Summer Research Apprenticeships

Get paid to work on a research project full- or part-time over the summer!

Qualifications/Prerequisites for Eligibility:

  • Complete 1-2 semesters of research for credit by enrolling in 2-3 credits of Biochem 4998 or Biochem 4999 with Dr. Bouley each semester
  • Completed General Chemistry I and II (Chem 1210 and 1220) with a B- or higher
  • Completed any other Chemistry and Biology courses with a C+ or higher (exceptions can be made on a case by case basis)
  • Prepare a research proposal and apply for a summer fellowship/assistantship program (see below)

Summer Fellowships and Assistantships

  • OSU Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) 
    • Deadline: Mid-February or early March of each year
    • Application Requirements: 1 page personal statement, 2 page research proposal, 1 page timeline of project, advising report, and faculty letter of support
    • Funding: $13/hour to work a maximum of 38 hours a week for 12 weeks over the summer (456 hours)
  • OSU Marion Summer Research Assistantships
    • Deadline: Mid-March to early April of each year
    • Application Requirements: Research proposal, budget, and faculty letter of support
    • Funding: A total of $2000 to work 20 hours a week at $13/hour over the summer
  • Undergraduate Student Pelotonia Scholars Program
    • Deadline: January 15-February 15 of each year
    • Application Requirements: 3 page research proposal, 3 letters of recommendation, high GPA (>3.8)
    • Funding: $12,000 a year to work during the summer and following academic year at $15/hour

Other Scholarships and Funding