<p>Department of Biochemistry and
Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Sensing and Signaling
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
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Application Deadline
February 28, 2013
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Program Dates
May 29 – August 7, 2013
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Email
<a href=“mailto:bcmbreu@utk.edu”>bcmbreu@utk.edu</a>
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Phone
(865) 974-5148
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The BCMB Department at UT-Knoxville will once again offer a special REU program for undergraduates interested in hands-on scientific research experience. The broad focus is on “sensing and signaling”. The team of REU faculty represent multiple modern scientific disciplines including cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and computational biology.</p>
<p>We especially encourage rising sophmore and junior undergraduate science majors to apply. Underrepresented minorities, women, and first-generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a US citizen or a permanent resident.</p>
<p>To Apply: REU Fellowships will be awarded to qualified students on a competitive basis. Each Fellowship will include a $5,000 stipend as well as an allowance for cost of living, travel (up to $500), and research supplies. To be considered, applicants should complete the APPLICATION by February 28 and email the completed form (as a PDF) to: <a href=“mailto:bcmbreu@utk.edu”>bcmbreu@utk.edu</a>. In addition, each applicant should arrange to have two letters of recommendation and a college transcript mailed to (postmarked by Feb. 28):</p>
<p>BCMB REU Program
The University of Tennessee
Department of BCMB
M407 Walters Life Sciences
Knoxville, TN 37996-0840</p>
<p>For more info</p>
<p>[UT</a> Knoxville | Department of BCMB - REU](<a href=“http://web.bio.utk.edu/bcmb/summer/reu.html]UT”>Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology)</p>