2024 Young Scholars Application

Thank you for your interest in the PATHS-UP Young Scholars (YS) Student Internship. The aim of this program is to help students gain experience in engineering research and scientific writing by taking part in hands-on innovative biomedical and behavioral research. Students will also build an academic community by networking with participants from Texas A&M University, Rice University, Florida International University, and Arizona State University during weekly workshops, discussions, meetings, and seminars. Interns are required to complete a research poster, present at the end-of-program research symposium (virtually), and assist their teachers in forming a PATHS-UP club at their home campus.

Space is limited, therefore, completing this application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Applications are due by April 5, 2024.

Program Dates:

• June 24- July 26, 2024: Research at UCLA
• July 31, 2024: Virtual Research Symposium
• Academic Year 24-25: Participate in Young Scholars Club

Eligibility:
YS Interns must:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Be a high school sophomore or junior from the Greater LA area and able to commute to UCLA as needed during the summer program timeline
• Be 16 years or older (by the first day of internship)
• Submit an unofficial transcript in this application
• provide a personal statement about why you are applying to the PATHS-UP Young Scholars Program
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher

Application Review:

The PATHS-UP administrators and participating faculty will conduct a preliminary review of the applications after the application deadline. At that time, they will review and rank applicants, taking into account the strength of the applicants and their research interests. Selected applicants will be notified.

Questions?

Contact Rita Blaik, Ph.D. at rita@cnsi.ucla.edu

Selected Young Scholars must meet all eligibility and attendance requirements listed above.