Undergraduate Summer Research Program

A paid summer research program at the Institute for Protein Design offering full-time undergraduates hands-on computational and experimental protein design research in IPD member labs. Participants conduct a significant research project with a program mentor, enroll in a 2-credit course, attend weekly seminars, and present their work at a symposium. The program runs during the UW summer term in Seattle and is open to students from around the world. Students from underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.

Monthly stipend ($3,200/month for nine weeks), 2-credit course enrollment, weekly seminars, mentorship and a research project in an IPD member lab, presentation opportunities (poster at symposium and a talk to the IPD).

Full-time undergraduate students (UW or elsewhere), particularly those completing their Sophomore or Junior year; applicants must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program. International students are welcome and, if selected, must provide proof of English proficiency.

Application opened 2025-11-03 and closed 2026-01-11; program notifications were scheduled for 2026-01-30 with a decision deadline of 2026-02-05.