Summer Undergraduate Research Program
SURP
The Graduate Programs in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry and the Bioscience Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Utah are pleased to offer:
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
Focus on all qualified students; underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply
As well as its sister programs:
Undergraduate Research Access for Minorities Program (URAMP)
Focus on underrepresented students
Utah Summer Undergraduate Program (USURP)
Focus on Utah residents not currently attending the University of Utah
These programs provide opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of biological fields, including biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, and neurobiology.
Set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Utah enjoys national standing among top research institutes, including worldwide research ties. We promote high academic standards and professional practice, while fostering creativity and diversity. For more information about living in Utah click here.
Eligibility
SURP is designed to accept applications from members of all racial and ethnic groups, however, we particularly encourage applications from students who belong to an ethnic or racial group that is considered by the National Institutes of Health to be underrepresented in the biomedical sciences (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Pacific Islander). Admission to the program is competitive and preference will be given to students who are currently sophomores or juniors.
StipenD
A stipend of $3,000, expenses, meals, and housing in the University of Utah dormitories will be provided to all participants. Travel costs are provided for out-of-state students. A number of group activities will be coordinated by the programs to introduce students to and facilitate exploration of the unique Utah landscape.
Students are expected to work full-time in the research laboratory for the duration of the program.
Dates and Deadlines
The dates for the 2012 Programs are May 29-August 3.
The deadline to appy is February 20, 2012
Application
Acceptance to the SURP program is highly competitive and applicants must complete the application process by the deadline to be considered for the upcoming summer's program.
Application Procedures
1) We have an online application, please click here to apply.
2) Upload personal statement when submitting the application. The personal statement should be 500 words or less and include:
• your reason for applying
• the research you are interested in conducting
• the technical skills you posses
• your previous research experience
• what you hope to gain from this program
3) Submit official transcript(s) of all college work
4) Submit two letters of recommendation from science faculty members – sent in a sealed envelope signed over the flap by the recommender
All applicants will receive notification of the Selection Committee's decision via email. To insure proper delivery of this notification, please add operaud@genetics.utah.edu to your address book
contact information
SURP Administrator:
Olivier Peraud
801.581.5207
operaud@genetics.utah.edu
Fax: 801.585.2465
Program Director:
Anthea Letsou
Professor of Human Genetics
aletsou@genetics.utah.edu
Mailing Address:
University of Utah/URAMP
15 North 2030 East
533 EIHG, Room 1400
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5330
