OMRF LU Biomedical Research Scholars

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 4200 - 5400; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Dormitory housing

Breakfast on workdays

Gym access 24/7

Free parking

Cultural outings

Resumo da oferta

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation offers a paid 8-week summer research program that pairs students with OMRF scientists on real projects. No prior research experience required, just curiosity and a desire to learn how life as a researcher works.

Participants will gain real skills, contribute to disease research, and benefit from dorm housing, free meals on workdays, gym access, parking, and cultural outings. Program runs June 1–July 23, 2027.

Qualificações

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be a rising sophomore through rising senior enrolled at Langston University, in biology, chemistry, mathematics or related fields.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have unrestricted work authorization; H-4 visa not eligible.
• Commit to the full eight-week program (June 1–July 23, 2027).

Responsabilidades

• Maintain communication with program staff.
• Attend weekly seminars and participate in occasional social events.
• Write an abstract summarizing the research project with mentor guidance.
• Give a short, formal scientific presentation outlining findings.

Conhecimentos

Coachability

Willingness to grow

Curiosity about science

Communication with staff

Formação académica

Langston University student (rising soph/junior/senior)

Biology, chemistry, mathematics or related fields

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CAREERS AT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Have big ideas, passion, and a desire to grow? Join us and make a difference.

For multiple consecutive years, Foundation employees have voted OMRF among “Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces.”

Our mission: \"...so that more may live longer, healthier lives.\" Learn more at omrf.org .

Position Overview

This paid, 8-week program pairs students with OMRF scientists on a real research project. You don't need prior research experience to apply, just curiosity and a genuine interest in seeing what life as a researcher is really like. Along the way, you'll build real skills and contribute to research aimed at advancing treatments for human disease.

For more than 70 years, OMRF has helped shape Oklahoma's next generation of scientists through its summer research program. Apply for Summer 2027 and be a part of what comes next!

Program Perks

• Free dormitory housing for all students who live outside of a 40-mile radius from OMRF


• Free breakfast on workdays


• Free 24-hour gym access


• Free parking


• Free outings and cultural experiences

Program Expectations

• Maintain communication with program staff


• Attend weekly seminars and participate in occasional social events


• Write an abstract summarizing their research project with guidance from their mentor


• Give a short, formal scientific presentation outlining their research findings

Program Eligibility

• Be at least 16 years old


• Be a rising sophomore through rising senior who is currently enrolled at Langston University, preferably pursuing degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics or related fields


• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have unrestricted work authorization (e.g., J-2 with Employment Authorization Document). H-4 visa holders are not eligible


• Commit to the full eight-week program, from June 1 to July 23, 2027

Application Materials

All application materials must be submitted by February 1, 2027

• Resume - Your resume should provide a brief overview of your education, employment, volunteer experience, and extracurricular activities. Please keep your resume to two pages or less.


• Personal Statement - In 750 words or less, please provide the following information:
  
  
  
  • Your name
  
  
  • Why science interests you, including a time when you were curious about something you didn't understand and what you did about it
  
  
  • Why you want to participate in the Langston Scholar Program
  
  
  • What excites you about the idea of doing research
  
  
  
  


• Unofficial Transcripts – Applicants should submit unofficial high school transcripts and unofficial college transcripts in one document.


• 1-3 Recommendation Letters - One recommendation letter must be from a STEM instructor. Please provide your recommendation letter writers with a copy of the Recommendation Letter Guidelines .


• Merge your resume and personal statement into a single document


• If you have more than one unofficial transcript, merge them into a single document


• In the application portal, upload your resume and personal statement as one document


• In the “Additional Documents” section, upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document

Scholar selection is based on many factors, including:

• Coachability and a willingness to grow


• Curiosity about science and an eagerness to learn


• How you demonstrate and communicate your curiosity and enthusiasm for the program


• Recommendation letters that speak to your potential, character, and ability to learn and grow

All application components must be submitted by midnight on February 1, 2027. Incomplete applications or materials received after this date will not be considered. You will receive updates and confirmations via email between the time of your application and February 1, 2027.

We welcome all eligible candidates to apply. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Work Hours

Generally, Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM. However, schedules may vary, typically with advanced notice, depending on laboratory experiments/needs and/or special events.