The Dr. Charis Eng
Monell Science Apprenticeship Program

This summer marks an exciting new chapter for one of Monell’s most enduring and impactful programs.

Thanks to a transformative gift from the Monell Foundation made in honor of renowned physician-scientist Dr. Charis Eng, the Monell Science Apprenticeship Program (MSAP) will now be known as the Dr. Charis Eng Monell Science Apprenticeship Program — celebrating more than 40 years of inspiring the next generation of scientists and healthcare leaders.

The program’s mission remains unchanged: to stimulate an interest in biomedical science and medicine careers particularly among groups typically underrepresented in science, including females, ethnic or racial minorities, and the economically disadvantaged. Our program is consistently listed in the 25 Best Pre-college Summer Science Programs for High School Students by Best College Reviews.

With your support, our current summer program includes:

  • Eight weeks of paid full-time structured research activity with a Monell scientist.
  • A public conference where apprentices present their research to scientific staff, family members, and friends.
  • Enrichment activities that include lectures on scientific topics; public speaking and written communication; and ethical principles guiding human and animal research.
  • Opportunities to learn about different careers in medicine and science.

Program Requirements

Students interested in applying to MSAP must:

  • Have a strong interest in science and research
  • Be currently enrolled in a high school or undergraduate institution
  • Be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States
  • Applicants need to be from the greater Philadelphia area, including Camden, NJ

For more information…

See the application, program highlights, and FAQs.

Contact Information

Please direct all correspondence and inquiries to AcademicAffairs@monell.org.

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Osama Ahmed

“I am now finishing up my PhD in neuroscience at the University of California San Francisco. In the lab, I study the genetic and neural basis of social behaviors, an interest I developed while I was an MSAP student in Paul Breslin’s lab.

MSAP inspired me to produce a science podcast – Carry the One Radio – that makes research understandable to a wide audience. Most recently, my fellow grad students and I won a national science communication contest for our video on the need to fund fundamental research.”

– Osama Ahmed, Monell Science Apprenticeship Program 2002-2005