Undergraduate Research Program || Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at CSHL provides an opportunity for undergraduate scientists from around the world to conduct first-rate research. Students learn the scientific process, technical methods and theoretical principles, and communicate their discoveries to other scientists. Approximately 20 students come to CSHL each summer for the 10-week program, living and working in the exciting Laboratory environment.

URP participants work on an ongoing research project in one of CSHL’s expert labs. Research at CSHL focuses on:

• Molecular Biology & Cancer

• Genetics & Genomics

• Neuroscience

• Plant Biology

• Quantitative Biology

In addition to doing research in the lab, URP participants attend a series of specially designed workshops, seminars and collegial events.  Workshops focus on learning particular skills, such as Python programming, while seminars cover research topics, responsible conduct of research, and career development. At the URP Symposium at the end of each summer, students present their research to the entire CSHL community.

URP participants live and work among CSHL scientists. They are invited to all Laboratory social activities, including an exclusive dinner with CSHL President Bruce Stillman. On weekends, students are free to explore nearby New York City or the sandy beaches of Long Island.

By the end of the summer, URP participants have first-hand experience of a career in scientific research.

Open to: Current 2nd or 3rd year college students

Deadline: January 15th

Payment: Room & Board, $5500 over 5 weeks

Location: New York, USA

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Summer Undergraduate Fellowship || Rockefeller University

The Rockefeller University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduates to conduct laboratory research. 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.

In order to fully experience the world of scientific research, SURF students are required to present and discuss scientific publications at weekly Journal Club meetings. This exposure allows participants to familiarize themselves with speaking to a scientific audience. SURF students also attend a special lecture series where Rockefeller faculty discuss their research and the evolution of their scientific interests. At the end of the program, SURF students will present their research results to fellow students and mentors at a poster session.

Open to: US College students in their 2nd or 3rd years.

Deadline: Feb 1, 2020

Payment: Housing, $6000 over 10 weeks

Location: New York, USA

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New York University Center for Neural Science Summer Undergraduate Research Program

NYU’s CNS program is complemented by a summer program in Neuroscience Research.

Open to: US Citizens and Permanent Residents in their 2nd or 3rd years at an accredited school with a GPA > 3.0, and courses in Biology, Mathematics, Psychology, and if possible, Neuroscience

Deadline: March 15th

Payment: Housing, Meal Plan, and Stipend from NSF-REU funding over 10 weeks

Location: New York, USA

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