Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
REU poster
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas is proud to sponsor a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The REU summer program provides students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors in the fall of 2008 with a hands-on research experience under the direction of a faculty mentor in a chosen research area.
A summary of research will be published and provided to the students and their faculty advisors. Trips to a government or industrial research laboratory as well as a variety of informal social events will take place. Those selected will receive a scholarship of up to $4400, plus a $1,200 housing allowance and $200 for meals. The program runs from May 18, 2008 to July 25, 2008.
Participants will be granted all the privileges normally enjoyed by University of Arkansas students during the program and will earn one hour of research credit. Students will also receive a $300 travel allowance to attend a national meeting during the 2008-2009 academic year.
The application deadline is March 3, 2008 for the summer REU program.
For more information or to apply online see http://chemistry.uark.edu/1197.htm .
REU poster
ULM-XULA Summer Research Program
"We propose to continue and extend our existing partnership with Xavier University of New Orleans to provide summer research experiences for Xavier science majors in conjunction with the ongoing research activities of ULM M.S.-level graduate students and faculty. Such a program benefits both institutions in that it provides an additional opportunity for Xavier students to engage in research and introduces these same students to ULM 's graduate programs. Based on feedback from previous participants, our summer program will be lengthened from four to eight weeks in duration to allow for a more extensive research and mentoring experience. Two summer positions will be reserved for Xavier students based upon identification of a research mentor, student GPA, and recommendations by Xavier faculty."
Dr. Ann M. Findley
Professor and ULM-HHMI Program Director
Department of Biology
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe , LA 71209
Outstanding Internship Opportunities for Students in the Life
Entry Point Flyer
ENTRY POINT!, a program of the American Association for the Advancement of
Science (AAAS), offers outstanding paid, 10-week internships and semester co-ops in
major companies throughout the United States, including NASA, IBM, NOAA, Merck,
Lockheed Martin, Google, CVS, and NAVAIR.
ENTRY POINT! is available to STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES majoring in
life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and other
quantitatively-based fields (e.g. finance and economics).
Qualifying students must:
- Be full-time undergraduate or graduate students
- Be a Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or
Computer Science major
- Have a B average GPA (or higher)
- Be a U.S. citizen
If you meet the above criteria, you might be selected for a position this summer where
you will benefit from a mentor and receive competitive pay.
For more information please view the flyer or visit: www.entrypoint.org
MIT Biology Summer Program / Graduate Program
2008 Flier
2008 Application
The 2008 MIT summer research program will take place from June 2 to August 8 and is open to talented and promising sophomores and juniors who have a strong academic record (GPA of 3.5 or above), a demonstrated interest in research, and are ready to benefit from an intense research experience at MIT. This program is specifically designed to encourage students from disadvantaged backgrounds, from under-represented minority groups, or first-generation college students, to pursue a Ph.D. degree in the biological and biomedical sciences.
Last year the program hosted 23 undergraduates from all over the country. Seventeen of them are in the process of applying to PhD or MD/PhD programs and 10 will be presenting their work at the ABRCMS in Austin this November.
I would greatly appreciate your assistance with promoting this summer internship program to your qualified students. I have attached a flier as well as a complete application (also available as a pdf file on our website http://mit.edu/biology/www/outreach/summer_research/undergraduates.html).
Students accepted into the program are placed in laboratories in biology, chemistry, brain and cognitive science, bioengineering and in computational and systems biology, and conduct supervised research in a field of interest to them.
Interested students are welcome to contact me directly by email. Please fell free to also encourage students who are in the process of applying to PhD programs in the biological sciences and are interested in MIT to contact me.
Mandana Sassanfar, Ph.D.
mandana@mit.edu
2008 Flier
2008 Application
Greetings from the University of Michigan!
SROP brochure
I would like to encourage your students, especially those in the STEM fields and in Humanities to consider looking at the University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) as an excellent opportunity to gain research experience as well as a way to become more familiar with the graduate school environment. Please feel free to forward the attached brochure or have students go directly to our website for more information and to complete the application (see “How to Apply” below).
what is SROP?
SROP is an intensive summer program to expose talented undergraduates to professional and educational opportunities in the academy. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue academic careers by enhancing their preparation for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors.
The SROP was initiated in 1986 by the CIC Graduate Deans to encourage talented undergraduate students to pursue graduate study and subsequently academic careers. That first year 99 students participated; 529 students majoring in over one hundred fields of study are participating this year. Since this program began, some 7,000 students have participated.
Focus of SROP
The major activity of the SROP is an in-depth research experience with students working one-on-one with faculty mentors. SROP students are required to write an abstract describing their projects and to present the results of their work at a campus symposium. Other activities include:
- Weekly campus-based educational enrichment activities broaden each student's view of graduate education and research, along with strengthening their technical skills, thereby better preparing them for advanced study.
- A complete GRE-preparation course with an established center like Kaplan.
- Interactions with current graduate students who serve as informal mentors throughout the program,
- At the end of the summer, a regional SROP research symposium is held during which students present the results of their research projects.
Compensation
Each student receives a stipend of $4,200 for the summer, plus campus residential housing; in addition, round-trip transportation is provided to and from the University of Michigan and the costs of the GRE-prep course is covered. The faculty mentor may receive $1000 to cover the cost of the student's research project. The host institutions provide funding for students to attend the annual SROP conference
HOW to apply
Online applications are available NOW and until February 11th. Go to website for details:
https://umich-rackham.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/umich_rackham.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1579
SROP brochure
Caltech Summer Research Programs
Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing undergraduate students. Questions about these programs can be directed to Carol Casey at casey@caltech.edu or (626) 395-2887.
MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Puerto Rican) in science and engineering graduate programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.
Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award, round-trip air transportation, and free housing on the Caltech campus.
Application: Online applications are due January 7, 2008.
For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu
AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and chemistry.
Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.
Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.
Application: Online applications are due February 11, 2008.
For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu
R&D Summer Intern Program at Dow AgroSciences
R&D brochure
R&D internships are available in several chemistry, biology and computer science related disciplines, including (but not limited to) biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, plant breeding, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, surface chemistry, engineering (chemical, biomedical, material, or optical) and informatics (bio and chem). All R&D lab-based internships will be located at our global headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and field internships will be located at any one of our 15+ field/breeding stations located throughout the US. This is a paid internship (salary is based on year completed in school and any relevant experience), expecting 40 hour/week work schedules for 10-12 weeks during the summer months. Housing is significantly subsided and provided to any student whose permanent address is greater than 45 miles from our site. Attached is our brochure
Please submit electronic resumes and cover letters via email to bablakeslee@dow.com or mtsullenberger@dow.com no later than February 8, 2008.
R&D brochure
2008 UCI-MHIRT Summer Program
Dear Program Directors and Students,
Good afternoon. I am asking for your assistance in informing your underrepresented minority students and colleagues about the 2008 UCI-MHIRT Summer program. This opportunity is offer nationwide to undergraduates, medical and graduate students.
Warm regards,
Dr. Marlene de la Cruz
2008 Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT)
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health
Program Director: Dr. Luis Mota-Bravo
Applications will be reviewed starting on Wednesday February 20, 2008
See program announcement at: http://port.bio.uci.edu/MHIRT/default.htm
The Minority Science Programs (MSP) in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) announces the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT), funded by the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) and Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program offers international research training opportunities to qualified undergraduate, graduate and health professions students who are from health disparities populations and/or are underrepresented in basic science, biomedical, clinical or behavioral health research career fields. MHIRT provides international research training for the purpose of:
Encouraging undergraduate, graduate and/or health professions students who are from health disparities populations to pursue careers in basic science, biomedical, clinical and behavioral health research fields.
Broadening the research efforts and scientific training of undergraduate, graduate, and/or health professions students from health disparities populations to encompass international health issues.
Assisting undergraduate, graduate and/or health professions students who are from such populations to participate in U.S. and international faculty collaborative research initiatives.
MHIRT participants receive research training during the summer and participate in original data collection at prestigious international research institutions in Mexico and Spain
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents from underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral research careers. UCI students should have approved Bio 194S (Safety and Ethics in Research) and should enroll in Spring Bio 197 MSP Seminar Series. Students from other universities should submit a letter of recommendation from faculty advisors indicating their research experience and training in research safety and responsible conduct of research.
Undergraduates should have completed approximately two years of course work in a major related to biomedical or behavioral science, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and/or show other evidence of exceptional scientific interest and talent.
Graduate and Medical Students. The program can support medical students who show evidence of commitment to pursue a career in research. This interest must be shown through previous research experiences and letters of recommendation from previous research mentors in the areas of MHIRT training
RESEARCH TRAINING AREAS
Students participating in MHIRT receive training in one of the following areas:
1) Neurobiology at the Instituto de Neurobiologia, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico Campus Queretaro, Mexico.
2) Evolutionary Genetics at Cavanilles Institute, Valencia, Spain.
3) Molecular Biology and Virology at Centro de Biologia Molecular 'Severo Ochoa', Madrid-Spain
BENEFITS
The training period at the foreign site must be 10 weeks, from June 25 to August 31, 2007. Participants must adhere to these dates because duration of projects and group travel.
MHIRT funding includes,
- Round-trip airfare,
- Room and board at the foreign site and
- Summer stipend of $2,500 for undergraduates, $3,500 for Post-baccalaureate/Master level degree students and $4,750 for Pre-doctoral degree level students.
- In addition, MHIRT provides support to attend nation wide conferences to present research findings.
MHIRT provides a unique experience that combine rich and stimulating cultural experience with productive and creative scientific research training. These experiences have provided UCI-MHIRT students with broader international scientific and educational perspectives, increased self confidence and independence, plus substantial improvements in technical expertise.
For more information and application form please go to the MSP webpage at http://port.bio.uci.edu/MHIRT/default.htm or contact Dr. Marlene de la Cruz (marlene@uci.edu) (949) 824-2589.
Nebraska - 2008 Summer Research Program
I am writing to you in hopes of identifying undergraduate students who are interested in a summer research program. Faculty have been impressed with the quality of students at your institution and hope you will encourage your students to consider applying to the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2008 Summer Research Program.
Nebraska's summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. A complete listing of programs and descriptions of the research projects available can be found on our Web site at
http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research.shtml. Some of these include:
- Redox biology
- Biological chemistry
- Chemistry
- Applied mathematics
- Virology
- Functional nanomaterials and nanoscience
- Plant sciences and bioinformatics
- Computer science
Undergraduates receive first-hand exposure to research and the experiences of graduate school. They work closely with faculty mentors and research teams of graduate students and other summer scholars. Students also have opportunities to participate in meaningful social and professional development activities outside of the laboratory.
A full description of what a student can expect during the eight to ten week program and the program benefits including a stipend ranging from $3,000 to $4,000, room and board, travel expenses, and more can be found online at
http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/benefits.shtml.
The Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research Program
As the Director of the University of Arizona NIH/IMSD Scholars program and Associate Dean of the Graduate College, I am asking for your assistance in informing your underrepresented minority students about two special opportunities, one for undergraduates and one for graduate students offered by the University of Arizona.
The Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research Program
For undergraduates in the summer between their junior and senior year, or students who have completed their baccalaureate degree but not been accepted into a graduate program, the program offers:
- A financial award of $4,000 for 10 weeks of research and other activities
- Round-trip airfare to Tucson from anywhere within the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
- Six units of transferable research course credit
- Housing will be available at the University of Arizona residence halls
The explicit objective of the program is to help prepare, motivate, and support students who aspire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who conducts research in the biomedical sciences (particularly cardiovascular and respiratory research) in which they have a specific interest, participate in weekly seminars offered by UA faculty on health issues disproportionately affecting minority populations, attend weekly workshops on graduate school preparation and presentation skill development, attend a GRE Prep Workshop, and present their work at the University of Arizona's end of summer research symposium.
The NIH/ISMD Graduate Scholars Program
For prospective graduate students interested in a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, the Graduate College also sponsors an NIH/IMSD Scholars Program. The program’s intent is to guarantee five (5) years of funding to those who are admitted into one of sixteen (16) biomedical graduate programs at the University of Arizona. Also, attached is a graduate college application fee waiver which some students maybe eligible for. First year scholars receive:
- A financial award of $21,516 in the form of a research assistantship
- In-state and out-of-state tuition waivers
- $1,000 in travel funds to attend a national conference
- Rotation through 3-4 laboratories
- Participation in a small group seminar focusing on survival skills for graduate school
- In subsequent years, equivalent funding will be provided in the form of a research or teaching assistantship, traineeship and/or fellowship
- Support of up to $1,500 to assist with supplies for their dissertation.
You may review aspects of these programs, including an online application for the summer program, at our website: http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd. If you have any questions about these programs, please contact me (mvelez@grad.arizona.edu) or Sandi Bartell (bartell@email.arizona.edu) the IMSD Program Coordinator. Also, I would be happy to mail you informational brochures on both programs and attached is a summer program flyer.
As you know, the University of Arizona is one of top 20 public universities in the country, as reflected in our rankings by the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council, and discipline-specific assessments and second in the country for the diversity of its student body. The UA is a research extensive and Land Grant University, and one of 67 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. It is one of a few universities in the country that houses Colleges of Science, Medicine and Agriculture within the same campus. This configuration, in addition to the presence of Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and Public Health, and the Arizona Cancer Center (the largest such center in the Southwest), Sarver Heart Center and the Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center, gives the University of Arizona unparalleled opportunities in biomedical teaching and research. Adding to this configuration is the new BIO5 Institute that brings together scientists from five disciplines – agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science and engineering.
Minority Health Disparity International Research Training
The San Diego State University (SDSU) branch of the Minority Health Disparity International Research Training (MHIRT) program is pleased to announce that it will offer a fantastic research opportunity for students majoring or minoring in the sciences interested in doing ethnobotanical research in Ghana during the upcoming summer!
MHIRT is an international research experience that prepares students for a career in biomedical research. The long-term objective is to increase the number of underrepresented minority faculty in biomedical science.
ELIGIBILITY We are looking for students that can fulfill the following requirements by the time the summer program begins:
- Be an American citizen or a permanent resident.
- Be at least a rising junior (that means they must have completed their sophomore year by end of June 2008) or more (even graduate students are welcome to apply).
- Be a science major or minor
- Have completed 1 year of general chemistry
- Have completed at least 1 organic chemistry class
- Have completed at least 2 Afrikana, African or African American Studies classes
Students will be using organic chemistry techniques to study some of the plants used to treat diabetes in Ghana. This is why we ask that all the students have taken an organic chemistry class, since everyone comes with different life experiences. We also want to maximize the amount of time students are actually doing research and not learning how to do techniques.
One of the major goals of this MHIRT program, also, is for all the students to have the same/similar experience(s). One way to make sure this happens is to have everyone arrive and leave Ghana at the same time, live in the same house, work cooperatively in the laboratory, go on field trips together and interact with the Ghanaian people.
WHAT IS COVERED BY MHIRT plane fair, room and board in Ghana (this money doesn't go directly to the student), $800/month stipend for undergraduates, lab supplies (this goes to the lab and not to the student directly). For other coverage check the website for frequently asked questions by accepted students.
APPLICATIONS and other questions you may have are available online here and is open to all students in the USA. Applications are due at 4:00 p.m. PST on Friday, February 15, 2008. There are four modifications that students applying for the SDSU MHIRT program should take care to note.
1. If you already have a legitimate passport please note it on your application. Students with passports will be given first priority.
2. Two letters of recommendation instead of one is required. At least one of these letters should be from a faculty member who has supervised you in a laboratory setting.
3. Neither a letter from a potential international mentor nor a proposed research project is required. The type of research SDSU MHIRT summer scholars will be ethnobotanical as stated above.
4. Students should note when their spring semester/quarter ends and when their fall semester/quarter begins. This will help us finalize the dates that the group will leave and return to the United States. We make every effort to avoid putting students in positions of conflict with their classes whenever possible. We can only do this if we know when finals end and the first day of classes begin.
INTERVIEWS of potential finalists will begin on February 18, 2008.
FINAL DECISIONS will be made and students notified by February 29, 2008.
TENTATIVE DEPARTURE DATES from San Diego will be between June 2 and June 6, 2008.
TENTATIVE RETURN DATES is between August 11 and August 15 to San Diego.
These dates were chosen because many schools are on the semester system (as is SDSU) and traditionally their classes begin in mid to late August. We're hoping this will give students enough time to regroup before classes begin at their parent institutions or give them enough notice so they can make arrangements with their parent institutions about arriving after the semester begins.
After reading the website noted above, if you have more questions feel free to email Dr. Estralita Martin with a letter of interest or telephone either Mr. Matthew Combs or Dr. Robert Pozos at (619) 594-2581.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Estralita Martin
NSF/REU Opportunity at UT-Austin
We would like to bring to your attention an NSF-sponsored summer undergraduate research program in Cellular and Molecular Imaging for Diagnostics and Therapeutics at The University of Texas at Austin. In the ten week program, students will be trained in laboratory methods and work on independent projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Project areas are interdisciplinary and encompass the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, and chemical engineering. Students will also participate in a weekly research seminar series, professional development activities, and a series of activities aimed at developing scientific creativity. The summer program will conclude with a poster session and open house hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin to which faculty associated with the participating undergraduate institutions will be invited.
The ten week program runs from June 2 to August 8, 2008. All students will be housed in a UT dormitory, and the cost of the dormitory and meal plan is included in the program. Each student will be awarded a salary of $3,500 for the summer, and some travel funds will be available to help defray the cost of traveling to Austin.
We would love to see some applications from undergraduates in your department. It should be a great way to expose your students to a new area of research, encourage them to be independent, and expand their horizons by moving to a new institution for a summer. Students in their sophomore or junior years of college, with strong credentials and majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or chemical engineering, are encouraged to apply. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Note that the application deadline is February 1, 2008. More information and applications may be downloaded from our dedicated NSF-REU site: http://www.bme.utexas.edu/reu/.
The application for the summer program requires submission of an application form, an undergraduate transcript, two letters of recommendation from faculty at the undergraduate institution, and a one page (double-spaced) personal essay stating the applicant’s career goals and academic interests. These items should be sent to:
Sophia Bixby, Program Manager
Department of Biomedical Engineering
1 University Station, C0800
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712-0238
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, jbrodbelt@mail.utexas.edu.
2008 Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology
UC Berkeley is pleased to announce the 2008 Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology.
This national program provides participants with the opportunity to conduct research with a faculty member, obtain college course credits,
and receive a stipend, room and board, and transportation to and from the Berkeley campus.
Program dates are June 2-August 8, 2008 and the application deadline is February 1, 2008. Berkeley welcomes applications
from your students and appreciates if you would forward this information to your colleagues.
For more information about the program contact me or visit the following sites:
UC Berkeley 2008 Amgen Online Application at http://mcb.berkeley.edu/amgen/application.php
UC Berkeley Amgen Website at http://mcb.berkeley.edu/amgen (the old address http://www.amgenscholars.berkeley.edu will be redirected to the new site)
National Amgen Scholars Program at http://www.amgenscholars.com
UCB Amgen Program Manager at amgenscholars@berkeley.edu or 510-642-0280
UCB Amgen Program Director at knowlton@berkeley.edu or 510-642-5113
NC State AGEP Summer Program
Registration Deadline: February 12, 2008
I am pleased to invite you to apply for NC State's Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Summer Research Experience (SRE). Funded by National Science Foundation, NC State's AGEP SRE program is designed to give undergraduate students from underrepresented groups research experience, GRE training and professional development to help make them more competitive candidates for graduate school . Undergraduates considering a Ph.D. in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and certain Social Sciences are eligible.
NC State AGEP offers:
- 40 hours + per week lab experience working with a faculty mentor for 91/2 weeks
- A six week intensive GRE course for free
- Weekly Professional Development Seminars
- $4000 Stipend for the summer
- Free Room and Board
- Transportation Reimbursement
- Participation in university-wide summer research symposium.
For eligibility requirements and to apply, go to the AGEP -SRE website at: http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/agep/sum-pro.html
(note link to application is below my contact information)
**NC State AGEP offers similar programs for eligible graduate students attending non-research one institutions. To find out more, go to http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/agep/bridging.html**
ALSO be reminded that VISIT NC STATE DAY is March 12 & 13, and accepted participants will have transportation costs paid for by AGEP!! To find out more and apply, go to .http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/agep/visit.html
(note: application link is in middle of the page where it says online application form." There is not http: link like in the past)
Deadline to apply for Visit NC State Day is February 23.
After looking over the websites, if you have questions, please feel free to get in touch with me at the contact information below.
Look forward to hearing from you!
UA Summer and Graduate Program Opportunities
The Minority Health Disparities Undergraduate Summer Research Program
For undergraduates in the summer between their junior and senior year, or students who have completed their baccalaureate degree but not yet been accepted into a graduate program, the program offers:
- A financial award of $4,000 for 10 weeks of research and other activities
- Round-trip airfare to Tucson from anywhere within the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico
- Six units of transferable research course credit
- Housing will be available at the University of Arizona residence halls
The explicit objective of the program is to help prepare, motivate, and support students who aspire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who conducts research in the biomedical sciences (particularly cardiovascular and respiratory research) in which they have a specific interest, participate in weekly seminars offered by UA faculty on health issues disproportionately affecting minority populations, attend weekly workshops on graduate school preparation and presentation skill development, attend a GRE Prep Workshop, and present their work at the University of Arizona's end of summer research symposium.
The NIH/ISMD Graduate Scholars Program
For prospective graduate students interested in a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, the Graduate College also sponsors an NIH/IMSD Scholars Program. The program’s intent is to guarantee five (5) years of funding to those who are admitted into one of sixteen (16) biomedical graduate programs at the University of Arizona. First year scholars receive:
- A financial award of $21,941 in the form of a research assistantship
- In-state and out-of-state tuition waivers
- $1,000 in travel funds to attend a national conference
- Rotation through 3-4 laboratories
- Participation in a small group seminar focusing on survival skills for graduate school
- In subsequent years, equivalent funding will be provided in the form of a research or teaching assistantship, traineeship and/or fellowship
- Support of up to $1,500 to assist with supplies for their dissertation.
You may review aspects of these programs, including an online application for the summer program, at our website: http://grad.arizona.edu/imsd. If you have any questions about these programs, please contact me (mvelez@grad.arizona.edu) or Sandi Bartell (bartell@email.arizona.edu) the IMSD Program Coordinator. Also, I would be happy to mail you informational brochures on both programs and attached is a summer program flyer.
As you know, the University of Arizona is one of top 20 public universities in the country, as reflected in our rankings by the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council, and discipline-specific assessments and second in the country for the diversity of its student body. The UA is a research extensive and Land Grant University, and one of 67 members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. It is one of a few universities in the country that houses Colleges of Science, Medicine and Agriculture within the same campus. This configuration, in addition to the presence of Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and Public Health, and the Arizona Cancer Center (the largest such center in the Southwest), Sarver Heart Center and the Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center, gives the University of Arizona unparalleled opportunities in biomedical teaching and research. Adding to this configuration is the new BIO5 Institute that brings together scientists from five disciplines – agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science and engineering.
Summer Program - Genome Sequencing Center-Washington University
APLLICATION
The Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) at Washington University School of Medicine offers summer research
opportunities for talented students. Our mission is to promote and increase ethnic diversity in genomics.
“Opportunities in Genomics Research” is designed to train students for and to provide pathways to graduate
study in genomics. Participants will engage in scientific research under the mentorship of faculty at
Washington University. The program will include courses, seminars, GRE preparation and scientific writing
workshops, career services, and social activities. Ultimately, we want to produce viable candidates for
competitive graduate programs, namely in genomics or a related field.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
Who should apply?
Any student who is interested in a career in scientific research or whose college major is in a science,
technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) – related field. In keeping with our mission, we especially
encourage applications from underrepresented minorities (African-Americans, Native-Americans
(including Alaska natives), Native-Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic-Americans)
GPA requirements: Competitive
Residency requirements: Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident
Eligibility:
“Opportunities in Genomics Research” includes the following programs and student level eligibility:
- GSC Undergraduate Scholars – an eight-week, summer program providing students with
extensive research experience.
- Level 1: rising sophomores; Level 2: rising juniors; and Level 3: rising seniors
- GSC Extensive Study – a one-year, research program for recent college graduates.
Provisions of programs: Competitive stipends and summer housing (must be 18 years or older for housing)
For more information, please contact:
Cherilynn R. Shadding, Ph.D.
Director of Outreach
Genome Sequencing Center
4444 Forest Park Blvd., Campus Box 8501
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-286-1897/1803
cshaddin@genome.wustl.edu
APLLICATION
Biological Engineering REU Program - Summer Research Opportunity
Dear Student, Academic Administrator, or Faculty:
The Department of Biological Engineering (BE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is presently seeking outstanding current undergraduates to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program during the summer term of 2008. The REU Program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), provides non-MIT students with the opportunity to participate in the research happening in the Department of Biological Engineering. Participants must be either permanent residents or US citizens. Applicants should be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program as a sophomore or junior with a major in biology, chemistry, or engineering, and have at least some experience with biology. In addition, only applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 (4.00 scale) will be considered.
Each successful applicant will work closely with an MIT graduate student, post-doctoral candidate, or faculty member on biological engineering research. Specific projects will not be assigned until after student's arrival. The projects are developed by BE faculty. These faculty are listed on the BE website with links to their web pages. REU students will relocate to Cambridge, Massachusetts for the duration of the program, Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 15, 2008.
There are no exceptions to these program dates.
Compensation in the form of a stipend will be provided to all participants, as well as housing and some travel expenses for those not from the Cambridge area.
An application form is available online or for download, for candidates to complete and return along with their official academic transcript and two letters of recommendation from a faculty member. The postmark deadline for application submission is Monday, March 3, 2008. Please feel free to duplicate the downloadable application if you need additional copies.
http://web.mit.edu/be/education/reu.htm
You may have questions about the program. If you have questions about the program's technical requirements please write to Prof. Linda Griffith griff@mit.edu. For non-technical questions about the program, administrative or otherwise, please contact me at (617) 452-2464, or at ddarling@mit.edu.
University of Arizona Minority Health Disparities Summer Program
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2008 Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT)
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health
Program Director: Dr. Luis Mota-Bravo
Applications will be reviewed starting on Wednesday February 20, 2008
See program announcement at: http://port.bio.uci.edu/MHIRT/default.htm
The Minority Science Programs (MSP) in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) announces the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT), funded by the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) and Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program offers international research training opportunities to qualified undergraduate, graduate and health professions students who are from health disparities populations and/or are underrepresented in basic science, biomedical, clinical or behavioral health research career fields. MHIRT provides international research training for the purpose of:
Encouraging undergraduate, graduate and/or health professions students who are from health disparities populations to pursue careers in basic science, biomedical, clinical and behavioral health research fields.
Broadening the research efforts and scientific training of undergraduate, graduate, and/or health professions students from health disparities populations to encompass international health issues.
Assisting undergraduate, graduate and/or health professions students who are from such populations to participate in U.S. and international faculty collaborative research initiatives.
MHIRT participants receive research training during the summer and participate in original data collection at prestigious international research institutions in Mexico and Spain
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents from underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral research careers. UCI students should have approved Bio 194S (Safety and Ethics in Research) and should enroll in Spring Bio 197 MSP Seminar Series. Students from other universities should submit a letter of recommendation from faculty advisors indicating their research experience and training in research safety and responsible conduct of research.
Undergraduates should have completed approximately two years of course work in a major related to biomedical or behavioral science, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and/or show other evidence of exceptional scientific interest and talent.
Graduate and Medical Students. The program can support medical students who show evidence of commitment to pursue a career in research. This interest must be shown through previous research experiences and letters of recommendation from previous research mentors in the areas of MHIRT training
RESEARCH TRAINING AREAS
Students participating in MHIRT receive training in one of the following areas:
1) Neurobiology at the Instituto de Neurobiologia, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico Campus Queretaro, Mexico.
2) Evolutionary Genetics at Cavanilles Institute, Valencia, Spain.
3) Molecular Biology and Virology at Centro de Biologia Molecular 'Severo Ochoa', Madrid-Spain
BENEFITS
The training period at the foreign site must be 10 weeks, from June 25 to August 31, 2007. Participants must adhere to these dates because duration of projects and group travel.
MHIRT funding includes,
- Round-trip airfare,
- Room and board at the foreign site and
- Summer stipend of $2,500 for undergraduates, $3,500 for Post-baccalaureate/Master level degree students and $4,750 for Pre-doctoral degree level students.
- In addition, MHIRT provides support to attend nation wide conferences to present research findings.
MHIRT provides a unique experience that combine rich and stimulating cultural experience with productive and creative scientific research training. These experiences have provided UCI-MHIRT students with broader international scientific and educational perspectives, increased self confidence and independence, plus substantial improvements in technical expertise.
For more information and application form please go to the MSP webpage at http://port.bio.uci.edu/MHIRT/default.htm or contact Dr. Marlene de la Cruz (marlene@uci.edu) (949) 824-2589.
Global Change Education Program
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Science
Office of Biological and Environmental Research
Climate Change Research Division (CCRD)
http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/
The Global Change Education Program (GCEP) promotes undergraduate and graduate education/training in support of the DOE global change research activities. GCEP has two components as shown below:
· The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is a ten-week research program.
· The Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships (GREF) is a fellowship program for students who have successfully completed at least one year of graduate school.
Global change research encompasses a variety of technical areas including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate modeling, and terrestrial processes. Since 2005, GCEP has focused attention on aerosols and their radiative effects in coordination with the change in the CCRD Atmospheric Science Program's focus in atmospheric chemistry and physics. CCRD supports global change research through its Atmospheric Science Program (ASP), Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program (ARM), Terrestrial Carbon Processes (TCP), Program for Ecosystem Research (PER), and the National Institute for Climate Change Research (NICCR). Currently, ASP and ARM research projects are examining aerosols and their radiative effects, and the formation of clouds and their impacts on climate, respectively. TCP and PER projects are focused on understanding the terrestrial ecosystems and their effectiveness in sequestering carbon. Other studies address integrated assessments of Global Climate Change and Information Integration.
For more details about GCEP-SURE and -GREF, and to access electronic applications, please visit the website (see top of page). The application deadline is 04 February 2008, so you still have time to apply. Contact Barbara Dunkin at (865) 574-6440 or Barbara.dunkin@orau.org if you have questions.
MIT Summer Research Program
Application
The Graduate Students Office at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host its annual MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) from early June to mid-August of 2008.
The MSRP, an institutional effort that began in 1986, facilitates the involvement of talented students in research aspects of the fields of engineering and science—particularly those who are underrepresented in these fields. This summer program seeks to identify talented sophomores and juniors from around the country who could benefit from spending a summer on MIT's campus, working in a research laboratory under the tutelage and guidance of experienced scientists and engineers.
The program features supervision by an MIT faculty member, postdoctoral fellow or advanced graduate student; weekly seminars/workshops; preparation and delivery of a research poster and an oral presentation; individual counseling on academic careers; hands-on training in active, "real-world" laboratories; and participation in social and cultural activities in the area.
We are writing to ask for your assistance in identifying college minority sophomores and juniors (particularly African-American, Puerto Rican, Mexican American and American Indian/Alaskan Native students) interested in science and engineering who would benefit from a 10-week research-intensive summer program. Applicant requirements and the online application can be found on the web at
http://web.mit.edu/gso/msrp.
I have attached an application to this email, but we encourage students to apply online. Each student must complete the application and return it as soon as possible but at the very latest by February 1, 2008.
All applications that are not completed online should be mailed to:
MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)
Graduate Students Office
Room 3-138
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Undergraduate Research at the Univ. of South Alabama
The University of South Alabama will host an NSF-REU site for undergraduate students who want to participate in a full time research experience during the summer, under the direction of one of our faculty members. All the projects involve different aspects of "Structure and Fuction of Proteins". For information about the program and individual projects as well as to download the application forms, please visit our web site at: http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/biomedical/ucur/index.htm Applicants must have completed two semester of Organic Chemistry. The program lasts 10 weeks, starting on May 19 and ending on July 25 with a symposium in which all students present their results. Participants receive free housing on campus, a stipend of $375/week, a $100/week meal allowance and limited travel expenses. This is a great opportunity for students who have an interest in research and plan to continue their education in graduate school after graduation.
University of New Orleans Summer Research Program in Materials Science
and Nanotechnology
Announcement
Application
Dear Colleague:
Attached please find the announcement and application forms for our 2008 REU site in materials science. These documents are also available at www.amri.uno.edu/REU_Program-Main_2008.htm.
Our program provides research opportunities in chemistry, physics, materials science, and biology. Many of our projects focus on nanomaterials.
We have a strong history of providing research experiences to minority students and students from predominantly undergraduate institutions. Furthermore, we accept students at all stages of college (Freshman-Senior).
I hope that you will make sure that your students are aware of this program and that you can assist them with the application procedure.
The application deadline is February 28, 2008.
Announcement
Application
RISE and UF PhD Programs
Announcement
Henry T. Frierson wrote:
Dear Dr. Klein,
I am the new dean of the Graduate School at the University of Florida and I would like to explore the feasibility of establishing a network with Xavier’s RISE Program to build a pathway for RISE undergraduate and master’s students to PhD programs at UF.
I recently arrived from UNC-Chapel Hill where I was the PI of the IMSD Program there. Within the UNC-CH IMSD we had a number of RISE and MARC students participating in our summer research program as well as enrolling in PhD programs. I am convinced that we can do far more at the University of Florida. In fact, I intend for that to happen.
At UF, I am looking to establish active inter-institutional networks with RISE programs that seek to place their undergraduate and master’s students in strong PhD programs. With its scope of PhD programs, I believe that UF would be a great option to consider for RISE and any other students. I'd like to discuss how you and I might work together to achieve our common goals regarding increasing the number of URM students receiving PhD degrees.
UF has a significant number of minority PhD students in an array of science-based fields and we have programs that provide a strong source of support for them. Moreover, one can be assured that the students will have the full support of the Graduate School. The Grad School has an extensive Campus Visitation Program where we can have your interested students visit our campus, meet with faculty, current graduate students, as well as other prospective graduate students who are considering UF for their graduate studies. Summer research experiences and activities will be available to your undergraduate students as well.
Below, I've listed the academic programs that could readily accommodate PhD seeking RISE students. The options are broad and students can essentially select from a number of options that may be within their area of interest. I will look forward to hearing from you and I hope that we can work together. I wish you a wonderful New Year.
PhD Programs at the University of Florida for RISE Students
Agricultural and Life Sciences
Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology
Animal Sciences
Entomology and Nematology
Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Food and Resource Economics
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Forest Resources and Conservation
Horticultural Science
Interdisciplinary Ecology
Microbiology and Cell Science
Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology
Plant Pathology
Soil and Water Science
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Engineering
Agricultural & Biological Engineering/AG
Biomedical Engineering
Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering
Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering Sciences
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Botany
Chemistry
Psychology
Statistics
Zoology
Medicine
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biomedical Sciences--Interdisciplinary
Genetics
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Public Health & Health Professions
Health Services Research
Psychology
Rehabilitation Science
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medical Sciences—Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences
University-wide Interdisciplinary Program
Genetics and Genomics
Henry Frierson
University of New Orleans Summer Research Program in Materials Science
and Nanotechnology
Application
The Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) is searching for candidates for cash scholarship awards of $1000 or more.
We are accepting applications from full time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health and a desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management. A complete list of eligibility criteria is provided in the application packet.
Please help us get the word out to potentially eligible students by making the attached application packet available to them. Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 28, 2008 for students to be considered. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the scholarship awards or AWMA.
On behalf of AWMA, thank you for your help.
Karen J. Blakemore
Litigation Section, Environmental Group
Application
NASA Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship Project
URL: http://www.uncfsp.org/JPFP
EXTENDED Deadline: March 1, 2008
Description: JPFP increases the number of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce, thereby helping to eliminate the shortage of skilled workers in STEM-related disciplines.
Summer NSF REU fellowship opportunities at Loyola University Chicago
I am a professor of Biology at Loyola University Chicago and direct the undergraduate interdisciplinary Bioinformatics B.S. program. I also run our 9-week summer NSF REU program in Bioinformatics that has hosted eleven undergraduates for each of the last two years. Our REU web site is http://reu.cs.luc.edu/. Our goal is to expose talented undergraduates, especially under-represented minorities and women, to this new field of bioinformatics through a carefully crafted program of intellectual exploration, research, and fellowship with the hope that they will consider a research career that involves some aspect of this revolutionary field. We are also committed to serving students who may not have these kinds of opportunities at their home institutions. We have purposely selected cohorts that include students whose primary interests are in genetics, biochemistry, computer science, and/or statistics, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of bioinformatics as both a discipline and a tool. Students are awarded a $3,600 stipend and we take care of their room and board on campus and airfare to and from Loyola, including an overnight trip to The National Center for Biotechnology Information on the NIH campus. Our web site provides more details.
I’m writing to ask you to forward this email to your faculty and students in the hope that you can reach out to some students who might benefit from a little extra push to apply for these kinds of prestigious and highly competitive programs. Our application deadline is February 28, so interested students should apply online via our web site ASAP and arrange for transcripts and letters or recommendation.
Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
Howard M. Laten, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and
Bioinformatics Program Director
Loyola University Chicago
New Philadelphia Archaeological Research Project
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Case Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program
I would like your help in identifying strong candidates for our Case Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (Case-PREP), with an application deadline March 15, 2008 for summer 2008 entry.
For underrepresented minority college graduates, the Case PREP provides the opportunity to work as a scientific apprentice in a dynamic laboratory, complete tailored science and math coursework and GRE workshops, and participation in professional and personal development activities. The goal of the Case PREP is to inform and prepare scholars for graduate school and successful careers in biomedical science.
Our current PREP scholars are interviewing at graduate programs around the country, and are excited about embarking on their careers in biomedical sciences. I am very proud of their accomplishments, and delighted that we could enjoy their enthusiasm and hard work.
Please share this announcement with students who might be interested in the Case PREP. This might be a graduating senior who was not accepted to graduate school this year, or who seeks additional research experience before applying
The Case PREP website http://gradresed.case.edu/prep includes program information and an online application, and please feel free to contact me if you have additional questions.
Warm Regards,
Alison K. Hall, Ph.D.
Case PREP Director
Director of Graduate Education
National Cancer Institute's announcement for a
summer cancer research internship
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I have attached a PDF of the National Cancer Institute's announcement for a summer cancer research internship for students interested in cancer/cancer-related fields. This program is aimed toward students in underrepresented minority students.
For your information, I am a Xavier Alumni class of 1998. I completed medical school in 2002 at Wayne State University and residency in 2006 in Obstetrics and gynecology at St. Joseph-Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. I have been at the National Cancer Institute for the past 2 years and it has been an awesome experience! I am currently a postdoctoral fellow working on ovarian cancer. This opportunity has helped my career tremendously, as I am entering a gynecologic oncology fellowship at the Magee Women's Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh this summer!
Please pass this information along to students Xavier. Please feel free to forward my e-mail address if questions from you or students arise.
Sincerely,
Ebony Hoskins
NSF Summer Research Program in Solid State and Materials Chemistry
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Program Description: This is a 9-week, multi-institutional program in solid state chemistry research for undergraduates and college faculty, under the direction of a recognized authority in the field. A stipend plus a housing supplement and travel expenses are paid for all participants. The program starts with tutorial sessions at the University of Oregon (6/15- 6/21). After the tutorial the participants will travel to a university or industrial laboratory of their choice for a eight-week research program, and will then reconvene at Oregon State University for a final symposium (8/15-8/16) before the trip home.
Participating faculty will have the choice of either laboratory research or a university program directed toward the development of lecture materials on solid state chemistry suitable for inclusion in undergraduate course work.
College students and faculty of domestic institutions, who are US citizens or permanent residents, are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to undergraduate students who are rising seniors and to faculty members who are engaged in course development in chemistry or physics.
Program details and a list of Host Laboratories is available at: http://ssmchem.uoregon.edu/
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Dear Dr. Klein,
I am the new Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, I am writing to introduce myself, and to introduce our outstanding biomedical graduate programs.
The UM School of Medicine has achieved international recognition for breakthroughs in diabetes, cancer, ophthalmology, spinal cord injury, AIDS, and many other areas. Our centers of excellence, including the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, and the Diabetes Research Institute, are continually ranked among the nation’s best. We are especially excited about our new programs, such as the Miami Institute for Human Genomics, the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, and the Center for Computational Sciences, which have taken shape under the leadership of our new Dean, Pascal Goldschmidt.
Our biomedical graduate programs include:
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Sheila and David Fuente Cancer Biology Program
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology
- Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
- Physiology & Biophysics
- Epidemiology (PhD, MPH, MSPH)
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
We also have a strong MD/PhD Program, and an option for students to enter the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Program for the first year while deciding on a program and a mentor. Please visit our website to find out more about what’s going on at UMMSM (www.biomed.miami.edu).
Our minority recruiting efforts take us to Spelman College, Clark Atlanta, University of Maryland, the Atlanta Consortium, and the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. We are current members of the Leadership Alliance, an academic consortium of 33 institutions whose mission is to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models. Two years ago we were awarded an NIH-IMSD (Initiative for Maximizing Student Development) Scholars Program Grant.
Located in one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the world, our campuses are vibrant, exciting places of learning, research and collegial spirit. I am hoping that you will let your students know about the opportunities here—we think we have a lot to offer.
If I can provide you and your students with more information, either in person or by phone, just let me know. You may also email me at jbixby@miami.edu.
2008 Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT)
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health
Program Director: Dr. Luis Mota-Bravo
Applications will be reviewed starting on Wednesday February 20, 2008
See program announcement at: http://port.bio.uci.edu/MHIRT/default.htm
The Minority Science Programs (MSP) in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) announces the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT), funded by the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) and Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program offers international research training opportunities to qualified undergraduate, graduate and health professions students who are from health disparities populations and/or are underrepresented in basic science, biomedical, clinical or behavioral health research career fields. MHIRT provides international research training for the purpose of:
Encouraging undergraduate, graduate and/or health professions students who are from health disparities populations to pursue careers in basic science, biomedical, clinical and behavioral health research fields.
Broadening the research efforts and scientific training of undergraduate, graduate, and/or health professions students from health disparities populations to encompass international health issues.
Assisting undergraduate, graduate and/or health professions students who are from such populations to participate in U.S. and international faculty collaborative research initiatives.
MHIRT participants receive research training during the summer and participate in original data collection at prestigious international research institutions in Mexico and Spain
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents from underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral research careers. UCI students should have approved Bio 194S (Safety and Ethics in Research) and should enroll in Spring Bio 197 MSP Seminar Series. Students from other universities should submit a letter of recommendation from faculty advisors indicating their research experience and training in research safety and responsible conduct of research.
Undergraduates should have completed approximately two years of course work in a major related to biomedical or behavioral science, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and/or show other evidence of exceptional scientific interest and talent.
Graduate and Medical Students. The program can support medical students who show evidence of commitment to pursue a career in research. This interest must be shown through previous research experiences and letters of recommendation from previous research mentors in the areas of MHIRT training
RESEARCH TRAINING AREAS
Students participating in MHIRT receive training in one of the following areas:
1) Neurobiology at the Instituto de Neurobiologia, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico Campus Queretaro, Mexico.
2) Evolutionary Genetics at Cavanilles Institute, Valencia, Spain.
3) Molecular Biology and Virology at Centro de Biologia Molecular 'Severo Ochoa', Madrid-Spain
BENEFITS
The training period at the foreign site must be 10 weeks, from June 25 to August 31, 2007. Participants must adhere to these dates because duration of projects and group travel.
MHIRT funding includes,
- Round-trip airfare,
- Room and board at the foreign site and
- Summer stipend of $2,500 for undergraduates, $3,500 for Post-baccalaureate/Master level degree students and $4,750 for Pre-doctoral degree level students.
- In addition, MHIRT provides support to attend nation wide conferences to present research findings.
MHIRT provides a unique experience that combine rich and stimulating cultural experience with productive and creative scientific research training. These experiences have provided UCI-MHIRT students with broader international scientific and educational perspectives, increased self confidence and independence, plus substantial improvements in technical expertise.
For more information and application form please go to the MSP webpage at http://port.bio.uci.edu/MHIRT/default.htm or contact Dr. Marlene de la Cruz (marlene@uci.edu) (949) 824-2589.
UI McNair Scholars Program
RISE Directors:
Are your students searching for a summer undergraduate research experience? Please consider directing them to the new McNair Program at the University of Iowa – UI McNair Scholars Program. Please click on the McNair link to discover more details about this award-winning program.
In brief, it is designed to enhance and maximize your students’ success in completing their undergraduate studies and achieving their goals for pursuing and attaining their doctoral degrees. During their 8 weeks on the Iowa campus, they will participate in a variety of workshops, seminars, and informal discussions that will promote their understanding of graduate study and increase their future success when applying to graduate programs. They will work closely with a McNair team that is committed to their future success. This team will include the McNair Director (myself), the McNair Program Advisory Committee, our McNair staff and graduate assistants, the McNair Participating Programs, and the McNair Faculty Mentors. We will work closely with them before, during, and after their stay on the Iowa campus, and we hope to partner with you in mentoring these students to achieve their goal of receiving a doctoral degree.
The centerpiece of the McNair experience is the 8-week summer research experience where they will conduct a “hands on” research project working closely with a UI McNair Faculty Mentor and his/her research group. We will work with them to identify their faculty mentors based on their current research interests. The 2008 research program will run from Monday June 9 through Friday August 1, and each student will receive a stipend of $3,200. Students will present their research at the UI Summer Undergraduate Research Conference (Jul 30) and at the CIC-SROP conference that will be held on the Michigan State University campus (Jul 25-27).
Please share this email with your students and encourage them to check out the program details at http://www.grad.uiowa.edu/mcnair/.
Students should apply before March 15, 2008 – the online application may be found at:
http://ogei.grad.uiowa.edu/mcnair/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email (ui-mcnair@uiowa.edu) or call Paul Meintel, my assistant, at 335-2147.
We will select 18 undergraduates from colleges and universities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. They will be among the FIRST UI McNair Scholars class. We look forward to hearing from you and your students. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
NSF Summer Research Program in Solid State and Materials Chemistry
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Please post this notice for your undergraduate students and forward to appropriate faculty regarding the 2008 REU program in Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology at Dartmouth College. The program is funded by the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program and the Department of Defense ASSURE program to support ten physics, engineering, and chemistry students to participate in current research at the Center for Nanomaterials Research at Dartmouth.
Additional application forms and further details about the program are available on-line at http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/nanomaterials by clicking on the "summer program" link. The March 13th deadline is quickly approaching, so be sure to contact nanomaterials@dartmouth.edu for more information.
Through the program, undergraduates work for nine weeks with faculty in state-of-the-art facilities on independent research projects in nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Weekly discussion sessions and trips to regional research labs are included. Participants receive a stipend of $4,050 and on-campus housing is provided. In addition, participants receive a $750 lab supply budget and are reimbursed for up to $700 for travel from their home institution to attend the program. The program concludes with a public poster session where the students present their research. When not in the lab, the Connecticut River area offers a large variety of activities; from hiking, canoeing and biking to world-class performances at the Hopkins Center. Access to college athletic facilities and the nine campus libraries are provided to the program participants. In particular, minorities and women are encouraged to apply
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