Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars
About the Program
The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars program is a competitive scholarship program that allows undergraduates to conduct independent research in the laboratories of the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience. The program serves to develop the next generation of leading bioengineering and bioscience researchers by providing a comprehensive research experience for an entire year. The Scholars are mentored by mentors in state-of-the-art laboratories and will develop their own research project. The Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars Program runs from January to December 2010.
Funding for the program is supported by Atlanta area community members, including the Friends of the Petit Institute as well as corporate sponsorship. If you are interested in donating to this valuable program, please contact us.
Apply to become a Petit Undergraduate Research Scholar
Students will spend 10-12 hours a week in the laboratories during the spring and fall semesters, while continuing to take their coursework. During the summer semester, they are expected to spend a minimum of 40 hours a week in the laboratories.
Program Outline
In the spring semester, Scholars will spend 12+ hours a week conducting research while taking their regular coursework. During this time, Scholars will acquire the necessary skills and training needed to develop their research projects and chart their course for the upcoming year. During the summer semester, Scholars will spend 40+ hours a week immersing themselves in the research and integrating into the research group, attending group meetings and other lab activities. In the fall, Scholars will continue their research working 12+ hours per week to develop results to present at the poster session and celebration in December.
The Stipend is as follows:
- $1,450 stipend for spring semester - work 12+ hours a week
- $3,000 stipend for summer session - work 40+ hours a week
- $1,450 stipend for fall semester - work 12+ hours a week
Applicant Criteria
- Students with at least 45 credit hours as of January 2010, majoring in engineering or the sciences with an interest in bioengineering and/or bioscience research.
- A commitment beginning in January of 2010 and concluding at the end of December 2010
- Official university transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Students currently enrolled full time at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College or another metro Atlanta area college or university.
Important dates and deadlines
- Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - Application deadline for undergraduates
- October 2009 - Notification of scholarships
- January 2010 - December 2010 – Dates of program
- January 2010 - Orientation meeting for undergraduates and mentors
- April 2010 - Petit Scholars Dinner
- December 2010 - Petit Scholars reception and poster session