TNPRC Summer Research Program

The Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) offers a nine week Summer Research Program to a limited number of undergraduate students. The program introduces students to the principles and practice of scientific research with the goal of stimulating students to pursue careers in research.

After successful candidates are paired by a selection committee with a TNPRC faculty mentor, they will be expected to complete a short research project and present the findings to the Center’s faculty and staff. Students assigned to laboratory-based projects do not have contact with nonhuman primates.

Program openings are available in the following Divisions: Comparative Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Veterinary Medicine’s Environmental Enrichment Unit. Applicants may state Division preference, but will not be able to pre-select.

Timeline:

Application Deadline: February 1, 2023

Program Date: June 2, 2023 - August 4, 2023 (9 weeks)

Attendance is required for the 9 week duration, only apply if you can make this commitment.

If uncertainty around Covid-19 continues into 2023 we will reassess and inform applicants before the Program's start date.

Applicant Prerequisites:

• Current student in good academic standing that has completed one year of undergraduate coursework in biology or biomedical related fields
• Interested in considering a career in research
• Motivated to participate in ongoing research projects at the TNPRC
• Can arrange their own transportation and housing
• TNPRC is in Covington, a small town 39 miles north of New Orleans.
• There is neither public transportation nor sidewalks/bicycle paths in the surrounding area.

Compensation:

• Successful candidates will receive $12.50 per hour (based on 37.5 hour work week) for duration of the Program.

Application Process:

All documents should be in .pdf format and addressed to the Program Coordinator

• The following documents are to be emailed directly to: summerprog_tnprc@tulane.edu
  • Official transcript(s)- Request the University/College to email directly.
  • Two letters of recommendation- from faculty and/or peers at current/previous institution/workplace addressed to "The Program Coordinator"
• Upload the following document to the online application
  • Cover letter outlining career goals, Please include current email address and cell phone number.
  • Resume, including academic awards, significant accomplishments and participation in organizations.

Questions? Email: summerprog_tnprc@tulane.edu   

For more information on TNPRC training programs visit: http://www.tnprc.tulane.edu/training.html