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WashU Biochemistry & Biophysics’ SURGE Program

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The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics (BMB) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is accepting applications for its Summer Undergraduate Research Group Experience (SURGE) program. This is an 8-week research program (May 29 through July 27, 2025) focused in the areas of Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics. 

Participants will engage in active research at the cutting edge of molecular biochemistry and biophysics, delving into areas such as single-molecule spectroscopy, molecular simulations, and mitochondrial biochemistry. Alongside research, students will attend workshops covering a range of scientific topics, including experimental design, how to read papers, scientific communication, and guidance on graduate school applications.

Round-trip travel to Saint Louis, local housing and transportation, and a monthly stipend of $6000 will be provided over the 8-week program.

No prior research experience is required. Undergraduate Sophomore- and Junior-level students looking towards graduate school with less than 1-year of research experience are especially encouraged to apply. WashU strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. International students with a current and valid F1-visa are also welcome to apply.

Applications are due by Friday, January 31st, 2025 with an admissions notification provided by February 28th, 2025.

Please direct questions to bmbsummerprogram@wustl.edu.

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WashU Chemistry Virtual Open House

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You are invited to join a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 6 PM—8 PM EDT, to learn about the Chemistry Ph.D. program at Washington University in St. Louis.

At the Virtual Open House, you can explore the program in depth, meet with faculty and current graduate students, learn about the cutting-edge research conducted in the Department, and ask any questions about graduate school! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP for the Virtual Open House. Application fee waivers are available to those who attend the open house.

More information is available on the WashU Chemistry info sheet and on the Virtual Open House flyer.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Timothy Wencewicz at wencewicz@wustl.edu.

WUSM BMB Summer Research Program

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There is Summer Undergraduate Research Program that will be offered this summer in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at Washington University in St. Louis.

No prior research experience is required. Even if you aren’t really sure what “doing research” means, this program might be for you! One of the goals of the program is to help students engage in academic research in a supportive environment to see if scientific research might be of interest to them after college.

This research program…

  • is 8 weeks (June 6th – July 29th, 2022)
  • provides workshops for students to attend that focus on several important aspects of science
  • has a range of research areas
  • includes travel to Saint Louis, housing, local travel, a meal plan, and an additional monthly stipend of $2000

Applications are due April 15th. No prior research experience is required. Follow directions on this flyer to submit an application. The flyer also provides additional information on the program.