Research Program
The Undergraduate Student Research Program
consists of full-time summer employment as a research assistant
under the direction and supervision of a staff scientist.
Year round research opportunities are also available, as are
research opportunities leading to the preparation and defense of an
honors thesis. Undergraduate students may be paid a
stipend for the summer.
Program activities include participation in
research and delivering a presentation of their research
during Student Research Day Symposium.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the Undergraduate
Student Research Program, students must have completed their
freshman year of college-level education by the time they begin
laboratory work. Prior experience in a scientific laboratory as
well as completed course work in biology, chemistry, anatomy and
physiology and biochemistry is preferred but not required.
Returning students are given first consideration for entry into the
program.
Application
Process
Applications must be made in writing prior to February 27th. The
application should include a letter of intent stating the reason
for seeking the position and the dates available. Any pertinent
experience should be described in the application. Personal or
telephone interviews are scheduled at the convenience of the
individual scientists. Students will be notified by April
15th.
For additional
information, or to contribute to the Scientific Enrichment Program
for Students, please call 602-406-4092.
