Undergraduates
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Apply for Summer 2025 here!
The deadline for applying is February 1, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.
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Applications for Summer 2024 are closed. Decisions will be sent by mid-March.
Please check back in August for the 2025 application, sign up for our mailing list to be notified when the application is live!
What does C-GEM study? C-GEM is learning how to repurpose nature’s protein synthesizing machine – the ribosome and all its associated factors – to biosynthesize genetically encoded, sequence-defined bio-polymers and natural product-like molecules – with unprecedented structures, functions, and activities. C-GEM’s goal is to develop the science that transforms how scientists design and produce both bio-materials and medicines.
C-GEM invites applications from undergraduates who are interested in exploring the intersection of chemistry and biology.
As a C-GEM SURP participant, you will:
- Carry out an individual research project under the day-to-day guidance of a graduate student or postdoc in a C-GEM faculty’s laboratory.
- Interact with faculty and students across C-GEM institutions.
- Participate in an integrated mentorship and professional development program.
- Attend research seminars, workshops, group meetings, and C-GEM team meetings.
Connect and network with current graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and learn more about life as a graduate student. - Strengthen your scientific reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
Program details:
- Participants may be placed in laboratories at Berkeley, Yale, Cornell, Georgia Tech, and Boston College, depending on location and scientific preferences.
- The program is 10 weeks, June – August (exact start and end date varies by location).
- Competitive stipend. Varies by location, but approximately $6000.
- Room and board will be provided.
- Travel costs will be covered up to $600.
Eligibility:
- To participate in this program, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
- You must be a rising sophomore, junior, senior, etc. Students who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for SURP.
- No previous research experience is required!
Check out our blog post for helpful tips about how to write your interest statement!
Reach out to apply@gem-net.net with questions.
