Below are some sources for external research and fellowship opportunities in the social sciences available to undergraduate students in the US.
Research and Fellowship Opportunities
- The Fund for American Studies--policy, political journalism, business and government affairs and legal studies programs for undergraduates
- REUs in Social and Behavioral Sciences sponsored by the NSF--government sponsored research opportunities for undergraduates
- The Leadership Alliance--undergraduate research opportunities for students interested in pursuing graduate studies
- National Geographic Young Explorers Grant Program--grants for 18-25 year old students interested in the intersection of conservation, environmental studies and the social sciences
- WebGuru--search engine for undergraduate research opportunities
- Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Program--four-week summer institute for pre-law students
- Center for Civic Engagement Fellows Program--program for undergraduates to complete faculty-supervised research projects
- Lowenstern Fellowships--stipends to undergraduates to research aborad in one of three tracks: direct service, mentorships or civic research and design
- American Bar Foundation--summer research fellowships to undergraduates interested in a law career
- John E. Parish Travel Fellowship--encourages students to enhance undergraduate experience through travel
