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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Understanding the Rules of Life<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The Wistar Institute<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Philadelphia, PA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red">Deadline: 2/28/25<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Molecular Basis of Cellular Phenotypes (MBCP) Program is organized around one of the National Science Foundation’s 10 Big Ideas, “Understanding the Rules of Life.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The program consists of a 2-week laboratory orientation followed by an 8-week research internship. During orientation, students participate in hands-on training in molecular and cellular biology techniques and conduct research on
<i>TP53</i>, the most commonly mutated gene in human cancers, as well as other Wistar research. Based on scientific interests, students select a research lab, and a mentor is assigned to them to support their research training. Professional and personal growth
is supported by social activities and weekly group workshops with topics covering science communication, responsible conduct of research training, and how to select and apply to graduate programs.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>APPLICATION & LINK<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Selection criteria include transcripts, two letters of recommendation from college/university professors, a personal statement including a description of education and career goals, and an online interview. All materials will be submitted
online and evaluated by a committee of Wistar faculty.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Application Link: <a href="https://etap.nsf.gov/award/500/opportunity/10369">
https://etap.nsf.gov/award/500/opportunity/10369</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>STIPEND & SUPPORT<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Participants will receive a stipend of $650/week and a weekly meal allowance of $85/week for the 10-week program. Each participant will also be eligible for a travel stipend. Housing is provided.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>CONTACT<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Wistar Institute<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3601 Spruce Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Philadelphia, PA 19104<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">215-898-3700<o:p></o:p></p>
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