Society of Toxicology - Summer Program
About The Position
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - (SURF) Program – Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is basic research internship offered during the summer (June 8 - August 14, 2026). Undergraduate students accepted into the program will work in the laboratory of an individual faculty member at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics. The program is based on gaining experience in basic biomedical research and being introduced to the discipline of pharmacology and toxicology and presenting data in a typical graduate student seminar setting. DEADLINE: All documents should be received no later than March 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student enrolled at a college or university with a major in biomedical sciences
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- This internship requires enrollment for a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in laboratory work in the Pharmacology or Toxicology field
Responsibilities
- Perform basic research in pharmacology and especially toxicology in the Department
- Study interactions between biological systems and chemical agents
- Complete weekly discussion sessions with faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and current graduate students
- Attend mandated educational sessions with faculty and graduate students over the 10-week program
- Carry out a presentation highlighting the research conducted during the program at the SURF symposium
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
