American Society for Microbiology [ASM] Undergraduate Research Fellowship [MURF]

The Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) is a 10-week program intended for undergraduate students from underrepresented and historically excluded groups who wish to, and have demonstrated the ability to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full-time research with an ASM member at their home institution or at a host institution.

• Currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate student of freshmen standing with college level research experience, OR sophomore, junior, or senior [not to graduate before the completion of the summer program].
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Member of an underrepresented group in microbiology.
• Completed courses in biology, chemistry, and preferably microbiology prior to submitting an application.
• Strong interest in obtaining a PhD, or MD/PhD in the microbiological sciences.

Students will receive a stipend of up to $5,850 according to the following breakdown:

• Up to $3,500 for student salary;
• Up to $850 for housing;
• Up to $500 for roundtrip travel to the host institution (if applicable);
• Up to $1,000 in travel support to attend the 2010 ASM General Meeting; and
• Two-year ASM student membership.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

The 10-week Undergraduate Research Program offers 25 local, national, and international students the opportunity to work with senior laboratory staff on an independent research project, specifically in areas of:

• Cancer biology
• Neuroscience
• Plant biology
• Cellular and Molecular biology
• Genetics

Currently enrolled undergraduate of sophomore or junior standing with a strong academic background.

Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, in addition to room and board at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory campus.

For more information, visit:
www.cshl.edu/URP/

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Drexel University College of Medicine (Drexel Med)

Students in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) work with Drexel Med faculty in a broad range of areas, including:

• Biochemistry
• Molecular and cell biology
• Neuroscience
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Pathobiology
• Pharmacology & physiology

SURF students will conduct full-time research on a unique project related to the research goals of their assigned laboratory. At the conclusion of the program, students will give a specific, conference-style presentation describing their research project to fellow interns and mentors.

• Applicants must have an interest in pursuing biomedical research as a career and must be in good academic standing.
• Students must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Drexel Med during the full term of the program.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate of sophomore or junior standing.

The SURF award includes a $3,000 stipend. Students are responsible for housing, meals, and transportation.

For more information, visit:
www.drexelmed.edu/GraduateStudies/
Research/SummerResearchOpportunities/
SummerUndergraduateResearchFellowship/
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program provides an opportunity for students to join a research team in one of several areas, including:

• Cellular & developmental biology
• Genetics
• Molecular immunology
• Oncogenes
• Virology

Students will also participate in Tuesday 'coffee break' sessions, weekly research seminars, and a final poster presentation.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate of junior or senior standing.
• Strong background in the sciences.

Students will receive a $4,000 stipend. Interns are responsible for their own housing, meals, and transportation.

*Note: The FHCRC negotiates a housing option for out-of-town students at the University of Washington, which is available for approximately $1,300.

For more information, visit:
www.fhcrc.org/science/education/undergraduates/

You may also contact the Program Administrator, Lori Blake, at: lblake@fhcrc.org

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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Underrepresented or minority students attending New Mexico State University are invited to participate in the Cancer Research Internship Program for Post-baccalaureate Students. This nine-month program is designed to provide research experience in the areas of basic science, human biology, public health science, or clinical research. The program has a flexible start date, commencing on either Monday, June 16 through February 13, 2009 (including travel days) or August 11, 2008 through May 11, 2009 (including travel days).

• Currently enrolled undergraduate of senior standing OR undergraduate who has graduated from NMSU within the past year.
• Strong background in the sciences.

The Hutchinson Center will provide a salary of $19,555 (before taxes) and partial travel costs to and from Seattle (up to $450). Interns are responsible for their housing, food, and transportation. Project staff are happy to assist students with housing arrangements.

For more information, visit:
www.fhcrc.org/science/pacr/

You may also contact the Program Administrator, Jennifer Anderson, at: janderso@fhcrc.org

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is designed for approximately 20 outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate of freshmen, sophomore or junior standing.
• Proven interest in biomedical research.

Students will receive a $3,000 stipend and housing accommodations.

For more information, visit:
www.sloankettering.edu/gerstner/html/54513.cfm

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• *Currently enrolled undergraduate OR graduate student in a science major
  * Preference will be given to college undergraduate and graduate students, but high school students (seniors) may also apply.
• Students must commit to participating for the duration of the program: 10 weeks (June 1, 2009 to August 7, 2009).

Students will receive a $2,500 stipend. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.

For more information, visit:
http://wellscenter.iupui.edu/body.cfm?id=29&oTopID=21

• High school OR undergraduate student.

High school students must:

• Have completed their junior year
• Display an aptitude for science and math. 
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Undergraduate students must:

• Complete at least 24 hours of college credit.
• Major in biomedical or behavioral science.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Students will receive a $3,000 stipend for the completion of the eight-week program. In addition, campus residential housing (for out-of- state students) and roundtrip transportation is provided to and from IUPUI. IUPUI will also cover the cost of the GRE preparation course and all fees associated with the mandatory CIC-SROP conference held at Michigan State University.
For more information, visit:  http://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff/srop/t35.html

Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) offers a summer internship for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine and/or biomedical research. Applicants must provide the following:

• A cover letter describing their career goals, why they are interested in participating in the program, and any research program preference(s);
• A resume that includes relevant course work and laboratory experience;
• Official college transcripts; and
• One letter of recommendation from a college professor or former high school teacher.

• Undergraduate student of freshman, sophomore, or junior standing.
• Interest in pursuing a career in medicine and biomedical research.

Students will receive a $3,200 stipend.

For more information, visit:
www.limr.org/html/intern_summer.htm

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Medical University of Ohio

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship enables students to conduct experimental analysis in a research laboratory under the guidance of a mentor. Research areas include, but are not limited to:

• Cancer genetics, therapy, and prevention
• Vaccine development
• Cancer biology
• Gene therapy
• Gene regulation

Receipt of application and two letters of recommendation.

Students will receive a $3,500 stipend for 10 weeks of full-time research.

For more information, visit:
www.hsc.utoledo.edu/grad/surp.html

The Summer Student Research Program pairs students in the sciences with biomedical researchers and is designed to provide students with a hands-on research experience. Research projects are available in both clinical and laboratory settings.

• Students should be science majors who have completed at least *60 semester hours by the summer they participate in the program; medical students should have completed their first year.
  *In most instances, 60 semester hours is equivalent to junior standing
  
• Students must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
  
• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
  
• A commitment to work 40 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks (from May to August).

Students will receive $10 per hour.

National Institutes of Health

The Cancer Research Interns in Residence (CRIR) Program was inaugurated in 2004 to further embrace diversity among the pool of NIH trainee applicants. Over the past two years, 101 students have conducted research in 68 labs across the Center for Cancer Research.

• US citizen or permanent resident.
• 16 years of age or older.
• Cancer-related research interest from an underrepresented ethnic group.
• Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA.

The CRIR program provides a stipend that is based on participants’ academic level. Housing is provided to students who are financially eligible. Travel to and from Bethesda is provided for out-of-state participants. Students are responsible for their own meals.

Interested students should email a statement of interest to Jonathan Wiest at: jw424i@nih.gov or Vi Black at: vb55k@nih.gov.

For more information, visit:
www.training.nih.gov

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Have graduated from an accredited U.S. college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Must begin training within two years of receipt of the undergraduate degree.
• During their tenure in the program Postbaccalaureate IRTAs are expected to initiate the application process for graduate or medical school.

The stipends for Postbaccalaureate IRTA trainees are adjusted yearly. Benefits include health insurance for the trainee and his/her family.

For more information, visit: 
www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre-IRTA/irtamanualpostbac.asp

To view the program application, visit:
www.training.nih.gov/apps/publicForms/afpi/formsV2/afpiApp.aspx?appType=P

Rockefeller University

Students in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) work with leading scientists in a broad range of areas, including:

• Biochemistry
• Structural biology and chemistry
• Molecular, cell, and developmental biology
• Immunology
• Virology and microbiology

SURF students are required to present and discuss scientific publications at weekly Journal Club meetings and will share their research results with fellow interns and mentors at a poster session.

• Undergraduate of sophomore or junior standing.
• Strong background in the sciences.

*Note: SURF students are strongly encouraged to return during their college recesses to complete and/or extend their summer research projects.

SURF participants will receive a $3,000 stipend and on-campus housing.

For more information, visit:
www.rockefeller.edu/SURF/overview.php

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University of Cincinnati

The Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) REWU engages female students in research projects with faculty from a wide variety of disciplines. During this 12-week program, each student will work directly with a University of Cincinnati faculty mentor. At the conclusion of the program, students will participate in a professional research conference.

• US citizen or permanent resident.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate.
• Must be female.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

The Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) is an 8-week internship designed for undergraduate sophomore or junior science majors who are interested in both basic science research and clinical medicine. The purpose of the program is to provide hands-on research experience in a medical school setting to determine how research contributes to the understanding and treatment of disease. Each intern is matched with an appropriate faculty advisor based on mutual research interest. In addition to medically relevant research, the program includes an orientation luncheon, tours of the research and clinical facilities at both the University and Children’s Hospital Medical Center, opportunities to view surgeries, an introduction to human experimentation (Clinical Research Center), and an opportunity for participants to present their research findings at a mini symposium. In addition, interns have access to the College of Medicine’s experts in career planning and counseling.

• US citizen or permanent resident.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate of sophomore or junior standing.

*Note: Students must be interested in both basic science research and clinical medicine.

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University of Cincinnati/Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURP) is a 10-week program intended to provide clinical and basic science research opportunities for undergraduate students in the laboratories of pediatric faculty in the College of Medicine. In addition to conducting hands-on research, students participate in various social and academic programs with students representing other summer programs at the University. Programs include introduction to various activities at Cincinnati Children's, two scientific writing seminars, an ethics in research seminar, and an introduction to bioinformatics. At the conclusion of the program, students will give a presentation about their research.

• High School student in their Junior or senior year OR undergraduate student.
• Academic minimum: 3.0 GPA.
• US citizen or permanent resident.
• Have an interest in pursuing a career in biomedical research or medicine.

Students will receive a $3,200 stipend.

For more information, visit:
/www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ed/research/
undergrad/surf/

University of Maryland

University of Maryland The Greenebaum Cancer Center offers an 8-week mentorship in cancer research. Research topics encompass many areas that are on the forefront of scientific interest, including:

• Cancer drug resistance
• Signal transduction
• Programmed cell death
• Molecular pharmacology
• Angiogenesis and carcinogenesis

Students are expected to write and present a synopsis of their work at the conclusion of the program.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate (or medical) student.
• Strong academic background in the Arts and Sciences.

Students will receive a $1,500 stipend. Interns who participate in the program for a second summer will receive a $2,000 stipend. Students who return for three or more summers will receive a $2,500 stipend. Interns are responsible for housing, meals, and transportation.

For more information, visit:
www.umgcc.org/

You may also contact the Program Administrator, Helen Spiker, via email at: hspiker@som.umaryland.edu

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University of Notre Dame, Department of Biological Sciences

Students who participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) will develop a research proposal, attend weekly seminars, a journal club, and workshops on integrative research, ethics, problem solving, and scientific writing.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate of sophomore or junior standing majoring in biological sciences.
• US citizen or permanent resident.
• Primary interest in a career in biological research.

*Note: Women, minority students, disabled students, and those attending small colleges with limited research facilities are encouraged to apply.

Students will receive a $3,800 stipend for 10 weeks of full-time research, which is inclusive of lab supplies, on-campus housing, meals, and travel (up to $500 for travel).

For more information, visit:
www.nd.edu/~biology/reu/apply.html

You may also contact the Program Administrator, Dr. Michelle Whaley at: Michelle.A.Whaley.3@nd.edu

University of Rochester Medical Center

The National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Rochester is aimed at providing research opportunities in all aspects of Cellular and Molecular Biology. All interns will work under the direct supervision of a participating faculty mentor and are responsible for constructing a poster outlining their research at the conclusion of the program. Students are encouraged to attend weekly seminars and will participate in luncheons and group social activities. A GRE preparation course is also offered to interested students.

• Students specifically interested in pursuing a PhD in the field of Cellular and Molecular Biology.
• Undergraduates from local and national universities that do not have strong extramurally-funded research programs.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• US citizen or permanent resident.
• Students without prior research experience.

*Note: Women and students from under-represented ethnic/racial groups are encouraged to apply.

Students will receive a $450 weekly stipend, in addition to on-campus housing and parking.

For more information, visit:
www.urmc.rochester.edu/gebs/summer.htm

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University of Texas Southwestern

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is designed for college students who are preparing for a career in biological research. Fellows will pursue individual research projects in the laboratories of UT faculty and present their research at the conclusion of the program. Some areas of research include:

• Cell Biology
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology

Approximately fifty fellows participate in the program per year.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate of at least sophomore standing.
• US citizen or permanent resident.

*Note: Selection criteria includes: grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation.

Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, which is inclusive of housing and transportation.

For more information, visit:
www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/education/surf/

You may also contact the Program Administrator at: SURF@utsouthwestern.edu.

Wadsworth Center

The National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates at the Wadsworth Center provides an opportunity for students to spend 10 weeks working on an independent research project. Students may conduct research in any of the following areas:

• Basic immunology and host defense
• Gene expression and regulation
• Viral mechanisms and mechanisms of immunity

• Currently enrolled undergraduate (preferably of junior or senior standing) majoring in the natural sciences.
• Interest in attending graduate school with the goal of pursuing a career in science.
• US citizen or permanent resident.

*Note: Women, minority students, disabled students, and those attending small colleges with limited research facilities are encouraged to apply.

Students will receive a $4,200 stipend, in addition to travel costs, housing within walking distance of the labs, and a food allowance.

For more information, visit:
www.wadsworth.org/educate/molcel.htm