How to Apply

General Application Information:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received, so it is beneficial to submit your application as early as possible.

Multiple Programs of Interest: 

You may apply for as many summer research programs as you wish by simply checking the appropriate boxes next to each program that you are interested in. 

Essay:

You will find 4 essay questions in the online application. Please answer in as much detail as needed to describe 1) your motivation to pursue research and how research fits into your career goals; 2) the areas of research that interest you; 3) each prior research experience, including the dates of participation and the name of each program, institution/organization, and research mentor. Include a brief description of each research project and whether you prepared a poster, oral presentation, paper, etc).  Each essay answer must be less than 2000 characters. 

Please be sure to answer the essay questions and provide research interests appropriately for each program to which you have applied. In other words, you may address your answers regarding research/mentor interests to each program you apply to.

Research Interest:

Please indicate if there is a particular investigator or laboratory to which you would prefer to be assigned. If you have no preference, please list a few potential mentors - faculty members whose work interests you.

References:

One letter of recommendation is required. Your reference letter should be written by someone who can evaluate your potential for biomedical research. The letter must be submitted electronically - via our application system.. The application system will automatically send one request for a letter to each reference provided by the applicant. 

Status of Application Materials:

When letter(s) of recommendation have been received, your status will be updated from "submitted" to "complete." When all materials have been received, your status will indicate that your application has been "submitted." Once you select the "Final Submit" option, your application will no longer be available for edit and you are submitting your application for review.