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Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

The University of Connecticut (UConn) Health Center invites applications for a limited number of summer research internships from highly qualified and motivated undergraduate 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.

*Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. should apply to the School of Medicine College Fellowship Program: http://medicine.uchc.edu/prospective/collegefellow/index.html


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 with an essay, transcript, standardized test scores, and two letters of recommendation.

International Students:
All international applicants who are U.S. permanent residents or U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.

Additionally, international students who have the F-1 student visa AND are currently undergraduate students studying in a U.S. college or university are eligible, as long as they obtain the “curricular practical training" from their current U.S. college or university.

For internationals who do not hold this status, we are NOT able to accept or sponsor any international non-U.S. resident student on a J-1, H-4, or H1-B visa in our program (with a stipend or on a volunteer basis) or that is studying abroad and not studying in the U.S.

International students who are already enrolled in a foreign medical or dental school (outside of the U.S.), or who have completed medical or dental school in a foreign medical or dental school (outside of the U.S.) are NOT eligible.


Admission

The applicants will be selected for admission by the program director who is a faculty member. The program director will review each application and may consult with faculty members chosen by the applicants in order to secure their lab selection. 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 or at the start of the program, the student will meet with the faculty sponsor and develop a research protocol.


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 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. The student will commit approximately 30 hours per week for their project for 10 weeks and attend weekly seminars given by faculty members. 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 salary of $3,200. Students will be responsible for travel, meals, housing and other incidental expenses related to participating in the program.


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 hills 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.


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
     
*Letters of recommendation can be sent to the address below directly from the person writing the letter, or sent by the applicant but the letter should be sealed in an envelope by the person who wrote it. If letters must be sent by email (to Tracy Dieli at dieli@uchc.edu), then they must be sent directly from the email account of whomever is writing the letter for the applicant. (It is recommended that you ask academic faculty, researchers, or professors to write letters on your behalf if possible.)

*SAT scores must be provided. Your scores can be obtained from your high school, or a copy can be accessed online from the College Board website (www.collegeboard.com) and printed and mailed by the applicant, or forwarded via email from the website by the applicant.

*Sealed official transcripts should be sent by your university or by the applicant but must remain sealed.

*Application materials and documents can be mailed separately if necessary.

 

*The deadline for applications is February 15*


Notification of Acceptance to Program

All admissions decisions will be sent directly to applicants by email.
Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Dieli (dieli@uchc.edu or 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
Farmington, CT 06030-3906

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Related Information
A number of opportunities also exist for disadvantaged high school and college students interested in health and science summer research programs. Individuals should refer to the Health Career Opportunities Program page for more information.

 

Contact Information

Ms. Tracy Dieli
Phone: 860-679-2487
Email: dieli@uchc.edu

Graduate School Summer Research Internship Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3906

  
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