HSCI Announces 2008 Undergraduate Summer Research Internships

Application Information

This program represents an exciting opportunity for undergraduates to gain hands-on experience in
stem cell research while working in a Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) laboratory under the
supervision of an experienced researcher.  Applicants must express a strong interest in stem cell
biology, though previous lab experience is not required for consideration. Internships will be for a
period of 10 weeks (or longer by agreement with the Mentor and Principal Investigator) during the
summer of 2008.  Interns are expected to work full time in the host laboratory for the duration of
the internship and will receive a stipend of $4,320.1 After acceptance into the program, students
will discuss specific project details with their Mentor.

The goal of this program is to provide undergraduate students with a research experience that they
may otherwise not have and to expose them to different options within the scientific arena,
through a stem cell seminar series, a career pathways presentation, and a weekly Stem Cell
Companion Course. Interns will present their summer research findings at the HIP Symposium
which will be open to all program participants.  

Eligibility

Any undergraduate who will not have graduated by June 2008 is eligible to apply. Foreign
students are responsible for obtaining a valid student visa prior to the start of the program. Some
background in biological science is essential. This should preferably include Harvard courses
BS50 (freshmen) and BS52 and/or BS54 (sophomores, juniors) or their equivalent. Previous
research lab experience is desirable but not essential.  

Students that have previously participated in the HSCI summer internship program (SURP) and
still meet the eligibility requirements may once again apply for a summer internship. However,
please note that students may only repeat the program once. In addition, a new application must be
submitted irrespective of previous participation.

Application Submission

Application forms and additional information will be available on the HSCI website (www.hsci.harvard.edu) beginning January 16, 2008.   

Complete applications are due by 5:00pm on February 15, 2008. Applications should include the following (also see the Application Checklist):

* A completed application and statement of interest
* An academic transcript (un-official is acceptable)
* Two letters of recommendation, including one from an individual qualified to comment on the applicant’s scientific aptitude.  

Letters of recommendation should be addressed to the “HIP Review Committee” and emailed directly to raymond_coderre@harvard.edu with the applicant’s first and last name in the subject line. Hard copies of recommendation letters are discouraged.   

Complete applications should be emailed to raymond_coderre@harvard.edu by 5:00pm on February 15, 2008. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Acceptance of student applicants into the program will be announced by email on April 4, 2008.

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