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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 50 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.
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).
Immunization
Copies of immunization records must be provided once a student has been accepted into the program.
Required immunizations:
- Hepatitis B
- Menigococcal Vaccine
- MMR
- Diphtheria/tetanus
- PPD Skin Test
- Varicella
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 |
