The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions. Currently, 10 universities in the U.S. host the summer research program.
Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow
As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:
• Take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab
experience and contribute to the advancement of science;
• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the nation’s top academic scientists; and
• Attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.
The Amgen Scholars U.S. Symposium
A signature component of the summer program is a mid-summer, three-day symposium where students hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. The U.S. symposium is held in California and provides students with a valuable opportunity to network with other Amgen Scholars from across the U.S.
Financial Support
Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Please note that details vary by host university. See each university’s summer research program website for more information.
Eligibility
Amgen Scholars U.S. Program applicants must be:
• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
• Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or
universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and
• Sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies).
U.S. program applicants must also have:
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
• An interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.
Each U.S. host university has its own application process. The application deadline for all U.S. host universities is February 1, with the exception of the California Institute of Technology, for which the deadline is February 15.
For more information, please contact the Amgen Scholars U.S. Program Office by calling (617) 253-2620 or by emailing asp-npo@mit.edu.
Visit www.amgenscholars.com for application details.
Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow
As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:
• Take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab
experience and contribute to the advancement of science;
• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the nation’s top academic scientists; and
• Attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.
The Amgen Scholars U.S. Symposium
A signature component of the summer program is a mid-summer, three-day symposium where students hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. The U.S. symposium is held in California and provides students with a valuable opportunity to network with other Amgen Scholars from across the U.S.
Financial Support
Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Please note that details vary by host university. See each university’s summer research program website for more information.
Eligibility
Amgen Scholars U.S. Program applicants must be:
• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
• Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or
universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and
• Sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies).
U.S. program applicants must also have:
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
• An interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.
Each U.S. host university has its own application process. The application deadline for all U.S. host universities is February 1, with the exception of the California Institute of Technology, for which the deadline is February 15.
For more information, please contact the Amgen Scholars U.S. Program Office by calling (617) 253-2620 or by emailing asp-npo@mit.edu.
Visit www.amgenscholars.com for application details.
