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Information for Applicants

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Eligibility:

Amgen Scholars Program applicants must be:

Program applicants must also have:

Requirements:

The Amgen Scholars Program is a full-time, 9-week intensive research immersion program. All students are expected to live in assigned campus housing for the duration of the program.

Awardees will also be required to:

Award:

Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Students will receive a $3,500 stipend to be disbursed in installments.

Health insurance

Participants who are not regular UW students might be eligible for student health insurance through the UW Amgen Scholars Program. Securing insurance through home institutions or families is advised to all applicants.

Student Responsibilities

Students will attend weekly research seminars focused on current topics in biotechnology-related research and workshops that provide training in research skills and ethics.

Housing

Room and board will be provided. Students accepted into the summer program will live in the designated residence hall with other Amgen Scholars.

Symposia

During the summer program, each Amgen Scholar will attend a symposium to hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academe. The symposium will be held in California, and will provide a great opportunity to network with other Amgen Scholars.

In addition, University of Washington students will be expected to present their research projects at the Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which takes place every spring.

Summer Activities

Various optional social and recreational activities will be offered to UW Amgen Scholars throughout the summer program.

Seattle Life

The Amgen Summer Scholars Program will take place on the University of Washington's Seattle Campus. In addtion to extensive research with world-renowned faculty members, students have the opportunity to enjoy Seattle first hand. For more information on what you can do in and around Seattle, visit UW's Seattle Life page .