2022 SURF Fellowship Application form

Wisconsin Stem Cell Roundtable (WiSCR) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
Sponsored by the UW-Madison Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center (SCRMC)

Goal of the WiSCR SURF Program

To pair a motivated, talented UW–Madison undergraduate student, who is in the first half of their undergraduate career and is interested in pursuing research in the stem cell sciences, with a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow mentor in one of the labs in the UW SCRMC. A select number of candidates will be invited for an interview and a chance to meet with the mentors. If admitted to the program, SURF will provide a stipend to the undergraduate student to help allay living expenses in the summer. The student will be expected to work with their mentor full-time for the duration of the program (10 weeks, May 23-July 29).

Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant:

          A. must be a University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate student in the first or second
               year of their undergraduate career at the time of application
          B. must be currently enrolled in or have completed a college-level biology course
          C. must not have previously engaged in stem cell research
          D. must attach their UW–Madison transcript to the application

2. Funding. Application to WiSCR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program does not guarantee funding. Up to five students will be selected for funded fellowships that include a tax-deductible $6000 stipend.

3. Disclosing funding sources. Students applying for funding through the Office of the Provost are required to disclose in writing all sources of campus and other funding supporting this research, as well as all applications for funding. This should be submitted as an addendum to the funding application.

4. Multiple funding sources. Students cannot simultaneously receive funding through multiple programs for the same work. Thus, students should not apply for WiSCR Summer Undergraduate Research funding if they are already receiving funding for the work through other means, including NSF, NIH, McNair, Hilldale and departmental funds. WiSCR Summer Undergraduate Research Awards are intended to provide support where other resources are not available.

5. Credit vs. Salary. Students cannot receive both credit and salary for doing the same work.

6. 40 hour work week. In line with campus expectations, students should not exceed 40 hours of paid work per week in campus employment when classes are not in session and during the summer.

7. Symposium. Students must present their research findings at the 2022 Fall SCRMC Symposium. Details about the Fall SCRMC symposium can be found at www.stemcells.wisc.edu

8. Reporting. All mentors and student recipients must submit a final report and survey no later than 30 days after the end of the proposed support period. Failure to submit a final report and survey will impact all future funding through the WiSCR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

9. Ethics Training. All students must complete an online ethics training through the Stem Cell Research Oversight website: https://kb.wisc.edu/gradsch/page.php?id=33285.

Failure to comply with the above terms may result in forfeiture of funds and future eligibility in the WiSCR SURF program.
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Check the box below to certify that you've read the above terms and conditions of the SURF and agree to them. *
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First SCRMC lab of interest (Principal Investigator name from http://www.stemcells.wisc.edu/people) *
Second SCRMC lab of interest (Principal Investigator name from http://www.stemcells.wisc.edu/people) *
Third SCRMC lab of interest (Principal Investigator name from http://www.stemcells.wisc.edu/people) *
Student name (Last, First) *
Email *
Phone number *
Address *
Major *
Major School/College *
Cumulative GPA *
Completed/Enrolled STEM Classes and Grades (Emphasis placed on biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and biomedical/chemical and biological engineering courses) EXAMPLE: Biology 151 (Introductory Biology) -- B *
Current Academic Standing  (The SURF is limited to current freshmen/first years and sophomores/second years--not by academic standing but by time spent at UW-Madison) *
Do you have any previous experience in, or are you currently working in a research setting? *
If yes, list all current or previous faculty with whom you have had research experience: *
Briefly describe your reasons for participating in the WiSCR Summer Undergraduate Research program. (1000 character limit) *
Briefly describe how this research opportunity fits within your larger academic and career goals. (1000 character limit) *
Please let us know about how your educational or cultural background and experiences might make you a particularly good choice for this opportunity. (1000 character limit) *
Describe any previous research experiences. (Previous research experience is NOT required. Feel free to include course lab work.) (1000 character limit) *
Describe your experiences in outreach events and community service. (1000 character limit) *
Describe your stem cell interests and how they may impact your future career and academic goals. (5000 character limit) *
Would you be comfortable with a mixed virtual/in-person or completely virtual research experience? *
Please email your unofficial transcript to uwstemcellroundtable@gmail.com. To obtain the transcript, click "Request my student record" under "My Academics" tab in your Student Center (my.wisc.edu). Failure to submit your unofficial academic record will result in your application not being eligible for review. *
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