The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is a ten week program that offers undergraduate students the chance to attain hands-on experience in fundamental research at one of the top universities of science and technology worldwide, RWTH Aachen University, Germany.  Through this program, students are able to conduct their own research project and actively experience the stages and challenges of researching, while being mentored and advised by research staff at RWTH Aachen University. 

In addition to the research experience, students participate in German language training and workshops on intercultural research-related activities.  Students will have to cover their own travel, insurance and living expenses, but there are also a variety of scholarships available for students to apply for.  At the end of the program, students will also earn 5 European credits (ECTS).  The UROP will be held on May 24, 2010 through July 30, 2010. 

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31, 2010.

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The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC) has established the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE SCGF) program to provide support for outstanding students to pursue graduate degrees and research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science, and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S.

Fellows will receive a $35,000 yearly stipend for living expenses, $10, 500 per year for tuition and fees and a $5,000 research stipend supplement for research materials and travel expenses.  Fellows will be required to attend the annual DOE SCGF Research Conference to be held each summer at a DOE national laboratory.  Travel expenses and accommodations to the Conference will be provided by the DOE SCGF program.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30, 2009.

For more information about the program, eligibility, benefits and application click here.