Noble Summer Research Scholar Program: Description

What will I be doing?

Working side-by-side with a mentor scientist and laboratory members from the Noble Foundation's Plant Biology Division or Forage Improvement Division, Noble Scholars perform a research project specifically tailored to their interests and educational background. Scholars quickly become part of the Noble Foundation research environment. Noble Scholars are involved in all laboratory activities, while conducting experiments to further their own research project. At the conclusion of the program, Noble Scholars present their findings to the Noble Foundation scientific community.

What other research experiences will I have?

Noble Scholars participate in hands-on workshops that allow access to a broad range of research experiences, including confocal microscopy and a comprehensive analysis of forage improvement techniques.

Scholars will also tour several of Noble Foundation research field plots and demonstration farms to see first hand how plant science benefits production agriculture and, ultimately, impacts today's agricultural producers.

What areas of research can I pursue?: • Applied Genomics
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Genetics/Genomics
• Genetics of Disease
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Breeding
• Molecular Plant Pathology
• Phytochemistry
• Structural Biology
• Transformation
• Viral Evolution

Do I get paid?

Noble Scholars earn approximately $4,800 for the 10-week program (taxes will be deducted from this amount automatically). Noble Scholars work 40 hours per week and payments are made semi-monthly.

Where will I stay?

The Noble Foundation provides excellent accommodations for all out-of-area Noble Scholars.

What can I do during my off hours?

The Noble Foundation is located in Ardmore, Okla. With a population of about 35,000, Ardmore offers the privacy and comfort of small town life, while still providing convenient access to entertainment, shopping and restaurants.

For a list of possible activities, please visit our Information For Employees and Candidates

Am I eligible to be a Noble Scholar?

Noble Scholar candidates must:: • Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a college or university within the United States, such program resulting in the award of a baccalaureate or associate's degree;
• Have completed their sophomore year (at least 56 credit hours) with a declared major in a plant science, life science, chemistry or computer science field with appropriate course work (research experience is not required);
• Be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US; and
• Be capable of working 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.