The CBST hosts a Summer Internship Program for Undergraduate students.  For a period of 8 to 12 weeks students get involved in on-going research projects in the following areas: Bioimaging, Molecular & Cellular Biophotonics and Medical Biophotonics.

Goals of the program

• Engage students in exciting, cutting edge, interdisciplinary scientific research.
• Introduce students to various career paths in Biophotonics
• Increase the diversity of undergraduate students participating in CBST-related research
• Help develop the professional skills of undergraduate researchers

Benefits to students

• Work with scientists, postdocs and graduate students in a real laboratory environment.
  
• Opt for a research internship at the UC Davis Medical Center, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, UC Davis campus, Mills College or participate in research that will allow you to bridge these locations.
• Participate in weekly Professional Development Seminars, where career pathways in biophotonics are introduced giving you the opportunity to acquire or improve your networking, writing, interview and presentation skills needed to compete in academia and industry.
• Attend the Annual CBST Retreat, where you will meet and network with the large community of CBST faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students; attend the scientific sessions, and enjoy free time for fun activities in the area of Lake Tahoe.
• Participate in fun extra-curricular activities, including day-trips and pizza nights, aimed to bring interns together and favor their interaction.
• Receive funding to support costs of living and travel. Placements range from 8 to 12 weeks.

Also see:

Program details

How to apply

Potential Areas of Research for Summer Interns

Housing and Living in the area

What CBST 2006 interns have to say about the program - Research & Personal Experience

For additional information e-mail cbst-internship@ucdavis.edu