Database of Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Explore Undergraduate Research Opportunities

At Queens College, we understand the importance of receiving the right support, whether you’re just starting your research journey or looking to build on past experiences. This page provides access to a database of both internal and external undergraduate research opportunities. Research at Queens College can be a great fit whether you’re just beginning or are already passionate about topics that align with your professors’ work.
In addition, external opportunities such as internships, fellowships, or off-campus research programs can offer equally meaningful experiences. These roles not only help build research skills but can also ease your transition into professional environments or postgraduate programs.

Both internal and external research experiences can provide invaluable benefits, including professional development to sharpen your academic and career skills, networking opportunities to connect with mentors and peers in your field, and hands-on experience to develop new skills or refine ones you already have.

Research is a journey, and every step—big or small—brings you closer to your goals. We’re here to help you succeed every step of the way!

Internal Research Opportunities

 

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External Research Opportunities

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Biology & Biomedical Sciences

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Summer Undergraduate Research Program

  • Description: Geared towards biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and genetics majors.
  • Duration: 10-week summer research in a lab.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Varies; typically opens in fall and closes in February.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, or genetics.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend and housing provided.
  • Website Link: Cold Spring Harbor Undergraduate Research Program

Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

  • Description: Open to biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology majors.
  • Duration: 10 weeks of lab research.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Opens in November, closes in February.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend provided.
  • Website Link: Rockefeller SURF

NYU Langone Health Summer Undergraduate Research Program

  • Description: Geared toward biology, chemistry, and biomedical engineering majors.
  • Duration: 10-week lab research experience.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Applications accepted from fall to February.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate students majoring in biology, chemistry, or biomedical engineering.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend provided.
  • Website Link: NYU Langone

Weill Cornell Medical College Gateways to the Laboratory

  • Description: For underrepresented minority students interested in biomedical research.
  • Duration: 10-week lab experience.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Typically opens in December and closes in February.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Underrepresented minority students pursuing biomedical research.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend provided.
  • Website Link: Weill Cornell Gateways

Einstein Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

  • Description: Geared towards biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and biomedical majors.
  • Duration: 8 weeks in research labs.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Opens in winter, closes in February.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate students majoring in biology, neuroscience, or biomedical sciences.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend provided.
  • Website Link: Einstein SURP

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Summer Undergraduate Research Program

  • Description: Open to biology, neuroscience, chemistry, and biochemistry majors.
  • Duration: 10-week research lab internship.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Typically opens in fall, closes in February.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate students in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, or biochemistry.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend provided.
  • Website Link: Mount Sinai SURP

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Co-Op Program

  • Description: For biology, biotechnology, and chemistry majors.
  • Duration: 6-month co-op working in labs focused on biotechnology.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Rolling basis.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate students in biology, chemistry, or biotechnology majors.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Paid co-op position.
  • Website Link: Regeneron Co-Op

New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Internship

  • Description: For biology, biomedical engineering, and biotechnology majors.
  • Duration: Summer research in stem cell research labs.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Open from fall to spring.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduate students majoring in biology or biomedical engineering.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend provided.
  • Website Link: NYSCF Internship

Neuroscience & Psychology

NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) Summer Internship Program

  • Description: Open to undergraduate students majoring in psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. Interns work with NIH researchers on projects in mental health, behavioral science, and neuroscience.
  • Duration: 8-12 weeks (summer).
  • Application Window/Deadline: Applications open in mid-November and close in March.
  • Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited college or university.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Paid internship with stipend based on education level.
  • Website Link: NIMH SIP

Computer Science

Google Summer of Code (GSoC)

  • Description: A global initiative that pairs students with open-source organizations to contribute to real-world software development and research projects in various coding domains.
  • Duration: 10 weeks (summer).
  • Application Window/Deadline: Opens in mid-January, closes in March.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to students aged 18+ enrolled in an academic program, with basic programming knowledge.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend based on location.
  • Website Link: Google Summer of Code

MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)

  • Description: A highly selective program providing research opportunities in computer science, AI, and related fields, working with MIT faculty in research labs.
  • Duration: 9 weeks (summer).
  • Application Window/Deadline: Opens in fall, closes in January.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Open to undergraduates majoring in computer science, AI, or related fields, with an emphasis on underrepresented students.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Stipend, housing, and travel provided.
  • Website Link: MIT MSRP

Description: A program for CS students to develop leadership and technical skills while supporting peers in learning.

  • Duration: 10 weeks, including pre-course training.
  • Application Window/Deadline: Rolling admissions.
  • Eligibility Requirements: Completion of a CodePath course; CS major or related field; familiarity with programming and data structures; full-time student or recent graduate; authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Fees: None.
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly pay.
  • Website Link: CodePath Tech Prep