Application Deadline: February 15, 2009

Spend your summer working elbow-to-elbow with researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), one of the world's leading research organizations. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is a summer program where you can gain valuable hands-on experience, work with cutting-edge technology, meet peers, and sample the Washington, DC area all while getting paid.

For more information and application materials:
surf.nist.gov/surf2.htm or call (301)975- 4200

The Department of Commerce (DOC) announces opportunities for both summer and academic year paid internships. Currently, there are 4 internships open for the following majors and locations:

Desired Major: Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy
Year of Study: Junior/Senior
GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Washington, DC

Desired Major: Communications/Government
Year of Study: Junior/Senior
GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Washington, DC

Desired Major: Economics or Business Administration
Year of Study: Junior/Senior
GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

DEADLINE: October 10, 2008

Submissions for the "Undergraduate Research Highlights" feature of the Winter 2008 issue of the CUR Quarterly are being accepted until Friday, October 10, 2008. Highlights consist of brief descriptions of recent (past six months) peer-reviewed research or scholarly publications in scholarly journals. These publications must be in print and must include one or more undergraduate co-authors. To be considered for publication as an Undergraduate Research Highlight, a submission should include the information listed below and MUST CONFORM TO THE FORMAT OF THE EXAMPLE PROVIDED BELOW. Submissions must be sent to the Editor of the Quarterly by email (Kelly McConnaughay - kdm@bradley.edu).

Submissions not selected for inclusion in the Quarterly will be posted to the Highlights portion of CUR's web site.

The National Science Foundation invites applications for the 2009 Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRFP) competition. This program offers up to 3 years of graduate school support worth over $120,000 to each awardee - last year 913 awards were granted. Benefits include a $30,000 annual stipend, a $10,500 annual cost of education allowance, a one time $1,000 travel allowance, and access to TeraGrid supercomputing facilities. U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents at or near the beginning of their graduate study seeking research-based Master's and/or PhD degrees in NSF-supported science (including social science and psychology) and engineering disciplines are eligible to apply. The application process is expected to open in August 2008 and close early November 2008. Interested applicants should visit www.nsf.gov/grfp/ or www.nsfgradfellows.org for additional information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying. Interested applicants should strongly consider preparing their applications as early as possible to help increase their chances of winning.

Fall 2008 issue of the Quarterly

Submissions for the "Undergraduate Research Highlights" feature of the Summer 2008 issue of the CUR Quarterly are being accepted until Friday, July 18, 2008. Highlights consist of brief descriptions of recent (past six months) peer-reviewed research or scholarly public ations in scholarly journals. These publications must be in print and must include one or more undergraduate co-authors. To be considered for publication as an Undergraduate Research Highlight, a submission should include the information listed below and MUST CONFORM TO THE FORMAT OF THE EXAMPLE PROVIDED BELOW. Submissions must be sent to the Editor of the Quarterly by email (Kelly McConnaughay - kdm@bradley.edu).

Submissions not selected for inclusion in the Quarterly will be posted to the Highlights portion of CUR's web site.

DEADLINE: October 15, 2008

The American Graduate Fellowships are an initiative of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to promote and support doctoral study in the humanities (history, philosophy, fine arts, literature and languages) by accomplished graduates of small and mid-sized private liberal arts colleges. The fellowships are worth up to $50,000 each and are renewable for a second year. The deadline for the next American Graduate Fellowships competition is October 15, 2008.

DEADLINE: July 10, 2008 (letter of intent)

The Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the National Science Foundation supports scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students.