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Opportunities in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry
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Sponsor: Indiana University
Program Number: 75661
Title: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Molecular Biology and Genetics
E-mail: iusummer@bio.indiana.edu
Program URL: http://www.bio.indiana.edu/undergrad/opportunities/mbgreu/index.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers a unique opportunity for talented undergraduates
to acquire experience in research. Molecular Biology and Genetics
(MBG) Summer Internships allow students to participate in research
addressing some of the fundamental problems in biology. This program
is designed for students who are interested in attending graduate
school and pursuing a career in research.
Deadline(s): 02/14/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75661
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Sponsor: Carnegie Mellon University
Program Number: 75648
Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Program
E-mail: bio-reu@andrew.cmu.edu
Program URL: http://www.cmu.edu/bio/undergraduate/research/SURP/reu.shtml
SYNOPSIS:
This annual ten-week program provides intensive, individualized
research experiences in various areas of the biological sciences,
including molecular biology and genetics, cell and developmental
biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, biophysics, and structural
biology, computational biology and bioinformatics.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75648
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Sponsor: Whitney Laboratory
Program Number: 74844
Title: Undergraduate Research Training Program
E-mail: jessica@whitney.ufl.edu
Program URL: http://www.whitney.ufl.edu/reu/REUprogram.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers training in marine biomedical research and
biotechnology to students interested in exploring a career in science.
The sponsor provides a hands-on research experience in the exciting
areas of cellular, molecular, and neurobiology. Students may work at
any time during the year and should plan to stay for at least ten to
twelve weeks, but preferably longer. Applications for the Fall,
Winter and Spring terms are encouraged.
Deadline(s): 02/17/2007
Applications should be sent at least two months in advance of the
anticipated starting date. The deadline for applying for summer
positions is the February 17, 2007.
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74844
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Sponsor: University of Notre Dame
Program Number: 75665
Title: NSF Summer Undergraduate Research Program
E-mail: Michelle.A.Whaley.3@nd.edu
Web Site: http://www.nd.edu/~biology/reu/documents/REUapplication2007.pdf
Program URL: http://www.nd.edu/~biology/reu/documents/REUinformation.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor's Department of Biological Sciences is sponsoring an
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the
summer of 2007. The focal point of the proposed projects is
Integrative Cell and Molecular Biology.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75665
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Sponsor: Iowa State University
Program Number: 75662
Title: Research Experience in Molecular Biotechnology and Genomics
E-mail: reu@iastate.edu
Web Site: http://www.reu.iastate.edu/appl.shtml
Program URL: http://www.reu.iastate.edu/program.html
SYNOPSIS:
For this extensive period during the summer, ten students will participate in research projects involving molecular techniques. Projects will include generation of recombinant DNAs, genome analysis in plants and animals, overexpression of foreign genes in bacteria and plants, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?75662
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Sponsor: University of California, Riverside
Program Number: 74850
Title: Center for Plant Cell Biology Research Experiences for Undergraduates
E-mail: patricia.springer@ucr.edu
Program URL: http://cepceb.ucr.edu/about/REUAd2007.htm
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor brings research experiences to students of two- and four-year colleges who have limited opportunity to learn about the excitement and career options that research in plant cell biology offers. Eight to twelve students are accepted into the nine-week residential program.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?74850
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Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Program Number: 78203
Title: Experiences in Molecular Biology Academic Research Careers (EMBARC)
E-mail: chollis1@umbc.edu
Web Site: http://www.umbc.edu/EMBARC/Application/ApplicationInformation.html
Program URL: http://www.umbc.edu/EMBARC/ProgramDescription.html
SYNOPSIS:
The program offers a focused, comprehensive ten-week residential summer research program to ten select undergraduates recruited from two- and four year colleges.
Deadline(s): 03/01/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?78203
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Sponsor: Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
Program Number: 84112
Title: Genome Scholars Program
E-mail: info@sacnas.org
Program URL: http://www.sacnas.org/genomicsOpportunities.cfm#
SYNOPSIS:
Genome Scholars will receive $25,000 for one year of support. Support will be provided for the first-year of graduate school in genomics/bioinformatics. In addition, SACNAS will support Genome Scholars to attend the 2007 SACNAS National Conference and one additional genomics/bioinformatics conference.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2007
Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?84112
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Sponsor: University of Wisconsin/Oshkosh, with the National Science Foundation
Program: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Proteomics and Functional Genomics
Date: June 4 through August 3, 2007
SYNOPSIS:
An undergraduate research program for undergraduate students in biology, chemistry or related majors interested in gaining experience in research in proteomics and functional genomics. Students will work with faculty mentors and other REU student participants to investigate research questions germane to a variety of biological disciplines, ranging from biochemistry to animal physiology through the lenses of proteomics and functional genomics. Student researchers will receive training in and have full access to state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Support: $4,000 stipend; housing in dorms; complete meal plan; travel to/from Oshkosh
Application Deadline: February 16, 2007
More information and detailed descriptions at: http://reu.uwosh.edu; and NSF / Robert E. Moore Proteomics and Functional Genomics Core Facility at UW Oshkosh.
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Sponsor: Watson School of Biological Studies
Program: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Undergraduate Research Program
Be part of a research team, and work and interact with world-renowned scientists. Ten week program includes laboratory experience and recreation, room and board on beautiful campus, stipend included. Located 35 miles from Manhattan. Research areas include bioinformatics, genetics, genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience, plant biology and more.
Website for more information: www.cshl.edu/URP
