Deadline:
February 01, 2025
Program Starts: May 19, 2025
Program Ends: August 29, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
Amgen Scholars is hosted at thirteen premier educational institutions within the United States. Each host institution has its own application process. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the United States is required, and you can apply to participate at as many host institutions as you are interested in.
Details
Every year, the Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students throughout the U.S. with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at many of the nation’s premier educational institutions. Currently, thirteen institutions in the U.S. host the summer research program. The Amgen Foundation has committed $74 million over sixteen years to this global initiative to make the opportunity possible for thousands of students.
What is the purpose of the Amgen Scholars Program?
The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at many of the world’s leading educational institutions. The Program seeks to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing science or engineering careers and to spark the interest and broaden the perspective of students considering scientific careers. Ultimately, the Program aims to increase the number of students pursuing advanced training and careers in the sciences.
Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow
As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:
- Take part in important institution 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
- Participate in engaging scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.
U.S. Symposium
A signature component of the summer program is the symposium where students hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. Over the course of the symposium, Scholars have the chance to share their summer research projects with their peers and deepen their understanding of drug discovery and development.
Amgen Scholars in the U.S. Program meet in southern California each year to network with other Amgen Scholars as well as interact with leading scientists in industry and academia.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
Amgen Scholars U.S. Program applicants must be:
- U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
- Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and
- 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).
U.S. Program applicants must also have:
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
- An interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.
Areas of potential focus include any disciplines related to the discovery, development, manufacture and delivery of human therapeutics, as well as the overall biomedical and biotechnology enterprise.
Note that the terminology used to define research disciplines may vary across institutions. Please see each institution’s Amgen Scholars Program website for more information.
Dates
Deadline: February 01, 2025
Program starts:
May 19, 2025
Program ends:
August 29, 2025
Program Starts: May 19, 2025
Program Ends: August 29, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Financial Support: Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Please note that details vary by host institution. See each institution’s summer research program website for more information.
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