Urban Barcode Research Program (UBRP)
Summarized from DNA Learning Center's official page. Nichable isn't affiliated with this program; confirm details on the official page before applying. How we verify listings
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- Deadline
- Rolling / no deadline
- Status
- Opening soon
- Grade levels
- Grades 9-12
- Difficulty
- High
- Location
- New York, NY · More in New York City
- How to apply
- Members only
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About
A student research program from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's DNA Learning Center that engages NYC high schoolers in biodiversity research using DNA barcoding. After two prerequisite courses (Conservation Genetics; DNA Barcoding and Bioinformatics), students design and carry out a mentored research project — at least 55 hours — and present at a spring symposium. Participants earn a $500 stipend.
Who can apply
Students in grades 9–12.
Open to students in grades 9-12 at a public or private high school in New York City who reside in NYC. Requires completing two prerequisite courses and a research project. $500 stipend on completion.