Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or possess an F1 Visa. Criteria used in selection of fellowship recipients will include college grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation from faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training and success in biological research. Dallas, TX 75390-9004. Completed applications and attachments should be received by February 9, 2001. Housing needs for SURF students are coordinated through the SURF office.
Worth area are free to arrange their own accommodations.
SURF students requiring housing will stay in a local hotel and be transported to and from the UT Southwestern campus daily. The SURF program at UT Southwestern is an intensive summer research training experience designed for students who are preparing for careers in biological research. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and have a chance to plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the sorts of projects encountered during postgraduate research training. At the end of the summer, fellows present their research in the form of a seminar.