Begun in 2024, the Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP) provides funded opportunities for undergraduate students – from two- and four-year colleges and universities – to conduct research with faculty members at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy.
Research in the School of Pharmacy tackles some of the most pressing medical challenges of our day including discovering new ways to treat disease, and making drug treatments safer, more accessible, affordable and effective. NMP Scholars will have the chance to spend 10 weeks working side-by-side with graduate students, research scientists, and UW faculty on projects from developing an HIV vaccine or new treatments for dementia, to understanding how medications affect babies in the womb, to creating better and safer treatments for brain injuries and cancer.
Learn more about the School’s diverse research areas here:
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry
- Department of Pharmaceutics
- Department of Pharmacy, which also houses the Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute
We welcome applications from undergraduate students, including members of communities underrepresented in STEM fields due to factors including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, mental or physical disability, socioeconomic background, 1st generation college student status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The core goal of the Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program is to spark an interest in the pharmaceutical sciences among students who might not otherwise be considering careers in research.
The Nelson-Mendelhall Summer Scholars Program will run from June 23–Aug 29, 2025, in Seattle, WA. Scholars will receive a stipend of $7,500.
To apply for the summer program in 2025, please follow these steps by Mon, April 7, 2025:
- Complete online application including demographic information and names of references
- Gather the following materials as a single PDF and email to nmpscholars@uw.edu with NMP Application_Your Last Name in the subject line.
- Statement of purpose (1-2 pages): What experiences, whether in your personal life, academic, or extracurricular, have led to your interest in research? How would becoming an NMP Scholar advance your academic or professional goals?
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Email nmpscholars@uw.edu with any questions.
For more information and/or to apply:
https://sop.washington.edu/phd-ms/other-programs/summerscholars/
Deadline: 04/07/2025 00:00