OpenFieldPrinceton Molecular Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Program (MOL-SURP)
Nine-week immersive summer research program conducting mentored laboratory benchwork in Princeton's Lewis Thomas and Icahn Laboratories in genetics, structural biology, and cancer biology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Current undergraduate student in molecular biology, biochemistry, or genetics with minimum 3.4/4.0 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement demonstrating passion for fundamental biological discovery.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from science faculty.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Living stipend of USD $6,000 plus complimentary Princeton University campus housing and travel allowance for 9 weeks
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges; fully funded summer fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Annual summer application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Princeton University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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