Students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have a mentor at UCLA. Please visit the Amgen Faculty page for information on over 100 potential mentors on the UCLA campus. If you are interested in another faculty that is not listed on the link above you can search for other faculty that you might be interested.

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In addition to working full time in the laboratory for 10 weeks, the program features:

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• Weekly luncheons where students can meet and discuss science with invited faculty speakers
• Weekly workshops on such topics as applying to graduate school, how to write a personal statement and how to give a research presentation
• You will receive mentorship by UCLA Faculty Dr. Beth Lazazzera and Dr. Tama Hasson
• Biotechnology Symposium sponsored by the Amgen Corporation held in Los Angeles
• Access to UCLA campus facilities
• Social events to network with other summer researchers

Applicants must be:

• Must be available to participate in all 10 weeks of the program. Please note that this might conflict with the semester system. If that’s the case do not apply.
• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
• Undergraduates enrolled in four-year colleges and universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories.
• Sophomores (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors and non-graduating Seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue their undergraduate experience).
• Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above
• Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or joint M.D./Ph.D.