The Washington University School of Medicine will have a summer research program for undergraduate students (SURGE) in summer 2025 in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. This will be an eight-week research program 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.

No prior research experience is required.  They are strongly encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. International students with a current and valid F1-visa as well as two-year community college students transferring to a four-year program by Fall 2025 are also welcome to apply. Round-trip travel to Saint Louis, local housing and transportation, and a monthly stipend of $6000 will be provided over the 8-week program. Students must be available from May 29th through July 27th, 2025.

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

Please email bmbsummerprogram@wustl.edu with any questions.