Are you interested in a laboratory- based experience where you contribute to a research project that studies a critical societal challenge?
In the Tufts Lab Science Investigations: Antimicrobial Resistance, you will become a researcher working to understand the challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and antibiotic stewardship. Just imagine a world with no antibiotics! AMR claimed 1.27 million human lives in 2019. If trends continue, drug-resistant diseases could cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050, surpassing diabetes, heart disease, and cancer as a leading cause of human death.
As a student researcher in Lab Science Investigations: Antimicrobial Resistance, you will have a uniquely immersive experience with the One Health approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. In the case of AMR, excessive use of antibiotics in agriculture, animals, and people, all contribute to this problem.. To address this, as part of the STEM Research Institute, you will hear perspectives from experts in many fields and you will work with laboratory research techniques used by engineers, social scientists, biomedical scientists, veterinarians, physicians, drug developers, epidemiologists, healthcare policy experts, and environmental scientists, who work together at the Tufts Levy Center for Integrated Management of Antimicrobial Resistance (CIMAR).
Location(s)
- Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
Schedule
- July 6th - 18th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Commuter: $5,225
- Residential: $6,750
- Materials Fee: $200
Eligibility Requirements
- Students entering grades 10-12 or a 2025 high school graduates.
- Must have completed at least 1 year of high school biology
- Must be 16 years of age by program start date
Deadline
- May 1st, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- Academic transcript and history
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Parent permission form
- Personal statement
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- Limited need-based scholarships are available
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford, Massachusetts just outside of Boston. Founded in 1852, the university has a reputation for excellence in the sciences, engineering, and international relations, among other fields. Tufts is known for a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes interdisciplinary study and critical thinking as well as strong programs in the health sciences, including medical and dental schools. With around 13,000 total students, Tufts is home to numerous research centers and institutes, including the Tufts Institute of the Environment, which focuses on environmental sustainability and policy. The university is also known for its international programs, which include study abroad opportunities in more than 30 countries and partnerships with universities around the world.
