University of Kentucky Department of Physics and Astronomy
NSF-funded 10-week summer "Research Experience for Undergraduates" program for ten participants from May 25 to July 31, 2026, The program focuses on individual mentored research projects in nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, and astronomy, related through the central theme of symmetry, tailored for accessibility to 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates.
Undergraduate participants will receive a $7,000 stipend, round-trip travel expenses to Lexington, KY, and be provided with free on-campus housing including a meal allowance. Selected students may request funding to travel to a regional or national conference to present their research results.
We welcome students from two-year colleges, liberal arts colleges and undergraduate institutions with limited research opportunities, to apply.
The application deadline is Feb 15.  We will continue to accept applications until all positions have been filled.  See  https://pa.as.uky.edu/reu for more information.  Please direct any questions to: reu-pa@uky.edu.

Faculty apply for these funds  by March 16
https://kynsfepscor.uky.edu/reporting/undergraduate-research-experience/

KY INBRE Summer Undergraduate Research
Up to 20 undergrads will be supported to do research at UofL or UK. Apply by Feb 27 at 5pm ET
May 26-July 31. 
https://www.kyinbre.org/students/surp

A Multidisciplinary Research Experience in Engineered Bioactive Interfaces and Devices
University of Kentucky College of Engineering. Deadline: February 13
https://engr.uky.edu/research/summer-research-experiences
Contact Kimberly Anderson, (859) 257-1864

Interdisciplinary, Multiscale Materials Modeling (I3M)
University of Louisville Chemical Engineering
This website is not up to date- contact the program for 2026 deadlines
Contact Dr. Vance Jaeger, (502) 852-2094

Computer Systems Research
University of Louisville
This website is not up to date- check also  https://etap.nsf.gov for 2026 information
Contact Wei Zhang,

Interdisciplinary Micro/nano/additive-manufacturing Program Addressing Challenges Today – Next Generation (IMPACT-NG)
University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering
Deadline is March 15. https://www.uoflnanoreu.com/
Contact Ana Sanchez Galiano, (502) 852-1568,

Thomas More University Biology Field Station
The TMU Biology Field Station, home of the Center for Ohio River Research & Education (CORRE), is offering eight paid research internships for undergraduate students. These internships are in the fields of aquatic biology, conservation, ecology, and environmental science. Projects involve animal husbandry, bioassessments/biomonitoring, climate change, fisheries, harmful algal bloom monitoring and toxicology, among others. Internships include a $5000 stipend and free on-site housing. Students are responsible for food & travel. Internships begin on May 31st and finish Aug 1st, 2026 with a short break at the mid-point over the Fourth of July weekend. Learn more about the positions on the internship website, and apply there  by 5 PM Eastern February 13, 2026.
 

The Potter Summer Internship is based in Lexington and pays $15.75/hr, 40 hours/ wk.10 weeks, May 18, 2026 to July 29, 2026. . Applications due February 8. The program is designed to provide academic and professional development by equipping interns with the knowledge and resources required to excel in geoscience-related research. Questions? Email kgspotterinternship@uky.edu 

 

Internships for majors in engineering, science, business, communications and more
INTERN.NASA.GOV
2026 Internship Application Deadlines:
Summer 2026: Feb. 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Fall 2026: May 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Students with questions about NASA internships can contact NASA KY at nasa@uky.edu