The Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit, hospital and medical research facility with a national and international reputation. Each year, students conduct original research alongside biomedical researchers in various fields. Through this program, students conduct experiments, collect data, and present their work at John Carroll’s Celebration of Scholarship and, in some cases, at regional or national conferences. Through this program, students hone skills gained in their John Carroll biology courses and learn new techniques. Students receive a $3,600 stipend for the 10-week summer program.
Academic year and summer internships for credit in environmental education and natural resource management are offered on a competitive basis to JCU biology and environmental science majors at Shaker Lakes Nature Center; students interested in this opportunity should contact Dr. Sheil.
Summer research opportunities also are available locally through the Kirtlandia program at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, MetroHealth Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Holden Arboretum, and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Summer research internships are available on a competitive basis through the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.
Ecologically-oriented internships and field assistant positions (both paid and volunteer) can be located by searching the ECOLOG Archives.
The University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine holds a yearly Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program for students interested in biomedical research.
Hints for Finding Research Opportunities
Here are some helpful hints for finding opportunities in the sciences and opportunities specifically for those interested in ecology and environmental science.
Relevant articles from Science regarding summer internships and why you should pursue one:
- Making your summer research internship a good one (E. Pain)
- Internships offer undergrads full-time research immersion (L. Laursen)
- Summer Internships: Resources (Science Careers Staff)