Undergraduate Summer Research Experience in Virology (USREV)

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Each year, the Nebraska Center for Virology (NCV) invites applications from undergraduate students enrolled at institutions in other states who are interested in careers in virology research.  This ten-week-long summer research program is designed to provide an opportunity for these students to learn more about conducting research and about the University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate programs.  Selected students will design a research project and conduct research in UNL faculty research labs under the supervision of NCV mentors. 

Program Requirements

• Sophomore or junior standing at an accredited college or university outside of Nebraska
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 with Biology and Chemistry courses
• Submission of a progress report to the UNL faculty mentor at the end of the program
• Oral presentation of research results at a lab meeting at the end of the program
• Attendance and presentation of a poster at the August INBRE/BRIN Annual Meeting (INBRE/BRIN information can be found at http://brin.unmc.edu)
• Optional:  Presentation of research results at a local or regional scientific meeting

Program Information

• Program dates:  June 5 to August 10, 2006
• $2,400 living allowance plus a $1,500 UNL ten-week dormitory lodging and meal package
• Paid lodging and meals to attend the INBRE/BRIN two-day Annual Meeting at Grand Island, NE
• Application due date:  February 15, 2006

Application Process

Submit a completed application form by the due date with your letter of interest and two letters of faculty support to:     

Dr. Charles Wood
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
1901 Vine Street
E249 Beadle Center
Lincoln, NE 68588-0666
           
Or email your application to:  cwood1@unl.edu

For more information, contact Jolene Walker, Program Coordinator, at jwalker5@unl.edu or 402.472.4560.