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	Other Scholarships/Internships Spring 2007 Click Here For NSF STEM Scholarship Information MAYO CLINIC College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program-SURF Mayo’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship is a 10-week program where you will: Conduct your own small research project or work on part of an ongoing research investigation. Develop your technical skills. Participate in a special weekly seminar series that introduces you to rapidly progressing research areas. Learn how laboratory research is translated to new medical treatments. Receive a fellowship award of $4,000 Eligibility and Application Process: You can apply for the SURF program if you: Are a student currently in your sophomore or junior year at a US college or university. Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 Are considering a biomedical research career at a PhD or MD/ PhD. Level Apply online or request a paper application, go to web page at: www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html or contact: Glenda Mueller Student Recruitment Programs Coordinator Mayo Graduate School 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905 Phone: 507-284-3862 Fax: 507-284-0999 Email:gmueller@mayo.edu SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE The University of Maryland School of Medicine Office of Student Research: Short term Research Programs at the UM Project EXPORT: Health Disparities Research Training Program. PROMISE, Maryland’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate Short Term Research Training Program for Medical Students. Short Term Research Training Programs for Minority Undergraduates in Toxicology and Environmental Health. Short Term Research Training Programs for Minority Undergraduates in Heart, Lung, Blood and Sleep Disorders Research Volunteer Research Program. Fogarty International Programs (Require Prior Research Experience). 1. Fogarty Minority International Research Training (MIRT) Program in drug discovery, endocrinology, epidemiology, neuroscience, parasitology, pharmacology, vaccinology. 2. Fogarty Minority AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP) in epidemiology and public health. Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents. G.P.A of 3.0 or higher Trainees selected on the basis of written answers in their complete application, recommendations. For additional info: email studentResearch@som.umaryland.edu . Also include your name, address, phone, school, major, current GPA, expected graduation date and programs of interest or contact: Dr.Jordan.E.Warnick Assistant Dean & Professor Office of Student Research University of Maryland School of Medicine 660 West Redwood Street, 324 HH Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1596 SUMMER PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH - SPUR Center for Study of Gene Structure and Function Hunter College City University of New York Research Laboratories under the University: Biomolecular Theory and Computer Graphics Drug and Protein Interaction with Nucleic Acids Gene Expression and Signal Transduction Structural Biology Molecular Immunology Neurobiology Biopsychology Evolutionary Bioinformatics and Biological Anthropology Genomics Proteomics For more info email: spur@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu SUMMER MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SMEP features the following: Critical Writing Enrichment Clinical Experience Critical Reading Enrichment Science Enrichment Test-taking Skills Enhancement Financial-Planning Skills. Eligibility: Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa Have completed at least one year of college (in addition qualified post-baccalaureate applicants are also eligible). Have an overall GPA of 3.o with 2.75 in the sciences, or equivalent academic credentials Have a combined SAT score of al least 950 or ACT score of al least 20. Participating SMEP Institutions: University of Alabama School of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Chicago Summer Science Enrichment Program Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Duke University School of Medicine Fisk University and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine New Jersey Medical School University of Virginia School of medicine Western Consortium: University of Washington School of Medicine and University of Arizona college of Medicine Yale University School of Medicine For more info: visit www.aamc.org/smep or call toll free (866) 304-SMEP. BIOMEDICAL SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PROGRAM University of Maryland Baltimore County supported by the NIDDK short term education program for minority students. Eligibility: Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions Have completed the freshman year (30 credits) in the student’s declared major prior to participation in the program. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Have a declared major in science, engineering, or mathematics appropriate to biomedical research Demonstrate an interest in science, research and related careers that is not exclusively focused on medical school Demonstrate an interest in the advancement of underrepresented groups in the biomedical sciences and mathematics. All BSURE Trainees will present their research at a minimum of two conferences: The second annual NIDDK Undergraduate Research Conference in Hawaii on August 3 and 4, 2005, and at the Eighth Annual UMBC Summer Undergraduate Research Fest in August 2005. To apply: Obtain an application packet from the program website at: http://www.umbc.edu/bsure, or from Mrs. Kathy Lee Sutphin in the Department of Biological sciences office(BS 480) or request to sutphin@umbc.edu Complete the two-page application and one page essay. Arrange for a minimum of two letters of recommendation from scientists. Provide official transcripts of all college course work Submit a completed and signed application to the program Coordinator by February 25, 2005. GRADAUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS UMBC- AN HONORS UNIVERSITY IN MARYLAND Meyerhoff Graduate Fellows Program Contact: Micheal Summers, Ph.D. 410 455 3124 bivins@umbc.edu Chemistry Biology Interface (CBI) Program Contact: Ralph Pollack, Ph.D. Pollack@umbc.edu GAANN (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Programs) Contact: Lasse Lindahl, Phd lindahl@umbc.edu Summer Biomedical Training Program (NIGMS) Justine Johnson (410) 455-3124 bivins@umbc.edu Summer Undergraduate Internship program in the Biomedical Sciences Areas of Research: Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Chemical and structural Biology Bioenergetics and Metabolism Biomedical Imaging and Microscopy Cell and Molecular biology Control of Gene Expression Cell signaling Cell Growth and Cancer Gene Therapy Developmental Biology Microbiology, Parasitology, and Virology Genetics Genomics and Computational Biology Immunology Neuroscience and Pharmacology Applying to the SUIP: Only accepting application from US citizens and permanent residents Online application form <http.www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/intern/index.html/> Statement detailing (a) your career goals and (b) broad areas of biomedical science you are interested in researching this summer<one page> Description of your research experience and/ or lab courses you have taken<one page> Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty or advisors Official undergraduate transcript. Please include your Fall grades. Deadline for the application is FEB 1^st Please mail to: Summer Undergraduate Internship Program Biomedical Graduate Studies 160 BRB 2/3 421 Curie Boulevard University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6064 Contact: suip@mail.med.upenn.edu or call 215-898-1030 NIH Grants Information Linking you to Funding Opportunities www.grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm 301-435-0714 Grantsinfo@nih.gov Grants Information, OER, OD, NIH 6705 Rockledge Drive Suite 4090, MSC 7983 Bethesda, MD 20892-7983 Some Helpful Websites Application instructions and Forms http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm Application Receipt Dates http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP) http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/ Funding Opportunities and program Guidelines http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding.htm Grants Policy and Guidelines http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/policy.htm Guide for Grants and Contracts http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html Peer Review Policy http://grants.nih.gov/grants/peer/peer.htm Research Training and Fellowships http://grants.nih.gov/training/extramural.htm University of Florida College of Medicine NIH SHORT-TERM RESEARCH TRAINING FOR MINORITY STUDENTS Purpose: Opportunity to conduct biomedical research with UF faculty Stipend: $3,000/ eight weeks Travel: $750 max Housing: $250 month max Location: University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL Requirements: (a) Minority status ( African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islanders) (b) GPA (3.2 and above) (c) Interest in biomedical research (d) US citizen or permanent resident Deadline: Feb 11 2007 Application: www.med.ufl.edu/oma Contact us: University of Florida College of medicine Office of Minority Affairs P.O. Box 100202 Gainesville, FL 32610-0202 Phone: (352) 392-3015 Fax: (352) 392-5647 Email: oma@dean.med.ufl.edu Undergraduate Summer Internships in Animal Behavior RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Program Dates: May 21- July 28, 2007 Stipend, travel, and Housing provided by program How to Apply: Information and application materials are available on our REU web page at: http://www.indiana.edu/~animal/REU/ or email: cisab@indiana.edu Application Deadline: Feb 15^th, 2007 SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Apply on-line at: www.med.virginia.edu/srip Contact: Graduate Programs Office PO Box 800738 Charlottesville VA 22908 434-924-1757 Email: medgpo38@virginia.edu Summer Student Program- The Jackson Laboratory Bar Harbor, Maine Eligibility: At the time of participation in the program, a high school student must: Have completed Grade 11 and Grade 12 Be at least 16 years old, and Be a US citizen or permanent resident At the time of participation in the program, a college student must: Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student Have at least one semester of undergraduate education remaining before graduation zBe a us citizen or permanent resident. Students receive room and broad and a $2,500 stipend. They reside at Highseas, a historic Jackson laboratory residence on the shore of Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine. More information and applications: www.jax.org/education/ssp.html Contact us: Ms. Randi O'Rourke Education Office The Jackson Laboratory 600 Main Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609-1500 Phone: 207-288-6749 Email: summerstudents@jax.org Application Deadline: Jan 19^th 2007 SUMMER MULTICULTURAL ADVANCED RESEARCH TRAINING University of North Texas Health Science Center at Forth Worth To Apply: Visit our webpage at www.hsc.unt.edu/outreach or call us at 866-21REACH or (817)735-0174 Application deadline: March 7, 2005 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 2005 Summer Undergraduate Research Programs Undergraduate Research Program in the Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences www.cogsci.umn.edu Bioinformatics Summer Institute http://www.bsi.umn.edu/ Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences in Electrical and Computer Engineering www.ece.umn.edu/groups/nsfreu NSF-Sponsored Summer Research in Geology and Geophysics http://www.geo.umn.edu/dept/programs/intern.html Mechanical Engineering Research Experience for Undergraduates http://www.me.umn.edu/research/reu.shtml Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP) http://cbs.umn.edu/main/summer_research/ Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program http://www.grad.umn.edu/outreach/research/MSROP/ National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics Program http://www.nced.umn.edu Ronald.E.McNair Baccalaureate Achievement Program http://www.gen.umn.edu/programs/trio/ School of Physics and Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates http://www.physics.umn.edu/outreach/reu/ Undergraduate Internship Program in Scientific Computing and Graphics http://www.msi.umn.edu/general/Programs/uip/ SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN THE BIOSCIENCES University of Iowa Biochemistry Summer Undergraduate research Fellowships Contact: Dr. Rex Montgomery Department of Biochemistry 4-403 Bowen Science Building The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-7932 (Voice) 319-335-9570 (Fax) Rex-montgomery@uiowa.edu www.biochem.uiowa.edu Committee in Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) Contact: Diana Bryant, SROP Coordinator Graduate College 205 Gilmore Hall The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-2148 (voice) 319-335-5806 (Fax) Diana-bryant@uiowa.edu www.grad.iowa.edu/SROP Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology Contact: Dr. Nancy Lill Department of pharmacology 2-471 Bowen Science Building The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 319-384-4651 (Voice) 319-335-8930 (Fax) Nancy-lill@uiowa.edu www.medicine.uiowa.edu/pharmacology Free Radical and Radiation Biology Summer program Contact: Jennifer DeWitte Free Radical and Radiation Biology Program B180 medical Laboratories The University of Iowa Iowa city, IA 52242 319-335-8164 (voice) 319-335-8039 (Fax) Jennifer-dewitte@uiowa.edu www.uiheathcare.com/depts/med/radiationoncology/frrb/index.html Interdisciplinary Summer Undergraduate Research Program Contact: Paulette Scheler Program Associate 1190 Medical Laboratories The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-7748 (voice) 319-335-7656 (Fax) interdis@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu Genetics Immunology Neuroscience Molecular Biology Iowa First Nations Summer Program Contact: Dr. Joe Dan Coulter Opportunity at Iowa 239 Jessup Hall The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-3555 (voice) 319-353-2537 (Fax) Joe-coulter@uiowa.edu www.uiowa.edu/~provost/oi/ifn Neuropsychology Behavioral Neurology, and Cognitive Neuroscience Contact: Dr. Daniel Tranel Department of Neurology 2155 Roy.J.Carver Pavilion University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, IA 52242 319-384-6050 (Voice) 319-356-4505 (Fax) Daniel-tranel@uiowa.edu Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships 12 fellowships/year $3,000 stipend Undergraduate students work in laboratory of APS member Attend the Experimental Biology meeting or APS Conference ($1,000 travel) Deadline: Feb 3^rd David. S. Bruce Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Research $500 awards (4 total) Undergraduate students who are 1^st author on abstract submitted to experimental Biology meeting Candidate or abstract sponsor must be a member of APS 1 page letter from student Deadline: Nov 10 Explorations in Biomedicine Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowships for Native American Students 4 fellowships/year Undergraduate students work in laboratory of APS member (housing allowance available) $3,500 stipend Attend Experimental Biology meeting or APS Conference ($1,000 travel) Deadline: Feb 3^rd SUMMER MUITLICULTRAL ACCESS TO RESEARCH TRAINING THE S.M.A.R.T Program Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents 18 years or older and must have completed sophomore year of undergraduate study Program Dates: Early June to early August (10 weeks) For applications and additional information, please contact: The SMART Program Colorado Diversity Initiative University of Colorado at Boulder 347 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0347 303-492-4607 1-888-709-1997 (toll free) E-mail: smart@colorado.edu Application deadline: Mid FEB Research Areas Aerospace Engineering Applied Mathematics Behavioral Genetics Chemical and Biological Engineering Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering Computer Science Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Electrical and computer Engineering Geological Sciences Integrative Physiology Mechanical Engineering Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Neuroscience/Biopsychology Physics RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN MOLECUALR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS Indiana University Department of Biology (June 1^st – August 10th) Students will be expected to participate in research for at least 40 hours per week. Students may not enroll in classes or hold outside employment during the term of their internship. Each student will receive a $3,500 stipend plus travel expenses to and from the university. While on campus, the students will live in the Indiana University graduate dormitory. Eligibility: Applicants cannot from Indiana University-Bloomington Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents Deadline: FEB 1^st Notification date: March 12 For more info contact: Tami Davis, REU Coordinator at 812-856-5522 Email: iusummer@bio.indiana.edu GEBS Summer Scholars Program University of Rochester A 10 week summer research experience at the University of Rochester for undergraduates interested in a career in biomedical or biological research and who may be considering applying to graduate school Faculty Research Areas Cellular and Molecular Biology Immunology, Microbiology and Virology Molecular Biophysics and Structural Biochemistry Molecular Toxicology and Environmental medicine Neuroscience Oral Biology Pathology Eligibility: All undergraduates are eligible. Preference will be given to students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. or entering a combined MD/PhD program. Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.0 Requirements: A completed application; school transcripts; tow letters of recommendation. Stipend: A stipend of $300 per week will be awarded. Dates: Students must commit to working for 10 weeks- starting no later than may 31^st and ending no earlier than August 6^th. Application deadline is March 1^st For more info. contact: Ms. Linda Lipani GEBS Summer Scholars Program University of Rochester Medical Center 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 316-S Rochester, NY 14642 Tel: (585) 275-4522 Linda_Lipani@urmc.rochester.edu UCLA CENTER FOR ACADMEIC AND RESEARCH ECELLENCE-SEM SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM Areas of Research: Biology Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biophysics Mathematics Genetics Chemistry Neuroscience Engineering Physics Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens entering their junior or senior year with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 Students interested in pursuing degrees in medicine (MD) or dentistry (DDS) are not eligible for this program unless they also plan to pursue a PhD Award: $ 300 per week Room and Board Transportation Contact us: UCLA CENTER FOR ACADMEIC AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE- SEM SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM 2121 Life Science Builidng, Box 951606, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606 Email: CAREOA@LIFESCI.UCLA.EDU Tel: 310-206-2182 Deadline: FEB 4^th Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY www.aecom.yu.edu/phd Contact us: Sue Golding Graduate Division 1300 Morris Park Avenue Bronx. NY10461 Tel: 718-430-2345 Email: phd@aecom.yu.edu or mstp@aecom.yu.edu BIOSTATICS Graduate Programs at HARVARD Doctor of Philosophy The primary emphasis of the Department is our PhD program in Biostatistics, administered through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. This program includes coursework, exam, and thesis requirements. PhD applications should be made directly to GSAS through http://www.gsas.harvard.edu/admissions Master of Science The Department also offers a Master’s program, administered through the Harvard School of Public Heath. Typically, the program is two years in length, although some applicants with prior graduate training may be eligible for a one-year program. Students ultimately interested in a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply directly to thee PhD program. Master’s applications should be made directly to HSPH through http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/admissions For more info: Department of Biostatistics 655 Huntington Avenue SPH-2, 4^th Floor Boston, MA02115 Phone: 617-432-1056 Fax: 617-432-5619 Email: biostat_admissions@hsph.harvard.edu Gateways to Success in Health Professions University of Missouri College of Veterinary medicine and School of Heath Professions- June 13 through July 22 A Six-Week Summer Fellowship For Disadvantaged college Students Seeking a career in Health Professions Objectives: To provide enrichment in the areas of biomedical science which will carry over to improved performance at the professional level To provide experiences relevant to becoming a competitive applicant for admission to MU college of Veterinary Medicine or MU school of health professions. To acquaint participants with the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, facilities, student activities, and faculty To teach an understanding of the research process To enhance written and oral presentation skills Requirements: US citizens or permanent residents At least 2.5 cumulative GPA for Missouri residents and 3.0 for nonresident students Current official transcripts pf all college course work completed. Two letters of reference by former instructors or advisors A 250 word personal statement of why you wish to participate in the Fellowship and a description of your future plans For more information: Barbara A.B.Horrell Director of Student Recruitment and Retention College of Veterinary Medicine Building University Of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 573-884-8765 Email: HorrellB@Missouri.Edu Summer Research Training Program Participant benefits include: $3000 stipend Travel: Funding will be provided to those students who are not eligible for assistance from their own college or university Housing: Double room in dormitory-style facility Admission and Application Process: Application can be downloaded from the website Statement of purpose Two letters of recommendation Copy of college transcripts Documentation of all previous research experience, if applicable Application deadline is February 1 Eligibility: US Citizen or permanent Resident Students who will have completed at least 4 semesters or 6 quarters of undergraduate study prior to the beginning of the SRTP Master’s students are also encouraged to apply Prior research experience is an asset Contact Information: Graduate Outreach Program Coordinator UCSF 100 Medical Center Way, Lower level, box 0523 San Francisco, CA 94143-0523 Phone: (415)-514-0840 Fax: (415)-514-0844 Email: srtp@itsa.ucsf.edu http://saawww.ucsf.edu/srtp SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY Applications are available through the program’s website, and are due in early February. Students receive a 3,000 stipend and campus housing for the duration of the program. For more information and application materials, please visit: www.sciencenet.emory.edu/SURE/ Dr. Cathy Quinones Director, SURE Program Center for Science Education, Emory University 1399 South Oxford Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 Phone: 404-727-3439 Email: srp@learnlinl.emory.edu SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AT NC STATE UNIVERSITY Summer institute for training in Biostatistics For more info contact: Dr. Dennis.D.Boos Dr. Marie Davidian Co-Directors Phone: 919-515-1918 (Boos) 919-515-1940 (Davidian) Email: sibs@stat.ncsu.edu REU IN FUNGAL GENOMICS For more info: contact Ms. Phyllis Hilliard Dr. Thomas.K.Mitchell NC State Box 7251 Raleigh, NC 27695-7251 NSF GREEN PROCESSING REU For more info: contact NSF Green Processing Undergraduate Research Program Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. Chirstine.S.Grant and Dr.steven Peretti, Co- Directors Phyllis Hilliard, program Coordinator Email: grant@eos.nscu.edu peretti@eos.ncsu.edu pthillia@ncsu.edu Phone: 919-515-3639 Fax: 919-515-3465 HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUE SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNS For more info contact: Ms. Judy Day HHMI Science Exploration and Outreach NC State Box 8211 Raleigh, NC 27695-8211 Email: judy_day@ncsu.edu Phone: 919-515-9402 Fax: 919-515-7545 Dr. Charles.F.lytle Biology Outreach Programs NC State Box 7532 Raleigh, NC 27695-7532 Email: lytle_bio@ncsu.edu Phone: 919-515-1170 Fax: 919-515-1172 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHINCIAL EXPERIENCE For more info, contact: Dr.L.George Wilson Vice Provost for international Affairs NC State Box 7112 Email: info@iaesteNCSU.org NSF MINOIRTY GRADUATE EDUCATION SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE For more info. contact Ms Alison Al-Baati MGE Program Manager and Coordinator of Graduate Fellowships Email: Alison_albaati@ncsu.edu Phone: 919-513-0005 Fax: 919-515-2873 Dr.David.M..Shafer Assitant Dean Email: david_shafer@ncsu.edu Phone: 919-515-7052 Fax: 919-515-2873 The Graduate School North Carolina State University NC State Box 7102 Raleigh, NC 27695-7102 NUCLEAR ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM For more info. contact: Dr. Mohammed.A.Bourham Professor and Undergraduate Administrator Department of Nuclear Engineering NC State Box 7909 Email: bourham@ncsu.edu Phone: 919-515-7662 Fax: 919-515-5115 REU PHYSICS PROGRAM For more info. contact: Dr, Michael Paesler Department of Physics NC State Box 8202 Raleigh, NC 27695-8202 Email: reu_physics@ncsu.edu NSF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE SOLVENTS AND PORCEESES (CERSP) For more info. contact: Dr. Everett. I. Baucom Deputy Director of NSC STC University of North Carolina Campus Box 3290 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3290 Phone: 919-843-6994 Fax: 919-962-5467 Email: baucome@email.unc.edu NSF-VIGRE TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM For more info. contact. Dr. Marcia Gumpertz Department of Statistics NC State Box 8203 Raliegh, NC 27695-8203 Email: Gumpertz@stat.nscu.edu Phone: 919-515-1923 Fax: 919-515-1169 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AT THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FARMING SYSTEMS For more info. contact. Dr. Nancy Creamer NCSU- Center for Environmental Farming Systems Department of Horticulture NSCU Box 7609 Raleigh, NC 27695 Email: nancy_creamer@ncsu.edu NSF TRIANGLE UNIVERSITIESS NUCLEAR LABORATORY REU For more info. Contact: TUNL Laboratory Email: reu@tunl.duke.edu Phone: 919-660-2600 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS For more info. contact. The Office of Undergraduate Research North Carolina state University NC State Box 7105 Phone: 919-513-4187 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-College of Graduate Studies SUMMER UNDERGRADUTE RESEARCH PROGRAM Research Areas: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bioengineering Bioinformatics Biostatistics Cancer Biology Cardiovascular Biology Cell Biology Cell and Molecular Pharmacology Cell Regulation Cell Signaling Developmental Biology Epidemiology Gene Medicine Health Disparities Lipodomics marine Biomedicine Metabolic Disorders Microbiology and Immunology Molecular and Cellular Biology and Pathobiology Neurobiology/Substance Abuse/High Resolution Functional Brain Imgaing Neuro Science Pathology and laboratory Medicine Pharmaceutical Sciences Physiology Proteomics Signal Transduction Structural and Chemical Biology Toxicology Eligibility and Awards: The awards are preferentially made to college students who are considering a research career in basic sciences. This experience is valuable for students seeking admission to PhD programs. Minority students are particularly encouraged to apply. Students are supported by a stipend of no less than $3,000 for a 10 week period. Application Procedures: Submit your online application using following website: http://www.itlab.musc.edu/summer_research/ In addition, the following items must be mailed or faxed by the deadline: Current GPA Letter of recommendation from a college faculty member. Deadline for Application is Feb 1^st TUFTS SACKLER SCHOOL OF GRADUATE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES IN BOSTON Summer of Graduate Biomedical Sciences The summer program provides research opportunities in the following areas: Biochemistry Biotechnology Cell Biology Developmental; biology Genetics Immunology Microbiology Molecular Biology Molecular Oncology Neuroscience Nutrition Parasitology Pathogenesis Pharmacology Physiology Public health Virology Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a four year undergraduate program. Any qualified undergraduate may apply. The Sackler School encourages applications from members of groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. The National Institutes of health has reported that groups underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research include, but are not limited to, those from African American, Hispanic American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander and members of economically disadvantaged families. How to Apply: Early applications are encouraged, although the final deadline is Feb, 15^th. To obtain an application: call (617) 636-6767, email: sackler-school@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/sackler/programs/summer.html or write: Sackler School Summer Research Program Tufts University 136 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02111-1800 NATIONAL LABORATORY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS-US Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship: Program Components: Participants become part of the intense interdisciplinary research environment of national laboratory Students establish long term research relationships with national laboratory scientists and engineers Pre-Service Teachers (PST) Program Components: Mentors include both a master teacher and laboratory scientist to maximize the building of content knowledge and skills through the research experience. Workshops provide specific suggestions for transferring research experiences to the classroom Community College Institute (CCI) Program Components: Students are exposed to the rich opportunities that a life in science and engineering can provide Students participate in workshops that broaden their view of career options and enhance their communication and professional skills Faculty and Student Teams (FAST) Program Components: Team consists of a faculty member and up to three Undergraduate students selected by the faculty member. Faculty develop professional expertise regarding the federal grant application process. These collaborative relationships between the National laboratories and universities may enable faculty to be more competitive in their efforts to receive federal research grants Contact us: Brookhaven National Laboratory Office of Educational programs 631-344-4503 A GATHERING OF SCIENCE SCHOLARS BY THE CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCTION AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY For more information and to register, please visit the AGEP website at www.stonybrook.edu/agep or call (631)632 1387 Center For Inclusive Education Stony Brook, NY 11794-3387 Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program- Arizona cancer center Areas of Research Opportunity: Cancer genetics Cancer-related bioinformatics Cellular adhesion and tumor progression Chemoprevention of cancer Control of cell cycle division Discovery and development of novel anti-cancer drugs Molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis Molecualr mechanisms of physical and chemical carcinogenesis Molecular tumor immunology Oncogenomics Oxidative stress and apoptosis Signaling pathways influencing growth and apoptosis in carcinogenesis Tumor physiology 55 interdisciplinary faculties in 14 departments, and 4 colleges For more information contact: Anne Cione, Program Coordinator acione@azcc.arizona.edu, Phone: 520-626-7479 Dr.G.Tim Bowden, Program Chair tbowden@azcc.arizona.edu Phone: 520-626-6006 Graduate College www.arizona.edu/prospective/gradaute.shtml Cancer Biology Graduate program www.azcc.arizona.edu/cbio/ Cancer Biology Graduate Intersiciplinary program The University of Arizona PO Box 245024 Tucson, Arizona 85724-5024 The University of Arizona Graduate College MINORITY HEALTH DISPATIRTIES SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM Eligibility African American, Native American, Alaska native, Hispanic, Latino, native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander US Citizen or permanent resident Major in fields leading to biomedical careers Have completed 75 semester units toward your bachelor’s degree Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above Be interested in pursuing graduate education in a biomedical field Program Attributes: June through August (10 weeks) Students will receive a $4,000 stipend Round-trip airfare to Tucson from anywhere within the United States and Puerto Rico Six units of upper division research credit Compete for one of five $1,000 travel awards to attend a national conference Housing will be available at the University Arizona residence halls Apply for FASED funds to cover housing and food costs How to apply: Application can be downloaded from the website http://grad.arizona/multi/imp_index.html. Deadline is Feb, 1st. For more info. contact: Program Director Maria Teresa Velez, PhD Associate Dean of Graduate College Email: mvelez@grad.arizona.edu Sandi Bartell IMSD program Coordinator University of Arizona Graduate College Diversity Programs 1031N Mountain Ave Tuscon, AZ 85721-0120 Phone: (520)626-0095 Fax: (520) 626-3590 Email: bartell@email.arizona.edu SUMMMER RESEARCH INSTITUE- The UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA A 10 Week research program June through August Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors who come from underrepresented backgrounds, i.e., who are underrepresented in graduate school, are eligible Enrollment during the previous year in an accredited four year university or community college US Citizenship, permanent Residence or Refugee status Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above Successful completion of 75 semester units towards a bachelor’s degree Attributes: June through August (10 weeks), coinciding with Summer Session 1 and 11 at the university of Arizona A financial award of $3,000 Three units of research course credit and three units of research writing course credit The opportunity to conduct research one-on-one under the supervision of a UA Faculty Mentor who works in your chosen field of study and in an area of specific interest to you. Weekly workshops on critical thinking, organizing research, research ethics, speaking and public presentation skills, crafting a successful graduate application, creating an outstanding research poster, and other topics. How to apply: A completed application cover sheet (available online at: http://www.grad.arizona.edu/multi/sri/index.php One letter of recommendation from faculty who can access your ability for academic research An unofficial copy of your undergraduate transcript (with Fall grades posted). A 2-3 page Personal Statement outlining your academic interests, short and long term academic interests, short and long term goals and reasons for applying to UA Summer Research Institute. Deadline is March 1^st Documents should be submitted to: Summer Research Institute The University of Arizona Graduate College Administration 322 PO Box 210066 Tucson, AZ 85721-0066 For more inf. Contact: Donna. R. Treloar, Program Coordinator, Sr. Phone: 520-621-7808 Email: dtreloar@grad.arizona Maria Teresa Velez, Program Director Phone: 520-621-7814 Email: mvelez@grad.arizona.edu GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE LIFE SCIENCES- THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Life Science Graduate Programs Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Animal Sciences Applied Bioscience Applied Mathematics Arid Lands Resource Sciences Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology Biological Chemistry program Biomedical Engineering Cancer Biology Cell Biology and Anatomy Chemistry Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Entomology Epidemiology General Biology for teachers Genetics Genomics Insect Science Medical Pharmacology Microbiology and Immunology Molecular and Cellular Biology Natural Resources Neuroscience Nutritional Sciences Pathobiology Pharmacology and Toxicology Physiological Sciences Plant Pathology Plant Sciences Radiology Soil, Water and Environmental Science For more info. contact Graduate Recruitment, Life Sciences The University of Arizona P.O Box 210036 Tucson, AZ 85721-0036 info@lifescience.arizona.edu SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Watson School of Biological Sciences Approximately 20-25 students from around the world are accepted to the 10 week program each summer. Students work with Laboratory staff on independent research projects in the mentor’s field of expertise- specifically in the areas of caner biology, neurobiology, plant biology, cell biology, genetics, molecular and structural biology. Contact information contact: The Watson School of Biological Sciences Phone: 516-367-6890 Email: urpadmin@cshl.edu www.cshl.edu/URP SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM-DUKE UNIVERSITY For Undergraduate students interested in the PhD or MD-PhD programs in the biological sciences. Research Areas: Biochemistry Botany Cell Biology Immunology Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Neurobiology Pathology Pharmacology and Cancer Biology Zoology Program Events: Orientation Weekly Peer group meetings Poster Session Weekend retreat at Duke’s Marine Lab Graduate School admission and financial aid information session Visits and presentations by representatives of the biological sciences industry Social functions Applications may be printed from the web: http://www.duke.edu/web/srop SROP program Duke University 120 Allen Building, Box 90070 Durham, NC 27708-0070 Email: timalei.vess@duke.edu Application deadline: Feb, 11^th THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE MSTP RESEARCH PROGRAM- An extensive Experience for the individual interested in Combined MD/PhD training for a career as physician scientist Program Features: June 6- July 29 An 8 week research project conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedical sciences Physician Scientist clinical shadowing Weekly seminar Series Career Development Seminars Big Brother Big Sister program pairing SUMR and MSTP students Emergency Room Shadowing Eligibility Citizen or permanent resident of US Junior or sophomore in college Major in biological or physical sciences How to apply: Application for, available electronically: www.medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/sumr Transcript 2 letters of recommendation Application deadline: Feb, 4^th For more info. contact: SUMR Program Director The University of Iowa Medical Scientist Training Program 1186 Medical laboratories Iowa city, IA 52242-1181 Phone: (800) 551-6787 mstp@uiowa.edu THE TRAVELERS SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM- JOAN AND SANFORD.I.WELL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY Program Dates June 28- August 13 The Application Procedure is as follows: No separate application form is required Application is to be made after completion of the first semester of junior year. This means that applications are received from the end of January until the first of March, which is the deadline for applications Transcript/Academic Record We require an official transcript giving all your grades, including those of the first semester of the junior year, to mailed directly from each college or university you have attended. Letter of Recommendation We require a letter of recommendation from your college premedical advisor, or one member of your science faculty who has taught you one course and who will give us a statement of your motivation and potential for medical and scientific studies. Essay Submit a one-page essay outlining something about yourself, how you developed an interest in a medical career, and your interest in working with underserved populations Applicant Information Include home, school address and telephone numbers where you can be reached. Applicants must be US citizens or have permanent resident visa status. Mail to Bruce.L. Ballard, M.D., Associate Dean Joan and Sanford.I.Weill Medical College of Cornell University 445 East 69^th street, Room 110 NewYork, NY 10021 Phone: (212) 746-1057 SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Who should apply? Applicant should have a GPA of 2.75 or Higher Transcripts from the semester or quarter prior to the application deadline are used to determine whether this criterion has been met. Undergraduate students who are US citizens or permanent resident s can apply Applicants must have completed their freshmen year and have obtained sophomore status, as well as students who are junior, and seniors who will not graduate within a semester after the end of SROP summer session may apply. How to apply? Applications are available online at www.grad.uiuc.edu beginning Jan 1^st Complete and submit a UIUC SROP application found at the website listed above Submit an official transcript to the UIUC SROP Submit tow letters of recommendation from a faculty member, academic advisor, or other academic person familiar with your scholastic abilities Complete and submit a Statement of Purpose and a Proposed Research Project statement to the UIUC SROP Notify your college Representative (see online application) or Partner Campus contact of your plan to apply For more info: The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 204 Coble Hall 801 S Wright Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-333-4860 Fax: 217-333-8019 SUMMER OF DISCOVERY-NATIONAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES Requirements: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident Currently enrolled, full-time or part-time in a degree granting program in high school, College, graduate or professional school Good academic standing (overall B average equivalent or better) A strong interest or pursuing studies in disciplines related to biomedical research, including the biological, chemical, physical, behavioral and computational sciences, and biomedical engineering At least 16 years old at time the fellowship is awarded. Salary/stipend Student, teacher and faculty salaries/stipends will be commensurate with individual/experience level. Application process: To apply, submit your application by going to: http://www.training.nih.gov and fill out an online application for the “summer internship program” A brief cover letter including your name, mailing address, telephone number, current school and grade or classification in school. The letter should describe the academic plans for the fall, your interest in the biomedical sciences, and reasons for seeking a summer research A resume (be sure to include research activities, honor, awards, and any other relevant accomplishments. A listing of coursework grades from the school you are currently attending Tow letters of recommendation preferably from individuals having direct knowledge of your scientific interests and abilities. Deadline for application is March 1 Contact Information: Ms. Charle league Coordinator Summers of Discovery and Special Programs DRCPT/NIEHS/NIH (B2-08) P.O. Box 12233 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2233 Email: league@niehs.nih.gov Phone: 919-541-5741 Fax: 919-541-1994 ADVANACING CORNELL CAREER EXPERIEINCES FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM CORNELL UNIVERISTY- JOAN AND SANFORD.I.WEILL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES General Information: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and must have individual medical insurance for the duration of the program Stipend: Each trainee will receive a stipend of $2,500 Travel: Travel expenses are paid up to $500 for students who come from far away Housing: On campus housing will be provided free of charge to those who are not from the New York City area Application Procedure: Complete and return the application form by Feb 1^st Mail your official transcript directly from your school. Preference is given to students with a GPA of 3.0 or above Send a letter of recommendation from a science faculty instructor or form an internship advisor who will comment on your motivation and potential for scientific research Send proof of citizenship by providing a copy of one of the following: US passport; birth certificate issued by a state, county, or municipal authority; Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph Deadline is Feb 1^st These items should be mailed to: Francoise Freyre, M.A Assistant Dean Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University 445 East 69^th Street, Suite 412 New York, NY 10021 Phone: 212-746-6120 Fax: 212-746-8906 http://biomedsci.cornell.edu/ BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM-SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE WASHINGTIN UNIVERSITY IN St.LOUIS - BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDI CAL SCIENCES A 10 week summer research program for underrepresented minority and disadvantaged college students interested in careers in biomedical research Eligibility: Washington University is committed to training a biomedical research work force that mirrors the diversity of our nation.BiomedRAP encourages applications from individuals who have experienced significant hardships that have adversely affected their educational pursuits Stipend and Housing: Participants will receive a stipend of $3,000 for 10 weeks of residence in the program. Housing will be provided at no charge in university dormitories. Participant travel to St.Louis will be covered, and housing funds will be available to offset the cost of travel for participant’s guests at the symposium held at the end of the summer. Application: Access an application at the BioMedRAP website: http://biomedrap.wustl.edu or by calling 1-800-852-4625 Application Deadline is Jan 31^st UNCF.MERCK SCIENCE INITIATIVE UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Eligibility Criteria: Only African American candidates are allowed Enrolled fulltime in any four-year college or university in the United States A junior who will be a B.S or B.A. degree candidate in the 2005-06 academic year A life or physical sciences major and engineering degree majors are ineligible A student with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale Committed to work as an intern for two summers at a Merck research facility A citizen or permanent resident of US UNCF.MERCK GRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS Eligibility Criteria: African American Enrolled full-time in a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree program majoring in a life or physical science. MD/PhD degree candidates are eligible Engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing dissertation research having successfully completed all qualifying exams. A citizen or permanent resident of the United States UNCF.MERCK POSTDOCTORAL SCIENCE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Eligibility Criteria: African American A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree recipient in a life or physical science by the end of academic year 20006-07 Appointed as anew or continuing postdoctoral fellow by the end of the 2005 calendar year at an academic or non-academic research institution in US. This postdoctoral appointment must be for a minimum of 12 months A citizen or permanent resident of the US Deadline is 15^th Dec For more info. contact: Jerry. L. Bryant, PhD., Director UNCF. Merck Science Initiative United Negro College Fund 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive Suite 110 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 Fax: (703)-205-3574 Email: uncfmerck@uncf.org www.uncf.org/merck/ HEALTH RESEARCH CAREERS IN A CHANGING WORLD US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISESASES How to apply Online (The Preferred Method) http://healthresearch.niaid.nih.gov/ Email: BioT@niaid.nih.gov To see what types of information your resume should include, please click to www.niaid.nih.gov/ohrm/attacha.htm Postal Service: NIAID-NIH-OMNI 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 880 Bethesda, MD 20892-5473 Application Questions? Contact us at our toll-free number: 888-798-4991 VANDERBILT SUMMER SCIENCE ACADEMY Eligibility Requirements: Students should have a GPA of alt least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Students should have a strong desire to pursue a terminal degree Eligibility requirements vary by program. Please see each program’s home page to determine the prerequisites The Academy is open to all. Students of an underrepresented ethnic background are strongly encouraged to apply Program Benefits: Students will receive a stipend determined by the specific program they enter (ranging from $2500-$3500) Some programs provide housing supplements Contact us: Michelle Grundy, PhD Director, Summer Science Academy program Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training 340 Light Hall, Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 37232-0301 Phone: (615)-343-2573 Email: michelle.grundy@vanderbilt.edu Opportunities for Undergraduates interested in careers in research The Molecular and Cellular Biology Contact us: Michelle Grundy, PhD Director, Summer Science Academy program Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training 340 Light Hall, Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 37232-0301 Phone: (615)-343-2573 Email: michelle.grundy@vanderbilt.edu Summer Undergraduate Research Program: Contact us: Karen Gieg Educational Programs Coordinator Vanderbilt University, Department of Pharmacology 451 Preston Research Building Nashville, TN 37232-6600 Phone Number: (615)-322-1182 Fax Number: (615)-936-3910 Email: Karen.gieg@vanderbilt.edu Summer Program in Biomedical Research for Natural Science Majors Contact us: Al Beth, CPB Program Director Vanderbilt University Medical Center 727 Light Hall Nashville, TN 37323 (615) 322-4235 Al.beth@vanderbilt.edu The Vascular Biology Summer Research Program for Minority Students Contact us: Dr. Richard Hoover, Program Director Vanderbilt University Department of Pathology C 3321A MCN Nashville, TN 37232-2561 Phone: (615) 343-8845 Fax: (615)-343-7023 Deadline: Feb 1^st The Vanderbilt Minority Summer Research Program Contact us: Professor James.G.Patton Minority Summer Research Program Vanderbilt University VU Station B 351820 Nashville, TN 37235-1820 Deadline: Feb 15^th The Summer Neuroscience Apprentice Program for Minority Students Contact us: Fredrick.H.Hamilton School of Graduate Studies and Research Meharry Medical College 1005 Dr. D .B. Todd, Jr. Boulevard Nashville, TN 37208-3599 Email: fhamilton@mail.mmc.edu Deadline: March 1^st The Cellular Microbiology of Germs and Defenses Contact: Professor Neil Green Department of Microbiology and Immunology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Phone: (615)-343-0453 Email: neil.green@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu WEILL CORNELL/ROCKEFELLER/SLOAN-KETTERING TRI-INSTITUTIONAL MD-PHD PROGRAM AND GATEWAYS TO THE LABORATORY SUMMER PROGRAM Contact info. Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD program 1300 York Avenue, Room D-115, New York, NY 10021-4896 Phone: 212-746-6023 or 1-888-U2-MD-PHD Email: mdphd@med.cornell.edu http://www.med.cornell.edu/mdphd Deadline: October 15^th ASPET SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS-SURF AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS Purpose: To introduce undergraduate students to pharmacology research in order to heighten interest in science as a career, with an emphasis on pharmacology graduate training Length of Fellowship: Minimum of 10 weeks Stipend: Minimum of $2,500 Log on to: http://www.aspet.org/public/surf/surf.htm for more information about application procedures and participating institutions. SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AT JOHS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Contact: Dr. Allen Shearn Carolyn Norris Dept. of Biology Johns Hopkins University Email: Bio_cals@jhu.edu crn@jhu.edu Deadline for Application: Feb 1^st http://www.bio.jhu.edu/ SUMMER STAR PROGRAM (Student Training and Research) Research Opportunities for undergraduate students at THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA Georgia’s health Sciences University Application information: Qualified applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least their freshman year of college Acceptance into the program is on a competitive basis Applicants select an MCG faculty mentor and submit a joint application with mentor. Competitive candidates should have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 Two letters of recommendation and STAR recommendation forms must be completed and submitted. A limited number of on-campus rooms are available. The STAR program funds~twenty participants per summer session. For additional info: log on to: http://www.mcg.edu/Gradstudies/STARHome.htm STUDENT DIVERSITY OFFICE- understanding and embracing diversity within our school JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMSBERG School of Public Health One of the primary functions of the Student Diversity Office is the recruitment of qualified underrepresented minorities for our degree programs. The office is equally committed to retaining those students once they have been admitted and enrolled. The office works diligently to provide an atmosphere that is sensitive to the many cultures of the student population. Contact us: Student Academic Support Services Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of public Health 615 N Wolfe Street, Suite E1002 Baltimore, MD 21205 Email:diverse@jhsph.edu Log on to: www.jhsph.edu/Student_Life/diversity Phone: 410-502-2487 Fax: 410-955-0464 SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM- University of Virginia Health Systems. Contact: University of Virginia Health System Graduate Programs Office P.O. Box 800738 Charlottesville, Virginia 22908-0738 (434)924-1757 Apply online at www.med.virginia.edu/srip Email: medgpo38@virginia.edu Application Deadline is Feb 15^th SUMMER MEDICAL AND RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM- A 9 Week Summer Biomedical Research Program Baylor College of Medicine Texas Medical Center Houston, Texas Application Requirements: Application may be Downloaded from the web site or sent in response to written, email or telephone inquiries. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Applicants who graduate before or during the program are not eligible No previous research experience is required except for freshmen Application deadline is Feb 1^st The 2007 program dates are May 30^th through July 29^th. Participants will receive a competitive compensation. Housing, at a reasonable cost, is located at Rice University near the BCM complex. Contact us: SMART Program Baylor College of Medicine One Baylor Plaza, N204K Houston, TX 77030 Phone: 713-798-5915 Email: smart-program@bcm.tmc.edu Program Director: Gayle Slaughter, PhD NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE- Training and Funding Opportunities MU SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCES June 5 through July 30 $2600 stipend 1-3 hours research credit Room and board Travel expenses to and from Columbia Eligible Fields of Study: Behavioral and Social Sciences Physical Sciences Engineering, Math and Biological Sciences Humanities Applications due Feb 25^th Please include the following with your application: Unofficial Transcript Letter of recommendation from a faculty member in your academic discipline One page personal statement Eligibility Requirements: US citizens or permanent residents Be a member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group Not be graduating prior to May 2007 Contact us: Summer research Experiences 210 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-884-8006 Fax: 573-884-5454 Email: umcgradSummerRip@missouri.edu Minority Scientists Network- MiSciNet is the graduate school and career information portal in science, technology, engineering and mathematics The University of Utah Summer Research Experience Interdepartmental Programs: Summer Research Opportunity: Stipend: $2,400 Housing and Meals Travel costs Bioscience Undergraduate Research BioURP@bioscience.utah.edu Stipend: $2,400 Housing and meals Travel costs REU Integrative Biology for Undergraduates BioURP@bioscience.utah.edu Stipend: $3,000 Housing and meals Travel costs Departmental Programs Chemistry Steiner@chemistry.utah.edu Stipend: $3,000 Housing Travel up to $500 Pharmaceutics: Leshia.Hoffman@pharm.utah.edu Stipend: $3,000 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT INTERNSHPS AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY The Health Careers Opportunities Program The Leadership Alliance The Stanford Summer Research Program in Biomedical Sciences (SSRP) Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) Undergraduate Internships Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences Program- Center on Polymer Interfaces and macromolecular Assemblies Stanford University Undergraduate Research Programs http://www.stanford.edu/dept/undergrad/urp/DeptresearchOpps/dept Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences RESEACH OPPORTUNITES IN BIOMEDCIAL SCIENCES Financial Support: Participants will receive: At least $1,700 monthly Free housing on the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University Transportation between Bowman Gray Campus and Reynolda Campus Applications are available from the website www.wfu.edu/graduate Application deadline is Feb, 11^th For additional info. contact: Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Bowman Gray Campus Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1001 Phone: (336)-716-4303 or 1-800-GET-GRAD Fax: (336)-716-0185 Email: bggrad@wfubmc.edu SUMMER PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES EXCELLENCE IN CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES Eligibility: Students applying to this program must be: Underrepresented Minorities US Citizens Undergraduate or master’s students in good academic standing The Cardiovascular Summer Research Program will begin June1 and end July 29. Program participants will receive a stipend ($1,574/month), room in one of the WFU residence halls, and transportation costs. Fellowship program is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Applications: Applications may be obtained from the career services or science departments in your school. Information and applications are available on the web at: www.wfubmc.edu/hypertension/education. For more information contact: Debra. I. Diz, PhD Hypertension and Vascular Disease Center Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Wake Forest University School of Medicine Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1032 Phone: (336)-716-1080 Fax: (336) 716-2456 Email: ddiz@wfubmc.edu SUMMER 2005 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM JEFFERSON COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES Highlights of the Program Include: A stipend of 3,000 and an allowance for campus housing A ten-week research experience from June 6^th through August 12 A broad selection of world-renowned faculty working in various fields of biomedical research including Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Developmental Biology and Teratology Microbiology and Molecular Virology Pathology and Cell Biology Cell and Tissue Engineering Genetics Immunology Pharmacology and Structural Biology Physiology Obtain application from the website: www.jefferson.edu/jcgs Contact us: Jessie Pervall, Director of Admissions and Recruitment Jefferson College of Graduate Studies Thomas Jefferson University 1020 Locust Street, Suite M-60 Philadelphia, PA 191707 Phone: 215-503-0155 Email: Jessie.pervall@jefferson.edu FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN MICROBIOLOGY- AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBILOGY POSTDOCTORAL: ASM/NCID Postdoctoral Research Associates Program: Deadline: November 15^th GRADUATE: Robert. D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship: Deadline: May 1^st UNDERGRADUATE: ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Deadline: Feb 1^st Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Deadline: Feb, 1^st For more information: Email: fellowships-careerinformation@asmusa.org Tel: (202)-942-9283 or (202)942-9295 Fax: (202) 942-9329 UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (SROP) KENTUCKY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK (KBRIN) EPSCoR SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM IN MOLECUALR NEUROBIOLOGY MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER PROGRAM IN CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM AT UOFL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGES 1101 Vermont Avenue NW. Suite 301. Washington, DC. 20005-3536 Phone: 202-371-9195. Fax: 202-842-0773. www.aavmc.org SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR MULICULTIRAL OR DISADVANTAGED PRE-VETERINARY STUDENTS University of California Contact: Office of Dean-student programs 530-752-1383 Colorado State University: Contact: College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 970-4917053 DVMAdmissions@colostate.edu Michigan State University Contact: Vetward Bound Coordinator 517-355-6521 vetbound@cvm.msu.edu University of Missouri Contact: Director of student Recruitment and Retention 573-884-8765 Ohio State University Young scholars Program Summer Research Opportunity Program Contact: Graduate School, The Ohio State University 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 University of Tennessee Contact: Associate Dean The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine 2407 River Drive Room A102 Knoxville, TN 73996-4550 National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders Research Opportunities Postdoctoral Fellowships Otolaryngology Research Fellowships Summer Student Program Positions Post Baccalaureate Research Training Faculty Sabbatical Research Opportunities THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2007 Presbyterian Health Foundation: Benefits: $3,000 stipend Housing (if needed) Eligible for 3 credit hours Enrichment classes Requirements for SURE are: Two (2) years undergraduate High academic achievement in science course work Some laboratory research experience Two (2) letters of recommendation Completed application Statement of Career goals Undergraduate transcripts Application Deadline: Feb, 7^th Contact us: Ms. Brenda Callahan (Brenda-callahan@ouhsc.edu) The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center SURE Program PO BOX 26901- BMSB 332 Oklahoma City, OK 73190-2690 Voice: (405)-271-2406 Fax: (405)-271-2418 Website: http://w3.ouhsc.edu/gpibs SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Summer Research Fellowships for Undergraduates Partners in Research (PIR) Minority Undergraduate Summer Research Program Contact: Diane McKinstry ( McKinstry@uams.edu) Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) summer Research Fellwoships for Undergraduate Students TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH TRAINING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN, HISPANIC AND NATIVE AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATES-THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON Research areas available to students each summer include Biochemical and Genetic Toxicology, Immunotoxicology, and Neurotoxicology, depending on which of 20 trainers the student and director choose. The Program covers most expenses and offers a competitive stipend of more than $3,500. Students also have access to all campus libraries and recreational facilities. These are no fess or tuition costs for the student. Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, or Native American, and US citizens or permanent residents. Juniors with GPA of at least 3.0 are preferred. Sophomores may apply. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received beginning each Jan 31. The application will be online in December. Application deadline is March 1^st. Students submit applications online. They must choose toxicology among the five options for biology-based summer research programs at UW-Madison and write a brief personal statement of interest in toxicology research. CORNELL LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM The program: To be eligible for the program, applicants must be in good academic standing with a grade point average of about 3.0 or better, have completed at least two but no more than seven semesters, and demonstrate an interest in pursuing graduate study. Students in this program receive a stipend of $2,500 and $1,000 to cover living expenses while on campus. Research Opportunities: Students in the program conduct research with faculty in a variety of areas, including life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities and engineering. For more information contact: Pamela Davis (607)-255-8246 Pd43@cornell.edu Check out on the web at: www.theleadershipalliance.org OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS –Summer Institute for training in Biostatistics. Who is Eligible? Undergraduates majoring in mathematics, science or other quantitatively oriented areas of study are eligible. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Financial Support: No fees or tuition costs. Housing meals and most extracurricular activities covered. Earn college credits Hands-on training with top researchers Access to top Universities’ computing, libraries and other facilities Application Information Applications and more information about the programs are available on the websites: Boston University: www.bumc.bu.edu/biostats/sibs North Carolina State University www.stat.ncsu.edu/sibs University of Wisconsin www.biostat.wisc.edu/training/sib THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON M.D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER—SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Summer Research Program Contact: Ms. Jimmie Pope Educational Programs The University of Texas- Houston Medical School, MSB 5.202 P.O. Box 20708 Houston, Texas 77225-0708 Phone: 713-500-5334 Email: jimmie.L.pope@uth.tmc.edu The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Summer Program for college students Contact: Dr. Michael Ahearn Office of Academic Affairs The University of Texas M.D Anderson caner Center 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 240 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: 713-745-1205 email: mahearn@notes.mdacc.tmc.edu The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer center Science Park Summer Research Program Contact: Dr. Robin Fuchs-Young Department of Carcinogenesis The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Science Park/Research Division P.O. Box 389 Smithville, TX 78957 Phone: 512-237-0547 Email: rofy@sprd1.mdacc.tmc.edu SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM (SURP) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURG SCHOOL OF MEDICNE INTERDISCIPLINARY BIOMEDICAL GRADUATE PROGRAM Areas of Research: Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Cell Biology and Molecular Physiology Cellular and Molecular Pathology Immunology Molecular Pharmacology Molecular Virology and Microbiology Funding: All students receive a stipend of $3,500 for the 10 week program. Additional funds may be available for transportation, housing, and other expenses Eligibility: You may apply if you are a rising sophomore or rising junior enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university in the US international students are eligible to apply if currently in F1 or J1 visa status. Individuals from groups underrepresented in the sciences are encouraged to apply To Apply: Application deadline March 1^st. Online application available soon at www.gradbiomed.pitt.edu For more information: Contact Ms. Carol Williams at 412-648-9003 or cawillia@medschool.pitt.edu or visit www.gradbiomed.pitt.edu UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES: FRED HUTCHISON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER Contact us: Summer Undergraduate Research Program Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1100 Fairview Avenue North (A2M-015) P. O. Box 19024 Seattle, Washington 98109-1024 Phone: (206) 667-4617 Research Experience for Undergraduate Program in Mathematics Contact person: Robert Strichartz, mathreu@cornell.edu or 607-255-3509 Website: http://www.math.cornell.edu/Undergraduate/REU/REU.htm Nanobiotechnology Center Research Experience for Undergraduates (NBTCREU) Contact Person: Anna Waldron, amw37@cornell.edu or 607-254-5371 Application Deadline: Feb 15^th The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) Research Experience for Undergraduates Program Contact Person: Melanie-Claire Mallison, malison@cnf.cornell.edu or 607-254-4858 Application Deadline: Feb 20^th NASA/NY SPACE GRANT SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM Contact Person: Elizabeth Humvert, SEH35@CORNELL.EDU or 607-255-2710 Application Deadline: Feb 4^th PLANT GENOME RESEARCH SUMMER INTERNSHIP Contact: Nicole Hanley Markelz, nph5@cornell.edu or 607-254-6730 Application Deadline Date: March 11^th SHOALS MARINE LAB IN MAINE Contact Person: Laurie Johnson, SHOALS-LAB@cornell.edu or 607-255-0743