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Curious about biotechnology and biomedical science research? Interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD?
The Amgen Scholars Program at Harvard is a 10-week residential summer research program for current sophomores, current juniors and non-graduating seniors interested doing research in biotechnology and related biomedical sciences. Harvard Amgen Scholars conduct hands-on, innovative research in cutting-edge facilities of Harvard under the mentorship of faculty and direct project supervisors. Laboratory hosts are affiliated with a variety of divisions of the university - the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) departments: Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CCB), Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB); as well as Harvard’s research institutes and professional schools: Wyss Institute, Broad Institute, Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI), School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) at Harvard Medical School (HMS).
Harvard Amgen Scholars also participate in scholarly and pre-professional development sessions and cohort social activities and attend the North American Amgen Scholars Symposium in University of California, Los Angeles with travel, lodging, and meals fully paid for. Examples of Harvard’s pre-professional development and scholarly training include workshops and panels on the topics such as science communication, research integrity, PhD and MD/PhD student experience, and graduate school funding opportunities. Additionally, the scholars have the opportunity to speak to program alumni as well as other graduate students, scientists and biotech and other industry professionals.
The program will run from June 3, 2024 to August 9th, 2024.
What are the benefits?
- Stipend: $5000 for 10-weeks (aprox. $500/week)
- Housing: Fully-paid living in Havard's Cambridge campus
- Meal Expenses: Fully covered by Amgen Program
- Travel Allowance: Up to $650 for traveling to/from Boston, MA
Want to apply? Please apply through their website. The application deadline is February 1st, 2024, 9:59 PM AZ Time.
Questions? Reach out to Pamela J. Gaddi, Program Coordinator, at Amgenscholars@harvard.edu.