Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the University of California, San Francisco

Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the University of California, San Francisco The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program provides state of the art hands-on training in the methods and logic of molecular biosciences with the goal of facilitating undergraduate students' successful transition to graduate research. Mentors for this program are drawn from the entire UCSF faculty and broadly represent all major approaches to modern biology. The application deadline for summer 2014 is February 3, 2014. A completed application must include: ■ Application and personal statement ■ Two letters of recommendation ■ Copy of college transcript(s) PROGRAM FEATURES AND BENEFITS Program Features In addition to daily research, students also participate in: ■ Seminars on scientific and professional development ■ Journal talks ■ A GRE preparation course (optional) ■ Small group meetings and activities ■ Social and cultural events ■ Oral and poster presentations Participant Benefits Students receive a total package worth over $8,000 including: ■ $4,000 stipend ■ A $500 allowance for travel to and from San Francisco ■ Housing in San Francisco (double-occupancy) ■ Health insurance coverage ■ Public transportation pass Graduate Programs and Summer Research Areas Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical ...

Source: ScanGrants feed - January 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: University of California, San Francisco Source Type: funding