The Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP) provides funded opportunities for undergraduate students from two- and four-year colleges and universities to conduct research with faculty members at the University of Washington.
Possible research areas
- Developing new therapeutics
- Improving medication safety
- Advancing treatments for dementia and HIV
- Exploring therapies for cancer and brain injuries
- Studying medication access, affordability, and equity
Program details
- Dates: June 21–August 27, 2026
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Stipend: $7,500
- Priority Deadline: Mon, April 6, 2026
- More Information and Application: https://sop.washington.edu/summerscholars
- Questions: nmpscholars@uw.edu
Learn about our School’s diverse research areas here:
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry
- Department of Pharmaceutics
- Department of Pharmacy, which includes the Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute
Ideal applicants would be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors with chemistry experience who are eager to experience and would benefit from laboratory research. We are especially interested in applications from those underrepresented in the pharmaceutical sciences.
