Europe

The Amgen Scholars Programme provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at many of the world’s leading educational institutions. The Programme seeks to increase learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing science or engineering careers and to spark the interest and broaden the perspective of students considering scientific careers. Ultimately, the Programme aims to increase the number of students pursuing advanced training and careers in the sciences.

Amgen Scholars Europe Programme applicants must be:

1. • Undergraduate students enrolled in colleges or universities in Europe*; and
   • Undergraduate students who have not completed their bachelor’s or first degree (or its equivalent) prior to participating in the Programme. Note for medical students: refer to host institutions’ websites for further eligibility information.

Europe Programme applicants must also have:

1. • A strong record of academic performance; and
   • An interest in pursuing a Ph.D.

* Eligible students must attend colleges or universities in countries that are participating in the European Higher Education Area and Bologna Process.
Click here to see a full list of participating countries.

No. There is no citizenship requirement for the Amgen Scholars Programme in Europe.

Each student is responsible for acquiring the necessary visas to attend his or her respective summer programme (in England, France, Germany, Sweden, or Switzerland) and the symposium in England. See each institution’s Amgen Scholars Programme website for more information.

No. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled at colleges or universities in Europe and must intend to earn their undergraduate degree at colleges or universities in Europe.

No. Each host institution in Europe has its own application process.

Yes. You can apply to as many host institutions in Europe as you are interested in, but each host institution does require a separate application.

In Europe, the application deadline for host institutions is in early February.

Yes. The application at each host institution in Europe requires, at a minimum, the submission of an official transcript, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement or essay.

Information about applying to each host university is available by following the appropriate links to the host universities’ respective applications.

No. All host institutions require a full-time commitment for eight to 10 weeks, with the programmes in Europe usually beginning in June or July and ending in August or September. The different starting and ending dates should help accommodate applicants’ varying school schedules.

Note that most host institutions do not have flexibility with regard to the summer programme dates, but see each institution’s Amgen Scholars Programme website for more information.

Each host institution in Europe will have approximately 15 Amgen Scholars each summer. With five host institutions in Europe, it is expected that there will be approximately 75 Amgen Scholars in Europe each summer.

No. Eligible students enrolled at colleges and universities throughout Europe may apply. Note that eligible students must attend colleges or university in a country that is participating in the European Higher Education Area and Bologna Process. Click here to view the participating countries.

Financial support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Programme. Please note that details vary by host institution. See each institution’s Amgen Scholars Programme website for more information.

Yes. In September, each Amgen Scholar in Europe attends a symposium to hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. The symposium is held in England at the University of Cambridge, and provides students with a valuable opportunity to network with other Amgen Scholars from across Europe.

Yes.

Yes. Though it is expected that the majority of Amgen Scholars will have science or engineering as the main subject area of their degrees, students in any subject area may apply.

No. The Amgen Scholars Programme encourages applications from both students experienced in research and newcomers to the field. For students who attend colleges and universities that have limited opportunities for students to conduct research, the Programme is a great way to gain such experience.

Areas of potential focus include any disciplines related to the discovery, development, manufacture and delivery of human therapeutics, as well as the overall biomedical and biotechnology enterprise.

Note that the terminology used to define research disciplines may vary across universities and countries. Please see each institution’s Amgen Scholars Programme website for more information.

Applicants to host institutions in Europe should be notified by early April.

No. Students are invited to participate as an Amgen Scholar for one summer only. This ensures that each summer a new cohort of 75 Amgen Scholars in Europe will have the opportunity to benefit from this type of hands-on research experience.

No. Students are invited to apply to participate as an Amgen Scholar at colleges or universities in either the U.S., Europe, Australia, or Canada, primarily based on where they are currently enrolled and intend to receive their undergraduate degrees. See the Eligibility sections of this website for further details and information.

Yes. The Asia Programme is open to undergraduates worldwide, so students eligible to apply to the Europe (or U.S., Australia, or Canada) Programme may indeed be eligible to apply for the Asia Programme as well. See the Eligibility sections of this website for further details and information.

Yes. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility criteria, you can certainly apply again.

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