Find a Program That's Right for You!
This list is provided to help you find an appropriate international summer program that can enhance your studies and educational goals at Rutgers University. These organizations have experience in running summer programs of high quality and reliability. There may be other programs that are not listed here but may be of interest to you. If you choose a program not listed, please confirm its suitability with us beforehand. In all cases check directly with the program to get the most up-to-date information.
Rutgers Study Abroad
Rutgers University Study Abroad Office has a long list of study abroad opportunities. Several of the summer programs that could be appropriate for SEBS students include a summer program in marine science and ecology in the Cayman Islands or a summer program in Bolivia in law, justice, and rights. Please check directly with the Study Abroad office for updates.
Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR)
A*STAR provides several opportunities for undergraduates get hands on experience conducting research in Singapore for two months in the summer. This is a great program for third- or fourth-year students in biotechnology and biomedical sciences.Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation
Generous scholarships are provided for Rutgers students to participate in TU Graz University of Technology's research program. Applications can be found at the TU Graz website and should be submitted no later than March 1, 2012 to be considered for research opportunities between July 1 and January 31, 2013.Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
CIEE runs a large number of programs for international exchange. Summer opportunities include biology, geology, and history in South Africa; and tropical marine ecology and conservation in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles.
Discovering Nanotechnology and Culture in Germany (TUM)
The Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) is hosting the program, Discovering Nanotechnology and Culture in Munich, Germany summer of 2012. Rutgers University can offer SEBS students tuition at less than half the normal cost as a partner institution with TUM. SEBS students may be interested in the lab component as well as learning about German culture through this six-week program. Applicants should have taken introduction to quantum mechanics or quantum chemistry and submit their applications by March 15, 2012.The Euroscholars Program
The Euroscholars Program gives undergraduates an opportunity to study in one of 12 top European research universities. Programs range from one semester to one year in length. Students will carry out specialized research under the supervision of a local professor in addition to taking classes through the hosting university, and participating in a language and culture course. Research in the Euroscholars Program is relevant to a variety of disciplines in SEBS. You can view past students' research on the Euroscholars website.Harvard University Summer Abroad
Summer programs at Harvard are open to all students. Examples of courses listed for 2008 that may be suitable for SEBS students include media and technology in education in Costa Rica; Mayan archaeology in Honduras; neurobiology in Japan; evolutionary biology at Oxford, United Kingdom; biomedical research in Bonn, Germany; and archaeology in Israel.
Michigan State University Summer Abroad
Not all summer programs are open to students from outside the MSU system. However, MSU has an easily searchable website to help students find programs that are open to all. Some programs that may be of interest include ecology of African mammals in Kenya; biology in the Galapagos; community, engagement, and sustainability in Ireland; conservation in South Africa; and mountain ecology in India.
Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)
Rutgers University is a member of OTS, which provides reduced program costs as well as opportunities for scholarship assistance. OTS has longstanding experience running summer and semester programs for undergraduate students in Costa Rica and South Aftrica. In addition, they have a separate National Science Foundation sponsored research experience for undergraduates. You may consider applying to either program. Please visit the Rutgers portal for OTS.
Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)
RISE internships are formed through collaborations with German research institutes and partner universities. Through 8-12 week RISE internships students can gain valuable research experience in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and geology by working alongside German Ph.D. students. The last day to apply to 2012 summer internships is January 31, 2012. Scholarships are available for this program.School for Field Studies
This is another organization that has a strong record in study abroad programming. Summer programs include field study and environmental health in Kenya; community wildlife management in Kenya; tropical rainforest studies in Australia; tropical ecosystems in Costa Rica; coastal diversity in Baja California, Mexico; and management of marine ecosystems in Turks and Caicos.
School for International Training (SIT)
SIT runs several summer programs that may be of interest for SEBS students. These include community health and traditional Chinese medicine in China; renewable energy, technology, and resource economics in Iceland; and water and environmental policy in the Middle East in Jordan.
Syracuse University Summer Abroad
Summer programs are open to all students. Relevant programs that may interest SEBS students include engineering research in Strasbourg, France; engineering internships in Madrid, Spain; architecture in Japan; Solomon Islands ecology and conservation; and comparative health, policy, and law in the Netherlands and Switzerland.
