[Scholarship_alert] Amgen Scholars Program - UCLA

[Science & Engineering Scholarships Alert]

Program Number:   91002
Title:            Amgen Scholars Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Sponsor:          University of California, Los Angeles

SYNOPSIS:  The sponsor provides funding for a national program to
increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed
to pursuing a career in science or engineering.

Deadline(s):      02/01/2011
Established Date: 11/29/2006
Follow-Up Date:   12/01/2011
Review Date:      11/02/2010

Contact:          Mike Flaxman, Program Representative                                                                

Address:          1252 Murphy Hall
                 Box 951419
                 Los Angeles, CA 90095-141  
                 U.S.A.                                 
E-mail:           amgensch at lifesci.ucla.edu
Web Site: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/srp/srpintro.htm
Program URL: http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc-care/AmgenScholars.htm
Tel:              310-206-2182                  
Fax:                                  
Deadline Ind:     Receipt                                                
Deadline Open:    No
                   


Award Type(s):    In-Residence
                 Internships
                 Summer


Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
                 U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)
                 U.S. Permanent Resident

Locations Tenable:    U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)


Appl Type(s):     Undergraduate Student


Target Group(s):  NONE
Funding Limit:    $3,500   MAXIMUM
Duration:         10 WEEK(s)
Indirect Costs:   Unspecified
Cost Sharing:     No
Sponsor Type:     Miscellaneous Non-Federal


Geo. Restricted:  NO RESTRICTIONS                                         

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OBJECTIVES:  During the summer of 2011, UCLA will host 24 Amgen
Scholars. 12 will be undergraduates from UCLA and 12 will be from
other 4-year colleges and universities. Students interested in summer
research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering
or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be
paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have
a mentor. In addition to working full time in the laboratory for 10
weeks, the program features: weekly luncheons where students can meet
and discuss science with invited faculty speakers; weekly workshops on
such topics as applying to graduate school, how to write a personal
statement and how to give a research presentation; three- day
Biotechnology Symposium sponsored by the Amgen Corporation held in Los
Angeles; GRE test preparation; access to UCLA campus facilities; and
social events to network with other summer researchers.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be: U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
Undergraduates enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the
U.S., Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories; Sophomores (with 4
quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors and
non-graduating Seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue
their undergraduate experience; have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or
above; and be interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.  

FUNDING
Participants will receive: a $3,500 stipend ($350 per week);
housing and meals; and a $500 travel allowance for non-UCLA students.
Non-UCLA students who reside in California will be offered a travel
allowance of up to $250.  (msw)

KEYWORDS:         ENGINEERING
                 Chemical Engineering
                 Bioengineering
                 Biomedical Research, Multidisciplinary
                 Chemical Sciences
                 Science, General/Other

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