Summer Research Opportunities
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UCSF is proud to offer summer research opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students in the health sciences. College students planning to earn a PhD in the field spend up to 10 weeks working with UCSF faculty members on research projects. Students selected for summer research at UCSF will participate in seminars, lectures, and social events, creating a cohesive community of student researchers. At the end of the program, students will submit abstracts and give presentations of their research. Make sure to look at these important dates and deadlines.
PROGRAMS
Although the funding sources for these programs vary, students in the following programs will participate primarily as a single group.
Summer Research Training Program (SRTP)
The SRTP provides research opportunities in the biomedical and biological sciences. Students are supported in these programs by funds from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Genentech, the University of California Office of the President, and UCSF Graduate Division.
Molecular Biosciences Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
The REU program combines an outstanding laboratory research experience with activities designed to foster scientific communication to facilitate a transition to graduate school. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Amgen Scholars Program
The Amgen Scholars Program provides summer research opportunities at UCSF for undergraduates in science and biotechnology. In addition to the summer research experience, participants will join other Amgen Scholars from across the country at a symposium, at which they will share their summer experiences.
Graduate Group in Biophysics
The Graduate Group in Biophysics offers you the opportunity to sharpen your research skills and enhance your graduate applications. In addition to laboratory research, our interns will participate fully with the Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) for a comprehensive summer experience.
The application deadline for Summer 2010 is February 2, 2010.
A completed application must include:
* Application and personal statement
* Two letters of recommendation
* Copy of college transcript(s)
Read more about the application process, eligibility, and selection criteria.
Program Features
In addition to daily research, students also participate in:
Seminars on scientific and professional development
Journal talks
A GRE preparation course (optional)
Small group meetings and activities
Social and cultural events
Participant Benefits
$ 4,500 Stipend and $ 1,300 subsistence allowance
Travel funds to and from San Francisco
Housing: double-room in a dormitory-style facility
Graduate Programs & Summer Research Areas
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://tetrad.ucsf.edu
Bioengineering
http://bts.ucsf.edu/
Biological and Biomedical Informatics
http://www.bmi.ucsf.edu/
Biomedical Sciences
http://bms.ucsf.edu/
Biophysics
http://biophysics.ucsf.edu/
Cell Biology
http://tetrad.ucsf.edu/
Chemistry and Chemical Biology
http://ccb.ucsf.edu/
Developmental Biology
http://tetrad.ucsf.edu/
Genetics
http://tetrad.ucsf.edu/
Medical Anthropology
http://www.dahsm.medschool.ucsf.edu/
Neuroscience
http://www.neuroscience.ucsf.edu/neurograd/
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics
http://bts.ucsf.edu/pspg/
For further information, please contact the
UCSF Graduate Division’s Office of Graduate Outreach
Don Woodson
Director of Outreach, Recruitment & Retention Programs
Tel. 415-514-0840 fax 415-514-0844
Email: srtp@ucsf.edu
Summer Research Participants 2009