Undergraduate Immunology Summer Program
June 5 - August 9, 2012
Application Deadline: October 1, 2011
The Immunology Graduate Program at Harvard Medical School is pleased to announce our 2012 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Our 10 week summer internship program incorporates laboratory research, faculty lectures, and workshops led by current graduate students. Summer students will be provided a cost of living stipend.
Laboratory Research
Students will be matched with a Harvard Immunology Graduate Program faculty member to participate in the ongoing research of the laboratory. At the end of the summer, students will present their research at a poster session for their peers and the students and faculty of the Immunology Graduate Program.
Lectures & Workshops
Weekly lectures by program faculty will expose students to the areas of current research in immunology, emphasizing the contribution of the immune system to both the cause and treatment of many human diseases.
Current PhD students in the Immunology Program serve as teaching assistants for the course. TAs will give lectures providing a basic immunology overview to assist students’ understanding of their summer research project and expose them to the diverse topics encompassed by immunology. TAs will also explain common immunological laboratory techniques. Finally, TAs will be available to answer questions about the PhD process – from applying to graduate school to life as a full-time student researcher.
Selection Criteria
Students will be chosen based on undergraduate background, interest in studying life sciences at the graduate level, and letters of reference. Preference will be given to students in their sophomore or junior year. Students from colleges where immunology is not taught, where undergraduate research opportunities are not abundant, and from underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the US, with at least one year of undergraduate study remaining.
Application Information
If you are interested, please submit the following to the address below:
- A brief letter explaining your interest in the summer program
- A copy of your college transcript
- Two letters of reference
- Application form
Applications are due by October 1, 2011. Applicants will be notified of admissions decisions via email in January, 2012.
Susan Perkins
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Graduate Program in Immunology
Jeffrey Modell Immunology Center, Room 100D
Boston, MA 02115
Please note that the Program is unable to assist with travel or housing arrangements for students.