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Undergraduate Summer Research

Undergraduate Summer Research

Program Description

Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
The University of Connecticut Health Center invites applications for a limited number of summer research internships from highly qualified and motivated students who have completed at least their sophomore year and have an interest in obtaining a Ph.D. in the biological and biomedical sciences. Students will have the opportunity to participate in research activities of a laboratory at the Graduate School under the direction of a faculty member. The purpose of the program is to provide a research experience and the opportunity to learn about ongoing research programs at the University of Connecticut Health Center.

Qualifications
Applicants should have completed some college coursework in biology and chemistry (preferably through organic chemistry). Previous laboratory experience is desirable. Applicants must submit an application, transcript, standardized test scores, and two letters of recommendation.

Admission
The applicants will be selected for admission by a committee of faculty members who will review each application and consult with the heads of laboratories chosen by the applicants. The selected students cannot be assured that they will be assigned to the laboratories of their first choice, but every attempt will be made to match their specific interests. Upon selection, the student will meet with the faculty sponsor and develop a research protocol. The student will commit approximately 30 hours per week for the project for 10 weeks and participate in weekly seminars.

Training
It is expected that each student will work in a research project either independently or in collaboration with other members of the laboratory and will become actively involved in the laboratory program. There will be many opportunities for the trainees to interact with the faculty member directing the research, as well as graduate students and post doctoral fellows working in the same and other laboratories. Weekly seminars at the Health Center given by faculty will be available to students enrolled in the program. During the last week of the program, students will be required to present their work to the other participants and their faculty advisors.

Support
Each student participant will be paid a stipend of $3,000. Students will be responsible for travel, meals, housing and other incidental expenses. There may be some positions available for which there is no financial support. If you are interested in these positions, please indicate on the application.

Housing
Securing housing for the duration of the program is the responsibility of the applicant.  Assistance in locating off-campus housing is provided

The Location
The University of Connecticut Health Center houses a division of the University of Connecticut Graduate School, the School of Medicine and the School of Dental Medicine. Located in Farmington, just seven miles west of Hartford and midway between Boston and New York, the Health Center is built atop a hill with panoramic views of rural hill and the skyscrapers of Hartford. The school, set in a quiet suburban area, has all of its outdoor recreational opportunities and vestiges of small-town life, yet with the excitement of a city less than 10 minutes away.

Social Activities
Social events will be scheduled for students participating in the Summer Fellowship Programs offered by the Graduate School, as well as the Medical and Dental Schools so that all the participants can exchange experiences and establish contacts that may help them in their training.

How to Apply
Interested students must complete and submit:

• Application form
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Copies of standardized test scores (GRE, SAT, or ACT)
• Official transcript

The deadline for applications is February 15th.  Telephone inquiries should be directed to Ms. Tracy Dieli at 860-679-2487. Completed application and all supporting documents should be sent to:

The University of Connecticut Health Center
Graduate School Summer Research Internship Program
ATTN: MS. Tracy Dieli
263 Farmington Avenue, Room AG062
Farmington, CT 06030-1905

Notification of Acceptance to Program
Letters informing applicants of Admissions Committee decision will be mailed no later than March 31st.