Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
Summer Research Internship Program
May 25 – August 6, 2021
A 10-week intensive National Science Foundation (NSF) summer research experience for undergraduate students.
Eligible Students
- Full-time undergraduates majoring in a STEM discipline with an interest in research
- Completed a minimum of 30 credits before the start of the program in May
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or better
- LSAMP supports broadening participation from groups that have been historically underrepresented (African American, Latinx, American Indians, Native Pacific Islanders, etc.) in STEM disciplines
- Graduating seniors are ineligible
Program Highlights
- 10‐week National Science Foundation (NSF) summer internship for undergraduates in STEM disciplines
- Participation in oral and/or poster presentations at the national UB Undergraduate Research Conference
- Research Methods Seminar
- Weekly “essential skills” workshops
- Participation in the LSAMP Research Symposium
Benefits
- UB Faculty Research Mentor
- $4,000 stipend
- $200 Campus Cash Allowance
- Graduate School Preparation
- Paid Registration for the UB Undergraduate Research Conference (a $475 value!)
- Conference Survival Kit
- Community Service Activites
- Tours of STEM industries
How to Apply
Complete a Summer Research Program application. Your application should include:
- 2 completed faculty, staff and/or advisor recommendations
- Resume/CV
- Typed personal statement
- Official college/university transcript(s)
(University at Buffalo students do not need to provide a transcript)
Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution to our office:
University at Buffalo
Office of STEM Diversity Programs
107 Furnas Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
For more information, contact the Office of STEM Diversity Programs.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline is March 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. However, application review will begin on March 8, 2021, so we encourage students to apply early!