PAU Opens Applications for Competitive Summer Research Internship Programme

Hands-On Research Experience for Top Undergraduate Students

Pan-Atlantic University's Office of Research and Graduate Education has formally opened applications for its highly competitive summer undergraduate research internship programme. Running across ten weeks based at the Pan-Atlantic University campus in Lagos, the programme offers exceptional second- and third-year undergraduate students direct participation in active faculty-led research projects spanning natural sciences, engineering, health sciences, and social policy.

Each accepted intern is paired with a faculty supervisor whose research aligns with the student's academic background and intellectual interests. Participants receive a competitive stipend, dedicated workspace within research laboratories, and full access to institutional computational and library resources.

Programme Structure

• Research Project Allocation: Matched based on academic background and application statement priorities submitted during the competitive selection process.
• Weekly Research Seminars: Structured methodological training covering experimental design, data analysis, academic writing, and research ethics protocols.
• Final Symposium: Public presentation of research outcomes evaluated by a faculty panel, with outstanding projects recommended for co-authorship on subsequent publications.

Eligibility and Application Process

Applications are open to enrolled undergraduate students in their second year or beyond, demonstrating a minimum GPA equivalent and two faculty references. Preference is given to applicants from underrepresented communities in Nigeria's research workforce.