EXROP students share ideas in a poster session at HHMI headquarters.
Each year, approximately 125 scientists volunteer to mentor EXROP students in their labs during the summer.
In addition to doing laboratory research, the students attend two meetings at HHMI’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD, to present their research in a poster session.
Students can only apply for the EXROP program if they are nominated by an HHMI professor, a director of an HHMI-funded undergraduate program at a college or university, or an active Science Education Alliance (SEA) school. Once accepted into the program, students are matched with HHMI scientists who have volunteered to provide mentored research experiences. EXROP students are eligible for continued support in their doctoral education via HHMI's Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study.
Award
- 10 weeks of full-time research in the lab of an HHMI scientist
- $4,500 award
- Participation in a local summer research program with other undergraduate researchers
- Long-distance travel and housing arranged and paid for by HHMI
Program Outcomes
Since EXROP’s inception in 2003, 578 undergraduates have been matched with 187 HHMI investigators, professors, group leaders, and early career scientists. Of the 370 EXROP alumni who have earned a baccalaureate degree, 362 are in science careers, including 186 who went into graduate programs.
Eligibility
Application to the 2013 program is now closed. Application to the 2014 program will open November 2013.
Program Dates
Early September to mid-November
Eligible faculty nominate students
Early November 2013
Application opens for nominated students
Early December 2013
Application deadline
Mid-January 2014
Award notification
May 14-16, 2014
HHMI EXROP Meeting in Chevy Chase, MD
Late May to Mid-June
Summer research begins
