Programs for:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine (STEMM) Programs
Elementary & Middle School Students
Howard Hughes Saturday Science Academy
The Howard Hughes Saturday Science Academy is a year-round hands-on, interactive science enrichment program held at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine thirteen (13) Saturdays per year from early July through mid-May from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Cinci Science-on-Wheels
CSOW travels to local Cincinnati Public Schools to introduce young minds to the exciting world of science through hands-on activities. It is staffed by undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students who have been instrumental in the success of the University’s educational programs.
High School Students
Men in Engineering and Applied Science Summer Camp
This one week day camp will allow you to develop your creativity as well as provide you with the opportunity to meet and speak with working engineers.
Women in Engineering and Applied Science Summer Camp
This one week day camp will allow you to develop your creativity as well as provide you with the opportunity to meet and speak with working engineers.
Summer Camp in Computer Science
School of Computing Sciences and Informatics will host a Summer Camp for High School students during the summer. Most of the activities will be in the setting of a computer laboratory.
Health Careers Exploration (HCARE)
The Health Careers Exploration Program (HCARE) is a five-week summer program for 20 high school juniors and seniors from the Cincinnati area who are interested in health-related careers.
Excellence in Science Education and Learning Program (ExSEL)
The Howard Hughes Excellence in Science Education and Learning Program (ExSEL) is a five-week summer, basic science enrichment program for 20 gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors from the Cincinnati area.
Undergraduate Students
Summer Premedical Enrichment Program (SPEP)
The Summer Premedical Enrichment Program (SPEP) is a six-week residential summer program for 18 college juniors, seniors, and post-baccalaureate premedical students from the U.S. Students receive intensive exposure to medicine as a career through tours, speakers, seminars, and shadowing.
Summer Surgery Experience and Summer Neuroscience Experience Programs for College Students
The Summer Surgery Experience (SSE) and the Summer Neuroscience Experience (SNE) are each 10-day intensive immersion programs for academically talented undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Research Programs:
Research, Observation, Service, Education (ROSE) Program for Pre-Medical College Students
The ROSE program is part internship, part early acceptance to medical school, and part mentorship program. The purpose of the program is to provide high ability, intellectually curious pre-medical college students opportunities to connect with University of Cincinnati College of Medicine faculty.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Membrane Science, Technology, and Bio-Applications
10-week full-time residential faculty-mentored Undergraduate Summer Research Training Program in Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy.
Cancer and Cell Biology SURF Program (CCB SURF)
The most important part of your summer experience will be ten weeks of laboratory research in an area of your interest, directed by an experienced mentor.
Cincinnati Children's SURF Program (CCHMC SURF)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers undergraduates the chance to explore clinical and basic science research in laboratories in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics SURF Program (ASPET SURF)
Full-Time 10-week Undergraduate Summer Research Training Program in Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and the Genome Research Institute.
Physicians Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) SURF Program (PSTP SURF)
This program is designed and provides experience for individuals who have a potential interest in combined MD/PhD training. It offers hands-on research experience in a medical school setting, with concomitant opportunity to determine how that research can contribute to the understanding and treatment of disease.
Research & Graduate Education SURF Program (RGE SURF)
We typically award research fellowships to 150 undergrads each summer, who come to Cincinnati from colleges and universities across the US, to participate in research projects in our laboratories, and to learn how to prepare for a career in research.
NSF Chemistry Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
The 10-week summer research program to work with nationally and internationally known faculty on research projects in a wide range of areas.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Undergraduate Summer Research Training Programs ranging from molecular biology to animal psychology and behavior. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15.
Summer Undergraduate Research Training Program in Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Seeking undergraduate students, especially women and underrepresented minorities, who wish a quality laboratory research experience in preparation for pursuing an advanced graduate degree and a future career as one of the next generation biomedical science leaders.
Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research at UC (SUMR-UC)
SUMR-UC is a 10-week, fully supported research opportunity for rising juniors and seniors sponsored by the Graduate School working under the supervision of advanced UC graduate students. Projects are available in a broad range of fields. Applications are due March 14th.
Graduate Students
Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP)
The Summer Surgery Experience (SSE) and the Summer Neuroscience Experience (SNE) are each 10-day intensive immersion programs for academically talented undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Professionals
Howard Hughes Teachers' Initiative - Program in Biomedical Research
The Teacher Initiative Program is no longer available. Please contact the office of Pathways to Health Careers (513-558-7212) if additional information is requested.
