The UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a non-credit, ten-week, structured research experience. The program consists of "hands-on" laboratory research with an investigator serving as a mentor, role model and advisor.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and UMass Chan Provost’s Office.Goals
The program is designed to provide participants in-depth exposure to actual biomedical research. Participants will develop career-building connections with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and peers. The program encourages participants to consider biomedical research as a viable career choice.
Why should I apply?
- Immersive experience preforming cutting edge research in a broad range of topic areas including: Cancer Biology, Immunology & Infectious Disease, Neuroscience, and Bioinformatics.
- Summer Research Fellows receive a stipend of $4000. Stipends are paid to participants in three payments over the ten-week program.
- Travel and housing are paid for and arranged by the program.
- Participants engage in networking sessions with UMass Chan leaders, faculty, and trainees.
- Participants prepare and present a professional research poster. Poster may be subsequently presented at national scientific conferences.
Complete the SURP online application (Apply Here) which must include the following upload documents:
Your application along with all supporting documents must be completed by March 1, 2023.
- A personal statement describing personal background interest & why you would like to be part of this program
- A current resume
- A copy of a current unofficial transcript, as well as unofficial transcripts from any previously attended undergraduate institutions
- Two letters of recommendation (uploaded by recommenders)
Your application along with all supporting documents must be completed by March 1, 2023.
