The BRUSH Summer Research Program is open to all students who are interested in exploring a research career in the biomedical sciences. Successful applicants will have demonstrated academic inquisitiveness, maturity, reliability, punctuality, and independence and be effective communicators. Applicants who have completed coursework, including lab courses, in the STEM disciplines will be best prepared to take full advantage of this summer research experience. Overall GPA and STEM coursework GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale is desired. Motivation for pursuing this opportunity and related educational and career goals, as well as research interest alignment with available faculty mentors are a part of the selection process.
The BRUSH Summer Research Program is for undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university. Those currently enrolled in community college who will be transferring to a four-year institution fall semester 2026 are also eligible.
Applicants must be US citizens or legal residents (green card) residing in the United States, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, or Guam, or a I-551 stamp in their passport. Proof of citizenship or residency may be requested.