The College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences invites qualified majors in Biology, and Chemistry to apply for the Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program. The purpose of this program is to promote interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry and biology. Students will work with faculty members from Biology, Chemistry-Physics and the New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education on summer research projects. The successful applicant must dedicate a substantial portion of summer 2009 on a full-time basis to the project assigned.

The program will begin on or about June 15, 2009 and last 6 to 8 weeks. The summer stipend is $3,000. An additional $1,000 shall be awarded contingent on a presentation of results at a regional or national meeting and completion of a post-research award assessment survey. Applications are available from Dean J. Toney’s Office, B-104.

Requirements:
-Biology majors who have completed GOP and Cell Biology,
-Chemistry majors who have completed Organic Chemistry I lecture/Laboratory or STME majors
  who have completed Chemical Systems and Livings Systems or candidates nominated by faculty
  research mentors
- Overall GPA of 2.50 and a major course GPA of 3.00
- Willingness to devote substantial time to the research endeavor
- Interview by research faculty mentor of project of choice
- Submission of application form and pre-research award assessment survey by April 15, 2009

Sponsored by the Merck Institute for Science Education

posted 3/6/09