Graeme Carnegie Fellowship for Summer Undergraduate Biomedical Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Opportunity Description:

The Graeme Carnegie Fellowship is a ten-week (~40/hrs week) competitive research-intensive experience in the Department of Pharmacology & Regenerative Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. The department consistently leads the field in funding (7th in the nation in NIH research funding in 2016) and is home to a world-class graduate pharmacology program. Awardees will have the opportunity to attend departmental seminars, presentations by guest speakers, a contemporary scientific methods course, and laboratory meetings. Admitted students are expected to prepare a research proposal, in conjunction with their faculty mentor, prior to the start of program. At the end of the program, students will present their work in a departmental seminar.

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in biomedical sciences or related fields and who will have just completed their sophomore or junior year in college. As we are committed to increasing the number of students from underrepresented minorities in Ph.D. programs, those students are especially encouraged to apply.

A $4,500 stipend will be provided by the Graeme Carnegie Fellowship to cover room, board, travel, and other expenses incurred by the student during the program. Fellows are responsible for providing their own housing, though the program can help with the process.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

To be considered for the Graeme Carnegie Fellowship, you must meet the following qualifications:

1. Sophomore or junior in an undergraduate program
2. GPA minimum of 3.5/4
3. Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or related fields

Students will be selected based on their commitment to a research career, prior research experience, academic record, and letters of recommendation from faculty advisors/research supervisors.

Application Process: 

Apply through the online application.

The following materials must be submitted by the application deadline through the above link (unless otherwise indicated). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. A 500-word essay discussing how this program will help the student reach their career goals
2. A 100-word statement indicating which research interest of the department the student is most interested in working in
3. An official transcript (sent directly by the undergraduate institution to the mailing address below).
4. Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or research supervisors (a signed PDF must be uploaded, or mailed/emailed by the recommender directly)

Note: Official transcripts sent via email are strongly preferred due to delays in mail service.

Application due date generally falls in early March. 

Attention: Graeme Carnegie Fellowship
Andrei Karginov, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmacology & Regenerative Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
M/C 868
835 S. Wolcott Ave., E403
Chicago, IL 60612
Email: karginov@uic.edu