The application for the University of Pennsylvania, Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP) in the biomedical sciences is now open. The application deadline for the Summer 2015 program is February 1st, 2015.
The Summer Undergraduate Internship Program (SUIP) is designed to provide an intense research experience to students interested in graduate study in the biomedical sciences. Interns complete ten weeks of full-time laboratory research, attend state-of-the-art research seminars, and deliver scientific presentations to their peers and mentors. In addition, interns receive training in responsible conduct of research, laboratory safety, and presentation skills. Interns are also invited to career counseling sessions in which faculty and administrators discuss graduate school and career opportunities for biomedical scientists.
Mentors are drawn from a group of over 600 biomedical faculty members representing various departments and schools. Broad areas of research interest include:
· Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics
· Cell & Molecular Biology
· Epidemiology & Biostatistics
· Genomics & Computational Biology
· Immunology
· Neuroscience
· Pharmacology
HOW TO APPLY - The SUIP application is available online and must be submitted by February 1, 2015.
Requirements:
1. One statement detailing both your career goals and your area of research interest
2. Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty or advisors
3. Uploaded copy of your undergraduate transcript (official copy sent by mail)
ELIGIBILITY:
The program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents ONLY. Applicants must be enrolled in a four-year college for the fall semester after the program ends. We encourage applications from students of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups or disadvantaged backgrounds; with disabilities; or who attend small colleges.
FUNDING- Each intern receives a competitive stipend, on-campus housing, and transportation costs for one round trip to Penn. The program runs for ten weeks.
To apply or for more information, please visit us at www.med.upenn.edu/suip/
