REU-Microbiology |
| Program dates: | Application deadline: |
|---|---|
| May 27 - August 1, 2008 | February 15, 2008 |
THE PROGRAM
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Bacteriology, in association with the National Science Foundation, will direct an undergraduate research program in summer, 2008. Participating undergraduate students will spend ten weeks in a laboratory conducting full-time research in microbiology, microbial genetics and/or molecular biology.
OBJECTIVES
The program provides students with the opportunity to test their interests in a scientific career by becoming engaged in an active research program in a recognized scientific laboratory. Participating students conduct their own research project under the direction of a faculty member and work as part of a laboratory research team investigating fundamental problems in microbiology and molecular biology.
SUPPORT
Financial support is available to all individuals selected. A stipend of $4,000 is paid for the ten-week period of full-time research. Housing is provided for students and a modest allowance for meals is provided.
THE UW ENVIRONMENT
The Department of Bacteriology is part of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The College and the Department are known internationally for basic research in the biological sciences. The University is located on the south shore of Lake Mendota, one of several lakes in the area. The U.W. campus combines a graduate and undergraduate university with Medical School and Veterinary School facilities. Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin and offers a wide variety of social, cultural, educational and recreational opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students majoring in the biological sciences, preferably between their junior and senior years, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited college or university, are eligible to apply. The applicant should have a strong interest in a career in biological research. Disabled students, minority students, and students from smaller liberal arts institutions where comparable research facilities are unavailable are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application
Click on the link above to apply online. All application materials must be received by February 15, 2008. Please note that the applicant is responsible for filing a complete application consisting of Part 1 is the completed application form with a statement of career objectives. Part 2 consists of two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic abilities and potential to do research. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
There are over 90 professors from the Microbiology Doctoral Training Program (MDTP) that can participate as mentors in the REU-Microbiology program. Although you cannot choose the professor for which you will work, mentor/student matches are based on what you state as your area of interest. If you would like to see the professors and their research, go to www.microbiology.wisc.edu
SELECTION PROCESS
Criteria for selection are based on academic qualifications as determined by academic record and prior course work, two letters of recommendation from college science teachers or advisors, and a statement from applicants regarding their career interests and reasons for applying to this program. Letters of recommendation should address the applicant's potential for a research career and the opportunities for a meaningful research experience at the student's home institution. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors whose primary interests are a career in research in the biological sciences.
Click here to send email to Dr. Robin Kurtz, the REU Program Director, with questions you have about the 2008 program.