The interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science provides excellent opportunities for collaboration between notable scholars and students in the form of faculty-supervised research and other programs. This section provides information on student internships, summer research institutes, visiting undergraduate scholar positions, and other research opportunities of interest to cognitive science students. At the bottom of this page, you will find also list of funding sources for research in cognitive science and related disciplines.

Research Internships and Summer Research Programs

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Colorado State University
The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and Department of Defense (DoD) ASSURE (Awards to Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Experiences) Programs, offers qualified undergraduates the opportunity to participate in a nine-week summer program on mind and brain. The centerpiece of the program is a research experience under the close mentorship of a faculty member, in which students actively participate in developing, running, analyzing, and presenting a research project. The research problems available to students span a range of topics from the fields of perception, cognition, and cognitive neuroscience, reflecting the research specializations of faculty mentors. Students receive a housing, research, and travel allowance and also receive a stipend for the duration of the internship. More Information

Indiana University - Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior The REU program in Animal Behavior brings about 10 undergraduate students to Indiana University each summer to engage in animal behavior research. The program offers a unique opportunity for talented undergraduates to spend the summer doing state-of-the-art research and to gain valuable skills while exploring career opportunities in the sciences. During the first two weeks, interns divide their time between group training activities and their home laboratory where they begin working out their research project. The group training activities include research seminar presentations, hands-on training in field and laboratory techniques (including a trip behind the scenes at the Indianapolis zoo) and a workshop in ethics. The remainder of the summer is focused on the conduct, analysis, and presentation of their research project. Students are provided with travel, housing, and food allowance and are given a stipend for the term of their work. The 2007 program will be held from May 21 to July 28 on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. More Information

Microsoft Corporation Research and Development
Robotics Intern: We have a number of intern positions available in the fall, winter, and spring for students who are interested in helping to build development technologies and tools for robotics applications. Candidates must be very hands-on with writing code, preferably C++ or C#, and ideally already have had some experience with robotics related tools or technology areas, such as SLAM, vision, or simulation. The positions are in a special incubation team with high level exposure and provide the opportunity to make an impact not only at Microsoft, but within the greater robotics community. The internship is available at Microsoft's Redmond Laboratories in Redmond, WA. Preference is given to graduate students and upper level undergraduates with a strong interest in research. More Information

National Institutes of Health
Eight-week summer program in Bethesda, Maryland for undergraduates interested in biomedical research. Students interested in neuroscience can apply to the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health, or projects at other Institutes. Program dates are flexible. More Information

National Science Foundation: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects designed especially for the purpose. NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Visit the NSF: REU website for more information.

NASA Robotics Academy at Goddard Space Flight Center The NASA Robotics Academy is an intensive resident summer program of higher learning for college undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing professional and leadership careers in robotics-related fields. Besides attending lectures and workshops with experts in their field, the Robotics Academy students are involved in supervised research in GSFC laboratories, private companies, and universities, and will participate in visits to other NASA Centers, the Applied Physics Laboratory, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a number of robotics-related academic laboratories and industries. The program is held at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. More Information

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Undergraduate Student Research Program offers undergraduates across the United States mentored research experiences at participating NASA Centers and research support facilities. Students may apply for a 10-week summer session or a 15-week fall session. The NASA-USRP will consist of a 10–15 week research experience at participating NASA Research Centers under the supervision of a NASA technical mentor. Eligible fields of study are an academic major or demonstrated coursework concentration in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physical/life sciences. More information on the NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

New York University Center for Neural Science
The Center for Neural Science hosts a summer research experience program for undergraduates with an interest in neuroscience. This program is designed to foster entry into a neuroscience research-centered career. Students apply for positions in a 10-week summer program during which they actively participate in research projects in the laboratories of New York University science faculty. We match students to laboratories primarily on the basis of their background preparation and areas of interest. In addition to the research experience, the students meet regularly for neuroscience seminars at which faculty and graduate students of the NYU research community from the downtown Washington Square Campus and the NYU Medical School present summaries of their work, and the summer students discuss their own projects. Applicants must be undergraduates completing their sophomore or junior year and with at least one course completed in the field of neuroscience. More Information

Northwestern University
Qualified sophomores and juniors who are considering pursuing advanced study in neuroscience are invited to apply for the NUIN Summer Research Program. Accepted students will spend approximately ten weeks working in the lab of one of our scientists, and are expected to become engaged in all aspects of that particular lab's work. Start and end dates are flexible, but must occur between the beginning of June and the end of August. Annual Application Deadline: January 31. For more information contact: NUIN Summer Research Program - Searle 5-474 - 320 E. Superior St. - Chicago, IL 60611 or Dr. Robert Harper-Mangels at r-mangels@northwestern.edu (312-503-4300, phone). More Information

Rockridge Institute
The Rockridge Institute sponsors a yearly Summer Internship Program at their institute in Berkeley, CA. Interns at Rockridge will participate fully in the strategic framing work of the institute: studying ways that specific issues are framed and discussed in public discourse; researching, analyzing, and preparing reports on the arguments and language used by participants in the public debate; and aiding in the preparation of web-based and other materials for public dissemination. Interns will also take part in the intellectual life of the Institute, and have opportunities for direct interaction with our scholars. By combining insights from the social and cognitive sciences, the Rockridge Institute seeks to reframe public discourse from a progressive moral perspective. As a Rockridge Institute intern, you will have a unique opportunity to work with eminent cognitive and social scientists to tackle difficult questions that lie at the intersection of policy, moral philosophy and language. More Information.

University of Illinois at Chicago
Undergraduate Research in Brain, Sensory Systems and Behavior. This award provides funding for a three year Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site program in Brain, Sensory Systems and Behavior, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, under the direction of Dr. Aixa Alfonso. This program exposes a diverse group of undergraduates to the excitement and challenges of pursuing original research at the intersection of the biological and behavioral sciences. Students will work with biologists, psychologists, and engineers who conduct research within the areas of sensory processing and behavior, and synaptic integration. More Information

University of Iowa
Neuropsychology, Behavioral Neurology, & Cognitive Neuroscience - Students actively participate in the design and execution of a research project in cognitive neuroscience. Students gain an understanding of the principal neuropsychological manifestations of neurological diseases, including agnosia, amnesia, aphasia, disorders of personality and social conduct, and dementia. Undergraduates and 11th and 12th grade high school students are eligible participants. Lab space, lab supplies, and computer access provided. For application deadline and program dates, contact: Dr. Daniel Tranel - Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - (319) 384-6050 - daniel-tranel@uiowa.edu More Information

University of Maryland, Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
The NACS program at the University of Maryland offers an annual Summer Research Internship for Undergraduates. This year the program will be held from June 11 - August 3, 2007. Students accepted into the program will be assigned to an investigator’s laboratory and will be expected to contribute 40 hours/week to a research project. Applications are encouraged from all North American schools. Students receive a competitive stipend and travel and housing allowances. Students should be interested in Neurosciecne or Cognitive Science research, with a demonstrated plan to continue on to graduate school for a Ph.D. Preference is given to juniors, but students at other levels may apply. More Information

University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Undergraduate Research Program in the Behavioral & Cognitive Sciences. June 4 - August 10, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This intensive ten-week program is open to up to 24 undergraduates who plan to or are considering research oriented graduate studies in the behavioral sciences, cognitive sciences, and mental health. Students will engage in research with a faculty mentor, attend a multidisciplinary seminar, and participate in other activities and field trips. Application Deadline: February 9, 2007 More Information

University of North Carolina Charlotte
The National Science Foundation has funded a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) internship in Cognitive Science at UNC Charlotte. For more information, contact Dr. Goolkasian (pagoolka@email.uncc.edu).

University of Oregon Health & Sciences Center - Neurological Sciences Institute The Neurological Sciences Institute welcomes college undergraduates interested in neuroscience to apply for the Neurological Sciences Institute Summer Fellowship Program. Applicants selected to participate in this 10-week program will receive a stipend and travel expenses. The Institute’s staff of 23 Principal Investigators conduct research on neuronal development and regeneration, neurodegenerative diseases, visual functions and disorders, vestibular functions and disorders, sensory and pain, autoimmune neurological disorders, and motor control. More Information

University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Summer Workshop in Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience. June 4-15, 2007. Three-week summer program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students will: hear lectures from distinguished researchers in the fields of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience, participate in labs and lab tours involving some of the latest technologies and research methods, Present your own work through our Student Poster Session, participate in panel discussions on the future of cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. Geared towards rising sophomores and juniors. Information on the 2007 Undergraduate Summer Workshop

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