Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program–Bioenergy Group
Posted on Jan 28, 2008 in Uncategorized | Comments Off
THE 2010 IBS-SRP – BIOENERGY GROUP
The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will direct an undergraduate research program during Summer 2010. The program is part of the Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (IBS_SRP), which provides students an opportunity to conduct research as well as interact with peers in an interdisciplinary learning community. Participating undergraduate students will spend ten weeks in a laboratory conducting full-time research in microbial conversion of biomass to biofuels, genomics, enzymology, protein structure, molecular biology, plant breeding, or sustainability analysis.
OBJECTIVES
The program provides students with the opportunity to test their interests in a scientific career by becoming engaged in an active research program in a recognized scientific laboratory. Participating students conduct their own research project under the direction of a faculty member and work as part of a laboratory research team investigating fundamental problems in microbiology and molecular biology.
SUPPORT
The program provides a stipend of $4,300, full support for travel, housing, health insurance (if needed), and a partial food allowance. Students have access to all campus libraries and facilities. There are no fees or tuition costs.
ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students majoring in the biological sciences, preferably between their junior and senior years, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited college or university, are eligible to apply. The applicant should have a strong interest in a career in biological research. Disabled students, minority students, and students from smaller liberal arts institutions where comparable research facilities are unavailable are particularly encouraged to apply.
SELECTION PROCESS
Criteria for selection are based on academic qualifications as determined by academic record and prior course work, two letters of recommendation from college science teachers or advisors, and a statement from applicants regarding their career interests and reasons for applying to this program. Letters of recommendation should address the applicant’s potential for a research career and the opportunities for a meaningful research experience at the student’s home institution. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors whose primary interests are a career in research in the biological sciences.
Click on the link above to apply online. All application materials must be received by February 15, 2010. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Click on the link above to view research projects for the summer 2009.
Clink on this link for an article from GLBRC news about the IBS-SRP 2009 program.
The 2008 IBS-SRP bioenergy subgroup
CONTACT US:
For more information on GLBRC Education and Outreach programs:
Phone: (608) 890-2828
Email: education@glbrc.wisc.edu
Mailing address:
University of Wisconsin
GLBRC Education & Outreach
445 Henry Mall, Suite 506
Madison, WI 53706
