MAP Scholars: Research Track

The Research Track is intended to provide MAP Scholars with meaningful research experiences that can open the door to applying to graduate or medical school. Each MAP Scholar will be embedded in a lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Each internship runs for 15 months, from February to May of the following year.

Key elements of the program:

• MAP Scholars will work in the host lab for 15 months;

• MAP Scholars will be paid $17/hour;

• MAP Scholars will commit to working 10 to 15 hours per week during the semester, including attending lab meetings, and 40 hours per week over the summer.

During the program, MAP Scholars also agree to:

• Meet with their assigned MSU mentor for 2 hours every semester;

• Attend at least 1 department seminar run by the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department and write 1 paragraph reflecting on the seminar;

• Apply for additional applicable scholarships;

• Attend MAP Program social events;

• Present research locally, regionally, or nationally.

Applicants must be a current student at MSU-Denver. Applications will be primarily be judged on enthusiasm, interest, and relevant course work (e.g., genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry lab). Prior lab experience is not needed! Applications for the 2022 cohort are now open and due by December 1, 2021. Unfortunately, due to the length of the program, current seniors are not eligible.