Opportunities

The NIH Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research at one of the world's premier research institutions. Participants work alongside leading scientists in the NIH Intramural Research Program for 8-10 weeks during summer. The program provides monthly stipends ranging from $3,010 to $4,190 based on educational level, plus professional development opportunities. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as undergraduates, graduate, or professional school students. Applications open mid-November and close mid-February, with individual Principal Investigators selecting their own interns. PIs begin interviewing candidates in early January. All interns must provide proof of health insurance. This competitive program serves as a gateway to careers in biomedical research and provides invaluable hands-on laboratory experience, mentorship from world-class scientists, and exposure to cutting-edge research techniques and technologies.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), operated by the U.S. Department of Energy, provides internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in clean energy research. NREL offers three flexible formats: on-site, hybrid, and virtual internships. Interns gain access to state-of-the-art systems and seasoned mentors while participating in skill-strengthening workshops, lectures from industry experts, virtual facility tours, and social engagement through clubs and resource groups. The laboratory focuses on advancing affordable and secure energy solutions, with interns contributing to cutting-edge initiatives in solar energy, wind power, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and grid modernization. NREL provides a supportive environment for developing technical skills and professional networks in the renewable energy sector, preparing students for careers in sustainable energy research and development.

The NCCU PREM program at Penn State offers collaborative research experiences, tutoring, and mentoring between NCCU students and Penn State's MRSEC graduate students.

The NSF-sponsored REU program at Penn State gives undergraduate students from across the nation the opportunity to participate in frontier materials research at a major research facility.

In collaboration with the Physics Department REU the Center for Nanoscale Science (MRSEC) supports REU students with faculty affiliated with the Center for Nanoscale Science‘s Interdisciplinary Research Groups.

2-year postdoctoral position at UGA conducting research in advanced manufacturing, functional materials, polymers, and multiscale mechanics. Salary: $60,000/year with full benefits.

The objective of this research effort is to understand the nonequilibrium dynamics of quasiparticles and polaritons in transition metal dicahcogenides (TMDCs) and their heterostructures. Our work is multidisciplinary, and we are interested in the behavior of excitons, trions, and exciton-polaritons in TMDCs.