Academic Year Internship

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Paid research and internships are an integral part of CSTEP, which seeks to introduce undergraduate students to the culture of research and rigors of graduate study. The Academic Year Internship exposes selected students to research and career opportunities in their major. During the academic year, interns work for 12 weeks per semester under a faculty research mentor or off-campus internship supervisor. Students are assigned to a research project, at the discretion of the supervisor. Students are awarded a fellowship stipend for up to 10 hours per week.

Purpose

Our Academic Year Internship program is designed to strengthen CSTEP interns’ research skills, and enhance the competitiveness of talented students pursuing STEM and the licensed allied health professions. Interns will broaden knowledge, gain career and research experience and be better equipped to gain admission into graduate programs. The program aims to broaden participation and address the critical shortage of underrepresented students in STEM and the licensed professions i.e (pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, law, social work, nursing, counseling, psychology, architecture, OT/PT and health related fields).

Program Requirements

  • Complete all assignments given by the research mentor
  • Submit bi-weekly timesheets to the CSTEP office
  • Maintain good academic standing (a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required)
  • Attend at least 2 CSTEP monthly meetings/workshops/activities per semester
  • Participate in at least 2 CSTEP Community Check-Ins

Who can participate?

In order to participate in the Academic Year Internship Program, students must first be accepted into CSTEP.

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for CSTEP.

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • New York State resident.
  • Full-time student enrolled in UB. (You may apply to CSTEP at any time during your college career.)
  • Underrepresented in STEM or licensed fields: African-American (including those of African descent), Latinx/Hispanic-American, Native American or Alaska Native, OR economically disadvantaged as defined by New York State income guidelines 
  • Pursuing a licensed profession, health-related profession, or a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA.

National Award Recipient

CSTEP is a past recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The National Science Foundation administers the award to individuals and organizations who demonstrate a commitment of excellence to mentoring underrepresented students and increasing the participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Program Overview

  • 10-12 weeks fall and spring semester
  • Work up to 10 hours per week
  • Engage with a faculty mentor or internship supervisor
  • Research stipend provided by CSTEP
To Apply for the Academic Year Waitlist

To be considered for the Academic Year Internship, students should apply for our waitlist. Students can come prepared with a faculty research mentor of their choice, or CSTEP will work with students to identify faculty research mentors or supervisors. Please note: Students are selected from the waitlist via a variety of factors. Waitlisted students will ONLY be contacted by CSTEP if and when they are called from the waitlist. 

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