Rockefeller University offers the Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program for undergraduate students majoring in the sciences, including biology. According to Rockefeller University, "SURF students work with leading scientists in a broad range of areas including biochemistry; structural biology and chemistry; molecular, cell and developmental biology; immunology; virology and microbiology; neuroscience; physics; and mathematical biology." The 2010 deadline for applications was February 1, and applications could be found online. Out of around 500 applicants, only approximately 15 students are selected, making the program highly competitive. As part of the fellowship, students receive a $3,000 stipend, with free housing being provided for those students who cannot commute. During the fellowship students will conduct and present extensive research and work on projects with faculty. More information can be obtained at:
Office of Graduate Studies
The Rockefeller University
1230 York Avenue, Box 177
New York, NY 10065
212-327-8000
rockefeller.edu
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers a Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which is designated for 50 exceptional undergraduate students to build on their existing knowledge of Biology. The program is designed for rising seniors, but on rare occasions exceptional sophomores can apply. The 2010 dates for the program are from June 9 to August 6. Applications can be submitted online, with all materials being sent to the email address listed below. While attending the program, students will participate in group sessions where research is discussed, and participate in workshops focused on career planning. Those select few chosen as participants of the program are awarded a $3,000 stipend, free housing, and a maximum of $500 for traveling expenses for those students living outside the state of New York. More information can be obtained at:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Ave - Belfer 203
Bronx, NY 10461
718-430-2345
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) also has established a summer undergraduate research program. About 25 students from all over the world are invited to intern within the laboratory. While there, the students will "work with Laboratory staff on independent research projects in the mentor's field of expertise -- specifically in the areas of cancer biology, neurobiology, plant biology, cell biology, genetics, molecular and structural biology, or computational biology." The purpose of conducting the research is to present their work at an annual Symposium esteemed scientists from all over the world. The program is open to rising junior and senior students, and those chosen receive a $4,000 stipend over the duration of the 10-week program. Applications can be found online.
Watson School of Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Research Program
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
One Bungtown Road
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Phone: 516-367-6890
cshl.edu/URP
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Emory (SURE) allows biology majors to increase their research abilities while being directly monitored by an Emory faculty member. "Students receive training in the research methods applicable to their research plan, analyze their data and create written and oral presentations of their results," according to the program's website. The program is primarily for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, but first-year students are also eligible to apply. Application materials can be downloaded from the SURE program website, and should be delivered directly to the program office. Student chosen for the program receive a $3,500 stipend for the 10 week program, with campus housing being awarded within the stipend. SURE program 2010 dates are June 1 to August 6.
SURE Program
c/o Center for Science Education
Emory University
1399 Oxford Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-3439