Amgen Scholars Program without research experience

[ZeroTouchMeNot]

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I'm a prospective applicant to an Asia Amgen Scholars Program this coming summer. However, as a junior majoring in Neuroscience, I have no research experience, as I have used my free time to volunteer and work part-time. For reference, I have a 3.87 GPA and have gotten A's in all of my STEM classes. How do I convey that I am passionate in research without having demonstrated it previously? Also, I am confident that I'll be able to get good LOR's from two of my professors, since I was at the top for their respective classes (Orgo I and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience), and I was relatively close to them.

 

[voxveritatisetlucis]

Have you ever done a literature review for a term paper? Written an interesting computer program that synthesizes across many data points? These aren’t necessarily traditional research experiences but could show your potential and interest.

 

[ZeroTouchMeNot]

Yeah, I've done both in my Neuro and CS classes. Thanks!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

It is worth the shot. These experiences are supposed to give your since insight into research.

 

[ZeroTouchMeNot]

It is worth the shot. These experiences are supposed to give your since insight into research.

Got it. Thank you for the reply!