Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program

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General Information

The Amgen Scholars Programat Harvard is a 10-week faculty-mentored residential summer research program for undergraduates in biotechnology and related biomedical sciences. Harvard Amgen Scholars conduct hands-on, innovative research in cutting-edge facilities of Harvard under the mentorship of faculty and direct project supervisors. Laboratory hosts are affiliated with a variety of divisions of the university - the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) departments:  Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB); as well as Harvard’s research institutes and professional schools: Wyss Institute, Broad Institute, Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI),School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Harvard Amgen Scholars participate in scholarly and pre-professional development sessions and cohort social activities and attend the North American Amgen Scholars Symposium. Examples of Harvard’s pre-professional development and scholarly training include workshops and panels on the topics such as science communication, research integrity, PhD and MD/PhD student experience, and graduate school funding opportunities. Additionally, the scholars have the opportunity to speak to program alumni as well as other graduate students, scientists and biotech and other industry professionals. 

Scholar are expected to:

• Participate fully for 10 weeks. Amgen Scholars cannot take courses and have another job.
• Live on Harvard’s Cambridge campus in provided housing
• Participate in the laboratory culture of their research group.
• Attend all required seminars, workshops, weekly activities, and social events, including the Amgen Scholars Symposium in July and live provided housing for the duration on the symposium.
• Present summer research project at final oral presentation.
• Complete program surveys, assignments and readings.

Scholars receive:

• A living stipend of $5,000
• Housing and meals covered by the program
• Travel allowance of $650 for traveling to/from Boston, MA

Eligibility Guidelines

• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents only
• Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories
• Sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies)
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
• An interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D
• Attend the Amgen Scholars National Symposium in July at UCLA.
• Present summer research project at final oral presentation.
• Complete pre- and post-program surveys.

Application Details

• 2 letters of recommendation
• Essay: chosen research project, preparation, academic/professional goals, contribution to Amgen Scholar community
• Transcript
• 2-page Resume

Details:

Research Offering Type

Independent Research, Internship, Research Assistant

Location

USA

Undergraduate School

College, Engineering, LPS, Nursing, Wharton

Source

External

Contact Information