Research Opportunities

  Apply Today!   Application Deadline :   December 1, 2023, 11:59 PM EST The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship is now accepting applications through December 1, 2023 (11:59 PM EST). What will I be doing?   You will get to advance your graduate research by receiving research and educational support to conduct innovative research at your home institution in an area with demonstrated relevance to building energy efficiency. To ensure an impactful fellowship, you will also gain professional development, mentoring, networking, and support for internship opportunities. Why should I apply?   In addition to advancing your graduate research, you will 1) enhance your education and training in building technologies fields; 2) increase your marketability in these disciplines; 3) gain access to top scientists in the building energy efficiency field; and 4) gain insight into research and career opportunities through your research experiences. Where...

We are pleased to announce the Fall 2023 competition for UROP, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, which seeks to foster excellence in undergraduate research, scholarly projects, or creative activity. UROP is funded by the Honors College and Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships. The competition, open to all OU undergraduate students, will support selected projects undertaken under the sponsorship of individual faculty members.  UROP is administered by the Honors College, but we emphasize that the awards competition is not restricted to Honors College members and is open to all OU undergraduates. There will be approximately 20-35 scholarships awarded during the Fall competition, each with a maximum budget of $1,000. The deadline for receipt for proposals is Friday, September 22nd at 5PM for projects currently being undertaken this Fall 2023. These awards are intended to support individual projects designed and undertaken by undergraduate students,...

12-week REU at Clemson University – Students will study the effectiveness of virtual- and augmented-reality for enhancing collaboration. The program takes place on Clemson’s campus and includes a $7,000 stipend. The lead investigator is Dr. Madathil a faculty member in the School of Industrial Engineering.  Clemson is hosting a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program this summer, focused on investigating the efficacy of virtual and augmented reality-based environments for supporting collaborative work. This NSF-supported program offers a unique opportunity for STEM undergrads to participate in a research project, with all activities conducted on Clemson campus. Over the course of 12 weeks, REU students will explore the effectiveness of virtual and augmented reality for enhancing collaboration, while gaining valuable experience in independent and team-based research. We invite applications from undergraduates with a solid acad...

  View flyer .   Source: FHWA   Please join us for an Innovation Exchange Webinar: Mini Roundabouts &   USDOT’s Small Business Innovation & Research (SBIR) Program   Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Mini roundabouts can provide innovative, cost-effective, and sometimes even temporary solutions to recurring and non-recurring (event traffic) congestion on both urban and rural roads.  A low-cost mini roundabout design using recycled materials resulted from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) Program.   This innovative technology has led to the installation of similar mini roundabouts by transportation agencies across the country.   The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will host an informative Innovation Exchange webinar on mini roundabouts with representatives from FHWA's Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and Washt...

Good news! UCF’s jointly-funded NSF-DoD REU site has been renewed for 2023-2025! Our application portal just opened, and we are looking for students for Summer 2023. NSF-DoD REU Site: Advanced Technologies for Hypersonic, Propulsive, Energetic, and Reusable Platforms (HYPER) at the University of Central Florida (UCF)   HYPER addresses challenges in aerospace travel and energy production, advancing the fundamental knowledge needed to overcome technical barriers limiting hypersonic flight. The 10-week program will be held this summer from May 21 st   – July 29 th , 2023. Participants will gain hands-on research training in challenges such as: utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques for high-value components, integrating in-site monitoring of stress-strain evolution, developing novel methods for improved internal cooling and heat transfer effectiveness, and mitigating flutter through advanced rotor dynamic control. Many of these challenges rely on approaches that cut across d...

  The National Science Foundation's (NSF) National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) is seeking a Research Fellow to participate in improving the documentation and resources available to researchers using NCSES business microdata made available through the Federal Statistical Research Data Centers (FSRDC) network and complement this with publicly available documentation to aid prospective researchers. Apply Now!   https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NSF-NCSES-2023-0002 Where will I be located?     This Research Fellowship is fully remote. What will I be doing? Under the mentorship of NSF-NCSES staff, you may participate in the following activities: Improve survey documentation for all NCSES business microdata available through the FSRDC network including  Survey of Industrial Research and Development   SIRD,   the Business Research and Development and Innovation Survey   (BRDIS), the Business Enterprise and...

    2023 Summer Academy in Sustainable Manufacturing An NSF supported REU Site June 1 to August 10  |  Wayne State University  |  Detroit, Michigan Program overview Undergraduate students have the unique opportunity to attend the Summer Academy in Sustainable Manufacturing at Wayne State University. This 10-week program, the first of its kind to focus on sustainable manufacturing, is supported by a three-year National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site grant (#1950192). The academy offers undergraduates of all disciplines the opportunity to perform cutting edge sustainable manufacturing research on projects such as: Safe and Eco-Friendly Battery Materials and Manufacturing Data-Driven Modelling and Analysis of Energy Efficiency Remanufacturing via Additive Manufacturing Processes Reliable Power Supply Systems for Electric and Autonomous Vehicles What you get Stipend:  $600 per week for the 10 ...