THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. NO FURTHER APPLICATiONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR 2009

Location: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Dates: 8th June to 14th August, 2009

Program details: There will be independent research under the guidance of one or more astrobiologists, a field trip to NASA and astrobiology-related sites around Washington, D.C., weekly seminars, laboratory tours, stargazing opportunities, discussion group, and a research symposium.

Expenses: Travel and living expenses will be covered and participants will receive, in addition, a stipend of $4000 for the summer.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents between their sophomore and senior years at a college or university other than Penn State (exceptional applicants between their freshman and sophomore years will be considered). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants should have a research interest in astrobiology and be contemplating a career in science. College graduates are not eligible.

Participants: Up to ten students will be selected from among the applicants.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin February 18th. WE MUST HAVE ALL MATERIALS (APPLICATION, LETTERS of REC, TRANSCRIPTS) BY 5PM ON THAT DATE.   Applicants will be notified of acceptance results during March.

Program administration (located in the Department of Biology)

Prof. Blair Hedges (Director) and Dr. Carla Ann Hass (Program Coordinator).