MIMG Undergrad Research Funding Opportunities and Resources (Updated October 2025, CSSE + MIMG).xlsx

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1	Database or Scholarship Name & Link	Scope	Category	Target Audience	Citizenship/Residency Requirements	Description	Notes

2	AAAS Entry Point Program	National	Career/Professional Development	Students with Disabilities	Authorized to work in U.S and resident	Entry Point! is the signature program of the AAAS Project on Science, Technology, and Disability. It was designed to increase the diversity of the science and engineering workforce by involving students and scientists with disabilities throughout all STEM education and career pathways.
3	Academic Advancement Program Scholarship	UCLA	Awards and Scholarships	All	U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen	The Academic Advancement Program (AAP) will be awarding scholarships to AAP students for the 2023-24 academic year. The average scholarship award ranges from $1,500 to $5,000.
4	American Gastroenterological Association Research & Awards	National	Awards and Scholarships	All	Varies by Resource	List of AGA Resource Foundation Research Awards
5	AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities (formerly Minority Scholarship)	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	U.S. citizen or permanent Resident	Applications Spring 2026. The AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities will award funding to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students. Funding for the scholarships is provided through donations made to the AMS Annual Giving Program. The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is committed to, and benefits from the full and equitable participation of a diverse community. AMS is committed to advancing core values of diversity, inclusion, and equity across all aspects of the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
6	Arthur Ashe Legacy Scholarship	UCLA	Awards and Scholarships	All	U.S. citizen	The Arthur Ashe Legacy Scholarship uses endowed resources originated from the Arthur Ashe Learning Center (AALC) to promote service, scholarship and sportsmanship–the very values Ashe stood for as a Bruin throughout his life. Although Arthur Ashe Jr. is a legend in many circles, there remains opportunity to spotlight the positive impacts he had on tennis, his commitment to improving social conditions, and his concern for public health and welfare. The scholarship will be awarded through the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) in collaboration with an AALC appointed committee. The award will be disbursed in the 2022-2023 academic year and is based on merit and need to student(s) who exemplify the ideals Ashe displayed as a UCLA student. The Arthur Ashe Legacy Scholarship is a highly esteemed award with multi-year opportunity and average of $7,000.
7	Barry Goldwater Scholarship	National	Awards and Scholarships	All	U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident	Nomination required, Jan 2026. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate. By providing scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, the Goldwater Foundation is helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields. Over its 30-year history, Goldwater Scholarships have been awarded to thousands of undergraduates, many of whom have gone on to win other prestigious awards like the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Fellowship, Rhodes Scholarship, Churchill Scholarship and the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship that support our Scholars’ graduate school work. Today, Goldwater alumni can be found conducting research that is helping defend the Nation, finding cures for catastrophic diseases and teaching future generations of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
8	Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA)	National	Awards and Scholarships	All	U.S. citizenship or resident alien status	The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) is an NCI-specific fellowship award program establishing an "umbrella" appointment mechanism with uniform provisions and a streamlined application process for the diverse training fellowship programs supported throughout NCI’s Divisions, Offices and Centers. CRTA Fellows must be U.S. citizens or resident aliens. There are other monetary opportunities listed on their webpage, grad and undergrad
9	CDC Fellowships and Training Opportunities	National	Career/Professional Development	All	Varies by Resource	List of fellowships and training opportunities in CDC website filterable by career stage and short term/full time fellowships
10	Cedar Science Student Research Opportunities	National	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Resource	List of research opportunites by Cedar+ for undergrads, grads, and postdocs
11	Center for Scholarships and Scholarly Enrichment	National	Awards and Scholarships	All	Varies by Resource	Scholarship rsource center which contains lists of scholarships accessible to student, prestigious scholarships, and SRC Donor Scholarships
12	Cientifico Latino Resources	National	Career/Professional Development	Latinx and Underserved communities	Varies by Resource	The Científico Latino Project comes from a drive to increase the pool of minority scientists and professionals by creating a platform where everyone—regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or immigration status—has equal access to fellowship and scholarship opportunities, and the chance to learn from their peers to becoming successful STEM professionals and other related fields. Has multiple databases on research opportunities and fellowship programs
13	City of Hope College and Postgrad Student Resources	National	Career/Professional Development	All	Varies by Resource	List of programs form City of Hope to different instutions on internships, research, and fellowships
14	DePauls' Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships & Special Programs List	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	Varies by Resource	List of Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships & Special Programs from DePaul many of which are tailored towards underrepresented groups
15	Financial Resources in Transfer Student Site	UCLA	Finance	All	N/A	Financial Resources for trasnfers and other students
16	Fred Hutch Biomedical Research Internships Mass Resource List	National	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Resource	The following catalog features approximately 280 biomedical research internships offered nationwide for high school, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and first-year medical students. This catalog is organized by academic level and discipline and the programs are alphabetized according to the name of the sponsoring institution or organization. For more information about a \ specific internship, please refer to the program’s website or contact the respective administrator.
17	Gates Millenium Scholars Program	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident	Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid. Renewable awards for Gates Millennium Scholars maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. Leadership development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities. Provides opportunities to minority students
18	Get Experience in Aging Research Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP)	National	Research Opportunities	Underserved communities	N/A	GEAR UP program is a 15-month sustained fellowship program focused on research in the demography and economics of aging and health care. It aims to develop research skills in talented undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in the fields of demography and economics of aging, health, and health care, with a focus on individual- and population-aging and health disparities in diverse communities. GEAR UP provides undergraduates an opportunity to grow their skills in research, enrich their relationships with mentors and colleagues, and become more deeply involved in research that addresses the nation’s aging-related biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs. The program will include formal and informal activities, incorporating online components that increase program flexibility and increase access for students outside of Philadelphia during the academic year.
19	Global Health Disparities Research Program	National	Research Opportunities	Underserved communities	US citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen national.	If you are a student or recent graduate wishing to conduct mentored research abroad, our Global Health Disparities Research Training Program may be the internship for you. Our program emphasizes collaboration, cultural and scientific exchange, diversity, and a passion for medical sciences. To be eligible, you must be 1) a member of a health disparity population underrepresented in the fields of medicine and science as per the NIH guidelines; 2) currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, or have graduated within 24 months of the start of the program; and 3) a US citizen, permanent resident, or non-citizen national. We select candidates from all over the United States, from such diverse fields as medicine and science, anthropology, education, public health, social work, and laboratory professionals with backgrounds in areas such as cell and molecular biology.
20	Health Scholars Program	National	Career/Professional Development	All	N/A	The Health Scholars Program at Maimonides Medical Center offers an opportunity for high school and college students who are interested in a career in healthcare to spend time as an unpaid team-member in the Emergency Department of the busiest hospital in Brooklyn. Maimonides Medical Center is a large teaching hospital based in the heart of immigrant Brooklyn, New York. The Emergency Department cares for over 120,000 patients each year. This internship is aimed at students considering a future in healthcare such as physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physical therapist, psychologist, social worker or paramedic. Selected individuals will be part of a corps of interns who will interact with and help patients from tremendously varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. They will spend time working along side a team of healthcare providers and observing the roles of various medical professionals who care for patients in the Emergency Department (ED). Additionally, they will be introduced to fundamental principles of clinical medicine.
21	Hertz Foundation Fellowship	National	Career/Professional Development	All	U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident	The Hertz fellows themselves are a community of scientists who give their all to their scientific innovation and give back. Nearly 30 percent of fellows give to the foundation each year, the second-highest rate of alumni giving in the nation when compared to graduate institutions. Fellows also are engaged in the fellowship selection process and as directors and council members. The fellowship includes up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, and the freedom to pursue innovative projects wherever they may lead. In addition, fellows take part in ongoing mentoring, symposia, and workshops with our vibrant community of more than 1200 fellows, a set of peers who span disciplines, generations, and geography.
22	MARC U*STAR Program	UCLA	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	US Citizens or legal residents	The Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) Program at UCLA is a high-caliber research training program tailored for junior and senior level undergraduate students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. or an M.D./Ph.D. after they complete their baccalaureate degree. The MARC program is funded by the National Institute of General and Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and aims to increase diversity from student groups traditionally under-represented in the biomedical fields. The program provides scholars with significant financial support, individualized academic advising, guided preparation for graduate school, continuous administrative support, and professional development activities to ensure a competitive edge in today’s scientific arena.
23	McNair Research Scholars Program	UCLA	Research Opportunities	Underserved communities, all	US citizen or permanent resident	The UCLA McNair Research Scholars Program was established in 2003 as a two-year research-based program that prepares undergraduate students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. to not only apply to but also excel in the best graduate school programs in the country. Each year, the program maintains a cohort of 28 juniors and seniors from a variety of majors in the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, STEM, and applied or interdisciplinary Sciences. The UCLA McNair program particularly attracts young scholars who are committed to social change and use scholarship and research as a means to achieve social justice. Hence, the program’s motto to “Transform the Academy.” Additionally, UCLA McNair Alumni work in a variety of professional positions that advance a social justice agenda.
24	Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Internship Opportunites	National	Career/Professional Development	Underserved communities, all	Varies by Resource	Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium offers an array of intern and alumni opportunities. Please visit the pages linked from the titles below for additional details and the application process for each program. Mote is currently hosting in-person internships and plans to continue doing so. However, the status of internships is dependent on COVID-19 regulations and guidelines, which may result in cancellations. Any changes in the status of Mote internships will be posted here. Students may apply to multiple programs simultaneously.
25	My Undocumented Life Resource	National	Career/Professional Development	Undocumented Students	Varies by Resource	Our mission at My Undocumented Life is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators). We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational system while undocumented, information on how to apply for DACA, key upcoming immigration-related events, news on immigration policies, and much more. Most importantly, we want to provide a sense of community to our diverse group of readers.
26	National Medical Fellowships’ Scholarships and Awards	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident	Awarded by cycle; Jan-March,Apr-May, June-Aug. Since inception, National Medical Fellowships’ scholarships and awards have been at the core of its programming. NMF scholarship programs recognize merit as well as financial need. Over the years, funding for scholarships has come from hundreds of foundations and from individuals. NMF actively seeks and welcomes partnerships to build and expand the types and amount of support we provide to our scholars.
27	National Science Foundation (NSF) Search Page	National	Research Opportunities				NSF currently closed 2025.
28	Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program	National	Awards and Scholarships	Native Hawaiians	Hawaiian Ancestry	We give scholarships to Native Hawaiians pursuing careers in primary and behavioral health disciplines. 2025 application open! Scholars deliver culturally competent primary health care services to Native Hawaiians and disadvantaged people who live in high-need and rural communities in Hawaii.
29	NOAA Student Educational Opportunities List	National	Career/Professional Development	Underserved communities	Varies by Resource	Database of student educational opportunities from NOAA filterable by career stage and type of opportunity (internship, fellowship, scholarship, etc)
30	Non-Traditional Student Resources	Los Angeles	Personal/Housing	All	N/A	List of non traditional resources for students such as parenting, veterans association, and more
31	Non-UCLA Scholarship Database	National	Awards and Scholarships	All	Varies by Resource	List of scholarship databases available outside of UCLA
32	Northwestern Fellowship Finder	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities, all	Varies by Resource	Northwestern's fellowship finder filterable by career stage, award type, focus area, and identity group. Resources tailored to northwestern students but many opportunities available to a wide variety of students and may be applicable to UCLA/other institutions
33	Northwestern Funding Database List	National	Awards and Scholarships	All	Varies by Resource	List of databases that can find funding opportunites or grants/scholarships by Northwestern
34	Pathways to Science STEM Program Database	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities, all	Varies	Scholarship database; will ask for paid membership but you do not need to be a member to view scholarships.
35	Postbac Intramural Research Training Award (POSTBAC IRTA/CRTA)	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	U.S. Citizen, permanent resident	The NIH Postbac IRTA program (CRTA, Cancer Research Training Award, in the National Cancer Institute) provides recent college graduates who are planning to apply to graduate or professional (medical/dental/pharmacy/nursing/veterinary, etc.) school an opportunity to spend one or two years performing full-time research at the NIH. Postbac IRTAs/CRTAs work side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. The NIH consists of the 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1100 laboratories/research projects, located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD and in the surrounding area as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Hamilton, MT; Framingham, MA; Phoenix, AZ; and Detroit, MI.
36	Pre-Health Dreamers	National	Career/Professional Development	Undocumented Students	N/A	Resources for those going into pre-health field and a community for undocumented students and assistance in getting to professional schools through mentoring opportunities
37	PREP at AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges Post-Bacc Research Ed. Program)	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	U.S. citizen or noncitizen nationals, or permanent residents	Offers options on loan forgiveness, loan repayment, and scholarships for those going into med school
38	PREP at Mayo Clinic (Post-Bacc Research Ed. Program)	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities	U.S. citizen or noncitizen nationals, or permanent residents	The Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at Mayo Clinic is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The overall goal of PREP is to help diversify the biomedical research workforce by preparing students from backgrounds underrepresented in science for matriculation into graduate programs in biomedical research.
39	REACH Postbaccalaureate Program at Stanford	National	Awards and Scholarships	Underserved communities, all	U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA with current work authorization	The program aims to provide research opportunities and professional development training that enhance each scholar’s applications to graduate and medical schools. In addition, we will build a collaborative diverse community that fosters equity and belonging across departments, with the eventual goal of expanding the pipeline of students applying to Stanford graduate and medical schools.
40	Research Experience for Undergraduates	National	Research Opportunities	All	U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident	The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department or may offer interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. (2) REU Supplements may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements or may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects.
41	REU Finder	National	Career/Professional Development	Underserved communities	Varies by Resource	The mission of REU Finder is to provide an easy way for ALL STEM students to access opportunities and to support individuals, organizations and mentors committed to promoting equity in STEM fields. Has separate finders for undocumented students and international students as well as by grade level.
42	Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study (SORS) Introduction	National	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Resource	The Office of Fellowships has the central management and administrative responsibility for the Institution's fellowships, and other academic appointments. The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials by visiting scholars, scientists, and students. The Institution offers appointments for research and study using its facilities, with the advice and guidance of its staff members. These appointments enable qualified persons to make use of Smithsonian resources in pursuing studies related to research interests of the Institution and its staff. Appointments vary in duration, and many carry financial support.
43	SRF Postbaccalaureate Fellowship Program	National	Awards and Scholarships	All	U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or OPT	Offers list of scholarship databases, some scholarships, and resources for gathering other scholarships
44	SRF Summer Scholars Program	National	Research Opportunities	All	U.S. citizen or enrolled in U.S. university	Summer Program: The SRF Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her own research project in such areas as genetic engineering and stem cell research. The Summer Scholars Program emphasizes development of both laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded future scientists, healthcare professionals, and policy makers. Students participating in the program will hone their writing skills via periodic reports, which are designed to emulate text scientists commonly must produce. At the end of the summer, students will have the opportunity to put all of their newly developed communication skills into practice at a student symposium.
45	Summer Research Opportunities for Pre-Meds in California	National	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Resource	Summer research opportunities list where locations are all UC's but has a lot of resources available
46	Summer Research Opportunities Programs (SPUR) at UCLA	Varies by Program	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Resource	The UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) offer upper division undergraduate students with outstanding academic potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on research projects. The programs are designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Opportunities are available in virtually all academic fields (e.g., arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, health sciences, physical sciences, etc.). Student participants in many SPUR programs will work with a faculty mentor with special expertise and interests matched, as closely as possible, to the student’s research interests and career goals. Most but not all SPUR programs pair students with a faculty mentor. Students will either assist the faculty member in an ongoing research project or work collaboratively with the mentor in designing a new project of mutual interest.
47	Summer Research Programs for Undocumented and DACA Undergraduates	National	Research Opportunities	Undocumented Students	Varies by Resource	A list of summer programs for undocumented and DACA undergraduate students
48	Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program (SUMR)	National	Research Opportunities	Underserved communities	N/A	This summer internship introduces talented undergraduate students from underrepresented minority groups to research in health services, population health, and clinical epidemiology at Penn. Since 2000, more than 350 undergraduate students have participated in SUMR and 85% have gone on to have careers in health care. We invite you to be part of this positive change, learn about our program, and contact us if you are interested in becoming a SUMR scholar.
49	Summer Undergraduate Research Programs List AAMC	National	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Resource	List of research opportunities for undergraduates in the AAMC website
50	The Underrepresented Student Internship Program	National	Career/Professional Development	Underserved communities	N/A	The Underrepresented Student Internship Program provides the opportunity for undergraduate students from US colleges and universities to receive mentorship and training from the NIH Human Biomolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP) labs over the summer. Accepted students will receive a stipend of $6,000. Additional funding to cover living and travel expenses for in-person experiences will be determined on a lab by lab basis. Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person experiences are not guaranteed.
51	UCLA AMGEN Scholarships	Varies by Program	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Program	Students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have a mentor at UCLA. Please visit the Amgen Faculty page for information on over 100 potential mentors on the UCLA campus. If you are interested in another faculty that is not listed on the link above you can search for other faculty that you might be interested.
52	UCLA COMPASS Resource	UCLA	Awards and Scholarships	All	Varies by Resource	Site with a lot of resources for scholarships, awards, and resources for students
53	UCLA Scholarships Database	UCLA	Awards and Scholarships	All	Varies by Resource	List of UCLA scholarships available to students- see also academic works
54	CUR UG Internship and Research Opportunites List	National	Research Opportunities	All	Varies by Resource	Short list of internship and research opportuniites for undergraduates as well as a link to a database of opportunities
55	Undergraduate Research Fellows Program	UCLA	Awards and Scholarships	All	N/A	The Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) is a two-quarter program that supports UCLA students who are conducting a life science, physical science, or engineering research project with a UCLA faculty during Winter 2024 and Spring 2024. The URFP is designed to support students who are early-on in their undergraduate research experiences. Students will enroll in RES PRC 103 – Student Research Forum in Winter 2024, an academic and professional development seminar for undergraduate researchers. All students also qualify for financial support through an academic scholarship up to $3,000. Applications are accepted in Fall 2023.
56	Underrepresented in Medicine Recruitment Pathways	National	Career/Professional Development	Underserved communities	Varies by Resource	Penn CVI is committed to fostering an environment that encourages those who currently are underrepresented in medicine to pursue careers in cardiovascular medicine. Penn has designed several programs for students at varied points in their academic careers to strengthen their research skills and explore the laboratory setting with invested mentors. Penn CVI works in partnership with these programs to support a pathway for students from a variety of backgrounds to advance and grow in the field of cardiovascular medicine.
57	Wilson Academic Advancement Scholarship	UCLA	Awards and Scholarships	All	U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen	Wilson Academic Advancement Scholarships are awarded to academically strong first-year students who are committed to community service and plan to attend graduate or professional studies after receiving the baccalaureate degree. This is a three-year merit award, ranging between $1,500 to $6,000 per academic year. Award amounts are according to final GPA.
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