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Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Description:
The Amgen Scholars Program is a national program to increase research opportunities for students committed to pursuing careers in the sciences. This program provides outstanding science undergraduates with research experience and increases participants’ competitiveness as candidates for admission to prestigious graduate and professional institutions. Additionally, this program encourages participants to pursue a Ph.D. or the joint M.D./Ph.D. degree and research careers in the sciences and biotechnology. Applicants from diverse populations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

Research with world renowned faculty.

Participate in hands on research in a UCB faculty member’s lab.

Receive $4,200 stipend plus meals.

Obtain transferable college course credit.

Live in provided housing.

Paid round-trip travel cost.

Variety of social activities.

Access to UC Berkeley campus facilities.

Participate in the National Amgen Scholars Program Symposium at UCLA in July (all expenses paid).

Attend Networking events with faculty, administrators, and graduate students.

GRE Prep Course.


Participating Institution(s):
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University of California, Berkeley (Lead)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
Chemistry
Ecology & Evolution
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Plant Sciences

Keywords:
Bioenergy
Computational Biology
Developmental Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Immunology
Integrative Biology
Neurobiology
Plant Biology
Stem Cell Research

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