Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Molecular, Cellular, and Systems Biology

May 27 - August 2, 2025

The Carnegie Mellon University Mellon College of Science Summer Scholars Program includes a program in Molecular, Cellular, and Systems Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences. The focus of this 10-week program (May 27 - August 2) is mentored research as a member of a lab in fields including: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology/Genetics, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Genomics, Computational Biology. The program also includes a poster session, social events, mentoring for entry into graduate programs and other professional development.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or permanent residents of the United States who have not completed a Bachelor’s degree. Preference will be given to rising seniors.

• Stipend: $6000
• Meal allowance: $1250
• Housing: university housing is provided
• Travel: domestic travel expenses will be covered

Applicants should apply through the NSF ETAP portal or through the CMU portal.

The application package consists of:

• Transcript (official or unofficial);
• Two letters of recommendation from biology or other science faculty;
• Personal statement of purpose. This document should be a well-written, 1-2 page essay describing why you want to participate in the Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Molecular, Cellular, and Systems Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at CMU, any previous research or laboratory experience, and your future goals. Please also describe the areas of biology represented in our department that are most interesting to you and 1-3 faculty members you are interested in working with. We will take these interests into account when matching students to research labs.

The Admissions Committee will review all completed applications and selected applicants will be notified by March 15.

Application Deadline

Application materials are due by February 15, 2025.