Deadline for Summer Research Program Applications
February 6th 2012
Duration of the Summer Research Program
July 9th, 2012 to August 31st, 2012
Level of Summer Research Program Participants
undergraduate
Number of Summer Research Program participants
25
Subject of Summer Research Program
Life Sciences and Technology
Benefits to the Summer Research Program Participants
The participants of Summer Research Program will:
- Gain hands-on research experience and training with exposure to cutting-edge research.
- Experience what it is like to be a member of a research community working at the forefront of science, medicine and biotechnology.
- Have the opportunity to apply what was learned in the classroom to understanding and solving actual research problems in the laboratory.
- Acquire a better understanding of the scientific process and the application of the knowledge gained from basic science research and state-of-the-art techniques to solve complex problems in biology and medicine.
- Improve their critical thinking skills, including learning how to evaluate scientific information, design experiments, formulate ideas and test hypotheses.
- Explore career opportunities in academia by experiencing the excitement, frustration, and challenges of scientific research and gain an insight into what a career in the science entails.
- Prepare for future independent research projects and advanced research in graduate school.
Eligibility For Summer Research Program
To be considered for the Summer Research Program, applicants…
- Must be enrolled in a degree program in biology, physics, chemistry, bio-engineering, or computational sciences and plan on pursuing a career in the life sciences. Basic Life Sciences backgound is essential. Previous lab experience is a plus.
- Must be in good standing with a GPA equivalent to a 3.75/4.0 grade or higher and should have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework by the summer of 2012. (If your university does not use a 4 point scale, then include an explanation of the your grading scale with your motivation letter.)
- Usually participants of Summer Research Program come from the top 10% of their class and have some research experience. Their essays show passion and motivation!
- Sometimes we do select 1st year master's students, but we mostly aim at undergraduates. (Undergraduate means the first 4 years of university training usually towards a bachelor's degree.) Students from the medically focused studies are also welcome to apply to this Summer Research Program, but we like to see that their background also includes hard science, ie physics, quantiative biology, genetics courses etc.
- Please keep in mind that last year, we received almost 800 complete applications! This unfortunately makes the acceptance rate very low. We will announce the selected participants 2 to 3 weeks after the deadline.
Application Procedure For Summer Research Program
Electronically
Requirement For Summer Research Program
- A CV (1 – 2 pages)
- A motivation letter (maximum 1000 words) describing your academic background, scientific interests, any previous research experience, what you will bring to the program and what you hope to accomplish from attending the Summer Research Program.
- A short explanation of why you would like to work in the labs that you chose.
- Official copy of the student's university academic transcript or school official list of classes and grades. (in English or one of the major European languates). (The candidate may translate their transcript her(him)self and have a faculty member sign it to verify its authenticity.)
- Two e-mail addresses of faculty or instructors who are familiar with the student and are in a position to assess the student's capabilities and potential for a career in science. If you have had the opportunity to work in a lab, please include a recommendation from the lab head. A link will be sent to the referee shortly afterwards for uploading their recommendation.
- The intensive nature of the Summer Research Program requires full-time commitment (~40 hours/week) from the participants. Students must be present the entire length of the Summer Research Program. Most weekends are free for your own enjoyment.
Additional Detail For Summer Research Program
- Up to 25 students are selected from over 750 applicants per year.
- There is no restriction on nationality.
- Summer Research Program is free to apply! No cost!
- A financial compensation for living and housing expenses are provided for all successful candidates.
- The majority of travel expenses are covered by program sponsors and the School of Life Sciences. Students are asked to make their own travel arrangements and the SRP coordinator will reimburse the amount once the program starts. In general, up to 1,200 CHF for overseas travel and up to 500 CHF for European travel is covered.
- Housing is provided in the Lausanne area for the duration of the Summer Research Program.
- Students of this Summer Research Program must ensure that they have a valid health and accident insurance.
- The working language is English.
- Some funding is available for excursions and social events
For further information please check the official website
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