Can I have my transcript and letters of recommendation sent to the SIBS program separately from my application and resume? 

Yes, your school transcript and your letters of recommendation can each be sent separately from the rest of your application.  Please send your application, statement of academic interests and career goals and resume together in the same packet.

Can I apply if I am a freshman, but have sophomore or junior standing due to AP credits? 

Yes, we accept applications from students who are true freshman, but have sophomore or junior level standing due to credits from high school AP  or other coursework.

Can I apply if I am a senior? 

No, we do not accept applications from seniors in college.  There are some undergraduate research programs at UAB who do accept applications from college seniors - Summer Intern Research Program in Genetics and the Program for Research Experience in Pathology.

Can international students apply? 

Yes, international students can apply as long as they have a visa that allows them to  work 40 hours/week.

Can I still apply if I cannot start on May 31, 2010? 

Yes, the SIBS program can be somewhat flexible with the start date, but starting later will make the experience not as optimal.   We are restricted by the timing of the  final poster sessions ­ which this year is July 23, 2010.  Therefore, students who start a a week or two late will only have 6-7 weeks before they have to finish up the program and present the poster of their summer work.  If you are OK with this restriction, the please go ahead and apply...just note on your application the actual date that you would be available to start the program.