The Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Missouri (MU) coordinates a number of summer research programs for undergraduates enrolled at other institutions. All programs run for 9 weeks (Tuesday, June 2 - Friday, July 31), with travel days being Monday, June 1 and Saturday, August 1. Students selected for these programs live in on-campus, air-conditioned housing (double rooms), and receive a meal plan, covered by the program. Summer interns also receive one hour of academic/research credit, travel to and from Columbia, and a stipend of $3600.
Eligibility: Applicants are expected to have completed at least one year of full-time college enrollment prior to June 2015 and be pursuing a major in animal sciences, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, plant sciences, computer sciences, or related fields.Students graduating prior to December 2015 are not eligible. Students must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Please see the information on the individual programs for additional eligibility information.
Application Information: The deadline for applying to these programs is Friday, February 13, 2015. Students must complete 2 the attached application form and provide an unofficial transcript (including fall 2014 grades); at least one letter of recommendation (two preferred); a personal statement including career plans, prior research experience (if any), and statement of research interests; and a resume.
Educational Programming: In addition to their research work, students participate in a full series of evening seminars and small group sessions designed to provide them with information about research, career preparation and options, and scientific ethics.
Information and the application for the summer program are attached to this post. This and other Mizzou programs can also be found on our website at: http://www.undergradresearch.missouri.edu/programs-jobs/programs/index.php
