Information for MIT Students
We will begin accepting applications for the Summer
2008 program on November 1, 2007.
The Amgen-UROP Scholars Program is open to all MIT undergraduates,
with or without research experience.
If you have little to no background in research, the program
will allow you to develop and hone research skills, and help
you become better acquainted with MIT faculty.
If you have experience as an undergraduate researcher, the
program provides an opportunity to further enhance your skills,
and the opportunity to mentor students from other universities
who are new to the MIT research community.
This page outlines Program information for MIT undergraduates
interested in applying. You are encouraged to read through
this information and contact
us with any questions.
Research Opportunities
Each Amgen Scholar will be placed in an MIT department or
interdisciplinary area that supports science and biotechnology
research. These areas potentially include: Biological
Engineering, Biology,
the Biotechnology Process
Engineering Center, Brain
and Cognitive Sciences, the Center
for Environmental Health Sciences, Chemistry,
Chemical Engineering,
the Clinical Research Center, Health
Sciences and Technology, Mechanical
Engineering (for bioengineering/biotechnology only), and
the Picower Center for Learning
and Memory.
In some cases, MIT undergraduates already conducting research
with MIT faculty in relevant areas may continue these collaborations
as Amgen Scholars.
Placements will be made based on student interests and available
spaces. While each Amgen Scholar will be assigned to
a specific MIT faculty member, supervision and guidance may
also be provided by others associated with the professor’s
lab, including research scientists and post-doctoral associates.
All assignments are full time (approximately 40 hours a week).
Educational Activities
In addition to full-time research positions, the Amgen-UROP
Scholars Program will offer a number of educational activities
for participating students, including:
- A lunchtime seminar series, where faculty will present
on relevant research areas and critical professional issues. The
seminars will be designed to not only expose students
to cutting edge research, but also to broaden understanding
of opportunities for graduate school and scientific careers.
- Workshops and tutorials on scientific writing, poster
presentation skills, and graduate school preparation.
- A three-day mid-summer symposium devoted to research
in the biotechnology industry, tentatively scheduled to
be held at UCLA, CA. Amgen Scholars based at MIT
will have the opportunity to network with Scholars from
nine other host institutions. Transportation costs to
and from UCLA, as well as food and lodging at the symposium,
will be covered by the Amgen Foundation.
- A poster session closing the Program, where Amgen Scholars
will share their summer research projects with MIT faculty,
staff, and students.
Further details on these activities will be provided in early
spring 2008.
Compensation, Room and Board
The following benefits for Amgen Scholars will be covered
by a grant from the Amgen Foundation:
- Weekly research pay. Students working
40 hours per week earn $4,050 for the
nine week period, based on $11.25 hourly.
- Housing in a designated MIT residence
hall.
- Food allowance for use at all on-campus
dining facilities.
- July Research Symposium at UCLA: Travel
costs to and from Los Angeles; symposium food and lodging.
MIT Amgen Scholars assuming leadership positions as Program
Associates will be paid $1,200 in addition to
their regular research compensation. All MIT applicants
accepted into the program will be invited to interview for
these positions; three will be selected.
Applying to the Amgen-UROP Scholars Program
An online application form and related instructions will
be available November 1, 2008.
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