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Pasteur Foundation

Published Date: August 06, 2009

Program Information

Program Name:
Pasteur Foundation Undergraduate Summer Internships - Institut Pasteur in Paris, France (formerly Zuccaire Program)
Program URL:
http://www.pasteurfoundation.org
Program Year:
2010
Program Description:
Founded in 1887 by Louis Pasteur and located in the heart of Paris, the Institut Pasteur is one of the world's leading biomedical research organizations. With more than 130 laboratories and 2,500 people on campus, it is a vibrant, international community devoted to basic scientific research primarily in the area of infectious disease. The Pasteur Foundation of New York has created a program for U.S. undergraduates to conduct summer internships at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. Descriptions of the four 2010 host laboratories may be found in the application pdf on our website www.pasteurfoundation.org. Applicants should be eager to immerse in a different culture, and self-sufficient enough to arrange travel and secure housing in Paris.
Program Restrictions:
Open to U.S. citizens only. Applicants must 1). be undergraduates with a strong interest in biosciences and biomedical research; 2). have completed three full years of college course work by the time the internship commences; and 3). not yet have received their undergraduate degree at the time of application. Knowledge of French or desire to learn it is advisable.

Public Contact Information

Name: Caitlin Hawke
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Pasteur Foundation
Department:
Address: 420 Lexington Avenue
Suite 1654
New York, New York 10170
Phone: 212-599-2050
Fax: 212-599-2047
E-mail: PasteurUS@aol.com
Country: United States

Supported Components and Scientific Fields

Supported Components:
Student Research Opportunities and Broadening Access, Student Internships, Student Fellowships, Student Scholarships
General Fields Supported:
Biology, Chemistry, Science
Specific Fields Supported:
Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Other (specify): Epidemiology, Genomics, Mycology, Virology, Infectious Disease, Dynamic Imaging

Program Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?
Students
If organizations may apply, check which ones:
None provided
If students may apply, check which ones:
Grade 15, Grade 16
Are awards targeted to a specific population group?
Yes
If yes, check those that apply:
Other (specify): US Citizens Only
Is this program limited to organizations or residents within the United States?
No
Are awards targeted to people in specific U.S. states?
No
If yes, check those that apply:
None provided
Are awards targeted to a specific region within a state?
No
If yes, specify

Application Process and Program Award Term

Application Process, Initial Contact or Approach:
Other (specify): Downloadable application and FAQ available online at www.pasteurfoundation.org
Application Details:
1. Two Teacher/Lab Mentor Recommendations must be sent directly to the Pasteur Foundation and be postmarked by Friday, December 11, 2009. No exceptions.

2. Complete applications are due and must be received at the Pasteur Foundation by: Friday, December 18, 2009. Please note: this is a DUE DATE not a "postmark by" date. Again, no exceptions. Applications arriving after this date will not be considered nor will partial applications.

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Application Deadline(s)?:
Yes
If yes, date(s):
12/18/2009
Deadline Comments:
Two Teacher/Lab Mentor Recommendations must be sent directly to the Pasteur Foundation and be postmarked by Friday, December 12, 2008. No exceptions.Complete applications are due and must be received at the Pasteur Foundation by: December 19, 2008. Please note: this is a DUE DATE not a "postmark by" date. Again, no exceptions. Applications arriving after this date will not be considered nor will partial applications.
Award Duration:
Fixed, 10-week program located in Paris, France

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