CLIMB UP (Undergraduate Program) for Summer Research gives students an opportunity to conduct research in the biomedical and health sciences and explore graduate career opportunities. At the end of the program, students will present posters and/or oral presentations in a professional symposium.
Students in CLIMB-UP will:
Work on novel and exciting research projects.
Learn about recent advances in the biosciences.
Be mentored by faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows through the summer and beyond.
Learn about graduate school and career opportunities.
HAVE FUN in Buffalo during the Summer!
Program Dates
May 26, 2015 - August 1, 2015 (10 weeks)
Research
The CLIMB-UP Summer Research Program will match you with a participating faculty mentor whose interests are complementary to your own. You will work on your own research project and get hands-on experience during the 10-week program. The summer will culminate with you and your peers presenting your work at the Summer Research Day with students from other UB summer research programs.
Laboratory Skills Training
During the first week in the program, students attend the Introduction to Laboratory Skills course, taught by Dr. David Shubert and Ms. Deborah Timineri, Instructional Support Associate. Students learn essential skills and important laboratory safety protocols to conduct their summer research.
Mentoring
In addition to your faculty mentor, you will receive mentoring and guidance from graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and the CLIMB leadership to ensure you have a productive and fulfilling summer. They will work with you on your research project, help you prepare your presentations, and provide insight on careers in science. Being part of CLIMB-UP could be the start of lifelong friendships and mentor relationships.
Stipend and Housing
Funds are available to provide a living stipend (room and board plus incidentals, paid biweekly) for a limited number of students. Housing is provided for students who live outside Buffalo.
You will need to submit the following materials to apply to CLIMB-UP.
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Personal statement
copy of your most recent CV or resume
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Latest academic transcript (unofficial copies are encouraged)
APPLY NOW! The deadline is February 1, 2015 (11:59PM, Eastern Time).
Application Deadline:
January 23, 2015
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