Amgen Scholars Programme — United States
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.
| 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 |
| Level | BSc |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
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.
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
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
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.
Tags: biology, life sciences