[Physics opps] FW: Summer Research at Caltech

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In addition to their SURF program, Caltech also offers:


> From: Carol Casey [mailto:casey at its.caltech.edu] 
> Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 4:46 PM
> Dear Colleague:
> 
> Happy New Year! We would appreciate you sharing the following opportunity
> with your students.
> 
> Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available
> to continuing undergraduate students. Questions about these programs can be
> directed to Carol Casey at casey at caltech.edu or (626) 395-2887.
> 
> MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
> 
> The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented
> students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females
> who are underrepresented in their discipline, and first-generation college
> students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and to
> make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed
> to Caltech.
> 
> Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating
> seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA
> of 3.0 is required.
> 
> Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program.
> Additional housing and travel support may be provided.
> 
> Application: Online applications are due January 13, 2010.
> 
> For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu
> 
> AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
> 
> Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology,
> chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology,
> biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and
> chemistry.
> 
> Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating
> seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens
> or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.
> 
> Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air
> transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.
> 
> Application: Online applications are due February 16, 2010.
> 
> For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu
> 
> Carol Casey
> Associate Director
> Student-Faculty Programs
> California Institute of Technology
> Mail Code 330-87
> Pasadena, CA 91125
> (626) 395-2887
> casey at caltech.edu