Summer Research

Genome Sciences Summer Research Program
The Department of Genome Sciences, in partnership with the National Human Genome Research Institute and the University of Washington's Genomic Outreach for Minorities Project, offers summer research opportunities for undergraduates.

UW Amgen Scholars
The University of Washington’s Amgen Scholars Program provides a transformative opportunity for some of the nation’s top undergraduates to explore and prepare for careers in scientific research.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is an intensive, nine-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students who are interested in biological research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will complete an independent research project and present their findings at a competitive poster session.

Genome 499
UW students interested in conducting research in a Genome Sciences faculty lab for academic credit may enroll in Genome 499 (independent research). Interested students should examine our faculty research descriptions and then contact faculty members of interest to see whether they have an opening for an undergradute researcher. Students may enroll in Genome 499 year round.