Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP) – Amgen Scholars Program
The Stanford Summer Research Program (SSRP) - Amgen Scholars Program is a prestigious and highly competitive summer research program designed to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge biomedical research at Stanford University. Sponsored by the Amgen Foundation, this program is part of the larger Amgen Scholars Program, which is hosted at select universities around the world.
Participants in the SSRP-Amgen Scholars Program engage in full-time research under the mentorship of Stanford faculty members and graduate students. The program offers students hands-on experience in a wide range of research areas within the life sciences and biomedical fields, including molecular biology, genetics, bioengineering, neuroscience, chemistry, and more. The primary goal of the program is to expose students to the rigors of scientific research, enhance their research skills, and prepare them for graduate studies and careers in science and medicine.
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Undergraduates enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories
- Sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors (returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
- Interest in pursuing a PhD (or, in exceptional cases, an MD/PhD)
- Students who, by reason of their culture, class, race, ethnicity, disability, background, work and life experiences, and/or skills and interests, would bring diversity (broadly defined) to graduate study in the biomedical and biological sciences
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.