Abbott's Internship Program is rated one of the best internship programs in the country according to The Best 109 Internships, published by the Princeton Review. As an intern, you will be given an opportunity to work with Abbott's innovative technology as well as to network both socially and professionally through organized activities. Compensation is competitive, and relocation and housing assistance may also be available.

Students must have completed at least one year of college and must be enrolled in school the fall season following the potential internship. Our program averages over 250 students each year across the United States within the fields of science, finance/accounting, information technology, engineering and sales.

Albert Schweitzer programs aim to contribute to human health and solidarity by inspiring and empowering individuals to act on their ideals, through serving and learning from communities in need. Each year, the U.S. Schweitzer Fellows Programs selects nearly 150 students from Baltimore, Boston/Worcester, Chicago, New Hampshire/Vermont, North Carolina, and Pittsburgh to serve as Schweitzer Fellows. The year-long fellowships are granted to graduate students in health-related fields who provide community service projects for underserved populations in their local areas. Fellows are chosen from a wide range of schools, disciplines, and backgrounds.

Each year, the American India Foundation awards around twenty, nine-month fellowships beginning in September of each year. Fellows do hands-on development work with world-class nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) throughout India. Fellows work in a variety of development areas including education, livelihood, public health, sustainable agriculture, and integrated rural development. Fellowships are awarded to highly qualified individuals who demonstrate a deep interest and commitment towards economic development work and towards India. Applicants must be between 21 and 35, have an undergraduate degree prior to starting the program, and be a US citizen or permanent resident. Acceptance into the program is highly competitive and the program typically accepts around nine percent of applicants.

The program targets graduate students with an interest in science and technology policy. An annual award is given to provide graduate students with a unique public-policy learning experience and a close-up look at the Washington D.C. technology policy community. The internship consists of three months at the RAND Institute working on research projects.

The American Consulting Engineers Council awards scholarships to juniors and seniors and graduate engineering students whose career interests will lead them into private engineering practice. The criteria requires that the student express an interest in practice management studies in addition to their engineering curriculum.

The American Friends of London School of Economics (AFLSE) will award two to four full tuition scholarships for one year of graduate study to American citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The awards are based on financial need and academic merit. There are no restrictions on age, field of study, or degree. Applicants must have applied to the LSE for admission in order to be considered for an AFLSE scholarship, as an award cannot be made until the applicant is admitted. However, applicants should not wait for an offer of admission to the School before applying for an AFLSE Scholarship. The AFLSE Scholarship Committee conducts its review separately from the School and expects to make its final decision in early April.

The AIAA Foundation undergraduate scholarship program awards 30 scholarships of $2000 – $$2,500 to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors each year. All participants can apply to renew the scholarships annually until graduation. Deadline for submission of applications for the academic year: 31 January. Deadline for application requests: 16 January

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers offers scholarships to student members.

The American Prospect's Writing Fellows Program offers young journalists the opportunity to spend a full year at the magazine in Washington, DC, actively developing, practicing and honing their journalistic skills. Each Fellow will write between three and four full-length articles with the expectation that these will be published in the Prospect; the articles are expected to be in-depth reports involving original research and reporting. Fellows will also contribute short pieces to the 'Devil in the Details' column, assist with general editorial work and write frequently for the website. The Fellows will also be expected and encouraged to use the year to write for other publications, build relationships with editors and reporters, and establish rapport with contacts at think tanks and in academia. The goal is to assure that, once their fellowship is completed, they will have developed the relationships, track record, credibility (and clips!) to launch themselves as respected young writers. Past Prospect Writing Fellows have gone on to work and write for The New York Times, The New Republic, The Nation, The Atlantic Unbound, Slate, Salon, Mother Jones, Newsweek, The Boston Globe and many other publications. Fellows will receive a stipend for living expenses. The fellowships run for one year, normally beginning in September.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers fellowships or grants to individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries for up to one year. Awards are made in all fields. Candidates must be US citizens and have completed their undergraduate education prior to the start of their project in Scandinavia.

Since 1953, the ASM Materials Education Foundation and leading ASM Chapters nationwide have awarded scholarships totaling over $1 million. Currently 37 scholarships are awarded annually through the ASM International Foundation, which is supported by member contributions and other gifts. Most of these awards include a certificate of recognition, travel and housing allowances for attendance at the awards ceremony during the Society's annual Awards Dinner. The ASM Foundation Scholarship Awards and the ASM Foundation Technical & Community College Scholarship Awards are presented through local ASM chapters.

The Grant is intended to encourage the student to continue his/her preparation for service in the HVAC&R industry. The relevance of the research proposed by the candidate is a consideration for awarding the grant. The Grant-in-Aid is made through the university solely for the support of the student in an amount not to exceed US $10,000 per school year per student and is not renewable. Typical expenditures include living expenses, tuition, travel to ASHRAE meetings, experimental equipment, and supplies.

The American Society of Magazine Editors sponsors an editorial internship program each summer for college juniors who are journalism majors or deeply involved in campus journalism. Normally, only one student may be nominated by any university.

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) sponsors a scholarship program to encourage college students to enter the field of naval engineering. The program also provides support to naval engineers seeking advanced education in the field. The programs of study which apply to the diverse field of naval engineering are naval architecture, marine, mechanical, civil, aeronautical, ocean, electrical and electronic engineering, and the physical sciences. Other programs leading to careers with both military and civilian organizations requiring these educational backgrounds are also included. Naval engineering encompasses the design, construction and repair of ships and their installed systems and equipment, as well as research, logistics support, and the management of acquisition and maintenance.

Annual award to provide support and encouragement to outstanding graduate students in science or engineering dedicated to research on improving water quality.

The Amgen Scholars Program provides exciting hands-on scientific research opportunities at some of the world's leading educational institutions. There are currently 13 educational institutions in the United States that host the summer research program and each institution has its own application process. Amgen Scholars will have the opportunity to take part in important research projects, gain hands-on lab experience, and contribute to the advancement of science while receiving guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the worlds leading academic scientists. Amgen Scholars learn how to collaborate effectively in research settings while investigating areas of research interest within a specific discipline and gaining practical skills and knowledge for both graduate study and post-graduate careers. Review each institution’s Amgen Scholars Program website for more information regarding deadlines and financial support. 

Laboratory-Graduate Research (Lab-Grad) appointments are available for qualified U.S. university graduate students who wish to carry out their thesis research at Argonne National Laboratory under co-sponsorship of an Argonne staff member and a faculty member. The university sets the academic standards and awards the degree. In practice, participation by the faculty member varies from full partnership in the research to general supervision of the student's thesis work. The Argonne staff sponsor undertakes to keep the faculty sponsor informed about the student's progress, and he/she attends the thesis defense.
Research may be conducted in the basic physical and life sciences, mathematics, computer science, and engineering as well as in a variety of applied areas relating to conservation, environment, fission and fusion energy, and other energy technologies.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association provides over $400,000 a year in awards to students from high schools to graduate schools, science teachers, officers and enlisted personnel of all services.

Annual program to provide qualified master\\'s candidates, doctoral degree candidates and postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to conduct research toward their thesis or dissertation, in whole or in part, at one of over 50 cooperating facilities.

Provides information regarding study in the Commonwealth, and sponsors scholarships for citizens of Commonwealth countries and for study in the Commonwealth.

The purpose of the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) Scheme is to attract top quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in higher education institutions and to support Australia's research effort. Prospective students apply directly to the institution of their choice. When seeking enrolment, they should indicate their interest in applying for an IPRS. The institution will then provide appropriate application forms. The closing date for applications is set by individual institutions. Most institutions will set a closing date in September or October, but some may require that applications be submitted earlier. Applications must be sent to the institutions at which study is to taking place.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. A Gilman Scholarship enables students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who have been historically underrepresented in study abroad and who may not have otherwise participated due to financial constraints. To be eligible for this opportunity, students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship.

In a partnership of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, and the Whitaker Foundation, a Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP) is being offered at the NIH. This ten week summer program (June 7 and August 13, 2004) allows undergraduate 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 separate program from the NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) in Biomedical Research.

The Boren Awards are sponsored by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), an initiative of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO).The Boren Awards provide funding for U.S. undergraduate (Boren Scholars) and graduate (Boren Fellows) students to acquire language skills and experiences through studying less commonly taught languages in world regions underrepresented in study abroad that are critical to the future security and stability of the United States. Boren Awards require rigorous language study and most recipients study overseas for 6 months or longer, though some go for a semester. A limited number of undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields may be funded for summer programs of at least 8 weeks.

British Chevening Scholarships, funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable over 2,000 overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are offered in over 160 countries (NOT including the United States). Applications are made to the British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which the applicant is a citizen.

Fellows are placed in offices throughout the executive branch of the California State Government. Placement lasts 11 months and can count for 12 credits of graduate study. Placements provide mentors to fellows and meet the interests and needs of the host agencies. Participants gain firsthand experience in many aspects of governmental operations, including policy development and implementation, executive-legislative relations, budget preparation and coordination among the various executive-branch agencies.

The Carter Center in Atlanta hosts more than 100 student interns each year in a variety of areas: Peace Programs (Conflict Resolution, Democracy, Global Development, Americas, and China Village Elections); Human Rights Office, Health Programs (in five different areas) focusing on disease eradication, Operations (finance, public information, events, fundraising/development, art services); and mental health. Internships are at least 20 hours/week for 15 weeks in the fall, spring, and summer. Juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding young people who have an interest in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service of the U. S. Department of State. Graduating seniors and recent graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given to qualified applicants who, in addition to outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement, demonstrate financial need. The Rangel award consists of fellowships towards tuition, and a stipend toward completion of a two-year master’s degree. At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to obtain a degree in international affairs or a related subject (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center. Rangel Fellows will participate in two internships. The first, an internship working on international issues for Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., will occur in the summer after being selected and before the first year of graduate study. The second will be an overseas internship in a U. S. Embassy or Consulate that takes place during the summer between the first and second years of graduate study. The Program provides support of up to $10,000 per summer. Visit the Fellow Obligation page to learn more about the obligations that Rangel Fellows assume when they accept the fellowship.

Civil Rights Summer (CRS) is a Fellowship designed for students who want to work for a socially just America.
CRS provides an opportunity for students from around the country to spend a summer together (one week at Harvard University, seven weeks in Washington, DC) honing their civil rights expertise and leadership skills.

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is a pan-Commonwealth scholarships programme which enables students and senior university staff to study or train in Commonwealth countries other than their own, under awards provided by the host country. CSFP General Scholarships are intended for scholars of high intellectual promise who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from study abroad.
Method of Application: Applications must be made in the first instance to the Commonwealth Scholarship agency in the country in which the applicant has his/her permanent home. Please consult the agency for any special conditions which may apply.

To support graduate study in the field of concrete at an accredited college or university in the U.S.A. or Canada.

CICOR provides framework at WHOI for coordinating NOAA-funded research, for building ties between WHOI investigators and colleagues at NOAA laboratories, and for developing cooperative NOAA-funded research at academic institutions in the northeastern United States.

Annual award; recognizes outstanding scholarship

The fellowship funds qualified graduate students for one year of research or study in Japan. The purpose of the program is to support future American educators to become more knowledgeable about Japan. It is expected that recipients of these fellowships will return to the US to teach about Japan.

Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship was established in 1979 to provide a unique educational experience to students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program, which is sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program, matches highly qualified graduate students with 'hosts' in the legislative branch, executive branch, or appropriate associations/ institutions located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship. The program is named in honor of one of Sea Grant's founders, former NOAA Administrator, John A. Knauss

The grants (predoctoral and postdoctoral) are for travel to and residence in Venice and the Veneto. Grants will be awarded for historical research specifically on Venice and the former Venetian empire, and for study of contemporary Venetian society and culture. Disciplines of the humanities and social sciences are eligible areas of study, including (but not limited to) archaeology, architecture, art, bibliography, economics, history, history of science, law, literature, music, political science, religion, and theater.

The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (SSGF) Program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of interest to stewardship science, such as high-energy-density physics, low-energy nuclear science, or properties of materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics. Fellows also participate in research at a DOE laboratory. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Further details about the program are available at the program website and from the Program Coordinator, Lucille Kilmer at ssgf@krellinst.org

The Cyber Service Academy (CSA) scholarship is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are U.S. citizens, studying cybersecurity within their major, are eligible to apply. The scholarship pays the full cost of your education (all tuition and fees) plus a $29,000 stipend per year for undergraduates ($34,000 per year for graduate students). In return, recipients work as a civilian for the DoD, in a paid cybersecurity position, for the same number of years for which their education was funded. Following that period of service, recipients are free to leave or remain in the DoD. Recipients also serve the DoD in a paid summer internship between academic years. More information is at https://wp.wpi.edu/cybersecurity/scholarships/.

Echoing Green is a non-profit Foundation that offers full-time Fellowships to emerging social entrepreneurs. The Foundation applies a venture capital approach to philanthropy by providing seed money and technical support to individuals creating innovative public service projects that seek to catalyze positive social change. The proposed project can be domestic or international. All areas of public service are eligible, including the environment, arts, education, health, youth service and development, civil and human rights, and community and economic development.

Students will participate in an 8 week research program under the guidance of a senior ETS staff member. The students are also required to attend a twice-weekly seminar on various topics.

The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA Program is to increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia, by providing students with the information and financial assistance they will need. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities. Applicants must be US citizens, enrolled undergraduates in the US, and receive financial aid. Awards are available only to students who plan to study abroad in the following countries/regions: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

The Fulbright-MITACS Globalink is intended for US Students interested in coming to Canada to undertake advanced research projects for 10 to 12 weeks (between May and August) in their area of interest. Projects will be drawn from a broad cross-section of research topics covering all academic disciplines and students will be placed with a university research project and undertake research projects under the supervision of a professor. Students will be given the opportunity to take part in professional training as well as extensive opportunity for cultural, social, and recreational experiences.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships enable the brightest of the world's young leaders and scholars to undertake graduate study at the University of Cambridge. Gates Cambridge Scholars are expected to have outstanding academic records with leadership potential and a commitment to serve their communities as well as reasons for choice of course. The scholarships support one- to four-years of graduate study, from one-year master's programs to PhD degrees. The Gates Cambridge Trust offers approximately 80 full cost scholarships annually.

The Getty Research Institute offers residential grants to scholars through its theme-year scholar programs, library research grants, and conservation guest scholars program. Residence periods vary from a few weeks to two years; stipends and provisions of additional resources to facilitate research also vary. Also provided by the Getty are nonresidential grants that enable scholars to pursue their research wherever necessary to complete their projects. Although grantees are welcome to use the Getty library if their projects bring them to Los Angeles, residence at the Getty Center is not required or provided.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship provides scholarship support to outstanding sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate award of its type in these fields. The Goldwater Foundation seeks scholars who demonstrate a strong commitment and passion for doing research and who exhibit the creative spark that will make them leaders in their fields. Involvement in research as an undergraduate is highly desirable. 

Institutional nomination required: To be considered as a nominee, students must express interest in applying and email Hallie Johnson at hjohnson1@wpi.edu no later than October 24, 2025.

GrantsNet is a searchable database of funding opportunity information in biomedical grants and fellowships for graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty and undergraduate students. It is free, and supported by the AAAS and HHMI.

The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for college graduates to gain practical knowledge and experience by contributing to the efforts of nonprofit, public-interest organizations working on peace and security issues. Scoville Fellows will be placed with one of the 23 organizations participating in the Program. With the assistance of the Program Director, Fellows will select a placement which best matches their interests and the needs of the host organization. Participating organizations provide office space and support, supervision and guidance for Fellows work. With the exception of Congressional lobbying, Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization.

The Horace Smith Fund was established to help deserving students finance their education. College scholarship applicants for must be graduates of Hampden County, Massachusetts’s secondary schools; Graduate Fellowship applicants must be residents in Hampden County, Massachusetts or qualified former residents.
Candidates who look forward to careers of definite social usefulness are preferred. Such careers might be found, for example in politics, in scientific research, in the ministry, and in the learned professions.

HHMI is a nonprofit medical research organization dedicated to basic biomedical research and education. The HHMI annually awards at least 80 five-year fellowships for full-time study toward a Ph.D. or an Sc.D. degree in the biological sciences. The fellowships are intended for students who have completed less than one year of graduate study toward an M.S., Ph.D., or an Sc.D. degree in the biological sciences. Students who hold or are pursuing medical or dental degrees (M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S.) may also be eligible to apply for fellowship support for study toward a Ph.D. or an Sc.D.

Each year, Human Rights Watch awards five Fellowships to recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs (master\\'s and above) in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines. Fellows work full time for one year with one or more divisions of Human Rights Watch, based in New York City or Washington, DC. Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations.

The Humanity in Action Foundation is devoted to the study and betterment of human rights and specifically the relationship between majority and minority populations. The Foundation sponsors an integrated set of educational programs for university students and post-graduates in America, Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands. Humanity in Action seeks applicants from all backgrounds and selects its Fellows on the basis of leadership potential, academic achievement, the willingness to work with others, interest in minority issues in Europe and America, and concern for human rights. Eligibility: any matriculated undergraduate who is a sophomore, junior or senior at an accredited, four-year college or university in the United States, irrespective of the applicant's nationality.

Through its Transatlantic Cooperation Program (TransCoop), the Humboldt Foundation supports collaborative research among American, Canadian, and German scholars in the humanities, social sciences, economics and law. The grant may be used to finance short-term research visits and travel, organize conferences and workshops, purchase materials and equipment, and to cover the costs of research assistants and printing. Applications should be submitted jointly by at least one German and one U.S. or Canadian scholar. A Ph.D. is required. Funds from the TransCoop Program must be matched with funds from U.S. or Canadian sources.

The IBM PhD Fellowship Program is intended to honor exceptional PhD students in disciplines of mutual interest, including: business, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering and physics, as well as emerging technical fields such as autonomic computing, nanotechnology, Grid computing, e-business on demand, and the fertile intersections of biology, computation and economics. Students must be nominated by a faculty member. They must be enrolled full-time in a college or university PhD program, and they should have completed at least one year of study in their doctoral program at the time of their nomination.

The IEEE Computer Society offers scholarships to undergraduate students.

Institute of Industrial Engineers sponsors undergraduate and graduate scholarships for students in accredited industrial engineering programs.

Intel offers full-time, paid summer internships that give four-year college students hands-on opportunities to contribute ideas to challenging projects, network with Intel professionals and learn from real-world experiences. While class commitments understandably take precedence during fall and spring semesters, Intel recommends that summer interns not take part in daytime summer courses, since 10-12 weeks of challenging, full-time work makes additional class work difficult. Intel usually searches for and recruits summer interns between January and March, though applications are accepted year-round.

The International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship (IDRF) Program provides support for social scientists and humanists to conduct dissertation field research in all areas and regions of the world. Fellows will participate in multidisciplinary workshops upon completion of field research.

The International Society of Explosives Engineers Education Foundation sponsors undergraduate and graduate scholarships.

The program provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated: 1) superior academic ability and achievement; 2) exceptional promise; 3) financial need to undertake graduate study leading to a doctoral degree or a master's degree in which the master's degree is the terminal highest degree in the selected field of study (e.g. MFA). The Department of Education awards fellowships in selected fields of study of the arts, humanities and social sciences. Twenty percent of the fellowships are awarded in the social sciences, twenty percent in the arts, and sixty percent in the humanities. A minimum of sixty percent of the awards shall be made to students who have no graduate credits.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET), administered through the Japanese Consulate, sends thousands of young people to Japan each year to promote language skills and international exchange at the local level. To accomplish these goals, JET participants work at public schools and government offices throughout the country. There are two types of positions in the JET Program: Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). ALTs team teach as assistants to Japanese teachers of English in public schools. CIRs work in a variety of settings, such as municipal offices or convention bureaus. Japanese-language ability, although helpful, is not required for ALTs, but is mandatory for CIRs.

The John L. Carey Scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting. These awards are intended to encourage liberal arts undergraduates to consider professional accounting careers. Applicants must have obtained a liberal arts degree prior to enrolling in a graduate accounting program.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program (KHS) is a fully endowed graduate fellowship program at Stanford University. Knight Hennessy Scholars brings together a multidisciplinary, multicultural community of Stanford graduate students, provides leadership development that complements their graduate studies, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare graduates to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders who address complex challenges facing the world. KHS brings together scholars from around the world and from many disciplines.

The L’ORÉAL USA for Women in Science Fellowship programme will award five grants of $20,000 each to third and fourth year graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are pursuing studies and research in the Natural Sciences (biological and physical), Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics. A panel comprised of scientists, mathematicians and engineers, all members of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) will review all applications. The top 20 candidates selected by this panel will then be forwarded for final selection to a distinguished jury of former L’ORÉAL-UNESCO for Women in Science North American Laureates (women in the life and material sciences), who will review and select five fellowship award recipients based on:
Intellectual merit/Academic records/accepted requisites for scholarly scientific study:
Ability to plan and conduct research
Ability to work as a team member or independently
Ability to interpret and communicate research findings
Scientific excellence and appropriateness of proposed research or a clearly articulated plan of study
Letters of competence are required from the advisers for postdoctoral researchers
Graduate students will require a letter of endorsement/support from their current adviser.
The choice of host institution (postdoctoral students)
The potential for career enhancement

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL) administers a number of college student internships to help ensure a highly skilled, diverse work force for the science and technology challenges of LLNL's national security research. LLNL's national security mission is funded by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)/Defense Programs. Internships support the recruiting needs for the Livermore Lab's National Security programs. Internship projects target college students (undergraduate and graduate) in four major disciplines (i.e. 'critical skills' core competencies): chemistry & materials science, computer science, engineering, and physics.

Fellows, working with primary source materials, will assist selected divisions of the Library of Congress in fulfilling their mission to reduce the arrearage by organizing and documenting archival collections, producing finding aids and bibliographic records, preparing materials for preservation and service, and doing bibliographical research; and, contribute to the Library\\'s efforts to digitize its historical collections. Opportunities exist in many areas including Film, Photography, Music, Graphic Arts, Architecture, Design and Engineering.

The Los Alamos Undergraduate Student (UGS) Program offers summer, part-time, and full-time appointments for undergraduate students. The program is a year-round educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while they are pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Lucas Digital Ltd. is dedicated to the digital needs of the entertainment and commercial production industries for visual effects, sound design, audio post-production and editing for feature films, attractions and television commercials. Comprised of Industrial Light & Magic® (ILM) and Skywalker Sound®, both divisions offer student internship opportunities for highly motivated students who wish to pursue technical and business careers in visual effects and sound design for feature films and commercials.

Annual program to strengthen the role of women from developing countries

The Summer Research Trainee Program is a mandatory eight weeks in length starting in June. Students will be paired with a preceptor who will work closely with them, providing guidance and instruction in techniques necessary to address current problems in science and medicine. The student will be expected to participate in a new or ongoing project and assume increasing independence during the course of the program. Each student will be expected to prepare an oral or written presentation of his/her work at the completion of the eight-week program. Students are required to attend the weekly seminars as well as an introductory course in clinical/physiological research that surveys the theoretical, practical and applied aspects of clinical investigation.

The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in Humanistic Studies were designed to help exceptionally promising students prepare for careers of teaching and scholarship in humanistic disciplines. Future competitions for this program were suspended in the summer/fall of 2005. The Mellon Foundation has other programs that support dissertation research and postdoctoral research. Consult the Mellon website for these programs.

Program participants gain practical experience at the grassroots level through placements in community organizations across the country, as well as policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. Fellows graduate with firsthand training in direct service program development and an understanding of public policy as it relates to hunger and poverty issues. Through this unique program, bridging community grassroots efforts and national public policy, fellows develop as effective leaders in the anti-hunger and poverty movement.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program is a nationally competitive, highly prestigious, post-graduate award which allows future American leaders to pursue one year of graduate study in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The program is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, providing them with an understanding about, an interest in, and an affinity for the island of Ireland. Applicants are judged on academic excellence, a record of outstanding leadership, and a sustained commitment to community and public service. The review committee also seek applicants who demonstrate a strong rationale for studying in Ireland and who have an interest in remaining connected to the US-Ireland Alliance (USIA) and the Mitchell alumni network. The USIA expects Mitchell Scholars to become active members of the non-profit organization, alumni scholar community, and to remain connected to the island of Ireland after their Mitchell Scholarship year. 

Update: On 3/13/25, the US-Ireland Alliance announced the George J. Mitchell Scholarship program will remain on pause for the selection of future classes.

NASA SIP is a program that provides an opportunity for students to spend ten weeks conducting research in an area that is of personal interest. The student will have an opportunity to actively participate in research projects selected from the Director's Discretionary Fund (DDF) projects at the GSFC. SIP is an intensive resident summer research program of higher learning for college undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing professional and leadership careers in aerospace-related fields.

The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program seeks to increase the number of United States citizens receiving doctoral degrees in science and engineering (S&E) disciplines of military importance. The goal of the program is to propel talented individuals to the forefront of discoveries and innovations relevant to the Department of Defense (DoD); promote the growth of scientists/engineers within relevant DoD research disciplines; and support DoD science, engineering, and technology Innovations. This program is designed to encourage Baccalaureate recipients to enter Graduate school and ultimately gain Doctorates which align to the DoD services Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) in research and development.

Note:  NDSEG Fellows do not incur any military or other service obligation. 

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is one of 20 institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Unlike most of the other institutes in the NIH, the NIEHS is located in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) has established the Summers of Discovery Program for which Intramural Research Training Awards (IRTAs) are given to outstanding high school, college undergraduate and graduates students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/ biological sciences. Scientific disciplines within the DIR include neurosciences, biophysics, genetics, carcinogenesis, reproductive and developmental biology, chemistry, pharmacology, pulmonary pathobiology, classical and functional toxicology, clinical research, statistics, biomathematics, epidemiology, computer modeling and risk assessment.

The program is sponsored by the NIH, one of the world's foremost centers for medical/health research and research training. 

For each full or partial scholarship year, recipients are committed to two NIH service obligations: a 10-week Summer Laboratory Experience after each year of scholarship support, and employment at the NIH after graduation, serving 1 year of full-time employment for each year of scholarship. In addition to financial assistance, the scholarship program offers invaluable training and mentoring, as well as practical experience in a state-of-the-art research setting.

NNEMS is a comprehensive fellowship program managed by EPA's Office of Environmental Education. The purpose of the NNEMS Program is to provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences. Each participating headquarters or regional office develops and sponsors projects for student research. The projects are narrow in scope to allow the student to complete the research by working full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year. Research fellowships are available in Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law; Environmental Management and Administration; Environmental Science; Public Relations and Communications; and Computer Programming and Development.

National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Graduate Fellowships provide six years of financial support for doctoral programs in Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and their subdisciplines, and related engineering fields: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds a large number of research opportunities offered in the summer for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of approximately 10 undergraduates who work in the research programs at a host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where they work closely with the faculty and other researchers. This allows students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out, and to contribute and gain valuable experience in research.

NSPE offers two graduate fellowships, the Steinman Fellowship ($10,000) to pursue an advanced degree in engineering; and the Professional Engineers in Government (PEG) Management Study Fellowship ($2,500) to pursue an MBA, a master's degree in engineering management, or a master's degree in public administration.

Professional Engineers in Industry (PEI) Scholarship
applicants must be sponsored by a NSPE/PEI member. Students who are children, dependents, or relatives of NSPE members are given preference in the scholarship selection process. Students must have completed a minimum of two semesters or three quarters of undergraduate engineering studies (or be enrolled in graduate study) in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

The exciting ten-week program combines full-time employment in City government with a seminar series exploring the mechanics of local government as well as important issues facing the City. Through work experiences and weekly discussion, the Scholars come to understand the enormous variety and complexity of the challenges in New York City government.

NYC Teaching fellows are in the classroom as they are pursuing their own education through a fully paid Master\\'s degree program. They also benefit from a regular teacher\\'s salary and benefits, and AmeriCorps program benefits to devote to higher education costs. Ongoing support at the school and district levels. A network of like-minded professionals committed to educational excellence for New York City\\'s students.

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides selected undergraduate awardees with a scholarship award for two academic years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid internship at a NOAA or partner facility during the summer (conducted the summer between the first and second years of the award). Awards also include a mandatory NOAA orientation in the first year of the scholarship award; a housing allowance for student scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship; round-trip travel to the internship site including reimbursement for incidentals; travel expenses for attendance and participation at the NOAA Science and Education Symposium (Final Week presentations) in Silver Spring, MD; and conference travel to attend up to two professional conferences and present the results of the NOAA internship project.

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers a variety of STEM internship and fellowship programs for undergraduate students at national laboratories and federal research facilities across the United States. ORISE provides opportunities for a summer, fall, or spring STEM internship, or a longer-term research opportunity to provide hands-on laboratory experience. ORISE also provides graduate-level STEM internships and fellowships for graduate students who may be interested in exploring options for thesis research, preparing to pursue a doctorate degree, or looking to participate in laboratory experiences to expand their expertise beyond the traditional university setting. These STEM internship and fellowship programs are key to the recruitment and preparation of the next generation of our nation’s scientific workforce.

The fellowships are awarded for advanced study at the graduate level and graduate research. Studies may be undertaken in any of the member States of the Organization of American States, with the exception of the country of which the candidate is a citizen or permanent resident.

The Fellowship is designed to bring the best and the brightest people to careers as teachers in New York City public schools. Each year the Petrie Fellowship Program will support 20 of the nation’s most outstanding and accomplished recent college graduates as they pursue masters degrees at Teachers College and prepare for careers as New York City K-12 teachers. Awards are based on academic accomplishments, financial need, demonstrated potential for leadership, and a commitment to service and a career as an urban teacher.

Up to three individuals will be selected to conduct independent research described in a proposal submitted as part of the application process.

Procter and Gamble offers summer internships designed for students in their final or penultimate year of study from all degree disciplines and backgrounds. They are offered in many countries.

Rhodes Scholarships are awarded for two years of postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom with the option of third year funding dependent on degree program. The selection committee seeks candidates that exhibit outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service. Rhodes Scholars are people who have a vision of how the world could be better and the energy to make a difference and who are motivated to engage with global challenges. The guiding criteria for the selection of Rhodes Scholars include: academic excellence, energy to use one's talents to the fullest, devotion to duty, and instincts to lead and to take an interest in one's fellow beings.

Institutional nomination required: To be considered as a nominee, students must express interest in applying and email Hallie Johnson at hjohnson1@wpi.edu no later than August 1, 2025. 

Robert H. Goddard Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and tuition for graduate study in any field offered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The award of the fellowship is based on academic achievement, GRE or GMAT scores, recommendations from faculty, and a personal statement of the proposed educational program and long-range professional goals.

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides an annual stipend of $10,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue public service anywhere in the world. The Award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for up to one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. Students are encouraged to develop their own proposals for public service in this country or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good.

Schwarzman Scholars is a scholarship that was created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century. Schwarzman Scholars supports up to 200 Scholars annually from the U.S., China, and around the world for a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Scholars chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for a year of study and cultural immersion — attending lectures, traveling around the region, and developing a better understanding of China. Scholars learn from world-class faculty and guest speakers about China’s importance on the global stage through a rigorous and dynamic core curriculum. Schwarzman Scholars prepares young leaders for a globally interconnected future and careers in which they will join a growing alumni network of leaders who are working to build mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world.

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for bachelors, masters, and PhD students to gain technical skills in critical STEM fields and support the national security mission of the DoD. The SMART scholarship provides funding for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive full tuition for up to five years, summer internships, annual stipends, an experienced DoD mentor at one of the Sponsoring Facilities, and full time employment with the Department of Defense upon degree completion.

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers fellowships for predoctoral, postdoctoral, and non-academic investigators. Fellows receive further training in research guided by the Smithsonian research staff, using the facilities and collections of the Institution. Applicants will be reviewed by the Smithsonian research staff. Quality ranking factors governing selection will include scientific merit of the proposal, the research and academic record of the applicant, application of unique Smithsonian facilities, and availability of supervisory staff. Applicants are encouraged to contact prospective staff advisors prior to submitting a proposal. The following research fellowships are offered at the National Air and Space Museum: Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Fellowship, A. Verville Fellowship, Ramsey Fellowship in Naval Aviation History, Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History, Postdoctoral Earth and Planetary Sciences Fellowship. The following research grant is offered at the National Air and Space Museum: National Air and Space Museum Aviation/Space Writers Award

The goal of the SSRC ITIC fellowships is to help scholars acquire the intellectual skills necessary to begin building a substantial body of knowledge about IT, and the relationships between IT, cooperation and security in transnational, international and global realms. The program seeks to help specialists in one aspect of this domain gain broader and deeper access to its other aspects, and their connections.

The Society for Technical Communication is a professional organization for people developing technical information through such occupations as technical writing, editing, graphical design, interface design, and Web design. The goal of the society is to improve the transfer of information about science and technology from its developer (e.g., scientist, engineer, inventor) to its user. STC scholarships benefit students working toward this goal.

Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, and must be full-time students. They may be either graduate students working toward a Master's or Doctor's degree, or undergraduate students working toward a Bachelor's degree. Students should have at least one full year of academic work remaining to complete their degree programs, although under exceptional circumstances an award may be granted to a student for the final half-year. They should be studying communication of information about technical subjects. Other majors, such as general journalism, electronic communication engineering, computer programming, creative writing, or entertainment, are not eligible.

Money is available for both undergraduate and graduate engineering students through generous contributions from various corporations and universities. These scholarships are funded through the SAE Foundation.

This award is given to an MFE undergraduate at WPI who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, commitment and contribution to the Manufacturing Engineering Program.

Through its Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and more than 700 state and local chapters, the Order of Sons of Italy in America has awarded more than $35 million in scholarships to date. Each year, the National Leadership Grant Competition offers 10 to 13 merit-based general scholarships and one special Henry Salvatori Scholarship, ranging from $4,000 to $25,000. General scholarships in any field are for an undergraduate or graduate program. Special scholarships are also awarded to a college-bound high school senior and to students studying Italian language.

The Washington Scots Charity and Education Fund of the Saint Andrew\\\\\\'s Society of Washington, D. C., will accept applications for scholarships to be awarded to men and women of Scottish descent for the third or fourth year of college or university or full time graduate study. To be eligible, U.S. students must reside or attend school within 200 miles of Washington, D.C. This is defined as DC and the states of DE, MD, NC, NJ, PA, VA and WV. Two scholarships foster study between the United States and Scotland. Other St. Andrews Society branches sponsor awards for residents in their area.

The National Endowment for the Humanities is offering up to 15 internships in Washington, D.C., for the summer 2003. College students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2003 are eligible. NEH interns receive $4,000 for 10 weeks of work. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, foreign nationals who have been legal residents in the United States for at least 3 years or territorial residents of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Past interns have written articles for Humanities magazine, researched emerging fields in the humanities, and developed web-based tools for gathering humanities-related information.

The Tau Beta Pi Association Scholarship Program makes awards of $2,000 each to selected undergraduate members, known as Tau Beta Pi Scholars, for their senior year of full-time engineering study.

The Rotary Foundation awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships to peace and development leaders from around the world to earn either a master’s degree or a professional development certificate in peace and development studies at one of the Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities around the world. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals or practitioners to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace.

The fellowship provides funding for two years of undergraduate study and one year of graduate study. The Fellow must commit to pursuing a graduate degree in international studies at one of the graduate schools identified by the WWNFF. Participating graduate schools provide financial support in the second year of graduate study based on need. Fellows meet annually in Washington, DC for a program orientation. Each successful candidate is obligated to a minimum of four and one half years service in an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer. Candidates who do not successfully complete the Program and Foreign Service entry requirements may be subject to a reimbursement obligation to the Department of State.

Toyota offers summer internships to undergraduates and international applicants.

Each year, the makers of TYLENOL® award annual scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare for the purpose of supporting those dedicated to a lifetime of caring for others. Applicant must be a graduate student or a college senior who will be enrolling in graduate school as a full-time graduate student in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded, and have one or more years of school remaining. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of enrollment to a graduate program in medical school, nursing, and/or pharmacy. The selection committee evaluates an applicant's college GPA, academic records in medical school, nursing and/or pharmacy, community involvement/volunteer service and essay content. 

A web-based resource for student internships and jobs in the federal government. A partnership between the US Office of Personnel Management and the US Department of Education.

Washington Internships for students of Engineering selects 14-16 outstanding engineering students to spend ten weeks in a special summer program in Washington, D.C. to learn how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to legislative and regulatory public policy decisions.

The Women's Sports Foundation offers a variety of scholarships and grants to women athletes for undergraduate and graduate study.

Summer Student Fellowships are awarded to undergraduate students who have completed their junior or senior year at colleges or universities studying in any of the fields of science or engineering with at least a tentative interest in the ocean sciences, oceanographic engineering, mathematics, or marine policy. Fellowships are awarded to pursue an independent research project under the guidance of a member of the Research Staff.