Eligibility Qualifications:
- Prior research experience through a research intensive course or an independent research experience in a laboratory setting.
- Exhibit distinguishing characteristics such as academic commitment, personal integrity, and contribution to the Community.
- A research mentor from the Approved Faculty Mentor list.
- US citizens or permanent residents.
To Apply:
The full application, including the following application materials, should be submitted by Monday, March 22nd, 2021:
- Student general information including prior research experience.
- Unofficial transcripts.
- Student curriculum vitae/biosketch.
- An essay (maximum of 500 words) about personal and professional goals and how the Beckman Scholar experience would further these goals.
- Proposed research project details (maximum of 1000 words) that includes a description of the student’s proposed role in the project with a Beckman Mentor.
- Commitment letter from an approved Beckman Mentor.
- One confidential evaluation from a faculty mentor who has direct knowledge of your prior research experience.
- One additional confidential letter of recommendation from a faculty who is qualified to assess the applicant’s qualifications and potential.
Recommendation letters and unofficial transcripts should be emailed to joseph.loturco@uconn.edu.
The finalists will be invited by the executive search committee to schedule an interview.