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The Beckman Scholars Program, funded by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, helps stimulate, encourage, and support research activities by exceptionally talented, full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing their studies at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
The UArizona Beckman Scholars Program gives undergraduates funding and support to conduct in-depth research with one of 12 stellar mentors in UArizona’s College of Science on a full-time basis for two consecutive summers, and part-time during the intervening academic year. UArizona Beckman Scholars work on a project of interest in their selected mentor’s lab, engage in professional development activities, such as leading undergraduates in small group discussions, inviting and hosting an eminent scientist to give a seminar at UArizona, meeting with Beckman Mentors, and serving as student leaders within the Undergraduate Biology Research Program, etc.
The Beckman Scholars Program is a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences, or interdisciplinary combinations thereof. Beckman Scholars conduct research full-time in Summer 2023 and Summer 2024, and on part-time basis during the 2023-24 academic year. The Beckman Scholarship is a prestigious one, providing a total student stipend of $18,200 plus $2,800 for research supplies and travel support over the course of the 15-month experience. Two Beckman Scholars will be selected annually.
To apply to UArizona’s Beckman Scholars Program, you must:
- Be a University of Arizona full-time undergraduate student majoring in any biological or chemical science, intending to pursue an advanced science degree or other scientific pursuits.
- Be a sophomore or junior, at the time of application, graduating in May 2024 or later.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold DACA recipient status.
- Be willing and able to devote two consecutive summers (full-time) and the intervening academic year (part-time) to working on a research project.
- Be willing and able to participate in the annual Beckman Symposium, held in Irvine, CA, for both summers. If in-person, travel and hotel accommodations will be provided.
- Be willing and able to serve as a summer workshop leader and peer facilitator for Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) participants and engage in the professional development activities associated with this program.
Required Documents:
- A complete 2023 Beckman Scholars Application Cover Page.
- A one-page personal statement describing your career goals and reasons for applying to be a Beckman Scholar.
- A one-page description of your previous research experience. Previous research experience is not required to apply.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
- One letter of recommendation from a UArizona math or science professor.
- Your Spring 2023 course schedule, indicating times available for an interview.
- Three-page, single spaced, 11 pt. font with 1” margins, research proposal based on the selected article prompt below.
For information and to apply: https://ubrp.arizona.edu/programs/beckman-scholars-program