Amgen Scholars 2010

Amgen Scholars programs exist at various universities, and offer an opportunity to participate in research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science. Visit the Amgen Scholars website at http://www.amgenscholars.com/web/guest/u.s.-programs-at-a-glance for a list of participating institutions, deadlines, and links to each program.

For additional information, download their brochure (http://www.amgenscholars.com/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=d9c2ef70-e5a8-4d45-b815-d8a77d937b9c&groupId=14)

MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)

See website at: http://web.mit.edu/odge/undergraduate/msrp/index.html

Program Dates:  June 6 – August 7, 2010.

Application Deadline: on a rolling basis (i.e., early application benefits you!) until Feb. 5, 2010.

Description: The program features supervision by an MIT faculty member and postdoctoral fellow or advanced graduate student; weekly seminars/workshops; preparation and delivery of a research poster and paper; individual counseling on academic careers; hands-on training in active, "real-world" laboratories; and participation in social and cultural activities in the area. Science and engineering projects are available. Underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Summer Research at Cal Tech

Cal Tech offers a variety of summer programs. As you might expect, they include research in science, technology, engineering, and math

SURF: http://www.surf.caltech.edu/

Application deadline: February 22, 2010

MURF: http://www.murf.caltech.edu/

Application deadline: January 13, 2010

 

AMGEN Scholars: http://www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu/

Application Deadline: February 17, 2010

Please visit each program link and to review eligibility requirements and access their online application.

Undergraduate summer research at U. Massachusetts, Amherst

Application Deadline:  April 1, 2010


This program matches applicants to research mentors in the following areas:

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Astronomy

Biology

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Geosciences

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Polymer Science and Engineering

College of Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

College of Food and Natural Resources

Animal Science

Entomology

Environmental Sciences Program

Food Science

Natural Resources Conservation

Forestry and Wood Technology

Microbiology

Plant and Soil Sciences

Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation

Interdisciplinary

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Neuroscience and Behavior

Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

Plant Biology

Institutes/Centers

Scientific Reasoning Research Institute (SRRI)

Massachusetts Museum of Natural History

Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)

Center for Computer-Based Instructional Technology (CCBIT)

Center for Real-Time and Intelligent Complex Computing

Systems (CRCCS)

Climate System Research Center

Center for UMass-Industry Research in Polymers (CUMIRP)

Statistical Consulting Center (SCC)

Center for Knowledge Communication (CKC)

Center for Intelligent Information Retrieval (CIR)

Center for Geometry, Analysis, Numerics and Graphics (GANG)

Center for Neuroendocrine Studies (CNS)