Summer Programs

Summer Opportunities of Interest

Unless otherwise noted, UIC Scholarships does not administer or sponsor the programs listed on its website. The content of these pages are merely a guide for current undergraduate and professional school students at UIC. Deadlines are subject to change without notice, and for questions or contact information, please refer to the website that the short description is linked to.

September

Rangel Summer Enrichment Program six-week program focusing on current events and international affairs; for undergraduates, held at Howard University in Washington, DC

October
Washington Center Summer Internships various fields, all majors, college upper-classmen and graduate students, positions for fall, spring and summer in Washington, DC, and abroad. (Also has February and May deadlines)

November
Critical Languages Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes (Interested students must contact the Office of External Fellowships) all-expenses-paid scholarship to study critical languages over the summer; undergraduate, graduate or recently-graduated students

National Museum of the American Indian Internship Program museum studies, 10-week internship in Maryland, New York City or Washington, DC, for all undergraduate, graduate or recently-graduated students (Also has February and May deadlines)

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)  internships range from research positions, to museums, to business and public administration (Also has February and June deadlines)

December
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program for undergraduate upperclassmen and graduate students interested in researching with the U.S. Navy for the summer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security STEM Summer Internship  for undergraduate upperclassmen pursuing homeland security related science, technology, engineering or mathematics-related majors; paid positions to research over the summer

January
Humanity in Action Summer Fellowships (Interested students must contact the Office of External Fellowships) for current college students and recent graduates interested in exploring discrimination, resistance, social justice and discrimination issues in an international setting

Mass Media Science & Engineering Program (AAAS)  internships for undergraduate, graduate and post-grad students from the sciences, math and engineering to do internships at media outlets during the summer

NIH Heart, Lung & Blood Institute Biomedical Research Training Program for underrepresented undergraduates and graduate students, paid research training at NIH over 2 years

Udall Congressional Summer Internship for Native Americans internship positions for Native American Indians and Alaska Natives in Washington, DC, for a summer; college juniors, seniors or recent graduates and graduate or law students

International Undergraduate Studentship Programme unique opportunity to spend 8 weeks in the summer in Norwich, UK, on a research program at one of three labs; students receive free accommodations plus weekely stipend; students in first or final year of study NOT eligible

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship undergraduate and graduate students; funding for 2-3 months of research at a public university in Switzerland in all fields of study

February
National Museum of the American Indian Internship Program museum studies, 10-week internship in Maryland, New York City or Washington, DC, for all undergraduate, graduate or recently-graduated students (Also has May + November deadlines)

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)internships range from research positions, to museums, to business and public administration (Also has June + November deadlines)

Washington Center Summer Internships various fields, all majors, college upper-classmen and graduate students, positions for fall, spring and summer in Washington, DC, and abroad (Also has October + May deadlines)

DAAD-Journalism Summer Internship Program for students with German language ability, interning in German media in Berlin

Institute for Responsible Citizenship summer fellowships in Washington, DC, and NYC for African-American males; college sophomores only

American Bar Association (ABA) Summer Research Diversity Fellowship in law and social science

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Summer Student Research Assistantships  summer internships from 10-12 weeks for students in science, engineering, computer science; undergraduate students or graduating college seniors

Southeast Asian Language Studies Summer Institute  intensive Southeast Asian language training over the summer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Fulbright UK Summer Institutes  (Interested students must contact the Office of External Fellowships) a 3-to-6-week summer program at a world-class UK university or cultural institution; immersive academic, cultural and social experience for freshman or sophomore American students who wish to deepen their knowledge of the United Kingdom and its diverse population whilst developing their communication, research and presentation skills

Yivo Institute-Bard College Summer Yiddish Program summer study program of Yiddish language, and an in-depth exploration of the literature and culture of East European/American Jewry

March
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)  scholarships and internships for Asian Pacific American college students

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program  paid summer internships in biomedical research for students at all levels (high school, undergrad and graduate/professional school)

Native Health Initiative Summer Health Justice Internship Program for people interested in Native American health, community health, or public health and social justice; placements in tribal communities located in rural North Carolina, New Mexico or Arizona

April
South Asian Language Studies Summer Institute intensive South Asian language training at over the summer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

May
Washington Center Summer Internships various fields, all majors, college upper-classmen and graduate students, positions for fall, spring and summer in Washington, DC, and abroad

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is dedicated to fostering the development of the next generation of environmental scientists through an active fellowship and internship program with an international scope.

June

Native Health Initiative Summer Health Justice Internship Program for people interested in Native American health, community health, or public health and social justice; placements in tribal communities located in rural North Carolina, New Mexico or ArizonaSmithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)  internships range from research positions, to museums, to business and public administration (Also has February + November deadlines)

July

Asian Pacific Institute for Congressional Studies summer internship in public policy and Asian Pacific American community affairs

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) invites high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores to apply for its Undergraduate Scholarship Program. The scholarship is a financial needs based initiative that offers students an unmatched experience in a diverse and inclusive environment. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with the CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the CIA.

National Museum of the American Indian museum studies, 10-week internship in Maryland, New York City or Washington, DC, for all undergraduate, graduate or recently-graduated students (Also has deadlines in November and February)

Variable Deadline
Congressional Budget Office Summer Internships graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students in public policy, public administration, economics or other related fields

CulturalVistas.org links to fellowship and internship programs in Germany, Spain, Russia, and more

DCInternships  internship programs in a variety of areas for those interested in a summer or semester in Washington, DC

Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) search engine for paid internships related to the environment

JFK Presidential Library Summer Internships undergraduate and graduate students majoring in history, government, archival administration, library science, English, journalism, communications and other related disciplines

Oak Ridge National Laboratory internships in summer and during semesters for undergraduates in computer sciences, earth sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences at Oak Ridge Lab in Tennessee

Smithsonian Institution Summer Internships  internships range from research positions, to museums, to business and public administration

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) various fields, paid and unpaid; for currently enrolled graduate and undergraduate students; positions in public policy, economics, journalism, law, management, political science, public health

FBI Volunteer Internship Summer Program undergraduate and graduate students who want to work at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC, or select field offices for 10 weeks during the summer

U.S. Department Of State Summer Internship Program all majors, placements in Washington, DC, and at embassies and consulates abroad; continuing undergraduate and graduate students only

United Nations Internship Program for graduate students in all fields; fall, spring and summer placements at UN Headquarters in NYC

International Leadership Foundation Programs  summer internships and extended fellowships for young Asian Pacific Americans in public service and civic leadership

Lupus Foundation of America Gina M. Finzi Memorial Summer Fellowship award of $2,000 to spend the summer researching in the areas of basic, clinical, translational, epidemiological, or behavioral research relevant to lupus; preference to graduate or medical students (those who have earned a baccalaureate degree before fellowship begins)