The ASPET Institutional Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Link to summer programs: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/pharmacology/education/undergraduate-summer-research-program

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be a registered full time college or university student.

  • Applicants must have completed at least two terms and have maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

  • Applicants must be able to devote 10 complete weeks full time to laboratory research.

Program Information:

  • The summer fellowship program runs a total of 10 weeks typically beginning the day after Memorial Day and ending the first week of August.

  • A summer stipend of $3,600 is provided to the individual.

  • Housing and travel assistance is not provided.

  • Participation in laboratory discussions and departmental seminars and educational functions is required.

  • Direct supervision is provided by a full time faculty member.

  • Sophomore and Junior students are given a greater preference over applicants who will be entering their Senior year or students who have already graduated.

  • Experience in labs, the desire to obtain a PhD in the basic sciences, completed course-work, a GPA of 3.0 and above, and the references received factor most heavily into the selection process.

Application:

  • All applicants must complete a brief application and submit a statement expressing their interest in this program, a current grade transcript, and three letters of reference from a high school teacher, faculty member, or employer.

  • The deadline for applications is TBD.

  • Interested students are encouraged to contact or visit the department and meet faculty to discuss research opportunities and points of interest.

  • The department web site can be found at http://www.pharmacology.med.umich.edu

  • Application Forms.

All summer fellowship applications need to be submitted either as a paper copy through the mail or as a pdf file via email. Thank you.