Amgen Scholars Programme — United States
| Official name | Amgen Scholars Programme — United States |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States |
| Amount / funding | Stipend USD 5,500 plus USD 500 flex and housing on the Columbia Morningside campus; 10 weeks |
| Deadline | Applications accepted until 5 PM on 1 February 2027 (Columbia); other US hosts report the same 1 February 2027 date |
| Start date | 10 weeks beginning the Tuesday after Memorial Day 2027 |
| Minimum requirements | US citizen or permanent resident; currently a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior at a four-year college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico or another US territory; awards based on grades, recommendations and career plans; Columbia undergraduates apply via SURF and are considered for both programmes |
| Short description | The Amgen Scholars Programme in the United States gives undergraduates a ten-week full-time biology-related laboratory research experience, with a stipend, flex allowance and housing, closing with the National Symposium in California. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: BSc · Funding type: full · Field: 05 Natural Sciences
Application checklist
- US citizenship or permanent residence
- Sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior status at a four-year college or university in the US, Puerto Rico or a US territory
- Recommendations
- Career plans statement
- check the host page for the full document list
Application tips
- Apply by 5 PM on 1 February 2027 — Columbia's stated deadline
- Note no previous research experience is necessary and you do not need to be a biology major
- Plan for full-time work (about 40 hours per week) — the programme is not compatible with summer school or another job
- Expect to write an original research article after the programme and present at the National Symposium in California
Tags
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.