Summer Research Program Information
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Institution:
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Boston University
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Division:
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Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
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Program:
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
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Academic Area(s):
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Earth, Environmental & Agriculture Sciences (Environmental Sciences), Medical & Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Molecular Biology), Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Environmental Sciences. Program focus is on biology and the control of gene expression for biological outcomes.
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Academic Eligibility:
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interest in PhD and/or MD/PhD, sophomores, juniors
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Other Academic Eligibility Requirements:
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Rising Junior or Rising Senior ONLY
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Underrepresented Groups:
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Underrepresented In Science Encouraged, Minorities Encouraged, Women Encouraged, Students With Disabilities Encouraged, Socially/Financially Disadvanted Students Encouraged
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US Citizen:
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Yes
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Permanent Resident:
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Yes
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Deadline:
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Mid-Feb
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GPA Minimum:
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3.0
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Duration:
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10 weeks
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Stipend:
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Yes
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Travel:
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Yes
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Housing:
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Yes
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Other benefits:
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A $5,500 stipend, $600 supplies allowance and up to $500 in travel expenses. Housing in a BU apartment-style dorm.
Travel & lodging during the weekend of the October Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Website:
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http://www.bu.edu/urop/surf-program/
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Contact Name:
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Contact Title:
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Phone #:
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617-353-2432
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Email:
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urop@bu.edu, gilmore@bu.edu or drhughes@bu.edu
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City:
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Boston
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State:
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Massachusetts
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ZIP:
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2215
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