Amgen Scholars Application Instructions

THE DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2024, 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.

Step 1: Review program information and application materials 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 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.

Applicants from Harvard College: Submit applications to CARAT using your Harvard key credentials.

Step 3: Request recommendation letters.

Download the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Recommender Instructions HERE RECOMMENDER INSTRUCTIONS. 

• TWO (2) letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be from science professors, academic advisors, or previous/current research mentors.
• Please enter your recommenders in CARAT before starting any other application materials. Send a recommendation request to your recommenders through CARAT. Give your recommenders plenty of time to write strong letters.
• Send each of your two recommenders the instructions, which highlights the topics we would like addressed in letters of recommendation.
• Letters are due on CARAT by February 1, 2024, 11:59PM EASTERN TIME.

Step 4: Prepare your materials.  Download 2024 Application and Essay Form  

In addition to letters of recommendation, a complete Harvard-Amgen Scholars application also includes

1. 2024 Application and Essay Form –Download 2024 Application and Essay Form  

 Complete the Application Form and Essays. All of your essays must be inputted into this form. Please allow time to transfer that information into the required form.

2. Transcript containing Fall 2023 grades.

 A .pdf copy of your unofficial transcript including Fall 2023 Grades and Course Titles. You may either scan the transcript or submit an unencrypted unofficial electronic version if offered by your institution. Transcripts must NOT be encrypted. An encrypted transcript 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. Two page resume.  

A recent copy of your resume saved in .pdf format. The resume should be maximum 2 pages in length, in 11 point font and should highlight relevant research or work experiences, skills learned that relate to research and additional relevant information. Any resume page beyond the 2 page limit will not be considered.

To download the Harvard-Amgen Scholars Program 2024 APPLICATION AND ESSAY FORM, please click the button below. 
Step 5: Submit your application materials. 

The deadline for all materials is FEBRUARY 1, 2024, 11:59PM EASTERN TIME. 
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.