The departments of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at the Ohio State University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates sponsored by The National Science Foundation during the summer of 2011.

Official Program Dates: June 13th through August 12th, 2011

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2011

Students are expected to be on site full time during the program.

Program Overview:

• Laboratory safety training and laboratory procedure workshops
• Full-time research activities
• Weekly seminars and scientific meetings
• Social activities

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Current full-time enrollment in a U.S. college or university
• Completion of basic course work in chemistry, biology and physics
• Persons from groups underrepresented in science are strongly encouraged to apply
• Sophomores and Juniors
  
• Seniors who will be graduating in the next academic year are also eligible
  
• Freshmen are not eligible to apply (even those with sophomore or higher standing)

Benefits:

• Stipend of $4,275
• Housing in university dormitory or area apartments
• Meal allowance