DEADLINE EXTENDED: Opportunities in Genomics Research

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:04:14 -0500

Title: Opportunities in Genomics Research (OGR)

OGR invites bright, innovative, and talented students to participate in our summer (Undergraduate Scholars) or postbaccalaureate (Extensive Study) research programs. The goal of OGR is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue PhDs in genomics and related fields. Interested students may apply to:

Undergraduate Scholars Program

Application deadline: FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The program dates are May 31 - August 2, 2017

A 10-week summer program focused on engaging students in research and intensive academic enhancement/graduate school preparation workshops.

Extensive Study Program

Application deadline: MAY 12, 2017

The program dates for 2017/2018 are August 8, 2017 - June 30, 2018

A year-long program designed for recent graduates offering the opportunity for research experience and more mentoring prior to entering a graduate program.

All students participating in the OGR Undergraduate Scholars or Extensive Study programs will be part of a top lab team led by one of many renowned scientists at Washington University School of Medicine. All students will give oral presentations of their research findings at the end of their respective programs.

Benefits include:

A $4,000 stipend for Undergraduate Scholars

For Extensive Study, the stipend/salary is comparable to that of a graduate student, (see website for details and contact information if you have questions)

For summer students, on-campus housing and travel to the program are provided

Both programs are looking for students pursuing a Major/Degree in Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (with some exceptions, see website for details).

Some majors may be an exception, like Psychology or Behavioral Sciences, but only if the student has 1) taken STEM courses and 2) expressed a desire to work in the biomedical research field

Click on the link below to read more about this opportunity and see if you are eligible to apply. For help with applying, please contact Dr. April Householder, Director of Undergraduate Research and Nationally Competitive Scholarships at aprilh@umbc.edu.