UCSF Summer Research Training Program
Opportunity Description:
Students selected for summer research at UC San Francisco spend up to ten weeks working with UCSF faculty members on research projects. Participants in the program take part in seminars, lectures, and social events, creating a cohesive and supportive community. At the end of the program, students give presentations of their research and get valuable feedback from students, postdocs, and faculty at UCSF.
In addition to daily research, students also participate in:
- Seminars on scientific and professional development
- Journal talks
- Oral and poster presentations
- Small group meetings and activities
- Social and cultural events
Students receive a total package worth over $9,000 including:
- $5,000 stipend
- Up to a $500 allowance for travel to and from San Francisco (*travel arrangements are booked by the program)
- Housing in San Francisco (double-occupancy)
- Health insurance coverage
- Public transportation pass
Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements:
In order to be eligible for the 2022 Summer Research Program at UCSF, you must:
- Be a currently-enrolled undergraduate student. (We cannot accept students who will have earned their bachelor's degree by the end of the spring 2022 quarter.)
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Have a desire to pursue a PhD in one of the disciplines offered by the UCSF Graduate Division in life/health sciences listed at right.
- Have completed at least four semesters or six quarters of undergraduate study prior to the beginning of the Summer Program.
- Be able to participate for the entirety of the program.
Read more about what will make you a strong candidate.
Application Process:
Applications will open on Monday, November 1, 2021. The application deadline for 2022 is Tuesday, February 1 (11:58 p.m. PST).
Submit your 2022 SRTP application here.
A completed application must include:
- Application and personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Copy of college transcript(s)