Summer Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology
For over 20 years, the Department of Pharmacology has sponsored the Summer Undergraduate Research Program for three to eight students per year. Generous funding has been provided by the American Society for Pharmacology and Therapeutics and from the HHMI-sponsored Summer Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR), which is coordinated by the Department of Biology
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program provides "hands on" research experience for sophomores and juniors in the area of molecular pharmacology. Although the projects will vary, each is related to a common theme - elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying the interaction of chemical agents such as drugs, hormones and neurotransmitters with biological systems. For more information about Pharmacology, click here.
Students spend at least ten weeks during the summer working on a research project in a lab selected according to their interests. In addition to research, weekly seminars are presented to acquaint the students with the broad range of research projects in the Pharmacology Department.
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The program begins May 21, 2008 and runs for ten weeks, ending no later than August 10, 2008.
Eligibility Requirements
Successful applicants should have strong academic records and have completed at least one laboratory course prior to application. Previous experience performing independent laboratory research is not required. Current sophomores and juniors are given preference.
Stipend
Stipends of $3,000 will be awarded to all participants. Lodging, travel funds, and food allowance will also be provided.
Application Procedure
The application itself is electronic and automatically sent when the online form is submitted. Letters of recommendation will be solicited by email according to the addresses provided in the online form. Transcripts must be mailed to:
SURP Admissions
Attn: Ruth Siegel
Department of Pharmacology
Case School of Medicine
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106-4965
Applications completed by January 31, 2008 will be given preference, and decisions will be made in February, 2008.
If you have any further questions, please email ruth.siegel@case.edu.