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Summer Research Experiences

Planning for Summer?

Summer is a great time to gain hands-on experience, explore career interests, and build skills through research, internships, and other professional opportunities. Many programs provide funding and connect students with faculty, researchers, industry professionals, and peers who can become valuable mentors and references.

Start planning early. Many summer opportunity applications are due in January, so begin researching programs and preparing application materials as soon as possible.

 

Start with Office of Undergraduate Biology (OUB) Resources

The OUB offers several resources to help Biological Sciences majors identify and apply for summer opportunities:

 

Explore College Funding Opportunities

Many Cornell colleges offer funding to help students participate in summer experiences.

Be sure to review the Summer Experience Grants, which provide support for both Arts & Sciences and CALS students pursuing internships, research, and other career-related experiences.

College of Arts & Sciences

Visit the Undergraduate Research website to explore funding opportunities available during both the academic year and the summer.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Visit the Student Funding Opportunities section of the CALS Summer Undergraduate Research website to learn about funding and research opportunities available to CALS students.

 

Additional Cornell Summer Research Opportunities

Cornell students from all majors can explore research opportunities through the Summer Research Internships for Undergraduates webpage, which highlights programs available across Cornell's main campus and affiliated research facilities.

Don't wait until the spring semester begins. Start exploring opportunities now, identify programs that match your interests, and begin preparing application materials well before January deadlines. Early planning can significantly increase your chances of securing a meaningful and funded summer experience.