The goal of SURF is to give 75 students an intensive, 10-week research experience in a world class research environment. Students immerse themselves in the laboratory and work on individual research projects with UT Southwestern Graduate School faculty. Most areas of modern biomedical engineering, cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology are represented. In addition to research, SURF provides seminars, optional classes in Cancer Biology and Genetics, social events, and an end-of-program poster session. The SURF website and on-line application can be found at www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF.
QUANTITATIVE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (QP-SURF) in Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Computational Biology, Chemistry, Systems Biology OBJECTIVE:
To provide an intensive research training experience that leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions at the interface of quantitative science and basic biomedical research. Fellows will pursue individual research projects under the direction of a member of the graduate school faculty. Lectures, journal clubs and seminars by faculty members will supplement the research experience.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be enrolled in a biomedical engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics, or chemistry degree program at the undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year. Criteria used in selecting fellowship recipients will include college grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training and success in research that integrates quantitative and biomedical science.
SALARY AND TENURE
All three summer programs will run from June 1st through August 7th, 2015. Participants will be selected based on their letters of reference, course work, and experience. The stipend for the 10-week program is $4,000. If a fellow requires housing, the costs will be covered by the program; however, fellows are responsible for paying their own travel expenses. Application deadline is February 9, 2015
Complete details about the QP-SURF program can be found at www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF.
HOW TO APPLY
The QP-SURF application is available on-line at www.utsouthwestern.edu/QP-SURF/QP-SURFAPP. Completed applications should be submitted by February 9, 2015. In addition to submitting an on-line application including uploaded transcripts, your reference letters must be received by February 9, 2015.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contact Vanessa A. Powell, QP-SURF Administrator, Southwestern Graduate School, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9004, (214) 648-0720, QP-SURF@utsouthwestern.edu.
