Program Overview:

• The program consists of a 10-week summer research experience.
• Each student is provided with a summer stipend.
• Students perform cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art laboratories.
• Students work under the mentorship of world-renowned professors in various research centers at Penn.
• Students participate in weekly workshops dealing with topics such as improving presentation skills and developing a better understanding of current issues in the graduate admissions process.
• Participants attend seminars presented by faculty, graduate students and AMP alumni.
• Students participate in both a Penn Engineering AMP symposium at the end of the 10-week period and the Philadelphia AMP Research Symposium held with our partner institution every Fall.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students must attend one of the following institutions: Penn, Drexel, Temple, University of Delaware, Delaware State, Cheyney, Lincoln, Community College of Philadelphia, or Rowan University.
• Must be a student majoring in a STEM discipline with good academic standing.
• Students may apply from their freshman through senior years.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

To Apply:

• Download and complete the Application Form
• Mail the form and requested materials to:
  • Dr. Yulanda Essoka
    Associate Director, NSF/Philadelphia Region LSAMP
    Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    School of Engineering and Applied Science
    211 Towne Building
    220 South 33rd Street
    Philadelphia, PA  19104-6391