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2009 MIT Summer Research Program
in the Biological Sciences and Related Fields
See article in Science Careers for how to maximize your summer experience
2009 dates: June 1 – August 9, 2009
Application Deadline: January 30, 2009
Application Form 2009 (pdf format)
MIT undergraduates are not eligible for this program. If you are an MIT undergrad, see the UROP Program website.
MSRP 2008 Students
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The Department of Biology offers a 10-week summer research-intensive training to advanced sophomore and junior science majors from other colleges and universities. The Department of Biology's summer internship program is funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and is part of the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP).
The summer program is primarily designed to encourage students from under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds to attend graduate school and pursue a career in research, by providing them the opportunity to do basic research in a top-notch research institution, in a supportive learning environment with plenty of interaction with graduate students and faculty.
This summer program provides a unique opportunity for students who do not have access to top-notch research facilities at their own institution to conduct supervised research in state-of-the-art research facilities.
Preference will be given to applicants from non-research intensive colleges and universities. Foreign students are not eligible unless they are full-time students in the US on a student visa. Students studying abroad are not eligible.
Students accepted into the program receive their 10-week training in one of over 70 research laboratories affiliated with the Department of Biology.
Students conduct supervised research and receive practical training in areas such as Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Chemical Biology, Computational Biology, Developmental Biology, Human Genetics, Genetics, Genomics, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Human Disease, Neurosciences, Plant Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, or Virology.
In addition students receive training in reading and discussing scientific research papers.
Students accepted into the program receive:
Students are expected to work full-time in the laboratory, to participate in weekly meetings with faculty, and to attend weekly academic seminars. The weekly seminars cover such topics as applying to graduate school, applying for fellowships, preparing a poster, giving an oral presentation, and writing a research abstract. These seminars are designed to help students improve their presentation skills and to be more competitive applicants.
During the summer, students have several opportunities to give oral presentations on their research. At the end of the program students give a poster presentation on their research, and submit a 5-page research summary, and a one-page personal statement about their summer experience at MIT.
In addition students are invited to participate in weekend social activities, and visit Boston and its vicinity. Students take a guided tour of Boston and the Freedom Trail, a one-day trip to Martha's Vineyard, and a 4th of July barbecue. Other activities may include a visit to historic Salem, a day at the beach, or a Boston Harbor cruise.
All of the students in the MIT summer program live together on campus in shared suites with kitchens. This housing arrangement promotes social interactions and provide a wonderful opportunity to forge long-lasting friendships with peers in the program.
Applicants must:
Applicants must mail one copy of the completed application (pdf format) postmarked by January 30, 2009 to:
Dr. Mandana Sassanfar
MIT Summer Research Program in Biology
77 Massachusetts Ave, 68-102C
Cambridge, MA 02138
ph: 617-452-4371
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by March 15, 2009.
A complete application consists of:
Effective Posters (pdf)
