Stony Brook University is marking its third year of involvement in the Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund. This initiative will offer paid internships to over 200 undergraduate students from eight different SUNY campuses during the summer.
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the continuation of this program on May 29. Since its inception in 2023 with 150 students, more than 520 students have participated in internships through this fund. SUNY aims for every undergraduate student to complete a high-quality internship or experiential learning opportunity before graduating.
“Congratulations to our SUNY students embarking on paid research internships and advancing SUNY’s research excellence this summer,” said King. “This program exemplifies our commitment to provide all students with paid hands-on learning opportunities as part of their SUNY experience, and it reinforces our commitment to the research leadership SUNY is known for. I am confident that the skills our students learn this summer will help empower them to achieve their professional endeavors going forward.”
Marianna Savoca, associate vice president for career readiness and experiential education at Stony Brook University, expressed gratitude for the support from the SUNY Chancellor’s Office. “These immersive experiential programs make all the difference for students, who discover the excitement of scientific research, learn how to work on a team, develop critical thinking and analytical skills, confidence, and career clarity," she stated.
The program targets expanding research opportunities for students with financial need, first-generation college attendees, and others facing barriers to securing such experiences. Internships are available in diverse fields such as biology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, physics, astronomy, engineering, medicine, life sciences, chemistry, computer science, and clean energy.
Supported by SUNY’s Empire Innovation Program, the Summer Research Excellence Fund covers all student costs associated with these internships including stipends/salaries, tuition/fees, housing expenses, meal plans, childcare services, and transportation.