2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)


The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences at the 海角禁区 Offers a research-training program to undergraduates after their sophomore year.  This program is specifically for students who are interested in a career in basic research and related health care disciplines. 

Students will:

Gain research experience in
鈥euroscience and Cardiovascular Research
鈥utritional and Metabolic Disorders 
鈥etwork with local scientists and professionals in Pharmacological Sciences
鈥ttend Workshops in Careers and Professional Development Skills
鈥resent original research

Participants are expected to dedicate ~ 40 hours/week to the program. 
Approximately 80% of their time will be spent working on independent research projects
and 20% of their time will be spent on career development sessions and activities. 

Application Deadline: March 4, 2022
Program Dates: May 23 - July 29, 2022 
Stipend of $2800
(5 positions are available).


Sponsored by: ASPET and Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences

 Criteria for selection: academic standing, minimum GPA of 3.0 required, 
Commitment and interest in research careers. 
Prior research experience which includes course- based laboratories is preferred.

Students are responsible for finding local housing for the 10-week duration of the SURF program. 
A limited number of housing scholarships are available.  

APPLY HERE 

Please contact Veronique Thibault if you have any issue submitting your application.

Contact Information: 
Dr. Hollie Swanson
hollie.swanson@uky.edu
or 859-323-1463

 

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