Exciting Summer Research
The UAMS Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is proud to announce that we are currently inviting undergraduate students to join us for an exciting summer research experience in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our 10-week summer undergraduate research fellowship (SURF) program is funded by The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), the first scientific society devoted to advancing pharmacology research. The program is designed for undergraduate students seeking research opportunities outside of their home institutions. Applications are especially encouraged from students with research experience who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences following graduation.
Details
During our summer program, fellows will
- Receive a $4,600 summer stipend
- Work in a pharmacology lab with a mentor in one of our three research focus areas: (1) Cardiovascular / Renal, (2) Cancer Therapeutics, and (3) Substance Abuse / Behavioral Pharmacology
- Attend a weekly seminar series, with topics on best practices in the laboratory, research ethics, and discussions of current faculty research
- Engage in social, academic, and professional development sessions with other UAMS summer program fellows
- Attend career-related Pharmacology symposiums
- Present their research to the department at the end of the 10 weeks
- Qualify to attend the 2025 conference of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), where fellows may present their research to an international audience of pharmacologists, participate in undergraduate-specific programming, and win travel and presentation awards
Eligible applicants must
- Be full-time college students
- Have completed at least two terms
- Have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Devote 10 consecutive weeks to full time laboratory research
Program Dates
May 27 (Monday) 2024 – August 2 (Friday) 2024
Deadline to apply (with all supporting materials): March 1, 2024
Summer Program Goals
- Introduce students to and prepare them for advanced studies in a Ph.D. program.
- Build professional and personal networks to support student’s interest in the field.
- Encourage students to apply to a Ph.D. program at UAMS.
Application Details
Download the application (Word document)
(more instructions are in the application)
- Letters of Recommendation – a minimum of one letter of recommendation is required, but applicants may have up to three. One of the letters must be from an academic reference. Letters must be uploaded by the application deadline of March 1, 2024. Applicants are encourage to request their letters a minimum of two weeks in advance of the deadline.
- Essay about Research & Career Goals – 250-500 word limit describing your future academic and career goals, previous research experience (if any), and how this fellowship will assist you in your education journey.
- Undergraduate Transcripts – Unofficial copies will suffice for the application review. At least two semesters of undergraduate education must be complete at the time of application.