2025 Summer Scholars Research Program for Undergraduates in Regenerative Medicine Application

2025 Summer Scholars Research Program for Undergraduates in Regenerative Medicine Application

Program Dates: May 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
About the WFIRM Summer Scholars Program Eligibility & Application Requirements:

All applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the 2025 Summers Scholar Program and meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident or be eligible to work in the U.S. at WFIRM for the 9.5-week summer program.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher (4.0 scale)
- Must be currently enrolled at time of application in a degree-granting program at an undergraduate college, community college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico or other U.S. territory.
- Have completed at least two semesters of undergraduate education by the start of the 2025 Summer Scholar Program.
In addition to the completed on-line application, please submit the following:
- One letter of recommendation
- Most recent academic transcripts
Letters of recommendation and transcripts can be emailed or postal mailed.

Email: summerscholar@wakehealth.edu

Postal Mail: Joan F. Schanck, MPA, Chief Education Program Officer, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, 391 Technology Way, Suite 199, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
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II. Recommendations

Provide the name and email address of one individual who will provide a letter of recommendation and arrange to have your letter postal mailed to the address below or emailed to summerscholar@wakehealth.edu. We will not contact the individual identified to provide your letter of recommendation. It is expected that you will contact this individual and provided them with the instructions for submission by deadline of January 15, 2025. We prefer letters of recommendation to be emailed; however we do offer option to postal mail.

Directions for Postal Mail: Mail to attention of Joan F. Schanck, MPA, Chief Education Program Officer, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, 391 Technology Way, Suite 199, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Must be post-marked by January 15, 2025.
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III. Experience and Interest

Which of the following best describes your areas of interest for summer research at WFIRM? Please rate from very interested to not interested indicating your level of interest per the scale below*

	Not Interested	Somewhat Interested	Interested	Very Interested
Stem Cells
Molecular Biology
Biomaterials
Physiology
Genetics
Enabling Technologies (Bioreactors, Imaging, 3D Bioprinting)
Surgical Science
Pharmacological Science
Drug Delivery Systems
Biomanufacturing and Biofabrication Technologies in Regenerative Medicine

Essay: Why are you interested in a WFIRM summer research experience in regenerative medicine? What do you hope to accomplish if selected? What are your academic and career goals (max 650 words)? *

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Question #1: Describe any lab and/or previous research experience you have (be as specific as you can about techniques or instruments used). Previous research experience is NOT a requirement for application to the program (max 650 words).*

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Question #2: What else would you like us to know about you? (You may include special interests, extracurricular activities, awards, other accomplishments. (max 650 words)*

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By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that you have read and understood the instructions, all information completed is correct and that you are the person completing this application.

Applicants will not be notified upon receipt of your letter of recommendation and/or transcripts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure these additional materials are submitted per instructions and timeline. Applicants will be notified of any materials not received only during the week of January 6, 2025. If you do not receive an email notification about missing materials during that time, your application is complete. Please, DO NOT send multiple emails/phone calls to confirm receipt of your application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of application submission.

Wishing you success!

The WFIRM Team
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