Tuesday, October 27, 2026

🎓 2027 SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES | UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENTS

 🎓 2027 SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES | UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENTS


1. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Training in cancer biology, genomics, bioinformatics, AI, and computational oncology.
💰 $6,000 stipend.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens and permanent residents; rising juniors (Class of 2028), or sophomores participating in SUNY C-STEP, LSAMP, or McNair.
📅 Deadline: January 1, 2027.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ek7WKWMG

2. Wake Forest University – Biomedical Engineering & AI Summer Research
10-week research internship in biomedical engineering and informatics.
Research areas include medical imaging, AI, cancer diagnostics, data science, and medical devices.
💰 Stipend and on-campus housing for non-local students.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and master's students; minimum 3.0 GPA; at least 18 years old
🌍 F-1 & J-1 students are eligible To apply.
📅 Deadline: January 29, 2027.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/gGK7DGdE

3. University of Pennsylvania – Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research
Research experience in health services, population health, and clinical epidemiology.
Benefits include GRE preparation, graduate school application guidance, an 8-week writing course, and an all-expenses-paid research conference.
💰 $20/hour (40 hours/week).
🌍 F-1 & J-1 students are eligible To apply.
📅 Deadline: February 1, 2027.
🔗https://lnkd.in/eeecPJwq

4. Indiana University – 2027 INSPIRE Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Focus on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, neuroinflammation, and emerging therapeutics.
Benefits include faculty and graduate student mentorship, competitive stipend, housing for non-local students, and a research poster presentation.
✅ Eligibility: Current undergraduate students; U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
📅 Deadline: January 15, 2027.
🔗https://lnkd.in/gfDgBs67

5. University of Maryland – RISC Initiative
10-week, virtual, full-time research internship focused on intelligence and national security challenges.
Research areas include computer science, AI/ML, data science, statistics, cybersecurity, and social sciences.
💰 $9,000–$12,000 equivalent compensation.
Benefits include paid travel for required in-person final-week activities.
✅ Eligibility: U.S. citizens; rising juniors, seniors, and early graduate students encouraged.
🔗https://lnkd.in/evVSaTvQ

6. The University of Southern Mississippi – Polymer Innovation REU
Research focus: polymer science and sustainable materials.
💰 $7,000 stipend.
✅ Eligibility: U.S. citizens/permanent residents currently enrolled as undergraduates; community college students. Sophomores and juniors.
📅 Applications: October 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027.
🔗https://lnkd.in/eiuFWYdm

7. UCLA – Summer Neuroscience Research Programs
Three pathways are available:
✔️ BRI-SURE✔️ UC-HBCU✔️ UC-HSI SOMA
📅 Application deadline: November 23, 2026.
🔗https://lnkd.in/eUjmUxKP

Attend the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) Fall 2026 Meet & Greet!

 


Student Spotlight: Elena Zhang Explores the Connection Between Meditation, the Brain, and the Body

Meet Elena Zhang, a junior neuroscience major whose curiosity about the brain has led her to explore the relationship between meditation, brain activity, and physiological regulation.

Elena’s interest in neuroscience was inspired by Dr. Tara Swart’s insights on neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change and adapt. She became fascinated by both the biological and cognitive mechanisms of the brain and hopes to bring together neuroscience, dentistry, and research to better understand how these processes influence health and behavior.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Ana Navarro-Cebrian, Elena uses MATLAB to study the relationship between frontal midline theta activity, measured through electroencephalography (EEG), and heart rate variability during meditation. Her research explores how brain activity and the body’s physiological responses may be connected.

This November, Elena will present a poster on the research at the Society for Neuroscience meeting. The poster is titled “Frontal midline theta and vagally mediated heart rate variability in cortical-autonomic regulation during meditation.”

For Elena, some of the most rewarding parts of research have been working with her lab team and learning alongside others. Her advice to students interested in research is to reach out to professors, follow their genuine interests, and rely on curiosity rather than feeling they need to know everything upfront.

Congratulations, Elena! We are proud to celebrate your curiosity and look forward to seeing where your research journey takes you.



 

Learn About the Master of Professional Studies in Persian Program at the University of Maryland

Learn About the Master of Professional Studies in Persian Program at the University of Maryland

Interested in advancing your Persian language skills and career? Boren Awards and the Master of Professional Studies in Persian program at the University of Maryland invite you to an informational webinar about the master's degree program and available funding opportunities.


Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ET

In this session, you will:

  • Learn about the MPS in Persian program and the application process

  • Find out how to apply for funding through a Boren Fellowship

  • Ask questions directly to program representatives

Registration Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/RM5FbEcTSyOc633rgQDrUw 

Friday, October 23, 2026

Alternative Breaks Registration

What if you could change the way you see the world? What if it meant you could make a difference too? We encourage you to spend your spring break with Alternative Breaks, where students travel all over the country to immerse themselves in direct service and explore a wide range of social issues! This year, the challenges we are tackling include food and housing insecurity, environmental conservation, employment for people with disabilities, and support for refugee communities. To learn more about our nine trips and sign up to be a part of the movement, please direct them to stamp.umd.edu/AB. Registration closes on 1/17/27 and scholarships are available, but spots are filling up quickly. Don’t just take a break - take an Alternative Break!




Fully Online MPH from GEOH

 


New Master's Program in GeoAI Healthcare

🌎🖥️ Registration is open for the new Master's in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare, with University of Maryland School of Public Health. This 30-credit, 100% online degree fuses AI, geospatial analytics, and public health into one powerful curriculum. Here’s why this program stands out: 📊 In-Demand Skills: Master machine learning, spatial analysis, web GIS, and deep learning applied directly to public health challenges. 🌐 100% Online & Flexible: Built for working professionals looking to lead in the digital healthcare transformation. 🎯 Real-World Impact: Learn to map disease outbreaks, predict environmental health risks, and pinpoint communities that need critical resources. 📍 Unmatched Proximity: Tap into UMD’s direct connections to major federal agencies, healthcare systems, and tech partners around Washington, D.C. Whether you're aiming to become a Spatial Epidemiologist, Health Data Scientist, or GeoAI Analyst, this program gives you the tools to improve health equity and save lives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekd-94nN