THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2023, 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.
*IMPORTANT COVID-19 CONDITION FOR SUMMER 2022 AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM*
Final admissions decisions are subject to COVID-19 mandates of the host institutions and governments, potentially including COVID-19 vaccination requirements, lab availability, accommodations, and travel.
STEP 1: REVIEW PROGRAM INFORMATION, APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND PROFILES OF POTENTIAL HOSTS.
Review program information and application instructions thoroughly. Reach out to the program if you have any questions, ahead of the application deadline.
Read the biotechnology/biotechnology-related research descriptions of potential faculty hosts (See "Faculty Profiles" section below) carefully and determine up to three different research groups that study what you would be interested in doing research for the summer. You will note who these faculty hosts on your application form.
STEP 2: GENERATE A HARVARD KEY.
Non-Harvard applicants: Create a "HarvardKey" before beginning the application process.
Please create a HarvardKey here by entering your email address and name, and any additional required information. Your HarvardKey will be used to access CARAT, where you will submit your application. After you create your HarvardKey, it will take approximately one hour before CARAT will recognize your HarvardKey credentials.
Harvard applicants: Submit applications to CARAT using your Harvard key credentials.
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TWO (2) letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be from science professors, academic advisors, or previous/current research mentors.
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Please enter your recommenders in CARAT before starting any other application materials. Send a recommendation request to your recommenders through CARAT.
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Give your recommenders plenty of time to ensure your application is completed by the deadline.
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Do NOT wait until the night before the application is due to send the reference requests from CARAT.
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Download the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Recommender Instructions HERE: RECOMMENDER INSTRUCTIONS
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Send each of your two recommenders the instructions, which will guide recommenders on the topics we would like addressed in their letters of recommendation. We strongly encourage you to have a conversation with your recommenders about your interest in the program, and share your essays with them, which will help inform them about what they could write.
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Letters are due on CARAT by February 1, 2023, 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.
STEP 4: PREPARE YOUR MATERIALS
A complete Harvard-Amgen Scholarship application consists of:
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2023 Application and Essay Form – Face Page and Completed Essays
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Transcript (containing Fall 2022 grades).
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Two Page Resume
1. HARVARD-AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2023 Application and Essay Form:
2023 Application and Essay Form - Harvard Amgen Scholars
THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2023, 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.
The FORM (Facepage and essay pages must be submitted to CARAT as one document.)
The four (4) essay questions are as follows:
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Focusing on the research of your first-choice faculty host, describe the research project that interests you most and articulate why it appeals to you. Focus on your principal choice but include a paragraph at the end to briefly discuss your second and/or third choices. (1000 words)
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What have you done academically to prepare for this particular experience? (500 words)
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What are your academic/professional goals, and how do you see this opportunity supporting your trajectory as a scientist? (500 words)
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How would you benefit from and contribute to the Amgen Scholar community of undergraduate biotechnology researchers? (500 words)
2. CURRENT TRANSCRIPT
A .pdf copy of your unofficial transcript with coursework through Fall 2022 (you may either scan the transcript, or submit an unencrypted unofficial electronic version if offered by your institution). Submitted transcripts must meet the following criteria:
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Include Fall 2022 Grades
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Include Course Titles (course numbers not accepted)
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Must NOT be encrypted
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to find out if the electronic unofficial transcript is encrypted from their Registrar. An encrypted transcript (official or unofficial) will NOT be accepted and your application will be considered incomplete.
Please note that upon admission to the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program, students will need to provide an official transcript.
3. RESUME
A recent copy of your resume saved in .pdf format. The resume should be no more than 2 pages in length, in no smaller than 11 point font and should highlight relevant research or work experiences, skills learned that relate to research, academic achievements, leadership, service, and extracurricular activities, publications or conference presentations (poster and/or oral) (if any.). Most relevant research or work experiences should include a brief statement of skills learned or contributions made while in the research/work experience. Any resume page beyond the 2 page limit will not be considered.
To download the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program 2023 APPLICATION AND ESSAY FORM, please click the button below.
STEP 5: SUBMIT YOUR MATERIALS.
Once you have completed the required application components, upload and submit your application materials in .pdf format. Please note that if you are not ready to submit your application materials immediately following your online registration, you may go back to the materials submission website at a later time before the deadline.
Required components:
1. Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program 2023 Application and Essay Form
2. Current Transcript
3. Two Page Resume
THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2023, 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
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Your application is complete when you have fully responded to each of these steps.
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After the deadline has passed and after an initial review of your application is performed, you will receive an email confirming your application has been received, is complete and is being reviewed.
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The selection process is quite thorough and is comprised of three steps: the first step examines basic eligibility; the second step is focused more thoroughly on specific research interests and academic experiences and preparation for research endeavors; and, the third step includes Skype/Zoom interviews of finalists prior to final selection of the Harvard-Amgen Scholars.
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE SELECTION RESULTS AFTER INTERVIEWS ARE COMPLETED, STARTING THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH. Please do not contact our office requesting updates on the status of your application.