Amgen Scholars

Degree Level: Undergrad

Enrollment Status: Full-time

Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

GPA Cutoff: 3.2

Location: United States, or International

Duration: Short term (less than one year)

Deadlines: February. Please check website below for the specific date.

Description:

The Amgen Scholars provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation’s leading educational institutions and a few international universities. Currently, 10 universities in the U.S. and three universities abroad host the summer research program.

As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:

  • Take part in important university research projects; gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science;
  • Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the nation’s top academic scientists; and
  • Attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.

Students may apply as sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies).

Visit the Amgen Scholars site.

Award Details

Duration: summer

Location:10 US universities and three universities abroad

Fields of Study: Science and Biotechnology