Summer Research Experience

A 4-week program for talented high school and undergraduate students with a deep interest in pursuing careers in medicine and the life sciences.

Learn technicals skills in biomedical research

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Course Schedule

Students can choose between 2 cohorts.

Cohort A: July 10, 2023 - August 3, 2023
Mondays + Wednesdays | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Fridays | 9:00am - 1:00pm (optional in-person/Zoom office hours)

Cohort B: July 11, 2023 - August 3, 2023
Tuesdays + Thursdays | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Fridays | 9:00am - 1:00pm (optional in-person/Zoom office hours)

Rock the Science Showcase | August 3, 2023 | 4pm - 7:30pm

For High School and Undergraduate Students

This experience will offer the next step in training for students by providing meaningful skill development in a hands-on research project.

Learn cutting-edge
life science research techniques

4-week research methodology training alongside industry mentorship and advisory

Utilize state-of-the-art
research instrumentation

Our labs are equipped with over $3M of state-of-the art scientific instrumentation used in R&D.

Gain knowledge about emerging life science careers

Unique opportunity to work alongside leading industry professionals who will provide mentorship and career advisory.

Gain a competitive advantage when entering higher education or the workforce

Gain hands-on technical training so you have a that relevant 1st experience on your resume

Earn a digital credential through UCI

Participants have the unique opportunity to earn a Fundamentals of Cell Culture credential through UCI.

Showcase your work at ROCK the Science 2023

Exhibit your research through an industry-standard poster presentation with industry professionals and innovation community members.

Scholarship Opportunities Available

Our mission is to develop the next generation of life science talent through education and workforce development programming, focused on engaging high school and college student populations historically underrepresented in STEM careers.

The tuition is $1,950 (includes all laboratory materials).

What are the program dates?

Students can choose between 2 cohorts.

Cohort A:

July 10, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Mondays + Wednesdays | 8:30am - 12:00pm (in-person class/lab)

Fridays | 9:00am - 1:00pm (optional in-person/Zoom office hours)

Rock the Science Showcase | August 3, 2023 | 4pm - 7:30pm

Cohort B:

July 11, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Tuesdays + Thursdays | 8:30am - 12:00pm (in-person class/lab)

Fridays | 9:00am - 1:00pm (optional in-person/Zoom office hours)

Rock the Science Showcase | August 3, 2023 | 4pm - 7:30pm

All classes meet at:

University Lab Partners

5270 California Ave. Irvine, CA 92617.

What are the program deadlines?

Applications open Friday, March 3, 2023, and will close when the cohort is filled.

ULP will be reviewing applications and sending email notifications of acceptance on a rolling basis.

How do I apply?

Students can apply here.

ULP will be reviewing applications and sending notifications of acceptance on a rolling basis.

What is the tuition for the program?

ULP has full and partial scholarships for the Summer Research Experience. All students are considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of application. There is no application process. ULP will notify scholarship recipients at the time of acceptance.

The tuition is $1,950 (includes all laboratory materials).

What are the prerequisites?

Undergraduate and high school students with a deep interest in pursuing academic research opportunities and/or careers in biotechnology.
Students must be entering high school by Fall 2023.

What will I learn?

Students will learn cell culture and molecular biology techniques that are performed in research and development immuno-oncology laboratories. Students will acquire vital research skills and learn how biotechnology laboratories harness the surveillance mechanisms of immune cells to create cancer therapeutics. This program will also teach students how to research and read scientific papers, how to design experiments, and how to display and discuss their findings.

Where is the class taught?

The class is taught at University Lab Partners.

5270 California Ave., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92617

Who is the program taught by?

The program is taught by Samantha Renusch, Educational Program Manager of University Lab Partners.

Samantha has worked as a Research Scientist at NKGen Biotech and has spent 2+ years in cutting-edge industry research and development laboratories. Samantha has also spent extensive time as a Laboratory Manager on UCI's campus teaching and mentoring undergraduate/graduate students.

Samantha holds a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UCI.