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UCSD is committed to providing Graduate and Undergraduate students with a
wide range of summer research opportunities, both on and off campus. Interested students can visit the UCSD web pages of
sponsoring programs to find out more about the opportunities briefly described here.
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Amgen Scholars Program: 15 UCSD undergraduates and
15 college students from across the United States in life science majors
will work in pairs under the guidance of a UCSD faculty member during this
eight week, residential program. Amgen scholars will receive stipend
support, on-campus housing and a boarding allowance. They will conduct
research for 30 hours a week and participate in a GRE preparation program
and present their at a mid-summer national gathering of Amgen scholars and
at the UCSD Summer Research Conference. For more information and to apply
online, click here. For more information, call 858-534-9925.
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CAMP Summer
Program: For UCSD students only Through its
Summer Research
Program, Academic Enrichment Programs offers students full-time research opportunities, independent study
credit, and preparation for the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE). This is an intensive eight week program
for UCSD students only that provides on-campus housing and
stipend support provided by the McNair, CAMP, UC-LEADS, and UC Office
of the President grants. Juniors and seniors with a 3.00 GPA and who
plan to attend graduate or professional school are eligible.
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CHORI (Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute) Summer Research Program: The objective of the CHORI Summer Student Research Program is to provide short-term training
opportunities for undergraduate, medical and health professional students. The goal is to provide
research opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, racial and ethnic minorities,
and others who are underrepresented in this field (e.g., individuals with disabilities). The Program
provides the students with a research training experience to stimulate interest in pursuing a career in
biomedical, clinical and behavioral research in a friendly and nurturing environment.
- Marine Physical Laboratory Summer Research Internship Program (MPLSRIP):
The Marine Physical Laboratory Summer Research Internship Program offers undergraduate juniors and seniors the
opportunity to work with Oceanographers who are currently participating in a variety of ocean sciences, with possible sea
trips throughout the summer. Majors in Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Chemistry are encouraged to apply.
This is a 10 week program open to US citizens only.
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Summer
Undergraduate Research Fellowship offered by the Medical Scientist Training
Program (MSTP_SURF): This 8-week program is designed for motivated minority undergraduate students
who have completed their sophomore or junior year toward a bachelor's degree in
biological sciences and are interested in learning about a career in biomedicine
and the medical sciences.
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in
Pharmacology (PHARMACOLOGY SURF): The Pharmacology Department at the UCSD School of Medicine
offers a 10-week research and training program to undergraduate juniors who
are interested in a career in basic research and in exploring Ph.D. training
in the basic biomedical sciences.
- McNair
Program: For UCSD students only Through its
Summer Research
Program, Academic Enrichment Programs offers students full-time research opportunities, independent study
credit, and preparation for the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE). This is an intensive eight week program
for UCSD students only that provides on-campus housing and
stipend support provided by the McNair, CAMP, UC-LEADS, and UC Office
of the President grants. Juniors and seniors with a 3.00 GPA and who
plan to attend graduate or professional school are eligible.
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Physics Research Experience for Undergraduates
(REU): Funded by the National Science Foundation, REU provides a summer
research opportunity for undergraduates interested in various areas of
physics. Participants will work with a faculty mentor, as well as other
professors, researchers and graduate students on a research
project.
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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Regenerative Medicine, Multi-Scale Bioengineering, and Systems Biology: This exciting summer program provides undergraduate students access to state-of-the-art facilities, the opportunity to work with accomplished and experienced faculty mentors, and to participate in highly collaborative, cutting-edge research projects. In addition to the training students receive in individual research laboratories, extensive professional development opportunities will be provided through weekly workshops, an undergraduate research conference, panel discussions, and GRE preparation courses.
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Summer Training Academy for Research in the Sciences (STARS):
Funded primarily by the National Science Foundation, through the Office of
Graduate Studies, STARS offers exciting eight week summer research
opportunities for underrepresented students in the sciences, engineering,
and math. The academy provides research experience, GRE training and
workshops in preparation for the challenges of doctoral programs.
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UC LEADS: For UCSD students only
Through its Summer Research Program,
The office of Graduate offers students full-time research opportunities and
preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). This is an
intensive eight week program for UCSD students only that provides on-campus
housing and stipend support provided by UC-LEADS, and UC Office of the
President grants. Juniors and seniors with a 3.00 GPA and who plan to
attend graduate or professional school are eligible.
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White Mountain Research
Station: The UC White Mountain Research Station (WMRS)
graduate-student research awards provide up to $2,000 per year to support
living and travel expenses for graduate thesis at WMRS, or research based
out of WMRS (i.e. in the White-Inyo Range, nearby eastern Sierra Nevada
Mountains and Owens Valley). Budget requests may include room, board and
laboratory expenses at WMRS and limited support for living in the field.
Travel expenses may not include airfare and direct research expenses for
equipment, supplies and campus-based activities are not supported. These
awards are renewable each year. Potential applicants will find the
2008 Fellowship Application form on our home page at
http://www.wmrs.edu/ or
you may request an application via bfager@ucsd.edu. Please call (858) 822-0165 if you have any questions.


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