A 10-12 week summer program for students to conduct microbiology-related research with an ASM member at the student's undergraduate institution - requires joint application from student and faculty sponsor.
Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2013-2014 academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution
Be involved in a research project
Have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor
Not receive financial support for research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers, Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.
Benefits:
Receive Two Year Membership to ASM
Earn up to $4000 in student stipend
Participate in the ASM Fellows Presentation Institute prior to presenting research at the ASM General Meeting
Receive up to $1000 in travel support to the ASM General Meeting (if abstract is accepted)