Through special seminar and laboratory courses, in combination with individual advising sessions with program personnel, students explore in depth their interests in biological research, learn techniques used in many research laboratories, and receive guidance towards finding a research sponsor on campus. Approximately 20 Level 1 awards will be made. Most students will begin the research experience during late Spring semester of 2002. Undergraduates already engaged in research are afforded the chance to continue developing their research skills. Participants are eligible to serve as teaching assistants for the Basic Techniques Laboratory .
Participants receive salary support for their research endeavors over the summer and academic year.
Receipt of this award is contingent upon the student's continued participation in each aspect of the program. Preferably, the letter should be from a college science professor. Also acceptable is a recommendation from a nonscience professor at the college level. If you have been in college for 2 semesters or less, the letter can be from a high school science teacher. Applications must be received by the program office by April 12, 2001.