Office of Student Research: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Indiana University Simon Cancer Center Summer Research Program (SRP)

CLOSED

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship

CLOSED

Program Summary

The AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows work for 10 weeks during the summer as reporters, researchers, and production assistants in mass media organizations nationwide. Fellows collaborate with media professionals at radio and television stations, newspapers, and magazines. As part of their job, the student-scientists and their host-journalists strive to make science news easy for the public to understand.

The fellowship program is designed to enhance coverage of science-related issues in the media in order to improve public understanding and appreciation of science and technology. Fellows have the opportunity to observe and participate in the process by which events and ideas become news, improve their communication skills by learning to describe complex technical subjects in a manner understandable to the lay public, and increase their understanding of editorial decision making and the way in which information is effectively disseminated. The program has supported more than 500 Fellows.

Application Information

Please consult the website by clicking the program title for the most current application materials.

Criteria:

Application Form
Applicants must be enrolled as college or university students (in their senior year, or in any graduate or post graduate level) in the natural, physical, health, engineering, computer, or social sciences or mathematics in order to apply.
Applicants must apply for the summer fellowship within one year after graduation or defense of their thesis. Students enrolled in English, journalism, science journalism, or other non-technical fields are not eligible for these fellowships.
Successful applicants will attend an orientation at AAAS headquarters at the beginning of the summer and a wrap-up session at the end of the summer. They will prepare reports on the progress of their fellowships throughout their placement.

AAAS typically selects from 15-20 Mass Media Fellows each summer. Fellows are provided a weekly stipend of $450 as well as travel expenses to and from AAAS and their sites

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 1/15/2013

Contact Information

AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program
1200 New York Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 326-6441

Tags: Basic Science Research, Graduate, January, National, Summer Programs, Undergraduate

American Heart Association (AHA) SouthWest Affiliate Undergraduate Student Research Program

CLOSED

Program Summary

Objectives:

The purpose of this undergraduate research training program is to encourage promising students from all disciplines, including women and members of minority groups underrepresented in the sciences, to consider research careers while supporting the highest quality scientific investigation broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke

. Science Focus:

Funding is available for research broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease, stroke, or to related clinical, basic science, and public health problems. Candidates should be interested in basic, epidemiological and/or clinical disciplines that bear on cardiovascular and stroke problems. The extent to which the focus of the project is related to CVD and/or stroke is an important factor that will be considered. However, the applicant is not required to be a part of cardiovascular/stroke-oriented laboratory, clinic or department.

The laboratory/research site sponsor and institution are responsible for disclosing the nature of research and activities taking place where the student will be conducting research, and the safety or health-hazards/risks which are known or reasonably likely to be encountered. Students are responsible for learning and following appropriate safety procedures.

Students will not receive college credit for their summer research activities. Therefore, participation in the program will not appear on an official transcript from the institution where the student is assigned.

Trainee Stipend/Salary: $4,000 for the summer research experience ($400/per week)

Application Information

Please consult the program website by clicking the program title for the most current application materials.

Target Audience
At the time of application, the undergraduate student must:
-Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program in either a four-year college or university, or a two year institution with plans to transfer to a four-year college or university by the fall semester immediately following the summer program.
-Have junior or senior academic status in the fall of given year. Students who will graduate in September or before are not eligible.
-Have completed at least four semesters or six quarters of any combination of the following courses by May, preceding the summer fellowship; Biological sciences (biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology or lab) and/or Physics and/or Chemistry (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry or lab).
-Have completed at least one quarter of college level or AP credit calculus, statistics, computational methods or computer science by May, preceding the summer fellowship.

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 2/7/2013

Contact Information

Program questions/inquiries, call 214-360-6107 or apply@heart.org

Tags: Basic Science Research, Cardiovascular, Clinical Research, February, National, Neurology, Summer Programs, Undergraduate

American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Travel Grants

OPEN

American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Undergraduate Research Capstone Program (UR-Capstone)

OPEN

Program Summary

The ASM Undergraduate Research Capstone Program (UR-Capstone) is the successor program to the ASM-Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, formerly the Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship program from several years ago.

The goal of this program is to �fulfill the later stages of undergraduate professional development� for underrepresented minority students (URM). This program seeks to enhance the presentation skills of students after their research experiences. The ASM Undergraduate Research Capstone Program (UR-Capstone) will focus on enhancing presentations and networking skills, and provide students with resources to transition to disciplinary scientific meetings.

Prospective applicants must have conducted research in microbiology prior to applying to the UR-Capstone.

Funding
The UR-Capstone program is supported by funds provided by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). The awards package includes:
-Up to $1500 travel support will be provided for students who will attend the ASM Presentation Institute and present the results of their research project at the 2014 ASM General Meeting. Travel support will cover airfare, hotel accommodations, and the ASM General Meeting registration
-Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the ASM General Meeting
-Two-year ASM student membership

Application Information

Eligibility
Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.
Applicants must:
-Be U.S. citizen or Permanent U.S. resident
-Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate student during the 2013-2014 academic years. (Freshmen with college level research experience, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who will not graduate before December 2013)
-Be from an underrepresented minority group (groups include African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders), a community college, a minority serving institution, a first generation college student or non-traditional student
-Have conducted research in the microbiological sciences at a U.S institution (host mentor is not required to be an ASM member, but recommended)
-Have a strong interest in obtaining a research career and post-graduate training in research within the microbiological sciences
-Be accepted to present a poster or oral presentation at the 2014 ASM General Meeting

Note: Students cannot be a previous recipient of a UR-Capstone award

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 12/1/2013

Contact Information

ASM Undergraduate Research Capstone Program (UR-Capstone)
Education Board
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-942-9283/Fax: 202-942-9329
fellowships@asmusa.org

Tags: December, Microbiology, Minority, National, Undergraduate

American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Undergraduate Research Fellowship (ASM-URF)

OPEN

Program Summary

The ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) is aimed at highly competitive students who wish to pursue graduate careers (Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D) in microbiology. Students will have the opportunity to conduct full time research at their home institutions with an ASM member and present research results at the ASM General Meeting the following year.

Students will:

Conduct a research project for a minimum of 10 weeks beginning in the summer of 2011
Work with faculty mentors who are ASM members and who are employed at the students home institutions, and
Submit a research abstract for presentation at the 2012 ASM General Meeting. (Should the opportunity to present research at the General Meeting conflict with graduation, then applicants should contact ASM).

Funding
Funding for the ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship program is provided by the American Society for Microbiology.

The Fellowship provides:

Up to $4000 for student stipend
Two-year ASM student membership, and
Up to $1000 in travel support for students to present the results of the research project at the 2012 ASM General Meeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting.

Application Information

Please consult the website by clicking the program title for the most current application materials.

Note: the application requires a joint application from both the student and the faculty mentor.

Eligibility
Applicants who do not meet all eligibility requirements will not be considered.

Eligible student candidates for the fellowship must:

Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2011-2012 academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution,
Be involved in a research project,
Have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor, and
Not receive financial support for research (i.e., Council for Undergraduate Research, Minority Access to Research Careers, Sigma Xi) during the fellowship.

Eligible faculty mentors must:

Have an appointment at the same institution as the student applicant
Be ASM members, and
Have an ongoing research project.

Criteria for Selection
Student applicants should be able to demonstrate:

Academic achievement,
Relevant career objectives,
Potential contribution to overall project outcome,
Personal motivation to participate in the program, and
Achievement in previous research experiences.

Faculty mentor applicants should be able to demonstrate:

Commitment to undergraduate education and research,
Quality, significance, and potential impact of the research project,
Appropriateness of the project for undergraduate student research,
Availability of appropriate facilities to support the proposed research project, and
Endorsement of the project by Department Chair or Dean.

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 12/1/2013

Contact Information

ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Education Board
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
fellowships@asmusa.org

Tags: Basic Science Research, February, Microbiology, Minority, National, Travel Grant, Undergraduate

American Society of Hematology (ASH), Mary Rodes Gibson Memorial Award

OPEN

American Society of Hematology (ASH), Trainee Research Award

CLOSED

Program Summary

The ASH Hematology Opportunities for the Next-Generation of Research Scientists Award (HONORS) will contribute to the development of the next generation of hematologists by supporting talented medical students and residents to conduct hematology research. The award program has the following objectives:

-Support the conduct of hematology research by medical students and residents. -Introduce medical students and residents to the hematology research community. -Encourage medical students and residents to continue research careers in hematology.

The Hematology Opportunities for the Next-Generation of Research Scientists Award is intended for medical students and residents (residents are defined as trainees who have not yet entered a hematology-related training program) in the United States, Canada, or Mexico with an interest in hematology research. The award will provide the recipient with a $5,000 stipend to conduct either a short hematological research project for a minimum of three months, or a long hematological research project between three and 12 months. The stipend will be distributed in installments, the last of which is dependent upon the receipt of the final report submitted by the recipient. All recipients will also receive $1,000 each year for two years to support attendance at the ASH Annual Meeting.

Application Information

Please consult the website by clicking the program title for the most current application materials.

The program is open to undergraduates, medical students, and residents. Fellows are ineligible for this award.

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 2/22/2013

Contact Information

Submit to: training@hematology.org Direct questions to: Joe Basso
Training Manager
Tel: 202-776-0544
email: jbasso@hematology.org

American Society of Hematology
2021 L Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036

Tags: Basic Science Research, February, Health Professional, Hematology, National, Summer Programs, Undergraduate

American Society of Hematology (ASH), Travel Awards

OPEN

American Vascular Association (AVA) Lifeline Student Research Fellowship

CLOSED

Americorps

OPEN

Amigos de las Americas

OPEN

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), Travel Awards

Pending

Big Ten Schools, Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)

OPEN

Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP)

CLOSED

Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program

CLOSED

Program Summary

This program is intended to provide the highest quality experience for first-year medical school students pursuing interests in oncology research.

While the program has traditionally been designed for students who have completed their first year of medical school, highly qualified undergraduates majoring in the health science fields may be considered.

The students are paid a weekly stipend of $300 for a minimum of six weeks or maximum of ten weeks. A limited amount of funds are available as reimbursement for travel and housing on a case-by-case basis for those students from outside the greater Los Angeles area. While participating in the program, students will be expected to attend a lecture series held at the hospital on aspects of pediatric oncology designed specifically for them and will be encouraged to attend other scientific lectures in their area of research.

Application Information

Please consult the website by clicking the program title for the most current application materials.

Each year, the program's executive committee reviews and selects approximately 20 applicants by early March.

Students are asked to designate five areas of interest on their application. This information is then considered when matching accepted students with their mentors. Potential mentors review the accepted students' applications in their selected areas of interest and make selections from this pool. The mentors may then contact the students directly or through the Summer Oncology Program Coordinator. If an accepted student wishes to work with a specific mentor, the Coordinator will inform the faculty member of the interest and forward to him/her the student's application for review.

After a match has been made, the mentor approves the fellow's project and supervises the student throughout the fellowship period. The fellow's project should have a well-defined objective, as he/she will need to give a brief written and oral presentation at the end of the summer and could result in a scientific abstract and/or publication.

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 1/31/2013

Contact Information

Program Director
Stuart E. Siegel, M.D.
Program Manager
Rosa Lopez
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Division of Hematology-Oncology
4650 Sunset Blvd., M/S # 54
Los Angeles, CA 90027
roslopez@chla.usc.edu
(323) 361-2238

Tags: Basic Science Research, Health Professional, January, National, Oncology, Summer Programs, Undergraduate

Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering, Access Summer Research Program

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Program Summary

The Access program of Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences (WCGS) is a summer internship program that trains underserved college students in the biomedical sciences.Interns gain hands-on experience in a biomedical research laboratory and are encouraged to apply to PhD programs. Selected students are placed in laboratories at the Weill Cornell Medical College under the mentorship of experienced faculty members.

In addition to the laboratory experience, students attend lectures and discussions aimed at enhancing their understanding of the current status of biomedical research, the pathways available for entering research careers, and the range of available career opportunities. Students also participate in weekly journal clubs, attend workshops that teach them how to prepare for interviews and seminars, and take part in social activities.

Application Information

Please consult the website by clicking the program title for the most current application materials.

Duration

The program lasts 10 weeks during the summer. At the end of 10 weeks, a celebratory award ceremony is held in which students give both oral and poster presentations on their research.

Application Requirements

The Access Summer Research Program is open to underserved students who have excelled in their sophomore or junior years in college. Applicants must be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

Financial Information

Each student receives a generous stipend of $3,000 and up to $300 for travel expenses. On-campus housing is provided free of charge to those who are not from the New York City area.

Other Information

Applicants must have individual medical insurance for the duration of the program.

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 2/1/2013

Contact Information

Francoise Freyre, M.A.
Assistant Dean
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Phone: 212-746-6565
ffreyre@med.cornell.edu

Tags: Basic Science Research, February, Molecular and Cellular Biology, National, Summer Programs, Undergraduate

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Student Research Fellowship Awards

Pending

Endocrine Society (ENDO) Summer Research Fellowship

Pending

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), MARC Summer Research Program

OPEN

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), MARC Travel Awards

OPEN

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition (FDNH), AGA - Horizon Pharma Student Abstract Prize

CLOSED

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition (FDNH), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) - Eli and Edythe Broad Student Research Fellowship Award

CLOSED

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition (FDNH), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) - Investing in the Future (IITF) Student Research Fellowship

CLOSED

IES Brain Research, Summer Student Fellowship Program

Pending

Johns Hopkins University Sumer Internship Program

OPEN

Lupus Foundation of American Inc., Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Program

Pending

MD Anderson, Summer Research Program for College Students

Pending

Program Summary

A component of The University of Texas System, MD Anderson is one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment centers dedicated to patient care, research, education and prevention.

The purpose of this 10-week program is to interest and challenge qualified college students in biomedical research as it relates to cancer. The program provides firsthand research experience in various areas of cancer research. It also points out the varied career opportunities available in the biomedical sciences.

2011 Summer Research Program for College Students begins on May 31, 2011 and concludes on August 5, 2011.

Curriculum

Each student selected for the program is given an opportunity to conduct a research project in one of the biomedical disciplines under the guidance of a full-time member of the MD Anderson faculty. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the basic principles that form the foundation of scientific investigation.

During the program, students work in MD Anderson laboratories five days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The majority of this time is spent in hands-on research. The work provides participants with a clear idea of what it means to be a biomedical researcher and the discipline required. The laboratory experience is supplemented by seminars presented by faculty on a wide variety of research topics.

At the end of the program, each student will prepare an oral and written report of his or her activities for presentation to fellow students and his or her research sponsors.

Participants in the program receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 10-week period. The stipend is not a salary; it is meant solely to subsidize students so that they may participate in the program.

Housing

Accommodations for out-of-town students are usually available in university dorms a short walking distance from MD Anderson. Students will be asked to indicate on the application if they will need housing. Responsibility for housing, however, rests solely with each student.

Application Information

Qualifications

To qualify for the program, students must be classified as upcoming college sophomores, juniors or non-graduating seniors for the school year that starts in September 2011. Applicants should be pursuing a career in the sciences and have a transcript that demonstrates a record of academic achievement.

Deadline #1: Program Start date (rolling admissions until then)

Deadlines

Deadline #1: 5/31/2011

Contact Information

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Summer Research Program for College Students - Unit 2
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030-4009

Phone: 713-745-1205

Tags: Basic Science Research, May, Summer Programs, Undergraduate