Research and Internship Experiences for Biomedical Engineering Students - 2006

The American Physiological Society - Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
The program will fund up to 12 fellowships during the summer of 2006. These fellowships are to support full-time undergraduate students to work in the laboratory of an established investigator. The intent of this program is to encourage students to pursue a career as a basic research scientist.http://www.the-aps.org/education/ugsrf/
Deadline: February 3, 2006

Battelle Memorial Institute
Battelle serves industry and government in developing new technologies and products. They insert technology into systems and processes for manufacturers; pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries; trade associations; and government agencies supporting energy, the environment, health, national security, and transportation.
http://www.battelle.org/diversity/internship.stm
Deadline: Contact coordinators for specific information


Baylor College of Medicine Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART)
The SMART Program was developed to provide frontier level summer biomedically related research projects for undergraduates in a supportive environment with supplemental educational activities tailored for each individual. http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/smart/
Deadline: February 1, 2006

Boston University
The Biomedical Engineering Department of
the College of Engineering at Boston University is proud to host a
National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
site program. Students from all engineering, mathematics and natural
sciences disciplines with an interest in biomedical engineering are
encouraged to apply.
http://www.bu.edu/eng/reu
Deadline: March 1, 2006

The Georgia Tech/Emory Center for the Engineering of Living Tissues (GTEC) Summer Program for Research Experience for Undergraduates
This program allows students to integrate engineering and molecular and cell biology in the following areas: cardiovascular substitutes such as blood vessels and heart valves, orthopedic applications such as bone and cartilage development, and metabolic, secretory organs, such as bioartificial pancreas.
http://www.gtec.gatech.edu/reu/reuinfo.html
Deadline: February 6, 2006

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
The areas of study include: aquaculture, biomedical marine research, marine biology, marine mammal research, marine natural product chemistry, marine microbiology, ocean engineering, and oceanography.
http://www.hboi.edu/news/jobs.html#internships
Deadline: March 1, 2005 (NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2006)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
This is an eight to sixteen week program for undergraduate students and includes placement on a project at a facility with a stipend, which may include an allowance for travel to and from the facility. Past research projects in the bioengineering field dealt with testing novel microchemical reactors.
http://www.awu.org/appl_forms/descriptions/ug.htm
Deadline: February 1, 2006

Mayo Graduate School Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program
Conduct your own small research project or work on part of an ongoing research investigation for 10 weeks, develop your technical skills and participate in a special weekly seminar series that introduces you to rapidly progressing research areas.
http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html
Deadline: February 1, 2006

Mote Marine Laboratory (MML)
Research internship programs include biomedical, Invertabrae Zoology and Benthic Ecology, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Research. The four different centers include the Center for Shark Research, Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Research, Coastal and Tropical Ecology, and Fisheries Enhancement.
http://www.mote.org/~jimg/reu.htm
Deadline: February 15, 2006

NIH - Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
Successful applicants will join one of our research laboratories for a minimum of eight weeks between late May and August. Some flexibility in scheduling exists to accommodate individual student needs. Start dates are determined by the selecting officials and other institute staff.
Deadline: March 1, 2006
http://www.training.nih.gov/student/internship/internship.asp

National Institute of Health Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP).
This ten week summer program (June 6 through August 12, 2005) allows undergraduate biomedical engineering students to participate, under the mentorship of scientists on various biomedical research projects in NIH laboratories in Bethesda, Maryland.
http://www.nih.gov/od/ors/dbeps/besip/apply.html
Deadline: February 10, 2006

National Science Foundation -
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University will hire 10 undergraduate students for the summer of 2005 for a 10 week project. The program includes a stipend, money towards airfare, room and board. The program includes site visits to local hospitals, seminars and panel discussions focusing on the ethical, clinical, industrial, and research aspects of Biomedical Engineering. Women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
§ https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/REU/index_html
§ Deadline: March 4, 2006

Neuroscience Institute Summer Research Program.
Selected applicants will come to the Morehouse School of Medicine for ten weeks, where they will join a single laboratory, attend lectures on the neurobiology of degenerative disorders, undertake a well-defined research project with Institute faculty, and make scientific presentations at the end of the program.
http://www.msm.edu/ni/summer.htm
Deadline: March 3, 2006

Neural Engineering
Summer interns work on Neural Engineering projects at the Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering Departments at Northwestern University and the Sensory Motor Performance Program at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for a period of 10 weeks. Junior or senior undergraduate, and junior graduate students are eligible to apply for the internships. $3500 Stipend for 10 weeks
§ http://sulu.smpp.northwestern.edu/jobs/SINE.htm
§ Deadline: March 18, 2005 – NOT UPDATED FOR 2006

University of Rochester - Not Yet Updated for 2006
The Rochester RUBI program is designed to provide research experiences in imaging and biomechanics for undergraduates. Students will work directly with faculty members in Biomedical Engineering and participate in a variety of educational activities related to the integration of imaging and biomechanics research. Applicants should have completed their sophomore or junior year in an engineering or other technical discipline (including Physical Therapy) with GPA of 3.0 or greater. Preference will be given to students interested in research, and considering an advanced degree. A stipend of $3750 will be provided, and students may apply for allowances for housing and travel to the University of Rochester. Members of under-represented minority groups and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
http://www.bme.rochester.edu/RUBI/
Deadline: March 1, 2005

University of Washington – NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2006
This summer, June 13 through August 19, 2005, UWEB will be sponsoring a research program for undergraduates on the university’s Seattle campus. Participants will be involved in ongoing research projects with investigators, and will have the opportunity to take part in workshop training sessions in communication skills, scientific presentation, organization, and delivery, designed to provide the undergraduate scientist with solid skills that will serve as a foundation for graduate study.
http://www.uweb.engr.washington.edu/education/reu/
Deadline: March 18, 2005


Biology, Biotechnology, and Pre-Medical Engineering Internships
Homepages and direct weblinks to over 590 paid co-op/internship and summer undergraduate research postings listed alphabetically by organization name and listed by state.
http://www.rit.edu/%7Egtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm#categories

Complete List of Biology Research Experiences for Undergraduates
http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm



Industrial Internship Experiences

Abbott Labs
Research focuses include Analytical chemistry; Analytical services; Biochemistry; Chemical process development; Clinical-related areas; Immunology; Microbiology; Molecular biology; Pathology; Pharmacology; Pharmacy; Physiology; Polymer chemistry; Product development; Research data management; Statistical analysis; Synthetic organic chemistry; Toxicology; and Virology.
http://www.abbott.com/career/campus_internship.htm
Deadline: Electronic resumes are accepted between September 1 and March 1.

Baxter
Three-month summer internship program in a highly professional, fast-paced environment, opportunities in engineering and biochemistry.
http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/careers/college_relations/summer.html
Deadline: April 1, 2005

Bayer
Bayer offers paid internships in almost 20 professional areas, including engineering and research and development.
http://www.bayerjobs.com/recruiting/recruiting/index.html
Deadline: March 31, 2006.

Biogen – Not yet updated for 2006
This program includes lab positions but you must have completed either basic or advanced science courses and have developed experience in laboratory practices.
http://www.biogen.com/site/032.html
Deadline: April 1, 2005

Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific Corporation is the world’s largest medical device company dedicated to less-invasive therapies.
http://boston.recruitmax.com/candidates/
Deadline: No specific deadline, but internships typically start in May.


Columbia Industries Internships
A variety of engineering internships are available for 10 to 16 weeks in the spring and summer with Energy Northwest, Flour Federal Services, Flour Hanford Inc., or Protection Technology Hanford. The internship carries a weekly stipend paid bi-weekly.
http://www.ciintern.com
Deadline: April 15, 2006

G.E. Medical Systems
Assignments range from Engineering Design, either Software, Hardware, or Systems to Six Sigma and Quality to Manufacturing, Operations, and Inventory management, to Sourcing and Supplier Management to Service Engineering and Operations
http://savelives.gecareers.com/campus_eid.html
Deadline: No specific deadline given.

Genetech
Interns have the opportunity to assist in the development, manufacturing and marketing of recombinant DNA products. Some projects include developing assays in support of pharmokinetic studies using real-time immuno-PCR, assisting in the design of therapeutic molecules for the treatment of diabetes, and developing nutrient feeding strategies to optimize cell growth and productivity.
http://www.genentech.com/gene/careers/college/internships/index.jsp
Deadline: February 10, 2006

Genzyme
Interns can work in any life science field and typically begin their internships in May or June and continue throughout August.
http://www.genzyme.com/corp/careers/intern_positions.asp
Deadline: March 1, 2006

Guidant
Internships in Biomedical engineering for applied research, manufacturing, research and development, and quality.
http://www.guidant.com/webapp/emarketing/careers/career.jsp?lev1=gdtoncampus&lev2=internships
Deadline: January 31, 2006

Johnson and Johnson
The Co-op and Internship program places qualified students in full- and part-time internship positions within Johnson & Johnson companies, three times a year, during the spring, summer and fall semesters.
http://www.jnj.com/careers/interns.html
Deadline: No specific deadline given

Medrad
Medrad has internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Their products are focused on medical imaging.

http://www.medrad.com/careers/interns-coops.html
Deadline: Check with company

Medtronic
The Summer Associates program is an eleven week program
http://www.medtronic.com/employment/summer_assoc.html
Deadline: No specific deadline given.