Dear Colleague,

The Institute of Collaborative Biotechnologies at UC Santa Barbara is offering a 10-week paid Summer Applied Biotechnology Research Experience

(SABRE) from June 13 - August 19, 2016. Students from all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines are encouraged to apply. This program is a great opportunity for students who want to visit another university, conduct research in a state-of-the-art laboratory, and participate in career-development activities!

A few of the program highlights include:

- $4,000 stipend

- Up to $600 for travel expenses

- Housing and meals provided

Eligibility Requirements:

- Must be a science, engineering, and/or mathematics undergraduate or master student enrolled as a junior, senior, or masters student in the Fall 2016

- Must have a minimum B average

- Must be from an under-represented group--Blacks/African Americans, Native Americans/Alaskans, Pacific Islanders, and Latinos/Latinas.

(Being female is not considered as being a member from an under-represented group.)

Program details, application forms, and previous summer research projects are posted online at http://www.icb.ucsb.edu/sabre/. The application deadline is February 17, 2016. Please spread the word about this opportunity to your students and faculty members. If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie Lupo via email at sabre@icb.ucsb.edu or by phone at (805) 893-8334.