plant science societies, and more!
Summer research interns at the Boyce Thompson Institute (Ithaca, NY)
- PATHWAYS TO SCIENCE: Looking for programs in all STEM disciplines? Check out Pathways to Science for education and career training opportunities – search by field of study, geographic location, and level of study. Faculty and administrators: sign up to receive alerts by joining the partner directory.
- NSF REU PROGRAMS: National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates directory is a great resource to learn about NSF-supported programs.
Explore Summer 2021 Internship Opportunities
Browse internship opportunities or download in Google Sheets. Please contact program coordinators for more information about how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact their research program in summer 2021.
The Plant Science Research Network has curated this resource of opportunities with a focus in plant science research. Explore the tabs on the spreadsheet to learn more about the programs.
By the numbers:
- 50+ plant-focused research
- 25+ ecology and evolution
- 65+ general biology (with plant research)
- 10+ computational biology and bioinformatics programs
The PSRN is an NSF funded project.
TIPS TO APPLY TO A SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Learn How to Apply
Resources and information from the PSRN Exhibit Booth
Applying to Internship Programs
- Tips to Apply to a Summer Research Experience (PSRN)
- Finding and Applying to Programs (Pathways to Science)
- Making your Summer Research Internship a Good One (Science)
Next Steps
- Find a Mentor (Plantae Mentoring Center)
- Applying for a PhD? (Science)
- Funding your STEM Graduate Education (Pathways to Science)
Other Resources
- A Day in the Life of an Undergrad Researcher! (Science IRL, You Tube)
- Using an Individual Development Plan (Plantae)
- Connect: Early Career Plant Scientists Network (Plantae)
- Sign up for The Signal e-Newsletter (ASPB)
The Plant Science Research Network (PSRN) is reimagining the potential of plants for a healthy future.
Conference Funding
Apply for travel awards to present your research at plant science conferences.
ASPB SURF Research Fellowships and Travel Awards
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) fund promising undergraduate students so they can conduct research in plant biology during the early part of their college careers. SURF recipients must present their research at ASPB’s annual Plant Biology meeting in the year following the fellowship award.
ASPB’s Minority Affairs Committee is offering a limited number of Recognition Travel Awards for students, postdocs, and faculty who are themselves members of groups underrepresented in the US scientific workforce and/or who are directly supporting the education and professional development of students in such groups. Recognition Travel Awards provide “full ride” fellowships to attend ASPB’s annual meeting, which will be held this year in Washington, DC from July 25-29, 2020.
BSA PLANTS Grants
The Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Tomorrow’s Scientists (PLANTS) is a program for undergraduate students that provides travel awards to attend the Botanical Society of America (BSA) conferences.
ESA SEEDS
The Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability (SEEDS) program is the flagship award-winning education program of the Ecological Society of America (ESA). Its mission is to diversify and advance the ecology profession through opportunities that stimulate and nurture the interest of underrepresented students to participate, and to lead in ecology.
ICAR Travel Grants
Travel awards to attend annual the International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR) will be offered, for early career researchers and underrepresented minorities in STEM, organized by the North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee (NAASC).
If you aren’t able to attend SACNAS 2019 and ABRCMS 2019, we invite you to browse the resources in the PSRN virtual exhibit booth.
PSRN staff at SACNAS 2019, click to learn more
The Plant Science Research Network (PSRN) is reimagining the potential of plants for a healthy future.
Join the PSRN on Plantae to discover a network of plant scientists and follow us on Twitter! The PSRN is an NSF funded project.