Summer Study Abroad Opportunities
Office for URaCE Summer Study Abroad Opportunities
The Office for URaCE offers several summer study abroad opportunities in partnership with the Center for Global Education. Attend a Study Abroad Info Session to learn more or contact the Office for URaCE.
- Undergraduate Research Summer Study Abroad Program in Chile
Dates: This is a 4-week program, which runs from June 1 - June 30, 2026.
The following information is excerpted from the SFS website:
With June comes the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, a significant period of the year for both ecology and society. Join SFS Chile in the rugged landscape of Southern Patagonia, at 51 °S latitude, for a deeply interdisciplinary exploration of how ecology and society intertwine to usher in the new season. Travel to the world-famous Torres del Paine National Park to study how terrestrial and freshwater plants and animals have adapted to meet this yearly challenge in the land of glaciers. Celebrate the indigenous New Year on the night of the Winter Solstice and learn how lifeways adapt to the extreme southern environment. Take time to explore the various facets of winter at the southern end of the Americas.Apply for the Undergraduate Research Summer Study Abroad Program in Chile
- IFR (Institute for Field Research) Summer Research Experience
Dates: Varies by location.
The following information is excerpted from the IFR website:
IFR's field schools offer hands-on, experiential learning in a variety of disciplines and locations around the world. Our academically rigorous and culturally immersive programs award up to 8 semester credits to help you fulfill degree requirements and further your career in the field sciences or beyond.- Undergraduate Research Summer Study Abroad Program in Italy
Dates: This is a 6-week program, which runs from June 1 - July 13, 2026.
The following information is excerpted from the SIT website:
SIT and Dickinson College have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind program in Italy, open to all students. Italy offers an unparalleled setting for exploring the connections between food, culture, and sustainability. Experience Italian food systems, from the culinary traditions of Bologna to the innovative urban food systems of Turin and the Venice lagoon ecosystem. Through these regions, you'll gain an understanding of how geography, history, and culture shape Italian cuisine and influence sustainable agriculture practices.Apply for the Undergraduate Research Summer Study Abroad Program in Italy
- Undergraduate Research Summer Study Abroad Programs in Panama
SFS (School of Field Studies) PANAMA - Tropical Island Ecosystems: The Human Impact
Dates: This is a 4-week program, which runs from June 1 - June 30, 2026.
The following information is excerpted from the SFS website:
Study abroad in Panama and immerse yourself in the dynamic community of Bocas del Toro. Snorkel and hike through the diverse environments of Bocas - from coral reefs and mangroves to beaches and rainforests - and study human impacts, such as tourism, on the island's ecosystems and communities. Meet the local residents who depend on both tourism and natural resources and learn about current approaches to sustainable development in the archipelago.
SIT (School for International Training) PANAMA - Marine Ecology and Blue Carbon Conservation in the Pacific and Caribbean
Dates: This is a 6-week program, 2026 dates TBD.
The following information is excerpted from the SIT website:
Panama's diverse ecosystems ecosystems and species are among the most threatened on the planet. In this small country, where you can travel from one coast to the other in an hour, you'll spend extensive time studying ecosystems of both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, including mangrove forests, coral reefs, and seagrass beds. You will study carbon accumulation and marine ecology in spectacular settings, including Coiba Island UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Guna Yala indigenous territory. You will snorkel in one of Panama's top diving sites and conduct research guided by renowned marine biologists. You'll also complete a two-week independent field project on a topic of your choice related to the program theme. To complete this project, you will use scientific methodologies, apply field research techniques, gather and analyze data, and present your research results.Apply for an Undergraduate Research Summer Study Abroad Program in Panama
- Research Internship in Sheffield, United Kingdom
Dates: This is an 8-week program, which typically runs from June 12 - August 9, 2026.
The following information is excerpted from the API website:
Intern on a research project with one of the leading research universities in the UK! With an international reputation in areas such as materials science, art and design, sports science and engineering, biomedicine, and economic and social research, students will be matched with a project that utilizes their interest, skillset and that aligns with their career goals. Voted one of the best cities in the UK for students in 2023, Sheffield is home to 60,000 students from over 150 countries.Apply for a Research Internship in Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Summer Business Research Internship in Vietnam
Program participants complete an eight-week internship between May - July in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The research component is determined by several factors including the internship location, site supervisor, and the student’s research interests. Regardless of the site location, all internships focus on learning and applying research & business skills to the work experience. UTC students selected for this program will live together in apartment-style housing in Ho Chi Minh City.