Questions? Please contact:

amgenscholars@berkeley.edu
Phone:  (510) 642-0280
Fax:  (510) 643-6762

UCB Amgen Scholars Program
158 Barrows Hall MC#2990
Berkeley, CA 94720-2990

Program Director:
Audrey Knowlton

Program Manager:
Elizabeth Coyne


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UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Program

An Undergraduate Summer Research Program
in Science and Biotechnology

The Amgen Scholars Program is a national program to increase research opportunities for students committed to pursuing careers in the sciences. This program provides outstanding science undergraduates with research experience and increases participants’ competitiveness as candidates for admission to prestigious graduate and professional institutions. Additionally, this program encourages participants to pursue a Ph.D. or the joint M.D./Ph.D. degree and research careers in the sciences and biotechnology. Applicants from diverse populations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

2012 Program Dates: May 28 - August 3, 2012

2010 UCB Amgen Scholars Program Group Photo
2011 UC Berkeley Amgen & Genentech Scholars Photo by Peg Skorpinski

2012 UCB Amgen Scholars Program Brochure available here.

How to Apply

  • Application Deadline: February 1, 2012
  • Submit an Online Application
  • Submit a Statement of Purpose (included in the online application)
  • Submit requests for two letters of recommendation (name and email address of letter writer)
  • Upload college transcript(s) (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) via new 2012 online applpication
  • Submit your supporting documents by February 1, 2012 (Click here for more information)