Undergraduate Research
The GenOM Project sponsors two undergraduate research programs; one during the academic year, and one during the summer (see below). The academic year undergraduate research program is a rare and wonderful opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Washington. The program offers a first-hand, quality experience in the laboratory of an established researcher, providing opportunities to probe deeper into the cutting-edge science of genomics over an academic year. We seek talented students who demonstrate a strong drive and deep interest in this field. Through the program, students receive the following benefits:
- A part-time paid position
- A network of faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students
- Preparation for graduate/professional-level programs of study
If you are interested in applying for the GenOM Undergraduate Research Program, download an application and follow the instructions. Note this is the application for the program running throughout the academic year, not the summer program.
Undergraduate Research Application
Undergraduate Summer Research Program
University of Washington students are encouraged to apply to the GenOM Undergraduate Summer Research Program. Applications are typically availale in January. Students that attend other institutions are encouraged to apply to our jointly funded program, the Genome Sciences Summer Research Program for Undergraduates.
GenOM Undergraduate Summer Research participants will receive a salary and are limited to 40 hrs/week. This year's program will begin June 18, 2012 and end August 17, 2012 and can be extended to September 24, 2012 with the Director's approval. There are $500 travel stipends available for presenting work at national conferences.
Students in this program will:
- be provided first-hand, quality experiences in laboratories of established researchers;
- network with fellow undergraduate researchers during scheduled weekend activities (6/23-24, 7/7-8, 7/21-22, 8/4-5);
- present their research project and poster at the University of Washington Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on August 15, 2012;
- explore the rapidly expanding field of genomics;
- gain the confidence and academic exposure to prepare for graduate/professional level programs; and
- join a network of advisors, researchers, professors, staff, and support programs for underrepresented students.
The application period for Summer 2012 is now closed. GenOM staff will be in contact with those that applied shortly.
Contact Our Organization
Lisa Peterson, Director
346 Loew Hall
phone: (206)685-2593
lisapete@u.washington.edu
Allison Kang, Assistant Director
301 Loew Hall
phone: (206)221-3056
allikang@u.washington.edu
Elena Hernandez, ALVA Coordinator
301 Loew Hall
phone: (206)221-4614
elenah2@u.washington.edu
USPS mail:
UW GenOM Project, College of Engineering
PO Box 352180
Seattle, WA 98195-2180
