A UConn Biomedical Engineering faculty member is seeking an undergraduate or masters’ student with an engineering and business background to assist in market research and customer discovery for a novel drug delivery platform.  The student will be trained to carry out the market research and customer discovery as part of the Accelerate UConn technology development program (https://accelerate.uconn.edu/ ).

Participating in the Accelerate UConn program is a valuable learning experience for anyone interested in technology innovation & entrepreneurship.  Specific to this position, familiarity in business or drug delivery systems is a plus, but is not absolutely necessary.  However, an outgoing nature, excellent verbal communication skills, engagement, and energy are required.  The opportunity begins March 4 and runs until April 9 and requires participation in the following 6 virtual training sessions: March 4 from 1-6 pm; March 5 from 9 am-1pm; March 11, March 25, and April 1 from 3-6 pm; and April 9 from 9 am -1pm.  The technology market research will be carried out by the student on their own schedule outside of these mandatory training sessions.

The position is fully virtual, and the student will receive a stipend of $1,000.  Continued involvement in the project after April 9 is a possibility.  To apply, email the Accelerate UConn liaison (Caroline Dealy dealy@uchc.edu) ASAP with a statement of your interest and qualifications for the position (no formal letters please) and your resume.  Students who contact by Monday Feb 22 will have the greatest chance for consideration.

Summer Internship Opportunities:   The TIP Innovation Fellows Program offers mentored summer research experiences for Business and STEM students with on-campus technology start-up companies.  Be part of  ew technology innovations being developed right here at UConn!

• ​​Undergraduates, Master’s students & Dec 2020 / May 2021 alumni may apply
• Paid, 10-weeks long, $4,000 stipend for undergrads; $5,000 masters
• Host TIP companies are located on-campus in UConn’s technology incubators in Farmington, Storrs and Stamford
• Onsite and Virtual fellowships available
• Workshops & seminars with in-Residence Entrepreneurs
• Networking and presentation opportunities​
• Research can progress to Independent Study, Capstone or Honors Projects

Learn more at one of our drop-in virtual information sessions:

Wed Feb 10: 12-1 pm https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m59ba2eb54e73f3bb77bff87748ad9906

Wed Feb 10: 6-7 pm https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m6b973e0a971b79d50ed7e01666f61dfa

Thurs Feb 18: 6-7 pm https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=md7f3b9f58cde77ae61f693dfe79b842a

Apply for the summer program at: TIP Innovation Fellows Program (between Feb 12-Feb 28)

https://innovation.uconn.edu/technology-incubation-program/summer-fellowship/​