Overview
The Department of Genome Sciences, in partnership with the University of Washington Genomics Outreach for Minorities program, provides summer research opportunities for undergraduate students. The 2012 program will follow UW Summer Quarter dates: June 18 - August 17.
Applicants must be:
- members of an ethnic group that is underrepresented nationally in the biomedical sciences (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander)
- US citizens or permanent residents
- Currently enrolled in and returning to college following the summer research program to continue their undergraduate studies. We expect that competitive applicants will have had some college-level science coursework. Applicants who would like to work in a computational lab should have had college-level calculus and basic programming skills.
- willing to inform us of your career direction after completing your undergraduate degree, whether you opt for graduate school, medical school, or another career path.
Program Benefits:
- gain outstanding research experience
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$3000 stipend
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paid room & board
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paid travel for those outside the Seattle area
Please be aware that this program does not provide health insurance coverage. Our assumption is that you will have coverage either from your parents or your university.
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