UCLA Amgen Scholars Program

UCLA Amgen Scholars Program An Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology The Amgen Scholars Program is a national program to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing a career in science or engineering. During summer 2014, UCLA will host 24 Amgen Scholars. 12 will be undergraduates from UCLA and 12 will be from other 4-year colleges and universities. 2014 PROGRAM DATES: 10 WEEK PROGRAM Sunday, JUNE 22 (move-in) - Friday AUGUST 29, 2014 (move-out) Opening Reception: Monday, JUNE 23 Application Deadline: February 3, 2014 Students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have a mentor at UCLA. Please visit the Amgen Faculty web site for information on over 100 potential mentors on the UCLA campus. In addition to working full time in the laboratory for 10 weeks, the program features: Weekly luncheons where students can meet and discuss science with invited faculty speakers Weekly workshops on such topics as applying to graduate school, how to write a personal statement and how to give a research presentation Three- day Biotechnology Symposium sponsored by the Amgen Corporation held in Los Angeles GRE test preparation Access to UCLA campus facilities Social events to network with...
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