UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Program : An Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology
The Amgen Scholars Program is a national program to increase research opportunities for students committed to pursuing careers in the sciences. This program provides research experience, enhances participants’ research skills, and increases their competitiveness as candidates for admission to prestigious graduate institutions and professional institutions. Additionally, This program exposes participants to the diversity of research offered at Berkeley and encourages an interdisciplinary approach to science. Scholars are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree and research careers in the sciences and biotechnology. Applicants from diverse populations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Program Dates: June 1 - August 7, 2015
Benefits:
• Direct research experience with a UCB faculty member
• $4,100 stipend
• Round trip travel cost
• Apartment Housing
• Meal Allowance
• Access to UC Berkeley campus facilities
• Participation in the 2015 National Amgen Scholars Program Symposium
• College course credit
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: February 2, 2015
Submit an Online Application - Open November
Submit a Statement of Purpose (included in the online application)
Submit requests for two letters of recommendation (name and email address of letter writer required)
Upload college transcript(s) via the Online Applpication. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
Supporting documents are due by February 2. (Click here for more information on supporting documents.)
Eligibility:
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (International students are ineligible for U.S. programs but may be eligible for programs in Japan
• Undergraduate students enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories
• Sophomores, juniors, and nongraduating seniors (Freshmen are ineligible)
• 3.2 GPA or higher
• Interest in research and the pursuit of a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• Prior research experience preferred
Questions? Please contact:
Phone: (510) 642-0280
Fax: (510) 643-6762
