The HONEY Pathway is committed to connecting our students with exceptional research opportunities beyond UT San Antonio. Below you'll find current paid summer research programs at leading institutions across the nation. These programs offer hands-on research experience, mentorship, and valuable preparation for graduate school and FANH careers.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Summer Research Program
NSF/USDA NIFA-sponsored 10-week research experience in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Research Areas Available: Applied Plant Systems • Beneficial Bacteria • Beneficial Insects • Biomedical Engineering • Chemistry • Crop-to-Food Innovation • Engineering Education Research • Lasers and Optics • Nanotechnology • Plant Pathology • Sustainability and Resilience in Rural Areas • Virology
Nebraska SRP Application
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Priority review begins February 1, 2026. You can apply to up to three research groups.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (green card holders) only, due to NSF/USDA NIFA funding requirements.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Summer Program in Cancer Research
NCI-sponsored 10-week research experience in Houston, Texas. Program includes hands-on hypothesis-driven research, lectures on emerging cancer topics, scientific presentation training, and summer student symposium.
Research Areas Available: Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics • Cancer Therapeutics • Cell Growth Control • Computational and Systems Biology • Genome Maintenance and DNA Repair • Immunology • Stem Cells
MD Anderson SPCR Application
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026
