Summer Research at Caltech!

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:50:59 -0400

Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing undergraduate students.

WAVE Fellows Program

The WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project at Caltech. The program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and engineering Ph.D. programs.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or have DACA status. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have prior research experience and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas.

Benefits:

- A $6000 award for the ten-week program and

- An additional $500 housing/travel supplement.

Application Deadline: JANUARY 12, 2018

For more information, visit: http://www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/wavefellows

AMGEN Scholars

Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, medical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university in the US at time of application, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Benefits:

- A $6000 award,

- Round-trip air transportation,

- Campus housing, and

- A food allowance.

Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2018

For more information, visit: www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/amgen_scholars

If you have any questions about finding summer research or you need assistance with you application, please contact Dr. April Householder, aprilh@umbc.edu.