The UT-Houston Summer Research Program for Undergraduates matches college sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors with faculty scientists to conduct biomedical research in labs throughout the UT Health Science Center at Houston (UT-Houston).

Each year, approximately 60 undergraduate students from Texas and across the nation spend 10 weeks during the summer gaining intensive hands-on laboratory experience under the direction of seasoned faculty researchers and teachers. All undergraduate students are to perform at least 40 hours per week in a research lab.

All program participants also attend weekly, one-hour seminars on cutting-edge biomedical research topics. At the conclusion of the 10-week program, the students write a brief abstract--listing their name and a description of their project--for inclusion in the annual UT-Houston Summer Research Program Abstracts. Students will be provided with instructions and an outline, and will have faculty help in preparing their abstract.

Funding: Participants in the program are paid a financial assistance of $2,500. Students are responsible for travel and living expenses. A limited number of housing spots are available at a reasonable cost. The student must request housing on the application form.

UT-Houston is a large academic institution located in the Texas Medical Center near Houston's beautiful museum district. UT-Houston comprises six schools: Medical, Dental, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health and Allied Health Sciences.

Eligibility:

• At the time of application, undergraduate students enrolled in any accredited US college or university during the current academic year may participate, but must NOT have graduated at the time the program begins.
• With AP credit, freshman can apply to the program.
• Undergraduate freshman who successfully completed the UT-Houston Summer Program for High School Students may apply.
• No high school students in advanced education are eligible. Must have graduated from high school.
  

To qualify for this program:

• An undergraduate student must be a United States citizen or an international student enrolled at an accredited undergraduate institution in the U.S.
• All undergraduate students must be 18 years of age by the start of the SRP program.
• All undergraduate and MS-1 medical students are to perform at least 40 hours per week in a research lab.
• Must have 12 hours in a science discipline.
• Complete on-line application (NO paper applications will be accepted).
  • You cannot save an incomplete application form and continue later.
• Transcripts -- official or unofficial. NO copies. Must show your name and your school name. Mail to Program Coordinator at address below.

Program Coordinator: Linda Guardiola
Summer Research Program
6431 Fannin JJL 315
Houston TX 77030

• Personal statement (250 words). A personal statement is required at the end of the application. Please review the guidelines (located in the area before the Personal Statement block) and prepare your statement BEFORE beginning the application. Note that you cannot save an imcomplete application form and continue later.
• Two letters of reference (these can be sent by email, but must come directly from writer).

Permanent Residents:

• Permanent residents are eligible to participate in this program. These students must meet the requirements for a Social Security card / number. In addition, they must contact the UT-Houston International Affairs Office at 713-500-3176 PRIOR to the first day of the program.

International Students:

• Must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. university.
• Must have valid Social Security number and card BEFORE applying.
• Accepted international students must show a passport, I - 94, I - 20 and evidence (letter or notation on I - 20) of permission from the International advisor of your University. Call 713/500-3176 for more information.
• You wil be required to provide these documents or any other documents as stipulated by the United States government to the UT-Houston Office of International Affairs BEFORE you are allowed to start the program.
• These requirements must be met before the first day of the program.

We accept only online applications. We do not accept paper applications.

While accessing the online application, if you get a notice on security details, click on continue to access the application.

Program Coordinator: Linda Guardiola
Summer Research Program
6431 Fannin JJL 315
Houston TX 77030
Telephone: (713) 500-5334
Fax: (713) 500-0603