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Each year, the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program invites undergraduates to participate
in faculty-mentored summer research at MIT in the science
and biotechnology areas.
Beginning June 2008, students admitted to the program (known
as “Amgen Scholars”) will have opportunities to
conduct research, analyze data, present research results,
network with other undergraduates with similar research interests,
and develop working relationships with MIT faculty mentors
and other research staff.
Participation has many benefits. Amgen Scholars learn
how to collaborate effectively in research settings while
investigating areas of research interest within a specific
discipline and gaining practical skills and knowledge for
both graduate study and post-graduation careers. Participants
become fully integrated in MIT’s summer research community,
interacting with faculty mentors and fellow undergraduates
while participating in research seminars and other networking
events. Most importantly, Amgen Scholars become involved
in exciting research and contribute to the advancement of
science in an area of interest.
The Program also offers a competitive compensation package.
Amgen Scholars working 40 hours per week for the nine week
period will earn $4,050, based on an hourly wage of $11.25.
Housing in a designated MIT residence hall and a food allowance
will also be provided.
Space in the the Amgen-UROP Scholars
Program is limited; up to 28 undergraduates will be admitted
for Summer 2008. Applicants must meet the the following criteria:
- Enrollment in four-year colleges and universities (including
MIT) in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and other U.S. Territories
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
- Sophomore status (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors, and non-graduating seniors who plan to continue undergraduate studies in Fall 2008
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above (based on a 4.0 scale)
- Interest in pursuing graduate school, including a PhD or MD-PhD
The links on the left provide further information on the MIT Amgen-UROP Scholars Program, including application requirements and processes, important dates and deadlines, and information for faculty mentors.
Students and others interested in finding out more about
the program may also contact us at (617) 253-7306, or amgen-scholars@mit.edu.
The Summer 2008 Amgen-UROP Scholars Program runs
from Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 8, 2008. Online
applications will be accepted from November 1, 2007 through
February 1, 2008. |
