Apply to be an Amgen Scholar at the California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
PROGRAM DATES
June 13 - August 19, 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 15, 2016
Applications to be an Amgen Scholar are provided by and processed at each participating host institution. Follow the link above to find this institution’s application.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Candace Rypisi
Program Director
626-395-2885
candacer@caltech.edu
Caltech is a world leader in research and education and undergraduate research has long been an integral part of our undergraduate education. The Caltech Amgen Scholars Program provides students the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology related areas under the mentorship of faculty who work at the frontier of their field.
Through the Amgen Scholars Program, students are welcomed into the community of researchers and scholars and are able to experience the life of a scientist. Students take intellectual ownership of a project as they explore the secrets of nature, learn to ask questions, persist in the challenges of research, and experience the joy of discovery.
The application is modeled on the grant-seeking process. Taking on the role of grant applicants, students collaborate with potential mentors to define and develop a project. They then write and submit research proposals as part of an application package. A faculty committee reviews all proposals. Awards are made on the basis of reviewer recommendations. Amgen Scholars carry out the research over a 10-week period in the summer, and at the conclusion they submit a technical paper and give an oral presentation at Seminar Day, a symposium modeled on a professional technical meeting. Participants receive a generous stipend along with housing, board, and travel subsidies.
Caltech seeks to ensure that the experience is not only intellectually challenging and interesting, but enjoyable as well. Along with participating in research-related seminars and professional development workshops, students can enjoy a variety of social and cultural activities available in Southern California.
Learn more and apply to be an Amgen Scholar on this campus
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