We are
pleased to announce the first annual
Znaty-Merck Prize for
Research by Undergraduates
in Biological Engineering
The prize is open to seniors in course
20 who have engaged in a long-term research effort (typically at least one
year).
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The winners will be
awarded cash prizes
and will have their names recorded on a plaque
in Departmental Headquarters.
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First Prize
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$1,500
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Second Prize
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$500
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Third Prize
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$250
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To apply, submit a ten-page report describing
a single research project conducted after you enrolled at MIT. Three finalists will be selected for
oral presentations, and the final prizes will be announced at the senior dinner
during commencement week.
Applicants will be judged based on the
significance of their accomplishment, its potential for impact and relevance to
biological engineering, as well as their originality, productivity and clarity
in oral and written presentation.
Key Dates:
4/1 Deadline
for submissions
4/22 Announcement
of semi-finalists
5/4 Oral
presentations
6/6 Awards
made at senior dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I
submit my application?
A: Send a
single PDF file to prube_comm@mit.edu by the end of April 1, 2012.
Q: What is the format for the application?
A: Please follow the guidelines for 20.109
reports, as described here:
http://openwetware.org/wiki/20.109(S12):Guidelines_for_writing_up_your_research. The text of your report, including all figures
legends and tables should not exceed ten pages. Use a 12 point font, double spacing and
one inch margins. Figures and
references are not included in the page limit.
Q: What is
the format for the oral presenation:
A: You will
have 15 minutes to describe your research and there will be five minutes for
questions. Please see the BATS
website http://web.mit.edu/toxms/www/dbe/guidesum.htm for details.
Q: Can I
apply if I did my research outside of BE?
A: Yes, but
the research must fall within the scope of biological engineering as defined by
our department.
Q: I'm a
major in course XYZ, but I minor in BME.
Am I eligible?
A:
Unfortunately, no.
Q: I worked
in several different labs at MIT.
Can I submit one report describing all of the projects?
A: Under most
circumstances, the answer is no.
However, if the research was part of single project among collaborating
labs, then you may.
Q: Can I
submit more than one application, each one describing a different research project?
A: No.
Q: Can I
submit a project I did while on leave from MIT?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I
submit a project I did while in high school?
A: No.
Q: I've only
been working in a lab for a few months, but I have really great results. Can I still apply?
A: While the
prize is designed for long-term research, we would still welcome your
application.
