Caltech is excited to
announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing
undergraduate students. Questions about these programs can be directed
to Carol Casey at casey@caltech.edu or (626) 395-2887.
WAVE Fellows Program at Caltech
The
WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates
intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project
at Caltech. Caltech is committed to promoting diversity within its
educational programs and activities and strives to ensure that differing
cultural, ethnic, social, geographic, and economic perspectives are
represented. Caltech's WAVE Fellows program aims to foster diversity by
increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and
engineering Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible
and accessible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech. The
program is extended, but not limited, to underrepresented minorities,
women, first-generation college students, geographically
underrepresented students, and educationally and financially
disadvantaged students.
Eligibility: Students must be current
sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or
U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.
Competitive
applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired
research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular
activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research
interests align with Caltech's research areas. The most competitive
applicants will have prior research experience.
Support: WAVE
Fellows will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program. An
additional $500 housing and travel supplement will be provided.
Application: Online applications are due January 7, 2015.
For more information, visit http://www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/wavefellows
AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Caltech's
Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology,
chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include
biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular
engineering, and chemistry.
Eligibility: Students must be current
sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a
four-year university in the US, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S.
permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.
Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $6000 award, round-trip air transportation, campus housing, and a food allowance.
Application: Online applications are due February 15, 2015.
For more information, please visit
www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/amgen_scholars.
