UT Dallas/UT Southwestern Green Fellows
The Green Fellows Program, a collaborative initiative between UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), provides a semester-long, paid research fellowship for undergraduate students at UTD. The program is most appropriate for those students interested in pursuing Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. pathways after graduation. There is a new track which is available for students from Southern Methodist University (SMU) majoring in Biophysics or Chemistry.
Green Fellows pursue individual research projects under the direction of the graduate school faculty at UT Southwestern. Fellows are selected by the faculty mentors and assigned to a research project according to each fellow's previous training and research interests.
Green Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques, and plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. The program introduces students to the kinds of projects encountered during postgraduate research training, and fosters an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of answers to current questions in the biological sciences.
At the end of the semester, fellows will present their research in a research forum. In addition to intensive research, Green Fellows attend lectures and seminars on the UT Southwestern campus.
Fellowships are available in the areas of:
- Biological Chemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophysics
- Cancer Biology
- Cell Biology
- Computational Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Biophysics
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Organic Chemistry
Eligibility
Selection criteria include, but are not limited to: Evidence of interest and motivation for a future research-intensive career; GPA of 3.4 and higher, evidence of personal integrity, resiliency, and maturity; evidence of problem solving and creativity; and the strength of the recommendation evaluation are all considered. Additionally, individual interviews will be conducted by UTSW/UTD selection committee members on the UTD campus, while those attending college at SMU will interview with UTSW/SMU selection committee members on the SMU campus. In addition, applicants must be at least 18 years of age prior to the start of the program and have a minimum of two years of college experience or participation. Prior Research Experience is valuable, but not required.
Green Fellows will be concurrently enrolled in graded undergraduate research at UTD or SMU but must be available full time to participate in research at UT Southwestern Medical Center over an entire semester.
Stipend
Green Fellows receive a stipend of $4250 for the semester program. Fellows are responsible for their own tuition and fees.
