5 fully funded research internship opportunities in the USA that international undergraduate students, including those from India, can apply for:
🌟 1. Amgen Scholars Program (USA)
- Who can apply? Undergraduate students (mainly in life sciences, biotech, biomedical, chemistry, etc.)
- Where? Top US universities like Harvard, Stanford, Caltech
- Perks: Full funding (stipend, housing, travel), hands-on research, mentorship
- When to apply: November–February (varies by host institution)
- Website: amgenscholars.com
🔬 2. Scripps Research SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship)
- Who can apply? International undergraduates in biology, chemistry, or related fields
- Where? Scripps Research Institute, Florida & California
- Perks: $5,000 stipend + housing + travel
- Duration: 10 weeks in summer
- Website: Scripps SURF
🧬 3. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Undergraduate Research Program
- Who can apply? Undergraduate students in life sciences, neuroscience, molecular biology
- Where? CSHL, New York
- Perks: Fully funded: housing, stipend (~$6,000), meals, and travel
- Focus: Independent research project + seminars from top scientists
- Website: CSHL URP
🧪 4. NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) – Select Programs Open to Internationals
- Who can apply? Some REU sites accept non-US citizens (check individual listings)
- Fields: STEM (biology, physics, engineering, math, etc.)
- Perks: $4,000–$6,000 stipend, housing, travel support
- Website: NSF REU Site Listings
🔍 Tip: Filter for REU programs and check individual eligibility for international students.
🧫 5. SPIRE-EIT International Summer Research Program – University of Southern California (USC)
- Who can apply? Undergraduate international students in STEM
- Where? USC Viterbi School of Engineering
- Perks: Full funding (stipend, housing, meals, travel), research exposure
- Website: USC Viterbi SPIRE
