Planning for Summer?
There are many paid opportunities available to undergraduate students to spend the summer researching, exploring career paths, and gaining experience in various fields. Most summer programs have students work alongside peers, experts in the fields, and academic professionals who can serve as strong mentors and references for future positions. Many applications are due in January, so start looking, preparing, and applying soon!
Start by looking at the OUB's resources for biological sciences majors.
Check out the OUB's Guide to Finding Summer Research Opportunities. This document will help you find and apply for a paid summer experience and will provide tips for how and when to apply!
- Search for Biological Sciences opportunities using the OUB's Summer Research and Internships spreadsheet.
- Visit this page for updates on the OUB's Biological Sciences Summer Internship Program (BioSIP), offering small awards that provide experience relevant to career goals in the biological sciences. The BioSIP Application opens December 16, 2025. The DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO February 24, 2026.
- The Cornell Undergraduate Summer Research Internship (BioSIP) at the Pulmonary Clinic with Dr. Jakob McSparron and Dr. Allison Schulman at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Additional information and application materials available here.
- The Cornell Undergraduate Summer Research Internship (BIoSIP) at the NVITe, or Neurovascular Inflammation Team, Lab with Dr. Neil Nadkarni of Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Brook, NY. Additional information and application materials available here.
Look for college-specific resources to help fund your summer experience.
- Visit the College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research webpage to find both academic year and summer funding opportunities.
- Be sure to check out the Summer Experience Grants for A&S students.
- Visit the Student Funding Opportunities section of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research webpage.
Take a look at Summer Research Internships for Undergraduates webpage for experiences available to all students on Cornell's main campus and affiliated facilities.