Undergraduate Training

Stowers Summer Scholars Program

The Stowers Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to become immersed in a research topic for a full-time ten-week period and experience firsthand the intellectual and collaborative spirit of research.  Learn More...

Student Rotations

Undergraduate student rotations are available during the academic year (September – May) for talented and dedicated undergraduate students currently pursuing a degree in the biological or physical sciences. The rotations are specifically designed for the serious student who desires a short-term but meaningful research experience.

Students will work under the direction of a Stowers scientist on a specific project with defined educational objectives and have access to appropriate institute facilities, equipment, materials and supplies.

Selected candidates will have at least a 3.5 undergraduate GPA, be at least 18 years of age, and currently enrolled in a degree-granting program in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, mathematics or a related field. Rotations are at least eight weeks in duration and may be extended by mutual agreement.

To indicate your interest, complete the Pre-Employment & Certification Forms and submit with the following:

1.  CV with list of publications

2.  Statement of Interest

3.  Official Transcripts

4.  Letter of Recommendation from advisor

5.  Requests for Assistance (travel, housing, sponsorship) if applicable

Application materials may be submitted to: Studenttrainingprograms@stowers.org

Transcripts should be sent to:

Vice President for Administration

Stowers Institute for Medical Research

1000 E. 50th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64110