Danforth Plant Science Center Research Internship

The Danforth Plant Science Center’s REU summer Internship program is held eleven weeks each summer and exposes students to a rich research environment.

The program gives students experience with all aspects of modern scientific research, from design to experimentation to reporting. Faculty mentors and staff provide insight into the personal qualities that make a good researcher, the process and training involved in becoming a scientist, and the broader impact of scientific discovery. The program is made possible through generous support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Applications are due February 8, 2017. A former Calvin faculty member (Hector Quemada) is the director of the biosafety network here, so Calvin students should be on their radar!

Compensation

$5,500

Apply

This year's application deadline has passed.

Applications are due by Wednesday February 8, 2017.

Description

Candidates for the program:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associates degree. Students who are transferring from one institution to another (and have been accepted at the second institution) may participate. High school graduates who have not yet enrolled are not eligible. Students who have received their undergraduate degree (or will receive a degree before the program dates) and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible for the REU program.
• Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.**
• Should be majoring in a plant or life science field and have relevant coursework. Prior research experience is not required.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week for the entire eleven week term.
• Students who have already participated in the program are not eligible to reapply. Those students are encouraged to work with their previous mentors regarding rehiring.