Amgen Scholars intends to identify graduate school-bound undergraduates to conduct biotechnology research in one of fourteen programs in the US, and is especially committed to providing a transformative experience to students from backgrounds or institutions with limited research resources.
The application deadline for this cycle is February 1, 2024. This year, which begins the fifth multi-year phase of Amgen Scholars, there have been some eligibility changes of note, particularly due to post-pandemic complications securing visas for some international academic programs: US citizens and permanent residents now may apply only to institutional programs in the United States (all regional programs—US, Canada, Asia, Europe, and Australia—have similar citizenship requirements). Further, while each institutional program intends to offer a similarly elevated research experience to Amgen Scholars, each one is unique, and the date ranges are different. Potential applicants are encouraged to read through the institutional program information before determining institutions to which they ultimately apply.
Undergraduate sophomores and juniors in biotechnology fields, intending to pursue doctoral study, are especially encouraged to apply to these eight- to ten-week programs. More information, including eligibility requirements and application instructions, is available at the Amgen Scholars website; questions may be directed to amgenscholarsglobal@harvard.edu .