IBS-SRP

The Program: May 27 - August 1, 2008 Application Deadline: February 15, 2008

In the Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program, students do independent research projects with faculty mentors for ten weeks in one of six research areas:

These six disciplinary clusters are intellectually woven together at weekly meetings in an interdisciplinary learning community through evolutionary theory and the research process. In addition to meeting with the interdisciplinary group, students prepare research proposals, final papers, and oral presentations summarizing their work. Students also have the opportunity to explore the UW and Madison. This is a program administered through the Center for Biology Education.

Eligibility

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents between their sophomore and senior years who have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and strong interest in a career in biological research. Students who are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander, OR who are from low-income homes, OR who are the first in their family to attend college, OR who attend small liberal arts institutions without broad research facilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

The application will be available on this web site by November 30, 2007. All application materials are due on February 15, 2008! Please visit the IBS-SRP Application section for more information.

Financial Support

The program provides a stipend of $4,200, full support for travel, housing, health insurance (if needed), and a partial food allowance. Students have access to all campus libraries and facilities. There are no fees or tuition costs.

Research Areas

The range of biological research areas in which students may participate is quite extensive. Applicants are encouraged to learn about faculty doing research in their areas of interest, and identify their top choices for potential mentors in the application.

Selection and Placement

Selection and laboratory placement of students will take place in January, February, and March. Applicants who are not placed will be notified by the end of April.

Contact

Program Coordinator
Brian Asen
beasen@wisc.edu
(608) 262-5267
Program Director
Dr. Janet Branchaw