Sanford PROMISE Scholars Program

Looking for a unique summer experience?PROMISE Scholars
Are you a high school junior looking for a unique summer experience? Do you have a passion for science and are thinking about pursuing a college degree in science?

Apply to be a Sanford PROMISE Scholar.

This unique research internship is designed to offer intellectually curious, highly motivated high school students, with a strong aptitude in the biomedical sciences a total-immersion experience in laboratory research.  This program allows select applicants to experience an 8-week summer internship in a research laboratory at Sanford Research/USD. Each intern will have their own research project, working alongside scientists in a premier research environment. Students will learn invaluable research skills as well as enhance their resume. At the culmination of the program, students will prepare a scientific poster for presentation at the Sanford Research/USD Summer Symposium on August 2nd, 2012.

PROMISE Scholars will be enrolled in a 3-credit, USD elective course and will be awarded a $2500 scholarship.

Applicant Requirements:
  • Strong interest in a career in biomedical research
  • Entering senior year in the fall of the upcoming academic year (home-schooled students are eligible)
  • Must be at least 16 years old by June 1st
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale
  • Committed to participating in the entire 8-week program for a minimum of 35 hours/week
        2012 Dates: June 4-29 and July 9-August 3
  • Demonstrate attendance and punctuality by having no more than five absences or tardies in the second semester of the prior academic year
  • Candidates are highly encouraged to participate in other Sanford PROMISE programming for an introduction to the research environment.  Opportunities include: the Research Shadowing Program, the Life Science Discovery Program, and the Community Lecture Series.


Available Research Labs
Please click here for a description of the research and laboratories available to take Scholars.

Application
Applications are due March 1st, 2012. Students will be notified of application status by April 1, 2012.
2013 Applications will be available November 1, 2012.