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Bridge UnderGraduate Science (BUGS) Program


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Academic Level:
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High School Students
Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The USC Bridge Institute coordinates a paid summer research program, Bridge UnderGraduate Science (BUGS). We have undergraduates and high school students conduct research in a faculty's lab, attend weekly activities with the other BUGS participants, and present their research at a final symposium in August. The research conducted over the summer must be related to the improving our understanding of the human body or human health. Stipend $3,000.
upcoming deadlineaccepts non-us citizens

Application Deadline: 4/14/2024

Participating Institution(s):
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University of Southern California (Lead)

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 
movie  Program Video

This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Arts
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Cellular Biology
Chemistry
Computational Sciences
Computer & Electrical Engineering
Media
STEM Fields

Keywords:
Biological & Chemical Sensors
Biomolecular Engineering
Cancer
Cellular & Molecular Imaging
Computational Biology
Diabetes
Health Science
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Quantitative Biology

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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