Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Sponsoring Institution
University of Missouri-ColumbiaApplication Deadline
February 23, 2004Dates of Internship
June 7 - July 30, 2004Stipend
$2,600 stipend, funds to cover one-hour of academic credit, and travel to and from ColumbiaSynopsis
The Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LS UROP) at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) coordinates a number of summer and academic year undergraduate research internships for students enrolled at other institutions. Students will work on their own research project under the guidance of an MU faculty mentor and present results at a poster symposium at the end of the summer. Students become part of a lab team that typically includes other undergraduate students, graduate students, lab technicians, and post-doctoral researchers. With 350 faculty members, over fifteen academic departments, and eight interdisciplinary programs and centers (all focused on the life sciences), MU is a great place for undergraduates preparing for a challenging career in biomedicine and life sciences research and education! Our Columbia campus includes schools and colleges of Arts & Science; Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Engineering; Health Professions; Medicine; and Veterinary Medicine--all with walking distance!In addition to their research work, students participate in a full series of evening workshops and brown bag lunches designed to provide them with information about research, career preparation and options, and scientific ethics. Speakers have incldued MU faculty, the chief of pediatrics at the Universtiy Hopsital, a perinatal research physician from Washington University, a scientist from the Stowers Medical Institute, the CEO of an international pharmaceutical consulting company, a veterinary oncologist, a member of the National Academy of Science, clinical oncology researchers, science teachers, directors of graduate programs, and other scientists. Weekly specialty discussions in the areas of cancer research, plant genomics and radiochemistry provide opportunities for students to read articles relevant to the topics and engage in discussion with peers and faculty members. Social activities also provide opportunities for participants to get to know each other and other members of the MU science community.
Applicants are expected to have completed at least two years of full-time college enrollment prior to June 2003 and be pursuing a major in biology, biochemistry, or related fields. Students graduating prior to June 2003 are not eligible. Students must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Students must complete the application form and provide an unofficial transcript (including fall 2002 grades); at least one letter of recommendation (two preferred); a personal statement including career plans, prior research experience (if any), and statement of research interests; and a resume.
Contact
Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
Dr. Linda Blockus, LS UROP Director
422 Tucker Hall
Phone: 573-882-5979
Email: BlockusL@missouri.edu
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