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Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
Since 1989, the University of Minnesota LSSURP has offered life sciences programs for undergraduate students who have a goal of enrolling in Ph.D. and MD/PhD programs. LSSURP is supported by the University of Minnesota Medical School. The programs begin with a joint orientation weekend, followed by participation in a 10-week research project under the direction of a University of Minnesota faculty mentor and numerous special activities focused on professional development as well as social interaction. The summer research experience concludes with a poster symposium and banquet in August.

LSSURP has given students that have been underrepresented in the life sciences the experience and training that enhances their ability to pursue a career in research. This represents a long-standing commitment to increasing the impact and quality of life science research at the University of Minnesota, which is strengthened when there is diversity in our faculty and students. We strongly encourage students whose backgrounds encompass diversity in culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, and economic background to apply for our summer research positions.


Participating Institution(s):
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University of Minnesota (Lead)

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 

This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Biochemistry
Cellular Biology
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Sciences
General Medical & Life Sciences
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience

Keywords:
Cancer
Global Ecology
Life Sciences and Medicine
Neurobiology
Neuroscience
Plant Biology
Proteomics

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Institute of Health (NIH)
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)


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