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Participating in scientific research can be a highly valuable and rewarding part of your undergraduate education here at CU. Many students develop their interests, skills and contacts by working on one or more projects during their time at university. Research programs range from volunteer to paid to paid+housing/living expense allowance.

Working in a research program can also be a significant help in ensuring success in your post-graduation plans. Research experience is highly recommended for those who are considering post-graduate academic programs, and can help you decide whether this is the right path for you. For any career path, a research advisor can provide letters of reference and valuable contacts. Being able to describe your research accomplishments can make your resume a standout when applying for nearly any type of job after graduation.

For any research position, students are advised to start looking early! Many programs are very competitive and some have very early deadlines or specific skill requirements (e.g. coding). Many will also require recommendation letters which means you will need to find writers and give them plenty of advance notice. Make sure you read through theÌýAre you Ready for Research?​Ìýpage to ensure you're prepared to start applying for research opportunities.Ìý

**Note: All programs and web addresses are current as of writing (and we’ll try to keep this up-to-date) but as web addresses and programs come-and-go some links may no longer work. Please notify the APS department if you find anything out of date or have new opportunities to suggest.**
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Research/Internships

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TheÌýAstronomy DepartmentÌýof The University of Texas (UT) at Austin plans to host an in-person Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program entitledÌýFrontier Research and Training in Astronomy for the 21st CenturyÌýfor eight studentsÌýin summer 2022 for ten (10) weeks fromÌýTuesday May 31, 2022 to Wednesday August 10, 2022.ÌýÌýWe invite allÌýeligible students to apply, starting early December 2021.Ìý

UROP affords undergraduates a unique educational experience of collaborating with a faculty mentor on the design and implementation of a project. At the same time, faculty have the opportunity to work closely with students and receive valuable assistance with their own research or professional activity. UROP adds a new dimension to the undergraduate experience. It also encourages students to conduct research and pursue academic interests outside of their regular courses by employing them to work on special projects. Projects are expected to contribute to the student's academic development.

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The University of Colorado invites undergraduates to apply for a paid summer research experience for highly motivated students interested in solar and space physics. Students will come to Boulder, Colorado for 10 weeks to work on a research project with a mentor. The topic areas span the field of solar and space physics, from instrument hardware to data analysis to modeling of the Sun, the Sun-Earth system, the near-Earth environment, or the heliosphere.

If you’re looking for a summer REU in planetary science, our professional organization has just put together a clearinghouse for all REU’s involving planetary science.Ìý

Great resources for undergraduates looking for REUs, Internships, Scholarships, Travel Grants & Bridge programs.Ìý

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)Ìýprogram is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and supports active research participation by undergraduate students in astronomical research. ÌýREU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. Students may not apply to NSF to participate. Students apply directly to REU Site.

Career Services defines an internship as a hands-on, career-related experience that supplements classroom academic experience to enhance the student’s education. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and students may or may not receive credit for the experience.

The NASA DEVELOP National Program fosters an interdisciplinary research environment where applied science research projects are conducted under the guidance of NASA and partner science advisors. DEVELOP is unique in that young professionals lead research projects that focus