BSURF Summer Undergraduate Research at U Iowa

The BSURF program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in an active research laboratory, under the direction of an established scientist, in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Iowa.

BSURF provides students with:
• Full-time, hands-on research in biochemistry and related topics (molecular, cellular, developmental,
computational and structural biology, model system genetics)
• Enrichment activities, including weekly seminars and workshops on graduate school and careers in https://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biochemistry/education/undergraduate-program/summer-undergraduate-researchscience
• The opportunity to present findings in a campus-wide poster session
• Planned social outings
• A $4,250 stipend
• Free summer housing in a dormitory on the University of Iowa campus.

Students who are eligible for the BSURF program:
• Have completed at least two years of college in a biological science (or related) major
• Will be returning for at least one year of undergraduate study before graduation
• Are interested in pursuing graduate school and a career in biological research

Prior research experience is not a requirement. BSURF is open to students from anywhere in the United States and is especially beneficial for students with limited access to research opportunities at their home institution.

The online application will be available to students starting on December 2, 2019.
Application includes: 1) Completed online application form, 2) Transcript(s) – unofficial copies are acceptable, and 3) two letters of recommendation. All items due on/by February 7, 2020.
The online application and additional information about the BSURF program can be found on our website: https://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biochemistry/education/undergraduate-program/summer-undergraduate-research

This program seeks to improve diversity in the biological sciences. Disabled students, minority students, and disadvantaged students (economically or first-in-family to attend college) are especially encouraged to apply.