Summer Research Program

UC San Francisco offers exciting summer research opportunities for undergraduate students in the health sciences.

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OVERVIEW

We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2017.

Students selected for summer research at UC San Francisco spend up to ten weeks working with UCSF faculty members on research projects. Participants in the program take part in seminars, lectures, and social events, creating a cohesive and supportive community. At the end of the program, students give presentations of their research and get valuable feedback from students, postdocs, and faculty at UCSF. In order to be eligible for the Summer Research Program at UCSF, students must:

  • Be a currently-enrolled undergraduate student. (We cannot accept students who will have earned their bachelor's degree by the end of the spring 2017 quarter.)
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Have a desire to pursue a PhD in one of the disciplines offered by the UCSF Graduate Division in life/health sciences listed below.
  • Have completed at least four semesters or six quarters of undergraduate study prior to the beginning of the Summer Program.
  • Be able to participate for the entirety of the program. (Dates for the 2017 program are 5.30.17 - 8.2.17; housing move in date is Sunday 5.28.17; move out date is Friday 8.4.17)
  • Read more about what will make you a strong candidate.

FUNDING SOURCES The Summer Research Training Program provides research opportunities in the biomedical and biological sciences. We thank the following funding sources for their generous support:

  • Amgen Foundation, Amgen Scholars Program
  • National Science Foundation Research Excperience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU)
  • Genentech Foundation
  • Graduate Group in Biophysics
  • Graduate Group in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics
  • UCSF-Tuskegee Partnership in Bioengineering
  • UCSF Graduate Division

APPLICATION PROCESS *The application period for 2017 has closed.* A completed application must include:

  • Application and personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Copy of college transcript(s)

PROGRAM FEATURES AND BENEFITS 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
  • Oral and poster presentations

Participant Benefits Students receive a total package worth over $8,000 including:

  • $4,000 stipend
  • A $500 allowance for travel to and from San Francisco
  • Housing in San Francisco (double-occupancy)
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Public transportation pass

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND SUMMER RESEARCH AREAS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical Informatics Biomedical Sciences Biophysics Cell Biology Chemistry and Chemical Biology Developmental and Stem Cell Biology Epidemiology and Translational Research Genetics Neuroscience Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics CONTACT For more information, contact: Julia Clark Outreach and Student Programs Coordinator Tel: 415-514-3510 [email protected]