2008 Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Sciences | American Bar Foundation

• Who: Sophomores and Juniors who will contribute to the diversity of the fields of law or social science. 3.0 GPA minimum.
• What: Summer research fellowship offers the opportunity to develop an original research project, participate in seminars and work at the American Bar Foundation's offices in Chicago. Stipend of $3600 provided.
• Deadline: February 15, 2008
• More Information: website | tel: 312-988-6560

University of North Texas Anthropology Summer Reseach Program

• Who: College students who are in their junior year, who are members of groups that are traditionally under-represented in colleges and universities, including ethnic minority students and first generation college students
• What: UNT's National Science Foundation (NSF) Summer Research Methods Program is a program, taught from a social anthropological perspective, for college students who are in their junior year, who are members of groups that are traditionally under-represented in colleges and universities, including ethnic minority students and first generation college students. Participants will receive a stipend to offset the need for summer work and may be housed on the University campus, if necessary.
• Deadline: April 21, 2006
• More Information: website

National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates | all over the country

• Who: Current undergraduate students
• What: Paid research internships at universities across the country
• Deadline: Vary. Typically December and January for Summer 2006 positions
• More Information: web

Institute for International Public Policy | IIPP Fellowship Program

• Who: Sophomore students, enrolled full-time at four-year (baccalaureate) institution; U.S. citizen or permanent resident (documentary support required); Minimum 3.2 grade point average (on 4.0-scale); Strong interest in international affairs; Underrepresented minority
• What: The IIPP Fellowship program provides students with specially designed education and training experiences critical to entry and advancement in international affairs careers. Students are recruited from across the nation and apply as sophomores to participate in a multi-year sequence of summer policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training, internships, and graduate study, complemented by career development services along the way.
• Deadline: March 15, 2005
• More information: website | tel 800-530-6232

2005 Montgomery Summer Research Diversity Fellowships | American Bar Foundation

• Who: Sophomores or juniors who are American citizens and lawful permanent residents including, but not limited to, persons who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Puerto Rican, as well as other individuals who will add diversity to the field of law and social science. Applicants must have a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be moving toward an academic major in the social sciences or humanities.
• What: Four summer research fellowships will be awarded each year. Each student will be assigned to an American Bar Foundation Research Fellow who will involve the student in the design and conduct of the Fellow's research project and who will act as mentor during the student's tenure. The students will work at the American Bar Foundation's offices in Chicago, Illinois for 35 hours a week for a period of 10 weeks. Each student will receive a stipend of $3,600
• Deadline: March 15, 2005
• More Information: website | tel 312-988-6513

Summer Research Internship Program | Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program, Virginia Tech

• Who: Students of any race or ethnicity who demonstrate a clear commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence are eligible to apply for MAOP programs.
• What: The summer research internship is often a life-changing experience for those who participate. Majors in a wide variety of fields - science, agriculture, natural resources, veterinary medicine, public policy, architecture, plus many other fields - spend 10 weeks during the summer working intensely with a faculty mentor on a research project. Students are paid a stipend of $2500, free room and board and a free and mandatory ten-week Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test preparation class. Participants will also be provided with many weekend activities of their choice and trips to nearby attractions.
• Deadline: March 1, 2005
• More Information: website | email | tel 540-231-5023

National  Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program  (UGSP) | NIH

• Who: U.S. citizen, national, or qualified  non-citizen who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a  full-time student for the 2005-2006 academic year at an accredited,  4-year undergraduate
  institution and comes from a disadvantaged background.  Disadvantaged background means
  that your financial aid office has  certified you as having "exceptional financial need."
• What: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate  Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students  from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in  biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers: Scholarship  support (up to $20,000 per academic year), paid research training at  the NIH during the summer, and paid  employment and training at the NIH after graduation .
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2005
• More Information: website