Columbia University and Barnard College now offer the Amgen Scholars Program to a select group of motivated undergraduate students who will benefit from the opportunity of hands-on laboratory research. This summer research program provides a chance to experience the joys of discovering something completely new while learning to overcome the challenges inherent in scientific research.

Students work at Columbia University (either at the Morningside Heights campus or at the Medical Center campus) or Barnard College.

The Amgen Scholars Program is competitive, with awards based on grades, recommendations, career plans and previous experience. You may apply if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and currently a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior (returning in the fall to continue under-graduate studies) at a four-year college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories. No previous research experience is necessary, and any major may apply. Students are expected to focus on the program full time, so participation is not compatible with attending summer school or working at another job.

The Amgen Scholars Program runs for 10 weeks, beginning the Tuesday after Memorial Day. Once a week, students gather to hear a scientist describe the research conducted in his or her lab, hear about their peers’ research or present their own research to the other Amgen Scholars. Concurrently, students work full time (about 40 hours/week) on independent study projects under the guidance of a research scientist. Amgen Scholars are required to submit a short written report and present their findings orally to their peers.

Participants receive a stipend of $4,000 and housing on the Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University.

For further information, visit the Columbia University/Barnard College Amgen Scholars website, or contact Dr. Alice Heicklen using the information on the left.