Every year, the Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate

students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at many of the nation’s

premier educational institutions. Currently, 10 institutions in the U.S. host the summer research

program. The Amgen Foundation has committed more than $50 million over twelve years to the

global Amgen Scholars Program to make this opportunity possible for thousands of students.

 

Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow

As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:

• Take part in important institution research projects, gain hands-on lab experience

and contribute to the advancement of science;

• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some

of the nation’s top academic scientists; and

• Participate in engaging scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.

The Amgen Scholars U.S. Symposium

A signature component of the summer program is a mid-summer symposium where

students hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. The U.S.

symposium is held in California, and provides students with a valuable opportunity to

discuss their research and network with other Amgen Scholars from across the nation.

Amgen Scholars U.S. Program applicants must be:

• U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
• Undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and
• Sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies).

U.S. Program applicants must also have:

• A cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above; and
• An interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.

 

Each U.S. host institution has its own application process, but the application deadline for

all of the institutions is in early February, with the exception of the California Institute of

Technology, for which the deadline is in mid-February.

For more information, please contact the Amgen Scholars Global Program Office by calling

+1 (617) 253-2620 or by emailing [log in to unmask]