Program runs from May 21 to July 27, 2018
Duquesne University's Undergraduate Research Program is funded by the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, The Mylan School of Pharmacy, the Biomedical Engineering Program, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, as well as the departments and faculty throughout Duquesne University.
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides students with essential research experiences for careers in STEM-based fields. Students are highly encouraged to conduct research as early as their freshman year, allowing them an early start in the laboratory. The National Science Foundation states that students who participate in undergraduate research have a greater appreciation for the sciences and will complete their degree in their program of study. Duquesne University has a great reputation for allowing for such research opportunities for our undergraduate students.
Applicants for the Summer 2017 Undergraduate Research Program, the Chemistry NSF/REU, and the Pain Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) may work in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences or the Mylan School of Pharmacy. Please submit only one application. The committee will consider each applicant for all eligible funds. A complete application includes:
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Students are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible. All fields must be completed. APPLICATION DEADLINES are as follows:
— Duquesne University Students: March 1, 2017
— External Students: March 1, 2017
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COPY OF YOUR MOST RECENT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
Duquesne Students - There is no need to order a transcript, as transcripts for Duquesne students will be provided to Philip Clarke free of charge by the Office of the Registrar.
External Students - Request a PDF of your official transcript from your university registrar. You must submit your transcript as a PDF via the online application by March 1. If you are unable to obtain a PDF, you may send a hardcopy of your official transcript to: Undergraduate Research Program, Attn: Philip Clarke, 100 Mellon Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15282.
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TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Letters should be from faculty who can assess your ability to do research. The online application provides a link for you to submit names and email addresses of two faculty members who can provide letters of recommendation.
— Duquesne University Students: Letters of recommendation must be requested by March 1, 2017.
— External Students: Letters of recommendation must be received by March 1, 2017.
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RESUME
Resumes should be one page in length. You will upload your resume when you complete the online application.
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STATEMENT OF GOALS
The statement of goals should be no longer than one page, single spaced. Include your reasons for wanting to do research, how you feel this program will benefit you, and a short list of faculty whose research interests you. See Science Faculty for a faculty listing by department. If you are currently working on a research project, please limit the description of the project to one paragraph. Statements are very important to the selection process. If you are applying to be a part of the Pain Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) please describe the connection of your research to the field of pain. You will upload your Statement of Goals when you complete the online application.