Temple University offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work directly with leading researchers. The Office of the Vice President for Research is invested in ensuring that all students are kept abreast and up to date of the various research internships and other opportunities offered to students in furtherance of pursuing their education.
External Research Opportunities
- Department of Defense (DoD) SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program
- The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program was established as a concentrated effort to enhance the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce with talented, innovative and brilliant scientists, engineers and researchers. For over a decade, SMART Scholars have been working within labs and agencies of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Additional DoD to support the warfighter and create an impact to secure our nationThe SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program was established as a concentrated effort to enhance the Department of Defense (DoD) workforce with talented, innovative and brilliant scientists, engineers and researchers. For over a decade, SMART Scholars have been working within labs and agencies of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Additional DoD to support the warfighter and create an impact to secure our nation. More information here.
- Ford Foundation Fellowship
- Predoctorial fellowship information can be found here.
Tips for Applying to Research Opportunities
- Begin early researching for opportunities: Draft application essays and personal statements, and gather relevant documents early. These applications demand a great deal of attention and planning. These research opportunities can be quite competitive, so don’t wait until the last minute!
- Read application requirements carefully: Programs require different materials and forms (for example, some sites require official transcripts while others will accept unofficial transcripts) and have different deadlines. Careful read the guidelines, know the deadline, and the application process.
- Drafting application essays personal statements: These short essays are very important, and are usually the only free-form response section on an application. To get help with personal statements and application process, contact the Office of Scholar Development and Fellowships Advising.
- Letters of recommendation: Most competitive summer research opportunities require two or three letters. Seek out academic recommenders who can speak to your accomplishments, skills, and scholarly dedication. Be sure to contact recommenders at least three weeks in advance of the application deadline.
- Overview on grant writing: Link to video