Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (M-SURE)

The 2023 M-SURE program at the University of Michigan will support eight undergraduate trainees for a summer research experience with mentors from an outstanding pool of faculty investigators engaged in cutting-edge basic and clinical research related to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases.

The funding amount for 2023 will be $7200, pre-tax, for twelve weeks of full-time work from May 30 through August 18. The start and/or end date of the fellowship may be shifted slightly to accommodate overlap with the academic year at home institutions, if necessary. Students who are currently enrolled at any degree granting university or college are eligible to apply. Preference is given to those students interested in a career in research. Funding is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

More information including how to apply can be found at this website:

 

https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology/education/undergraduate-opportunities/michigan-summer-undergraduate-research-experience-diabetes-metabolic-diseases-m-sure

The application closes Monday, January 16, 2023. 

Summer Research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Calling current juniors! The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) in Seattle, WA hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status through their Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).

About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:

• Complete an independent research project;
• Attend weekly research seminars;
• Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
• Present their findings at a competitive poster session.

The program will run from Monday, June 12 – Friday, August 11, 2023. An online application for the 2023 SURP is now available on the SURP website.

 

The application deadline is midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 6, 2023. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 13, 2023. 

Become a Peer Reviewer with GYNECA

GYNECA, The Columbia Undergraduate Journal of Gynecology & Women's Health, is currently looking to expand the number of peer reviewers on our team. This would be a valuable experience for undergraduates who want to gain the skill of peer-reviewing, which is necessary for any researcher. Peer reviewers would be asked to review original research submissions.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBW4qof0KZGf59nuzjD7hSAWiOJG52rb0cwASlXCa-cNP1ng/viewform?usp=sf_link).