Opportunities Abroad

Searchable opportunity databases and lists:

University of Chicago (List of international research opportunities)

ProgramFocusApplication DeadlineEligibility Flags

ACS International Research Experience for Students (IRES) Program 

American Chemical Society; research in Germany or SingaporeIRES is on hiatus for 2024U.S. citizen/permanent resident; Current sophomore & juniors; Major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science
CERN Summer Student ProgramPhysics, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics; Geneva, SitzerlandJanuary 30, 2023 (2024 date TBD)Current juniors & seniors
DAAD Research Internships in Science & Engineering (RISE)STEM; GermanyNovember 30, 2023Current sophomores & juniors
Fulbright U.S. Student Study/Research GrantAll fields; 140+ countriesOctober 12, 2023 (2024 date TBD)
See UR Campus Timeline		U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals
Current seniors & recent graduates
International Scholarships 2,000 scholarships fro around the worldVary by programVary by program
NSF International Research Experiences for Students (IRES)STEM; multiple countriesVary

Students do NOT apply directly to NSF to participate in IRES activities; Students apply to NSF-funded investigators who receive IRES awards.

To identify appropriate IRES projects, students should consult the directory of active IRES awards		U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA)Biomedical Sciences and Physical Science and Engineering-related disciplines; SingaporeFebruary 15, 2024Current juniors, seniors, Master's students
ThinkSwiss Research ScholarshipAll fields; SwitzerlandDecember 31, 2023Current sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduates currently enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian university
U.S. Department of State USA Study AbroadMultiple (30+) ProgramsDeadlines vary by ProgramEligibility varies by Program