Summer Research Fellowships in the School of Natural Sciences
The School of Natural Sciences offers a variety of undergraduate summer research fellowships that provide financial support for hands-on research experiences working with Rice faculty. These fellowships vary in the level of support provided. All fellowships include a stipend to support students during their summer research, typically $600 per week for a 10-week fellowship. Fellowships with the strongest levels of support also offer funding for housing, support for the principal investigator (PI), and travel to present research at professional conferences. Financial need is taken into account when awarding the strongest levels of support.
Each department provides specific information about their fellowships, including eligibility criteria and unique opportunities. Links to departmental fellowship pages are provided below to help you explore the options available.
- Biosciences
- Chemistry
- Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Physics and Astronomy
In addition to funding from resources in each department, generous gifts to the Wiess School of Natural Sciences provide the following additional support.
- Russell Shearn Moody Pathway to Research in the Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowships
- Straus Family Natural Sciences Opportunity Fund Undergraduate Research Fellowships
- Pippa Wiley Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowship
- Stan and Reinnette Marek Undergraduate Research Award in Nanotechnology
- Wiess School of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Fellowships
All fellowship applications are reviewed by departments, who select the recipients. Students must be currently enrolled at Rice University and in good academic standing to be eligible. Priority is typically given to students with declared majors in Natural Sciences. Applicants do not need to specify a particular fellowship in their application, but they will be asked to list their department or departments of interest. Students are encouraged to identify a faculty member willing to serve as a research advisor before submitting an application. If you would like help finding a potential research advisor or have questions about the application process, please contact an academic advisor in your department of interest.
There is one centralized application for all undergraduate students in the School of Natural Sciences to apply for summer research funding. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Be sure to review the department-specific details and submit your application on time to be considered for these exciting opportunities. Apply Now
