2014 Vanderbilt Summer Research Experience for Undgraduates Program in Chemical Biology

The objective of the REU program is to introduce students to the excitement and importance of research in chemical biology through a mix of educational and research activities. This ten-week program runs from  May 26 to August 1, 2014 . Students will choose from a list of interdisciplinary projects and will be co-mentored by faculty in Chemistry and the School of Medicine.  Students will be assigned to individual research groups and will broaden their horizons though a variety of experiences that include participating in a mini-symposium on drug discovery, attending seminars given by VICB faculty working across disciplinary lines, and participating in weekly discussions on topics such as scientific ethics and publication.   Our objective is to bring together a select group of 12 rising sophomore, junior, and senior chemistry, biochemistry/biology majors with high potential for careers in chemical biology research at the graduate level. Requirements The application deadline is February 1, 2014  for 1st round consideration and  February 15, 2014  for 2nd round consideration.  Selections will be made by March 1, 2014. Students entering their junior or senior years are given priority. Undergraduates majoring in the physical or natural sciences (primarily chemistry and biology) will be given priority. A minimum undergraduate science GPA of 3.0 is required. Two letters of recommendation are required from your a...
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