Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biological
and Biomedical Sciences
The University of Connecticut Health Center Graduate School invites
applications for a limited number of 10-week 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
(PDF)
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Copies of standardized test scores (GRE, SAT, or ACT)
- Official transcript
The deadline for applications is February 15.
Telephone inquiries should be directed to Ms. Tracy Dieli at
860-679-2487.
Completed application and all supporting documents should be
sent to:
Ms. Tracy Dieli
Graduate School Summer Research Internship Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
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 31. |
