Marine Models in Biological ResearchSponsoring Institution
Marine Biological LaboratoryApplication Deadline
March 1, 2004Dates of Internship
June 11 - August 14, 2004Stipend
$2,000 plus room and boardSynopsis
The Marine Models in Biological Research Program is an eight-week, intensive research experience for advanced undergraduates at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Participants attend lectures and seminars and conduct individual research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors drawn from institutions throughout the country.The Marine Biological Laboratory is an international center for research, education, and training in biology. The majority of scientists in residence at MBL use marine organisms as model systems for understanding basic processes in cell and molecular biology.
Applications
Up to ten students will be accepted into the program. Competitive applicants will have completed three years at an undergraduate institution with a major in science, or have equivalent laboratory experience. Applicants with less than three years of college will be considered, but will be expected to have strong documentation of laboratory experience. Students will be accepted based on their academic credentials, letters of recommendation, and their potential to benefit from an intensive research experience. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Contact
Carole Browne, Ph.D
Michael Tytell, Ph.D.Address
Department of Biology
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
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