Summer Internships & Job Listings

The Living Earth Collaborative is currently seeking applications for summer research in animal behavior and welfare conducted in collaboration with the Saint Louis Zoo. Students should expect to work 32-40 hours per week on weekdays during regular business hours. This fellowship offers a paid opportunity to collect data through live observation in public spaces or from recorded video. The project list includes many species, including multiple primates, Bali mynas, endangered vipers, and others, with studies on a variety of topics such as effects of construction noise, activity levels, and engagement with enrichment items. Students will also perform data organization, analysis, and other tasks as assigned.

For information about the zoo’s behavior research department, please see https://www.stlzoo.org/animals/scienceresearch. You can read about the research program and download an application at http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/scienceresearch/researchinternships/. If you have any questions, contact Ashley Edes (Animal Welfare Scientist, Saint Louis Zoo) at aedes@stlzoo.org, Eli Baskir (Manager, Behavioral Sciences, Saint Louis Zoo) at baskir@stlzoo.org, or Jonathan Losos (Director, Living Earth Collaborative) at losos@wustl.edu. Click here to apply. Application deadline: April 1, 2023

The Department of Reproductive and Behavioral Sciences at the Saint Louis Zoo is offering two full-time paid research internship positions in Reproductive Sciences and Endocrinology for summer 2023. Interns are expected to start in May or June. Applicants must commit to 10 weeks and 40 hours/week (400 hours) with availability during normal business hours (9am-5pm) Monday through Friday. If 400 hours of work are not completed by the end of the summer, the intern may be allowed to continue working until a maximum of 400 hours has been completed. All hours must be completed by December 31, 2023.

Interns will collect, organize, and analyze data from a variety of projects. They will be provided with training in techniques for noninvasive hormone monitoring, including processing serum, urine and fecal samples, fecal hormone extraction, EIA and RIA assay methodology, and preparation of reagents. Training in a variety of reproductive physiology techniques will also be provided. Interns will participate in discussions of scientific literature and may be asked to perform literature searches, record keeping, and other duties as assigned. All interns will be given all the necessary training in order to work safely with chemicals and radioactivity. NOTE: The internship is largely focused on working with scientific data and lab-based experiences aimed at providing students practical experiences. Opportunities to assist with, or observe, animal procedures are possible, but not guaranteed to be part of this internship.

Qualifications and Requirement Highlights (see application materials for a full list):
• Candidates must turn in an application form, cover letter, resumes/CV and writing assignment to be considered for the positon.
• Completion of undergraduate coursework in related field of study, including at least two laboratory-based courses, is required. Previous lab and/or general experience are preferred, but not required.
• Applicants must have their own housing and transportation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
• Applicants must have good attention to detail and be able to perform repetitive tasks in a laboratory setting. They must also be able to follow directions, work independently, and handle confidential information.
• All successful candidates are required to submit to a background check and drug test. They must also show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative TB test.
Compensation: Interns will receive a wage of $13.25 per hour.
Click here to apply & for more information
Application deadline: April 1, 2023
Questions? Contact Corinne Kozlowski, Endocrinologist, or Karen Bauman, Manager of Reproductive Sciences

2024 Online Application GOES LIVE ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The summer research application can be found here. Applications can be submitted on or after November 1st, 2023 and will remain open until midnight on February 2, 2024. The application system is on Eastern time, so it will close at 11:59 PM Eastern time on February 2 (with midnight being 2/3).

Only complete applications will be reviewed, which must include:

• Personal and educational profile questions within the online application.
• Personal statement outlining your research experience (if applicable), what makes you an outstanding candidate for the program and how participation will assist your career goals.
• Transcripts for each post-secondary institution you have attended. Official and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Documents must include Fall 2023 grades.
• Two letters of recommendation: Supply contact information for your recommenders in the online application. They will be e-mailed instructions for uploading their letters. It is your responsibility to ensure they received this message. You can monitor the status of your letters via the application portal.

Application deadline: February 2, 2024
Applications can be submitted before recommendations are in, but applications are not complete until the letters are received. The application system is on Eastern time, so it will close at 11:59 PM Eastern time on February 2 (with midnight being 2/3).

Acceptance notifications: Last week of February, 2024
Students will be selected for their demonstrated interest in neuroscience, enthusiasm for graduate study in a neuroscience-related field and their academic performance to date.

Program Dates: May 26, 2024 – August 2, 2024 Students will arrive on campus on Sunday, May 26, participate in our Closing Symposium on Thursday, August 1, and return home on that evening or on Friday, August 2nd.

Questions? See our FAQs or e-mail endure@wustl.edu.

The Vagelos Undergraduate Research Fellowship is a unique opportunity for current Washington University undergraduate students to gain hands-on, graduate-level laboratory research experience in biology and biomedical sciences working under the supervision of School of Medicine faculty.

Fellows will first complete a spring course covering research skills and other relevant topics, including latest research and career lessons. After successful course completion, Fellows will conduct laboratory research under the guidance of a faculty mentor over the summer. Upon completion of the program, Fellows may attend exclusive career development workshops and/or serve as peer mentors to future cohorts.​ Students from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Spring: 2-credit research seminar, peer mentoring
• Summer: 40 hours of lab research for 10 weeks, professional development workshops, and social activities
• Summer compensation: $5000, on-campus housing, and $400 in Bear Bucks 
• Eligibility: 
  • Current Washington University freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors only.
  • All majors, but applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing biology and biomedical sciences research
  • Permitted to work in the US over the summer

Apply HERE

The Amgen Scholars Program at the Vagelos Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) at Washington University in St. Louis prepares accepted students to apply to top-tier graduate and professional schools by fostering an understanding of the trajectory of a career in research.

Accepted students will participate in a 10-week intensive laboratory research experience, where they will work closely with a faculty mentor on a project. Students will also participate in the signature component of the summer program, the Amgen Scholars U.S. Symposium. Held in California, the symposium provides students a valuable opportunity to hear from leading scientists working in industry and academia, and to network with other Amgen Scholars from across the country. The program concludes with a poster symposium at Washington University in St. Louis where Scholars present on their summer projects.

Amgen Scholars receive housing and travel expenses as well as a generous stipend. Applicants from R-2 and below schools and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Learn more

We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2024 Summer REU Internship Program at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is now available. As a faculty member working with undergraduate biology students, we need your help in spreading the word about our summer internship program. Please distribute this email to your students and colleagues. Also attached is a flyer that can be printed.

Application Deadline: February 4, 2024

Program Dates: May 28, 2024 – August 2, 2024

Estimated Stipend: $7,550.

Students in the program have really appreciated the exposure they get to research outside of academia and the opportunities for interaction with scientists at all levels of experience, and from a variety of countries. We feel strongly that our program is an excellent steppingstone to a future career in research, or research support fields.

Eligibility: Our internships are available to undergraduate students who will not have graduated by May 2024.

To apply for the Danforth Center’s REU opportunity, the undergraduate will need to first create an account on the NSF ETAP website at the following link: https://etap.nsf.gov/create-account

Once they have created an account, they can then apply to our program’s opportunity by visiting the following link: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/2777/opportunity/5446

For more information to apply: https://www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/education-outreach/undergraduate-program/internship-program/current-internship-resources/

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at reuinternship@danforthcenter.org.

Check out this exciting new opportunity to participate in environmental research next summer, here at WashU.  

Learn more and apply here

• 10-week Environmental Research Program
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Interdisciplinary Cohort 
  • Social Cohort Building 
• $6,000 Stipend
• Housing & Travel Provided
• Important Dates
  • December 1st: Applications Open
  • February 18th: Applications Due
• Projects from across at least 9 departments & 4 schools

The Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program offers a unique opportunity for pre-doctoral students preparing for careers in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and pharmacy to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. Students participate in basic or clinical oncology research, a core lecture series designed specifically for them, as well as research and clinical conferences. All participants make a PowerPoint presentation on their research project and submit a report on their research project written in the style of a journal in which their faculty mentor publishes.

A primary goal of the POE program is to encourage students to pursue a career in cancer research. Thus, we are particularly interested in highly qualified students with a serious career interest in cancer research, either as a clinical scientist or laboratory-based research scientist. Our St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers training in leading-edge scientific fields paired with unique mentoring in the St. Jude clinical experience. Highly motivated POE students will have the opportunity to be considered for admission to the St. Jude Graduate School upon completion of their undergraduate degree.

All POE program applicants must already have research experience and be full time students at the time they apply. Applicants must be United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States (required by the funding agency). All must be in at least their college sophomore year of college at the time they apply. POE medical students spend a minimum of 10 weeks in the program. The minimum tenure requirement for all others is 11 weeks. All POE applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.40 (on a 4.0 scale) in math and science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and at least a 3.40 overall. Program participants will receive a $600/week subsistence allowance. Fully furnished group housing will be provided at no cost for non-local participants. 

The POE home page contains links to the program application. The deadline for receipt of all 2024 application materials is February 1, 2024. Early application and submission of materials is highly recommended.

Applications for ASPB's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) are now open! SURFs provide promising undergraduate students who are researching topics in or closely related to plant biology a $4,000 summer stipend, $700 for materials, and an ASPB membership. Additionally, awardees are invited to present their research at Plant Biology 2024, taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii. The deadline to submit SURF applications is March 15, 2023. Want to learn more? Discover more about SURF eligibility, applications, and timeline information, or start your application now!

The Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience maintains a list of Neuroscience Internship Opportunities for Undergraduates on its website. There are many different types of summer research opportunities all over the United States. You can see the list at the FUN website: https://www.funfaculty.org/.

Undergraduate Students
Paid Summer Research Programs -- deadlines are fast approaching!  
PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 600+ summer research programs in all STEM disciplines. These are all FULLY FUNDED opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. We also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications:
https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx

If you are considering graduate school, search FULLY FUNDED graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, and view resources on applying:
https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

If you need help finding a program that’s a good fit, please feel free to email me at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org for assistance. You can also follow us on Facebook for program deadlines and updates.

The Nemours Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSURP) is accepting applications for funded Summer Research Scholar positions in our Summer 2024 program.  NSURP is a 10-week, full-time program that offers opportunities consisting of laboratory-based, translational, and clinical biomedical research projects. The available positions are located at four Nemours sites:

• Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware in Wilmington, DE
• Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL
• Nemours Children’s Health, Florida in Orlando, FL
• Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola in Pensacola, FL

 The location of each project is specified in the Project Abstracts, available in the NSURP application.

 Online applications: Accepted December 1, 2023 through January 15, 2024.  All letters of reference must be received by 11:59 PM EST on January 31, 2024 for consideration by the selection committee; applications lacking letters of reference after January 31st will be considered incomplete. 

 Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at the time of application, a US citizen or legal permanent resident, and have a minimum 3.2 college GPA (4.0 scale).  Applicants should also have interest in research, medicine, healthcare, science, public health, or related fields.

 Program information: Program dates are May 28 through August 2, 2024. During the program, Nemours clinical and research faculty will guide students through the process of formulating and testing hypotheses, interpreting data, and communicating results, while working on active research projects.  Available projects vary each year. Training is provided on human subjects’ protection, animal welfare, responsible conduct of research, and research ethics.  Program activities include a student-focused seminar series, undergraduate-oriented journal club, clinical shadowing, and engagement in other educational programs.  All students present their research project and findings to the community via poster sessions and oral presentations. Family and friends are invited to attend these events.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has sponsored a Summer Program in Cancer Research (SPCR) funded by the National Cancer Institute for undergraduate students majoring in math or science.  The program is designed to allow students to work on an independent, hypothesis-driven, research project in a biomedical research environment.  For many interns, this experience is very helpful in making subsequent career choices. Minority students are encouraged to apply.

Program information and the application link can be found at:

https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/degrees-programs/summer-research-programs/summer-program-in-cancer-research.html

Please note that the deadline to complete the online application is January 5, 2024. 

The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center (Frankel CVC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.  This 10-week fellowship will be held May 28, 2024 through August 2, 2024.

Each accepted fellow will be matched based on their interests, to a laboratory led by a Frankel CVC faculty member. This collection of laboratories is involved in internationally recognized research in topics such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure.  Fellows will be paid bi-weekly at a rate of $15/hour for ten weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) work.  The program includes weekly scientific seminars and coffee hours, social events, and a two-day research symposium when fellows will present their research to their peers, FCVC faculty, and staff.

The 2024 application opens Monday, November 13, 2023. To access the application and learn more about the program, click on the image below or visit our website at https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf.  For questions, please email fcvc-surf@med.umich.edu.

Caltech's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is but one manifestation of our commitment to institutional excellence. Diversity is essential to achieving and maintaining scientific excellence. - excerpt from Caltech's Statement of Mission-Based Values

The WAVE Fellows program supports this goal by increasing visibility and accessibility to Caltech's PhD programs to undergraduates in STEM fields who are seriously considering attending graduate school. WAVE Fellows is a 10-week undergraduate research program that provides robust programming in the areas of academic and professional development.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or students with DACA status. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas. The most competitive applicants will have prior research experience.

Support: WAVE Fellows will receive a $7,740 award for the ten-week program. An additional $2,000 on-campus housing supplement and $260 travel supplement will be provided.

Application: Online applications are due January 9, 2023.

Program information sessions will be held throughout November.

Click here for more information or reach out to Carol Casey, casey@caltech.edu, with questions. 

The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is offering a 10-week Summer Research Program in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine for Undergraduate and Medical students. Summer research students will have the opportunity to work on an independent research project in the labs of Stanford faculty. No prior research experience is required. In addition to research in a faculty mentor’s lab, students will have the opportunity to meet scientists and health professionals in other industries, learn about different career paths, and present their work to the Stanford cardiovascular and pulmonary science community. For more information and to view previous awardees and mentors, please visit our program's website. 

Stanford CVI’s Summer Research Program will run for 10 weeks between June and August 2024, with the exact dates yet to be determined. Students will either receive a stipend of between $5,000 to $8,000, or will have on-campus room and board.

Informational sessions:

December 4, 2023, from 10am-11am via Zoom (Password: 098931)

January 8, 2024, FROM 10am-11am via Zoom (Password: 863972) 

Submit Your Application Here! Deadline – January 12th, 2024

Individuals from groups underrepresented in academia (including but not limited to racial /ethnic minorities, gender/sexual minorities, first-generation college students, disabled individuals, individuals from low-income households) are particularly encouraged to apply! 

Eligibility for Undergraduate Students:

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA recipient, or foreign national holding a student, exchange, or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, TC, or TN.
• To qualify for the program, you must be entering at least your second year of an undergraduate degree program in Fall 2023. Fall 2023 sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to apply. Individuals graduating from an undergraduate degree program in Spring/Summer2023 are also eligible.
• Students who are foreign nationals or DACA recipients are only eligible if they are entering at least their third year of undergraduate study following the program end.

Eligibility for Medical Students:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for our program. To qualify for the program as a medical student, you must be enrolled in medical school at a US institution.

For any questions, please feel free to contact cvi_outreach@stanford.edu

The 2024 M-SURE program will support ten undergraduate trainees for a summer research experience with mentors from an outstanding pool of faculty investigators engaged in cutting-edge basic and clinical research related to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

The funding amount for 2024 will be $7200, pre-tax, for twelve weeks of full-time work from May 28 through August 16. The start and/or end date of the fellowship may be shifted slightly to accommodate overlap with the academic year at home institutions, if necessary. Students who are currently enrolled at any degree granting university or college are eligible to apply. Preference is given to those students interested in a career in research. Funding is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

More information including how to apply can be found at this website:

 https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology/education/undergraduate-opportunities/michigan-summer-undergraduate-research-experience-diabetes-metabolic-diseases-m-sure

Each student is matched, based on their interests, to a laboratory participating in M-SURE, led by a faculty mentor of the Molecular & Integrative Physiology Department and/or the Caswell Diabetes Institute at the University of Michigan. Faculty are all committed to undergraduate training and use broad approaches to improve our understanding of obesity, diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

To enhance our M-SURE trainees’ experience, there will be a weekly lecture series highlighting the physiology of diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism. Additional presentations will focus on how to develop a career in biomedical research, and responsible conduct of research. Trainees will give a final oral presentation of their work at the end of summer Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. We are excited to provide training and mentorship opportunities in basic and translational research to help develop the next generation of highly accomplished biomedical scholars interested in biomedical research and discovery.

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences announces that applications are open for our summer program--GW SPARC--designed to support 10 undergraduates from US underrepresented backgrounds in mentored cancer research and career development. In addition to research with dynamic investigators, students will have research lectures in cancer, skill building with cores and academic programs, and a book club focused on the human impact of cancer. 

Students and their advisors can learn more, and undergraduates may apply at the GW-SPARC Website with short URL smhs.gwu.edu/gwsparc. 

Students receive a $4000 stipend made in two payments, housing in a GW dorm, and a travel stipend of up to $500. Application deadline is February 1, 2024.

The program application deadline is Monday, January 15th, at 11:59 pm EST. 

Led by Dr. Dorceta Taylor, Program Director and Principal Investigator, the Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS- ELI) is a paid summer opportunity for undergraduates interested in conservation. YCS-ELI is dedicated to creating a diverse environment that uplifts and supports students traditionally underrepresented in conservation and interested in careers in the sector. Candidates of any identity and background are welcome to apply.

The program is intended for undergraduates currently enrolled in college or university, including December 2023 graduates. To apply, you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA/DREAMers). International students are ineligible.

Any questions can be directed to YCS-ELI@yale.edu. 

SENS Research Foundation (SRF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on curing such age-related diseases as heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. SRF focuses on a damage-repair paradigm for treating the diseases of aging, which it advances through scientific research, advocacy, and education.

2024 Summer Scholars Program:
Apply: Application Link
Program Duration: 10-12 weeks
Locations: Mountain View, CA; Berkeley, CA; La Jolla, CA; Novato, CA; Boston, MA; Bronx, NY

The SRF Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her research project in such areas such as genetic engineering and stem cell research. The Summer Scholars Program emphasizes the development of both laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded future scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. Students participating in the program will hone their writing skills via periodic reports, which are designed to emulate text scientists commonly must produce. At the end of the summer, students will have the opportunity to put all their newly developed communication skills into practice at a student symposium.

2024 -2025 Postbaccalaureate Fellowship:
Apply: Application Link
Program Duration: 9 months
Locations: Mountain View, CA; Berkeley, CA; La Jolla, CA; Novato, CA; Boston, MA; Bronx, NY

The SRF Postbaccalaureate Fellowship Program offers recent graduates a gap year option where they can strengthen their research and communication skills in preparation for such opportunities as graduate programs, medical programs, and biotech positions. Like the SRF Summer Scholars Program, the goal of the Postbaccalaureate Fellowship Program includes assignments and training that hone writing and presentation skills. These training exercises are completed within the framework of a research project that the Fellow will be tasked with completing under the guidance of a scientific mentor.

Additionally, we have a partnership with Dominican University of California, where students can receive a master’s degree while working with us. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get a funded master’s degree while gaining research experience in the biotech industry.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@sens.org. We look forward to receiving your application.

Beginning in 2013, the University of North Florida became one of the newest host sites for the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program.  The UNF REU Program offers paid research training experiences in Coastal Biology to 10 undergraduate students during a 10-week period from late May-late July.  REU participants are paired with Coastal Biologists at UNF and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) and conduct mentored research projects related to their advisor’s expertise.  Prior to this, students will complete a 1-week orientation on performing research in Coastal Biology to prepare them for their directed research projects.  Students will also gain experience in science communication by presenting the results of their project at a departmental-wide research poster mini-symposium.  Participants will attend research seminars and workshops on career skills in science.  Students may also have the opportunity to present their research findings at professional conferences.

To be eligible for participation in the 2024 UNF REU program, students must be:

• U.S. Citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions

• Enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate degree (or planning on enrolling in such a degree program within a year).
• Available for the full duration of the program, from May 20th to July 26th (some exceptions possible)

Freshman- and Sophomore-level science students and students from minority groups underrepresented in science (African Americans, Latinos and Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders, and Alaskan Natives) are especially encouraged to apply!

Students participating in the REU program will receive:

• Stipend of $5,500 over the 10-week period
• Free housing in a UNF dormitory and meals
• Support for transportation between UNF and their home institution

Students interested in applying to the 2024 UNF REU program can acquire information on the application procedure from the program website. The deadline for applications is March 19, 2024.

See: http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/coastal_biology/REU-Apply.aspx

UNF is a 40-year old, comprehensive public university situated on ~1,300 acres of scenic timberland located 7 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and 12 miles southeast of the urban setting of downtown Jacksonville, FL.  Because of its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, the St. Johns River, and the GTMNERR, UNF is uniquely suited to serve as a base for contemporary research in Coastal Biology.  For additional information about UNF, visit www.unf.edu

Visit us at: http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/coastal_biology/REU.aspx

The primary aim of this multi-institutional summer research, educational, and professional development training program is to prepare undergraduate students from underrepresented populations in the U.S. Biomedical Sciences (UBR trainees) for advanced academic training in PhD and MD/PhD programs, foster their pursuit of sleep and circadian science careers, and to promote a diverse workforce.

Supported by NIH R25 NS 125603 the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder

https://www.colorado.edu/iphy/research/sleep-and-chronobiology/r25-training-grant

Applications from UBR Undergraduate candidates for Summer 2024

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the first due date March 1 and will continue until all training slots are filled.

The application can be obtained by downloading it here: Application

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be current or recently graduated undergraduate students from underrepresented populations in the U.S. Biomedical Sciences*
• Have completed at least two semesters of university; students who have completed an undergraduate degree in the past year from the application due date and have not attended a PhD or MD/PhD program are eligible
• Have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above;
• Demonstrate interest and potential to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD/PhD
  • (Note: The Multi-Institutional Summer Undergraduate Research Program is not designed for students pursuing professional training for careers in clinical medicine, clinical psychology, or the allied health professions.)
• Be at least 18 years old by the start date of the program.
• Be a U.S. citizen or non-citizen national of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence
  • (Note: Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible)
• Be able to devote full-time effort over the entire duration of the summer program

*We use NIH NOT-OD-20-031 for determining UBR status as being one or more of the following:

•  Racial/ethnic minority
  • Blacks or African Americans
  • Hispanics or Latinos
  • American Indians or Alaska Natives
  • Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders 
• Individual with a disability
  • physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
• Individual from a disadvantaged background based on two or more of the required criteria (e.g., first generation college student, grew up in a qualifying U.S. rural area)

Trainees will be exposed to intensive laboratory experiences, career counseling and professional development activities to provide a strong foundation for pursuing an academic career. The program will emphasize application of sleep and circadian science principles to problems of basic and clinical importance to the NIH (e.g., neurological disorders).

What does the summer research program offer?

• Summer stipend - $5,280
• Housing allowance
• Travel costs from host institution to Colorado Sleep and Circadian Summer School and housing allowance at the summer school
• Host institution provided travel support from trainees home to the institution
• Free student memberships from the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms and the Sleep Research Society

Host Institutions for Summer 2024

• Northwestern University/Northwestern School of Medicine
• University of Pennsylvania/Perelman School of Medicine
• Washington University St. Louis

Program Calendar

• June 10 – Aug 2
  • Summer research experience at host institutions
• Aug 4-Aug 9
  • Summer school at the University of Colorado Boulder