Undergraduate Students
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Undergraduate students considering careers in pathology, microbiology, immunology or other laboratory sciences are offered opportunities for doing research in one of our department laboratories. Each student will work for 10 weeks on a project in a laboratory that will be assigned after acceptance. Student researchers will attend weekly seminar series and students will have an opportunity to present results in a poster session at the end of the summer.
Dr. Caroline Ng is our department director of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program. If you have questions, please email Molly Hadan, education program coordinator, or call 402-559-3980.
Eligibility & Admission
Your application is submitted via UNMC's SURP website.
An applicant must be:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college
- Graduated seniors will NOT be given consideration.
- International students will NOT be given consideration.
Other factors considered include:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 and above
- Completion of science course beyond general biology or chemistry, e.g., organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, etc.
- Strong letters of recommendation
Application
Complete the online application form via the SURP program website.
Submit required supporting documents:
- A one-page academic/research essay including long-range goals, how you believe a research experience will assist you in your career, and any prior research experience. It is suggested that if you want to join a DPMI laboratory, ensure your letter reflects this.
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Transcript(s) from colleges/universities you have attended - can be unofficial or official transcript(s)
- Two letters of recommendation
Research essay, resume/CV, and unofficial transcript will be uploaded with your online application. Letters of recommendation will be requested and received electronically following the submission of your application.
Benefits
- 10-week full-time research placement
- Stipend of $4,000 along with support of research materials and equipment
- Mentorship by the department's top research faculty to discover first hand the broad spectrum of research activities
- Enrichment SURP seminars and department seminars
- Creation and presentation of own scientific research poster
