Internships
Program Description
Research Areas
Application
Prior Programs
Program Contacts
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Welcome to the Donald Danforth Plant
Science Center's Summer Internship Program!
The Danforth Center provides a welcoming atmosphere in a
small, friendly institution and exposes students to a
rich research environment through the wide range of
expertise.
We have created a program that gives students experience
with all aspects of modern scientific research, from
design to experimentation to reporting. At the same
time, we provide insight into the personal qualities of
a good researcher, the steps to take on the road to
becoming a scientist, and the broader implications of
scientific discovery. In order to achieve these goals,
students participate in hands-on research in the lab as
well as attending weekly seminars.
Students from universities across the nation are paired
with Danforth scientists and participate in a diverse
set of research areas including:
- cell biology
- molecular biology
- structural biology
- biochemistry
- physiology
- developmental biology
- genetics
- plant signaling
- plant pathology
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Announcements
Applications for the Summer 2010 program are now
available on the
Application
Page.
The application deadline is February10,
2010.
The 2010 Summer Program will run from Monday, May 24,
2010 through
Friday, August 6, 2010.
The Danforth Center Internship Program began in 2000 and
especially
encourages the participation of traditionally
under-represented students. The program is now funded,
in part, by the
National
Science Foundation as a Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU) Site. Twelve positions are
available through REU funding. Additional positions may
be funded by other sources.
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