BSCD International Summer REU Program Fellowship - 2020
BSCD International Summer REU Program Fellowships
Five summer research fellowships are available to UChicago undergraduates interested in participating in an International Summer REU Program together with 8-10 students from top universities in China. The program is highly interdisciplinary, with past years’ faculty mentors spanning 10 different departments, both basic and clinical. The program includes significant scientific and career advice as well as opportunities for cultural exchange. Attendance is required at two afternoon meetings per week (Tues/Thurs 4pm) in which students present their work (talks are video taped and feedback is provided), listen to research seminars from various participating faculty, and receive general scientific and career advice on the graduate school application process.
The Fellowship covers a $5000 stipend plus the $350 Student Life fee for a 10 week summer research period. Students must commit to working full-time in the laboratory during this period. An additional $1500 research allowance is offered to support travel to a regional or national meeting, and to offset the cost of lab supplies associated with the project.
For additional information, please contact the Program Co-Directors Dr. Ilaria Rebay (irebay@uchicago.edu) or Dr. Wei-Jen Tang (wtang@bsd.uchicago.edu)
Job Title and Work Location
Title: Undergraduate Researcher.
Location: Research must be conducted in labs on the UChicago Hyde Park campus.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Students are expected to engage in full time independent laboratory research.
Requirements
All applicants must have identified a UChicago faculty mentor with whom they will conduct biological/biomedical research over the summer, and preferably throughout their senior year. Equal consideration will be given to students who plan to join a new lab and to students who plan to continue working in a current lab. Preference will be given to students who plan to apply to PhD or MD/PhD programs. The transcript must demonstrate strong academic achievement and potential for success in science.
Class Level Eligibility
The fellowship is open to current 3rd year students (rising seniors).
Required Materials
1) A single pdf with the following
• A one paragraph Statement of Interest explaining career goals and reasons for applying to the program.
• Resume or CV (2 pages max).
• A one page research proposal that summarizes the aims of the project (applicants are encouraged to work closely with their faculty mentor in preparing this).
• Unofficial Transcript.
2) A Letter of Recommendation from the UChicago faculty mentor in whose lab the student will be working. The mentor must express willingness 1) to allow the student to participate in all required activities of the program 2) to assist the student in preparation of midterm and final research presentations 3) to attend (or designate someone in the lab to attend) the student’s final presentation and 4) to give a research presentation to the entire student group.
Expiration Date
Application materials, including the recommendation letter, must be received by February 1st, 2020. Electronic submission is preferred: irebay@uchicago.edu
Interviews
Selected applicants will be interviewed by Drs. Rebay and Tang.