Biomedical & Life Sciences Summer Fellowship

The Biomedical and Life Sciences Fellowship Program aims to inspire students from diverse backgrounds to consider pursuing graduate studies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences fields. By engaging in an intensive 10-week full-time summer research experience, participating undergraduates gain valuable hands-on research experience and mentoring, enhancing their confidence in their abilities. Additionally, they learn to appreciate the benefits of pursuing an advanced degree.

Previous Biomedical and Life Science Summer Fellowship Program research projects:

"Focus Groups with the Community: Caregivers for Older Adults with Dementia"

"Enhancing Community-Based Research: The Role of Community Advisory Boards"

"Determining the cellular function of the ATRAID-SLC37A3 lysosomal complex"

"Mapping the Landscape of Brief Narrative Interventions Intended for People Living with Chronic Medical or Psychiatric Illness: A Scoping Review"

"Perceptions of a Health Storybook Developed for U.S. Latino Adults"

"The Effect of M"YBPC3 Missense Variants in Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Cardiomyocytes Contractile Mechanics

"Trehalose-6-Phosphate in Cryptococcus Neoformans contributes to evasion of host defenses and distinct virulence patterns"

"Targeting miRNA Biogenesis using a Direct to Biology Approach"

"Title: tps1Δ Cryptococcus neoformans as a Possible Vaccination Strategy"

"Evaluating a Dynamic Environment to Apply a Circadian Rhythm on Cancer Cell Lines"

"Advancing Biomanufacturing: AI-Laser Processing for High-Yield Cardiomyocyte Production"

"Molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie brain defects in Down syndrome"

"Building image correction and stitching standardization with Python & Zeiss Imager Microscope"

"The role of the hedgehog signaling on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) development and maintenance"

"The Role of the Immune Response in Zebrafish Brain Regeneration following Traumatic Brain Injury"

"A Single-Cell Atlas of the Rhesus Macaque Optic Nerve Head"

This is a paid summer fellowship where students earn a stipend for their research, working between 20 to 40 hours per week. Full-Time (40 hours per week, 400 hours total): $3,000 - $6,000. Some opportunities may also be available on a part-time basis.

Please Note: Stipends will be prorated for fellows who are unable to complete the full 400 hours within the allotted time.

Note to International Students currently in the U.S.: Due to the stipend associated with these fellowships, F-1 or J-1 visa holders must obtain authorization through F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or J-1 Academic Training (AT) to participate. Please consult with your Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor at your home institution to confirm your CPT/AT eligibility, requirements, and application procedures.

The Biomedical and Life Science summer program is open to current undergraduate students at the University of Michigan who will not graduate before December 2025. Students must be at least 18 years old to participate.

University of Michigan UROP summer research participants are NOT permitted to enroll in Spring-Summer classes at the University of Michigan unless pre-approved by the Director of UROP. Summer research fellows receive paid stipends, and if they enroll in spring-summer classes and receive financial aid, the stipend may negatively impact their financial aid for those terms.

Important Note for International Students Currently in the U.S:

Due to the stipend associated with these fellowships, F-1 or J-1 visa holders must obtain authorization through F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or J-1 Academic Training (AT) to participate. Consult with your Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor at your institution to confirm your CPT/AT eligibility, requirements, and application procedures.

Application Requirements:

Complete the online application, which includes the following documents:

• Personal Statement, attached as a PDF to your application
• Unofficial Transcripts, attached as a PDF to your application
• Resume, attached as a PDF to your application
• Letter of Recommendation
  • The application will request your recommender's email address. After submitting your application, the recommender will receive an email with instructions for submitting their letter. Please instruct the recommender to contact UROP if they are having trouble.