The Opportunities in Genomics Research (OGR) is seeking bright, innovative and talented students to participate in its summer or postbaccalaureate research program. The goal of the OGR is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue PhDs in genomics and related fields. Interested students can apply to the OGR Undergraduate Scholars Program (an 8-week summer research program) or the OGR Extensive Study Program (one-year postbaccalaureate program). Both programs engage students in intensive research and help them prepare for competitive PhD programs.
All students participating in the OGR Undergraduate Scholars or Extensive Study programs will be part of a top lab team led by one of many renowned scientists at Washington University School of Medicine. All students will give oral presentations of their research findings from their respective programs. The programs provide very competitive summer stipends and postbaccalaureate salaries. For summer students, on-campus housing and travel to the program are provided.
All OGR programs include enrichment activities such as:
• Journal club
• Career counseling and workshops
• Presentation and writing skills help sessions
• GRE preparation
Requirements:
Undergraduate scholars must be a sophomore, junior or senior in a 4-year institution at the time of entry into the program.
Extensive study scholars must have completed a BS within two years of application.
Both Programs:
• GPA: Competitive - Highly Competitive
• Residence: Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident
• Major/Degree: Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (some exceptions)
OGR Undergraduate
Early decision deadline - February 6, 2015
Regular deadline - March 20, 2015
Program begins - May 28, 2015
Program ends - July 31, 2015
OGR Extensive Study
Early decision deadline - N/A
Regular deadline - May 1, 2015
Program begins - August 3, 2015
Program ends- June 30, 2016
Application period opens December 5, 2014
For more information, contact:
The Outreach Group
4444 Forest Park Ave., Box 8501
St. Louis, MO 63108
T: 314.286.1803 / 1897
genome.wustl.edu/outreach
