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Every summer, WashU students learn and contribute to research by working closely with faculty or participating in research projects at the university.
Advanced Summer Program for Investigation and Research Education (ASPIRE)
ASPIRE is an intensive summer research opportunity for undergraduates from any institution who are interested in clinical research. Coursework, mentored research, and professional development programming all take place on the Medical Campus.
Learn more about ASPIRE
Anesthesiology Summer Research (ASSURE) Fellowship
The ASSURE fellowship provides college students from the St. Louis metro area an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, and/or translational research projects. Under the mentorship of a Department of Anesthesiology faculty member, ASSURE fellows will work on projects in a lab or clinical setting, meet with mentors, attend journal clubs, engage in professional development opportunities, receive assistance with graduate school preparation planning, and gain valuable research experience.
Learn more about ASSURE
Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Programs
DBBS offers opportunities for undergraduates to experience the outstanding cutting-edge research at WashU and in the St. Louis area.
Explore DBBS opportunities
Institute for Informatics Summer Research Program Internships
The Institute for Informatics offers summer internships to undergraduate and graduate students from various backgrounds. Students will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of faculty mentors and research scientists in a program that focuses on the support and elevation of biomedical informatics through research translation and practice.
Learn more about internships at the Institute for Informatics
McKelvey School of Engineering Summer Research Programs
McKelvey Engineering offers various funded summer research opportunities, spanning the breadth of research at the School of Engineering.
Learn more about the McKelvey School of Engineering summer programs
Pediatric Student Research Program (PSRP)
In this WashU Medicine program, students explore diverse research settings while working alongside leading investigators. Through lab meetings and collaborative discussions, participants gain firsthand insight into the research process, learning how ideas evolve, techniques are shared and discoveries are made.
Learn more about the Pediatric Student Research Program
Radiation Oncology Summer Mentored Research Fellowship (RAD SUMMER)
Incoming WashU first-years and sophomores are invited to dive into the forefront of cancer research. This premier 10-week immersive research experience is specifically designed for students who have interest in biomedical research and are looking to secure their first major laboratory experience at WashU.
Learn more about RAD SUMMER
Siteman Cancer Center Summer Research Program
The Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program is designed to provide students with hands-on cancer research experience for 10 weeks over the summer. Opportunities range from basic science research to clinical research to prevention/control and population research.
Learn more about the Siteman summer program
Summer Research Program for Medical Students
The EMERGE program at the WashU School of Medicine is a six-week program that provides an introduction to emergency care research and emergency medicine careers for medical students. Participants will be paired with emergency medicine faculty to complete an emergency care research project. Didactics focused on emergency care methodology and career pathways will be combined with shadowing opportunities.
Learn more about the EMERGE program
Summer Undergraduate Research Guided Experience (SURGE)
Overseen by the Office of Undergraduate Research, SURGE provides stipends and flexible programming for WashU undergraduates pursuing faculty-mentored, project-based inquiry across all academic disciplines. Candidates will develop and submit a research project proposal, solicit a nomination from their faculty research mentor, and immerse themselves in inquiry and the WashU undergraduate research community over the summer.
Learn more about the SURGE program
TL1 Predoctoral Clinical Research Program
TL1 is an intensive two-month summer research opportunity, beginning June 1 and ending July 31, for allied health graduate students from any institution who are interested in clinical research. Coursework, mentored research and professional development programming all take place on the Medical Campus.
Learn more about TL1
WashU ENDURE
The ENDURE program is a two-year opportunity consisting of both summer and academic year activities that prepare undergraduates from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience PhD programs. We combine outstanding research training, a rigorous curriculum, and an empowering support system so participants thrive on their path to graduate school and beyond. With support from the NIH Blueprint ENDURE initiative and WashU, accepted students are funded for up to two years and for trips to the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting.
Learn more about the ENDURE program
Additional research opportunities
WashU faculty are distinguished for their research and creative activities. Summer research funding is available through the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the office also provides a list of additional summer research opportunities you can explore.
Find undergraduate summer research funding
Explore additional opportunities
Skip to content
Skip to search
Skip to footer
Research & Innovation
Labs and Research Facilities
Makerspaces, Shops & Studios
Summer Research Opportunities
Internal Selections
Summer Research Opportunities
Every summer, WashU students learn and contribute to research by working closely with faculty or participating in research projects at the university.
Advanced Summer Program for Investigation and Research Education (ASPIRE)
ASPIRE is an intensive summer research opportunity for undergraduates from any institution who are interested in clinical research. Coursework, mentored research, and professional development programming all take place on the Medical Campus.
Learn more about ASPIRE
Anesthesiology Summer Research (ASSURE) Fellowship
The ASSURE fellowship provides college students from the St. Louis metro area an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, and/or translational research projects. Under the mentorship of a Department of Anesthesiology faculty member, ASSURE fellows will work on projects in a lab or clinical setting, meet with mentors, attend journal clubs, engage in professional development opportunities, receive assistance with graduate school preparation planning, and gain valuable research experience.
Learn more about ASSURE
Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences Summer Research Programs
DBBS offers opportunities for undergraduates to experience the outstanding cutting-edge research at WashU and in the St. Louis area.
Explore DBBS opportunities
Institute for Informatics Summer Research Program Internships
The Institute for Informatics offers summer internships to undergraduate and graduate students from various backgrounds. Students will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of faculty mentors and research scientists in a program that focuses on the support and elevation of biomedical informatics through research translation and practice.
Learn more about internships at the Institute for Informatics
McKelvey School of Engineering Summer Research Programs
McKelvey Engineering offers various funded summer research opportunities, spanning the breadth of research at the School of Engineering.
Learn more about the McKelvey School of Engineering summer programs
Pediatric Student Research Program (PSRP)
In this WashU Medicine program, students explore diverse research settings while working alongside leading investigators. Through lab meetings and collaborative discussions, participants gain firsthand insight into the research process, learning how ideas evolve, techniques are shared and discoveries are made.
Learn more about the Pediatric Student Research Program
Radiation Oncology Summer Mentored Research Fellowship (RAD SUMMER)
Incoming WashU first-years and sophomores are invited to dive into the forefront of cancer research. This premier 10-week immersive research experience is specifically designed for students who have interest in biomedical research and are looking to secure their first major laboratory experience at WashU.
Learn more about RAD SUMMER
Siteman Cancer Center Summer Research Program
The Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program is designed to provide students with hands-on cancer research experience for 10 weeks over the summer. Opportunities range from basic science research to clinical research to prevention/control and population research.
Learn more about the Siteman summer program
Summer Research Program for Medical Students
The EMERGE program at the WashU School of Medicine is a six-week program that provides an introduction to emergency care research and emergency medicine careers for medical students. Participants will be paired with emergency medicine faculty to complete an emergency care research project. Didactics focused on emergency care methodology and career pathways will be combined with shadowing opportunities.
Learn more about the EMERGE program
Summer Undergraduate Research Guided Experience (SURGE)
Overseen by the Office of Undergraduate Research, SURGE provides stipends and flexible programming for WashU undergraduates pursuing faculty-mentored, project-based inquiry across all academic disciplines. Candidates will develop and submit a research project proposal, solicit a nomination from their faculty research mentor, and immerse themselves in inquiry and the WashU undergraduate research community over the summer.
Learn more about the SURGE program
TL1 Predoctoral Clinical Research Program
TL1 is an intensive two-month summer research opportunity, beginning June 1 and ending July 31, for allied health graduate students from any institution who are interested in clinical research. Coursework, mentored research and professional development programming all take place on the Medical Campus.
Learn more about TL1
WashU ENDURE
The ENDURE program is a two-year opportunity consisting of both summer and academic year activities that prepare undergraduates from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience PhD programs. We combine outstanding research training, a rigorous curriculum, and an empowering support system so participants thrive on their path to graduate school and beyond. With support from the NIH Blueprint ENDURE initiative and WashU, accepted students are funded for up to two years and for trips to the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting.
Learn more about the ENDURE program
Additional research opportunities
WashU faculty are distinguished for their research and creative activities. Summer research funding is available through the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the office also provides a list of additional summer research opportunities you can explore.
Find undergraduate summer research funding
Explore additional opportunities