This 10-week summer program focuses on engaging students in mentored research, training them in scientific presentation and the basics of computer programming, and preparing them for a career in research-based science.
Students receive a competitive stipend of $5,000. In addition, housing on the Washington University campus and travel are paid for by the program. Our Summer 2025 program will start on May 28th and end on August 1st.
All students participating in the OGR Undergraduate Scholars programs will take part in cutting-edge research as part of an independent research team in a lab at the Washington University School of Medicine. All students will give oral presentations on their research findings as part of a Closing Symposium at the end of the program.
Requirements
Undergraduate Scholars must be a first-year, sophomore, or junior at a four-year institution at the time of program application or be attending a community college with the intention of continuing on to complete a BA or BS degree.
- Residency: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Major/Degree: Science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- A desire to pursue a PhD in biological science, especially genomics
OGR is supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute’s R25 Diversity Action Plan.
Apply
Applications are open and will close on February 15th, 2025. Any questions can be directed to: outreach.MGI@wustl.edu
Learn more about our current and former OGR students, as well as the research being done in the program, here.
