UC Berkeley Genentech Scholars Program
A Summer Research Experience
in the
Biological Sciences for UCB Minority Students
2010 Program Dates: May 31 - August 6, 2010
The 2010 UCB Genentech Foundation Biological Sciences Minority Summer Research Program aims to increase the number of UCB minority students who are interested in pursuing research careers in the biological sciences. This research intensive summer program enhances participants' research skills, and increases their competitiveness as candidates for admission to prestigious graduate and professional institutions. In addition, this program exposes participants to the diversity of research offered at UC Berkeley and encourages an interdisciplinary approach in advancing science. Participants are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree and research careers in the biological sciences and biotechnology.
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- UC Berkeley minority undergraduates (African Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islander, Puerto Ricans, Mexican/Latino/Chicano Americans, and Filipino Americans)
- Sophomores ( 3 semesters of college experience), juniors, and non-graduating seniors who are returning in the fall to continue their undergraduate studies (Freshmen are ineligible)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Interest in research and the pursuit of a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
- Prior research experience preferred
Benefits
- Direct research experience with a UCB faculty member
- $3,800 stipend
- Optional GRE prep course
- Room & board for students staying in the program's on-campus housing facility or room & board allowance for students staying off-campus
Research Areas
- Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Biophysics
- Cell and developmental biology
- Genetics, genomics and development
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Integrative biology
- Computational biology
- Neurobiology and neuroscience
- Plant biology
- Structural biology/Chemical Biology
- Endocrinology
Requirements
As a 2010 UC Berkeley Genentech Scholar participant, you will be required to:
- Commit to full-time direct participation on a research project
- Attend weekly seminars and/or workshops
- Meet regularly with the graduate student assistant for the program
- Submit preliminary and final abstracts
- Present research findings in poster and oral presentations
2010 UCB Genentech Scholars Program Brochure available here.
If you are ready to apply, complete the application.
Note: The application is the same for both Genentech and Amgen Scholars.
Photos by Peg Skorpinski
