Summer Scholars Program
An MCS Research Experience for UndergraduatesThe Mellon College of Science Summer Scholars Program brings together undergraduate students, primarily from liberal arts colleges, to conduct research in mathematical sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, and computational projects.
Each research experience has its own unique priorities and schedule of events. But under the SSP umbrella, students live together in shared campus housing, participate in science-specific professional development and community building opportunities, and go on off-campus excursions ranging from theme parks to museums to white water rafting.
Throughout the summer, SSP aims to increase access to resources and information about graduate school, scientific research, conferences, and other career opportunities in STEM fields. SSP helps young scholars build professional networks and foster a sense of community within STEM research spaces, improve their ability to think creatively about research, and work within interdisciplinary and collaborative settings.
Please note: Students do not apply to SSP directly. Each of the research experiences listed below manages its own application process.
Research Opportunities
Summer Undergraduate Applied Mathematics Institute (SUAMI)
Summer Undergraduate Applied Mathematics Institute (SUAMI)
May 27 - July 17, 2026
The goals of SUAMI are twofold: (1) to expose students to the nature, culture, and rigors of research in pure and applied mathematics by working on a research project in collaboration with other program participants with faculty and postdoctoral mentors; (2) to give the students a taste of the graduate school experience to help them make a more informed decision on whether they should attend graduate school, as well as inform them about other possible career paths in mathematics. The specific projects to be offered are to be announced.
Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Molecular, Cellular, and Systems Biology
Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Molecular, Cellular, and Systems Biology
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center: HPC Intern Experience
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center: HPC Intern Experience
PSC has various internships related to high performance computing such as:
- AI/Machine Learning
- Systems and Operations
- Education and Training
- Data Science
- Software/Development
Cellular Physics Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CP-SURP)
Cellular Physics Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CP-SURP)
The 2026 Cellular Physics Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CP-SURP) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) will support two undergraduate students for 8-week research hosted in the Si Lab at the Physics Department. During the eight weeks, the students will be mentored by senior members in the Si lab to learn and practice the basics of experimental skills, including microfluidics, microscopy, and molecular cloning, or computational skills, including image analysis and data mining, and directly contribute to on-going research projects. During the program, the students will receive $4,480 as the stipend to cover the living expenses and travels.
CP-SURP will participate in the CMU Mellon College of Science’s Summer Scholarship Program (MCS SSP) which is also part of NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). MCS SSP-REU is uniquely managed by a dedicated administrative team who develops and organizes a full schedule of activities for the students outside the lab. These activities include but are not limited to career development seminars, campus and city tours, networking events, and a research symposium.