Apply! CSHL Undergraduate International Research Internship

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at CSHL provides an opportunity for undergraduate scientists from around the world to conduct first-rate research. Students learn the scientific process, technical methods and theoretical principles, and communicate their discoveries to other scientists. Approximately 25 students come to CSHL each summer for the 10-week program, living and working in the exciting Laboratory environment.

Deadline
January 15, 2018

Programme
Internship

Field
URP participants work on a real research project in one of CSHL’s expert labs. Research at CSHL focuses on:
-Molecular Biology & Cancer
-Genetics & Genomics
-Neuroscience
-Plant Biology
-Quantitative Biology

Value
Is this paid internship? Yes, a stipend of $5000 will be paid for the 10-week period.
-All room & board expenses will be covered.
-Travel costs are not reimbursed.

Eligibility
– Students of any nationality are eligible for the CSHL Undergraduate International Research Internship program.
– Students should have a strong academic background in a science. Although the Program emphasizes the biological sciences, students with engineering, chemistry, computer science, math, or physics backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
– Students must be returning to an undergraduate degree program following their URP summer research experience; current sophomores and juniors, or the equivalent, are eligible. Only in exceptional cases will first-year undergraduate students, with prior independent research experience, be considered.
Previous laboratory research experience will help your application but is not required.
– If your academic semester conflicts with the dates of the URP program, you are still eligible to apply. If you are accepted into the Program, we will discuss how your academic schedule can be accommodated.

Application
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