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Camp Bon Coeur
Grand Coteau, LA
Description: Camp Bon Coer offers children with heart defects an environment where they can learn and have fun safely. The Camp Bon Coeur staff attends five days of training and is certified in First Aid and CPR. Staff learns about specific heart conditions and team building.
Duration: 4 weeks
Email: staff@heartcamp.com
Phone: (337) 233-8437
Web: http://www.heartcamp.com/staff.shtml
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Description: The Undergraduate Summer Research Program of The Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University, in conjunction with funding form the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Biological Sciences Education Program, is hosting research opportunities for eligible undergraduate students in the Life Sciences. Work will be done in established laboratories, with interaction among scientists and peers.
Eligibility: Students must be science majors with at least a 3.0 GPA ; be considering a career in Life Sciences; have completed Introductory Biology and at least be enrolled in General Chemistry; be US Citizens or a non-citizen but attending a US University on a student VISA.
Deadline: February 13
Web: http://www.biology.lsu.edu/hhmiprog/undergrad/
Email: sheri@lsu.edu
Maine
Maine Medical Center Research Institute
Scarborough, ME
Description: The Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) offers high school and college students a unique opportunity to conduct educational research in diverse biomedical science fields during the summer months. Students participate in mentored, independent research projects either in our state-of-the-art research laboratories, or working with physicians to impact patient care or the outcome of treatment. Students also attend a comprehensive course featuring topics including bioethics, animal use in biomedical science and scientific presentation skills, and attend lectures presented by distinguished guest scientists and faculty members.
Eligibility: At the time of application submission, a student must (1) be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student or (2) be a senior in high school. Make sure that you are eligible before completing the application. Applications from students who are not eligible will not be reviewed.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: January 31, 2008
Web: http://www.mmcri.org/education/ssrpmain.html
Contact: smithd8@mmc.org
Phone: (207) 288-6749
The Jackson Laboratory
Bar Harbor, ME
Description: The Summer Student Program is designed to allow students to conduct original hand-on research as contributing members of a sponsoring scientist’s research team. Projects are tailored to the student’s background and interests. Research areas focus on advancing the knowledge of molecular, developmental, genetic, biochemical and immunological mechanisms related to normal growth and development and human disease. College students receive a scholarship to cover the fee plus a stipend of $2500.
Eligibility: At the time of participation in the program, a college student must (1) be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, (2) have at least one semester of undergraduate school remaining before graduation and (3) be US citizen or permanent resident
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: January 21
Contact: Ms. Randi O'Rourke
Training & Education Office
The Jackson Laboratory
600 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1500
Phone: (207) 288-6749
Web: http://www.jax.org/education/ssp.html
Maryland
The Endocrine Society
Bethesda, MD
Description: The Endocrine Society offers Summer Research Fellowships to encourage promising undergraduate students, medical students and first year graduate school students to pursue careers in endocrinology.
Duration: 10-12 Weeks
Stipend: $4000
Eligibility: Students must be currently enrolled in school fulltime and may not be employed as a research assistant. Students’ academic levels must fall into one of the three categories: 1. Undergraduate students who are currently in their third year of schooling or beyond 2. First year graduate students (began graduate school fall 2007) 3. Medical students who are beyond their first year of schooling.
Deadine: January 31
Web:http://www.endo-society.org/awards/awardsgrants/ResearchFellowships/summer.cfm
Contact: awards@endo-society.org
Center for Talented Youth
Baltimore, MD
Description: The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) summer pre-college programs are offered at colleges and universities throughout the nation. The programs are three weeks long, and students take only one course. This intense immersion in a subject has proven to be both challenging and stimulating for students of high ability. In addition to their course work, students enjoy a rich experience outside the classroom. They live on campus under the supervision of resident assistants and participate in activities ranging from sports, to arts and crafts, to music, to special events such as dances and a student talent show. Staff provides a safe and supportive environment appropriate for pre-collegiate students. The starting salary for instructors ranges from $1900-$2900 per 3-week session, depending on education and experience. Instructional assistants earn $950 per 3-week session, and residential assistants earn $1050 per 3-week session. Salaries for administrators vary by position. Room and board are provided at residential sites where each staff member gets his/her own room in a college dormitory.
Duration: 3 weeks
Deadline: New application review begins in February, but hiring continues into June.
Contact: 5801 Smith Ave #400, McAuley Hall
Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Phone: (410) 735-4100
Fax: (410) 735-6187
Email: ctyinfo@jhu.edu
Web: http://cty.jhu.edu/
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Description: Summer Course in Human Anatomy – four week course is designed to give undergraduate students an introduction to all aspects of human anatomy and includes demonstrations using human cadavers. Application fee: $50.
Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from all currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year of college.
Tuition: $3700 (4 credits), $31.50/night for housing, $18.95/day for three meals
Duration: 4 weeks (June)
Deadline: March 15
Contact: Ms. Arlene Daniel
Program Coordinator, Anatomy Institute
Center for Functional Anatomy & Evolution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
1830 East Monument Street, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205
Email: adaniel@jhmi.edu
Web: http://www.med.jhu.edu/FAE/anatomyinstitute
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, MD
Description: Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research is intended to provide students with exciting research experiences in their intramural research laboratories . Students work side by side with leading scientists and researchers. In addition to laboratory experience, participants also have an opportunity to attend a summer seminar series. Monthly stipend between $1700-$2200.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in high school or college are eligible to apply.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: March 1
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Office of Intramural Training and Education
Fellowship Training Program
2 Center Drive, MSC 0240
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: (301) 402-1907: Deborah Cohen, Education Specialist, or (301) 594-0581: Crystal Lewis, Program Analyst
Email: dec@helix.nih.gov
Web: http://www.training.nih.gov/student/internship/internship.asp
The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR)
Rockville, MD
Description: The Institute for Genomic Research is a not-for-profit research institute with interests in structural, functional and comparative analysis of genomes and gene products. The summer fellowship program provides an environment the enables hands-on science training in methods in molecular biology, informatics and DNA sequencing. Each fellow will be assigned a mentor who is a member of the Institute’s faculty. The mentor will have responsibility for training the fellow and assigning, supervising and reviewing the fellow’s work Undergraduate fellows will receive between $815-$925 stipend bi-weekly.
Eligibility: All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Students must have completed course work in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or Computer Science, or have an equivalent background. A “B” average both overall and in science courses is required.
Duration: 8 weeks full-time (minimum)
Deadline: Postmarked March 1
Contact: TIGR Summer Fellowship Program
9712 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850-3319
Phone: (301) 795-7959
Fax: (301) 838-0229
Email: training@tigr.org
Web: http://www.tigr.org/edutraining/intern/summerfellowship.shtml
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Description: The Nathan Schnaper Cancer Research Summer Intern Program matches undergraduate students with MSG Cancer Center faculty who will serve as their mentors for the summer internship. Interns will conduct research in one of many ongoing areas of investigation including cancer drug resistance, signal transduction, programmed cell death, molecular pharmacology, angiogenesis, and carcinogenesis. In addition to laboratory work on their specific projects, interns learn about diverse aspects of cancer research through weekly discussions with the research mentors. Social activities that are organized with mentors and Program benefactors provide an opportunity for informal interactions, and for interns to learn more about the MSGCC research community. At the conclusion of the internship, the interns deliver an oral presentation of their research to the mentors, Program sponsors, and research faculty.
Duration: 8 weeks
Eligibility: Applications for the 10-12 internships awarded per summer are reviewed by committee. Undergraduate students with a genuine interest in cancer research, as reflected in their application package, are considered on a competitive basis. As housing is not provided as part of the internship, qualified applicants from the Baltimore metropolitan area are given first consideration. However, outstanding out-of-state applications will also be considered.
Stipend: $1500
Deadline: March 1
Web:http://cancer-research.umaryland.edu/
Contact: bhassel@som.umaryland.edu
Massachusetts
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Description: The Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) involves lab research on a variety of topics supplemented with student research discussion seminars and career development series. Housing, travel to program, health insurance, $325 per week stipend.
Eligibility: Applicants should be US citizens or have permanent visa status; entering junior or senior year in college. Students should also have previous research experience.
Duration: 10 weeks; June – August
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Jocelyn Spragg, Ph.D., Ed.M.
Faculty Director
Diversity Programs
Division of Medical Sciences
Deborah Milstein
HURP Staff Assistant
Division of Medical Sciences
Harvard Medical School
M.E.C. Room 432
260 Longwood Avenue
Boston MA 02115.
Phone: (800) 367-9019 or (617) 432-4980
Email: Shurp@hms.harvard.edu
Web: http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/programs.html
Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, MA
Description: The Joslin Diabetes Center Summer Research Student Internship Program provides 8-12 weeks of research experience for undergraduate (current or completed) and current or upcoming medical students under the supervision of Joslin research investigators. The goal of this program is to provide practical exposure to biomedical research, ranging from clinically focused to basic science investigation. In addition, students will participate in didactic sessions related to diabetes pathophysiology and treatment and at the end of the program will present results from their research efforts to their student colleagues and Joslin research staff.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Duration: 10 weeks; June – August
Stipend: $3000
Deadline: January 15
Web: http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/programs.html
Contact: ResearchWebInfo@Joslin.Harvard.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Description: Hands-on laboratory research with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, advanced graduate students. Seminars on scientific, technological endeavors are provided Participants receive a weekly stipend, roundtrip travel expenses and housing.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident: African American, Mexican American, Native American or Puerto Rican students encouraged to apply. Must have completed sophomore year or show exceptional promise as scientists in the freshman year. Students should have 3.0 gpa or better and have an interest in research and teaching as a career. Students will receive a weekly stipend.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: January 30
Contact: MIT
Summer Research Program
Graduate Education Office, Rm 3-138
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
Phone: (617) 253-9462
Email: mit-srp@mit.edu
Web: http://web.mit.edu/gso/admissions/summer.html
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
Cambridge, MA
Description: The Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in Cambridge is a paid, 40-hour per week program for students enrolled at an accredited university. Interns work on their own project under the guidance of a NIBR researcher. Placement may be in a variety of laboratory settings focusing on specific disease areas, pathway discovery, or new technologies. In addition to performing research, Cambridge interns participate in educational programs to enrich their experience. Interns attend and present at weekly journal club meetings, while a Drug Discovery Seminar Series provides exposure to different aspects of pharmaceutical research. At the end of the summer, the interns formally present the results of their summer research at a campus-wide poster session.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least their sophomore year in college or university prior to the start of the internship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Duration: 3 months
Deadline: April 15
Web: http://www.nibr.novartis.com/careers/internship/index.shtml
Email: scientific.intern@novartis.com
Tufts University Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences
Boston, MA
Description: Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Minority Students includes hands-on laboratory research in the biomedical sciences, scientific seminars, field trips, a research symposium, workshops on scientific ethics, public speaking skill medical and graduate school admission. Stipend support and free housing in university dormitories is available. Travel to and from campus is also provided.
Eligibility: US citizen or permanent resident; under-represented ethnic minority student; interest in biomedical research. American Indian, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, African American, Spanish American, Latino and Chicano are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 15 – early applications are encouraged
Contact: Sackler School – Tufts University
Summer Research Program
136 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111-1800
Phone: (617) 636-6767
Email: sackler-school@tufts.edu
Web: http://www.tufts.edu/sackler/summer.html
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Worcester, MA
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURFP) is a program that provides an opportunity to explore careers in the biomedical sciences (MD/PhD or PhD). Students may work with faculty in disciplines of biochemistry, cancer, cell biology, diabetes, molecular genetics, molecular medicine, pathology, pharmacology, and molecular toxicology. Trainees will receive a stipend of $4,000. Housing provided for approx. $50 per week.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 28
Contact: Karen J. Zirpola
Office of Research, S1-859
UMass Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Phone: (508) 856-5033; Toll Free: (877) 395-3149
Fax: (508) 856-4888
Email: summer.research@umassmed.edu
Web: http://www.umassmed.edu/summer/
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Worcester, MA
Description: Summer Enrichment Program includes daily seminars on health issues, study skills, time management, test-taking skills. Sessions will be held on MCAT, the application process, AMCAS, and financing medical education. Dorm housing is required. Stipend provided upon completion.
Eligibility: Economically disadvantaged students who have completed a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of college work. Eight (8) credit hours of Organic Chemistry is strongly recommended. Applicants should be Massachusetts State residents, and/or attending a college/university in Massachusetts at the time of application.
Duration: 4 weeks
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Kimberly Ramirez
Program Coordinator
Office of Outreach Programs
55 Lake Avenue North, Room S1-842
Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: 877-395-3149 press 2 (toll free)
(508) 856-2707
Email: outreach.programs@umassmed.edu
Web: http://www.umassmed.edu/outreach/sep.aspx
Michigan
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Description: The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is for students considering a research career in pharmacology and toxicology. The program provides an excellent opportunity for each of these students to become immersed in a research project using cutting-edge techniques to address an important health-related question. Each student is mentored by a departmental faculty member and may work closely with graduate students and/or postdoctoral trainees in the mentor’s laboratory. Research interests of departmental faculty include neuropharmacology, neurotoxicology, cardiovascular pharmacology, immunopharmacology, carcinogenesis, hepatic and pulmonary phamacology and toxicology, and gastrointestinal pharmacology. Projects of SURF students are expected to produce data which will be presented at state, national and international scientific meetings and may be published in peer reviewed articles - with the student as an author.
Eligibility: Applicants for the 2008 SURF Program must be undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and must graduate no earlier than December of the application year.
Duration: 12 weeks
Stipend: $3500
Deadline: March 15th
Web: http://www.phmtox.msu.edu/education/surf.html
Contact: cobbett@msu.edu
Univ. of Michigan School of Public Health
Ann Arbor, MI
Description: Paid internship (professional health administration position) in southeastern Michigan health care organization. Field visits to health care agencies, lectures, GRE/GMAT preparation course are included in the program. Travel expenses and summer housing for students outside Detroit/Ann Arbor area is provided.
Eligibility: Students entering junior or senior year interested in health administration, health policy, with a 2.8 GPA are eligible to apply.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: March 5
Contact: Dr. Richard Lichtenstein
Department of Health Management and Policy
M3226 School of Public Health II
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
c/o T. Sha' Duncan Smith
Phone: (734) 936-3296
Email: UM_SEP@umich.edu
Web: http://www.sph.umich.edu/hmp/sep_hmp.html
Minnesota
Mayo Graduate School
Rochester, MN
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) gives students the opportunity to preview the dynamic research opportunities available to PhD and MD/PhD students. Fellowship recipients can choose from a wide variety of areas in the biomedical sciences. Appointees receive a fellowship award of $4000. Students are responsible for their own travel, housing and meals. Convenient, inexpensive housing is adjacent to the Rochester campus.
Eligibility: Students must be currently sophomores or juniors with a GPA of 3.0 and seriously considering a medical research career as a PhD or MD/PhD.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: Postmark February 1
Contact: Glenda Mueller
Program Assistant, SURF Program
Mayo Graduate School
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: (507) 284-3862
Email: gmueller@mayo.edu
Web: http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN
Description: Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program is designed to give undergraduates the opportunity to participate in research in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. In addition to research experience, these programs provide structured learning experiences, including workshops and seminars.
Eligibility: Depending on the program, participants must either be US citizens, permanent residents or F1 or J1 visa holders.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 15
Contact: University of Minnesota - TC
College of Biological Sciences - LSSURP
124 Snyder Hall (Delivery Code 6174)
1475 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-1095
Phone: (612) 625-2275
Email: summer_research@cbs.umn.edu
Web: http://www.cbs.umn.edu/summer_research
Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
Description: The CPN's Neuroscience Scholars Summer Program is an undergraduate summer research internship that provides the opportunity for undergraduates to explore their interest in neuroscience research. The CPN Mentoring and Education Core is responsible for program recruitment and implementation of the Neuroscience Scholars Summer Program.
Duration: 10 Weeks
Eligibility: Coll ege or university undergraduates (including incoming freshman and graduating seniors) and medical students between year M1 and M2 whose residence is in Mississippi.
Stipend: Scholars will receive a stipend at the level of the UMC Student Researcher I, II or III, level depending on the academic level of the scholar.
Deadline: March 14
Web: http://cpn.umc.edu/education/nssp/nssp.html
Contact: ckaime@psychiatry.umsmed.edu
Montana
Montana State University
Bozaman, MT
Description: The Complex Biological Systems Summer Undergraduate Research program is a structured 10-week research experience on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. Participating students work in a research lab full-time during the 10 weeks on an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor. As an interdisciplinary program, students from all scientific backgrounds are encouraged to apply. In the past, students have done research in labs with faculty from the Departments of Cell Biology & Neuroscience, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Veterinary Molecular Biology, Mathematics & Statistics, Psychology, and Microbiology.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who are enrolled at an accredited college or university and will be enrolled in Fall 2008. Previous experience in a research lab is highly recommended. Students must be a U.S. citizen, or have a work-eligible visa.
Duration: 10 weeks
Stipend: $4000
Deadline: March 1
Web: http://hughes.montana.edu/CBSprogram.html
Email: calim@cns.montana.edu
Missouri
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Description: Biomedical Research Apprentice Program (BioMedRAP) is a 1-week summer research program for individuals from disadvantaged backgrouds or individual from ethnic groups underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. The program’s goal is to provide individuals with an in-depth research experience to help prepare them for Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs Participants work on independent research projects with faculty. The program will also feature journal clubs, seminars and individualized career counseling. The program will provide housing and a stipend of $3000.
Eligibility: The program is open to individuals form disadvantaged backgrounds or individuals from ethnic groups underrepresented in the biomedical sciences
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: January 31
Contact: Ms. Taya Scott
Washington University
BioMedRAP-Box 8226
660 South Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (800) 852-4625
Email: springeb@ccadmin.wustl.edu
Web: http://www.siteman.wustl.edu/internal.aspx?id=254
Washington University School of Medicine
Siteman Cancer Center
St. Louis, MO
Description: The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine provides premed and medial students the opportunity to work on cancer research projects. Provides a stipend of $3500.
Eligibility: Any current pre-med or medical student
Duration: 10 weeks (approx 40 hrs/week)
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Brian Springer
The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center
Box 8100
660 S. Euclid Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 454-8943
Email: brian.springer@wustl.edu
Web: http://www.siteman.wustl.edu/physician/prof_education/summer.shtml
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
St. Louis, MO
Description: The Summer Research Program offers undergraduate students an introduction to a wide variety of radiological sciences research.
Eligibility: Undergraduate standing, preference is given to applicants who have sophomore standing. Applicants do not need to be US citizens or permanent residents, but do need to have visa. Participants will receive a stipend of $4700.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: mid to late February
Contact: Beth G. McFarland, MD
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
Washington University School of Medicine
510 South Kingshighway Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: (314) 362-2928
Email: mcfarlandb@mir.wustl.edu
Web: http://www.mir.wustl.edu/education/internal.asp?NavID=95
Nebraska
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
Description: The Summer Research Training Program provides hands-on laboratory research training with an experienced faculty mentor. The program aims to introduce students to research related to cardiovascular, pulmonary, and or hematological topics. It provides a monthly stipend of $958 plus housing and travel allowance.
Eligibility: Open to under-represented minorities and disadvantaged students interested in biomedical research.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: March 15
Contact: Darlene Brown
Minority Affairs for Health Sciences
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
Phone: (877) 857-2854
(402) 280-2981
Email: minorityaffairs@creighton.edu
Web: http://www2.creighton.edu/health/hsmaca/researchprograms/index.php
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Description: Applications are invited from undergraduates for a summer research program at the College of Medicine. Students may work in a research lab either doing basic science or clinical research. Stipends will be determined by the individual department.
Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by individual departments, see Web site for further info
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: determined by department
Phone: 402-559-8242
Email: sacox@unmc.edu
Web: http://www.unmc.edu/UNCOM/undergrad
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Description: The Molecular and Cellular Biology Program at Dartmouth offer opportunities for undergraduates to participate in a 10 week summer research program. Underrepresented minority students and students from institutions lacking research opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply. The SURF program is part of the vibrant research community at Dartmouth that includes undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. A SURF award includes a full time research experience in the laboratory of one of the principal investigators in the Molecular and Cellular Biology Programs. The SURF program covers expenses related to travel, room and board, and provides a stipend.
Duration: 10 Weeks
Deadline: February 4 th
Contact:
George O'Toole, Ph.D.
SURF Co-Director
or
Eric Schaller, Ph.D
SURF Co-Director
New Jersey
Summer Opportunities at UMDNJ
Description: Summer programs at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School including RISE, Undergraduate Summer Research Program for New Jersey Students, Biomedical Careers Program, Summer Science Scholars Academy and Summer Clinical Internships for Undergraduates Interested in Medicine.
Web: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/academic_programs/summer_programs/index.htm
Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital
Cape May, NJ
Description: Pre-Medical Orientation is a program that exposes undergraduate students to all aspects of hospitals and health care delivery. Students observe in many departments including surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care. Students will also attend hospital rounds and explore other medical settings including military and long-term care through field trips. Housing not provided.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students
Duration: 6 weeks
Deadline: May
Contact: Ruth E. Particelli
Director of Volunteer Services
Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone: (609) 463-2367
University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ/ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, NJ
Description: The Biomedical Careers Program is designed for minority and disadvantaged undergraduate students interested in the health care fields and biomedical research. Participants take part in a variety of science enrichment and health care oriented activities. The program has 3 levels.
LEVEL 1 is designed for students who have just begun pre-professional studies and have completed at least one year of college including one semester of introductory biology and one semester of introductory math. It consists of 2 courses: Intro to Microbiology and Intro to Organic Chem., as well as workshops and seminars.
LEVEL 2 is designed for students who have completed at least 2 semesters of general biology plus one semester of college math. The curriculum includes: advanced biology, generally either Intro to Genetics or Intro to Biochemistry, Lab in Genetics or Microbial Physiology and either Intro to Organic Chem or MCAT Science review plus workshops and seminars.
LEVEL 3 is designed for students who are at or near the point of applying to professional school and have completed nearly all pre-professional science requirements. The curriculum includes: Advanced biology, generally either Intro to Immunology or Intro to Neuroscience, either MCAT Science Review or another advanced biology course plus workshops, research and seminars.
This program can be taken for college credit.
Eligibility: The program has been designed specifically for those students belonging to racial or ethnic groups currently underrepresented in medicine and other biomedical careers. Special consideration will also be given to students who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds regardless of their race or ethnic background. Because the Biomedical Careers Program is supported by NJ state institutions, priority will be given to students enrolled at Rutgers University, EOF-eligible and students who are legal residents of NJ.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: December 15
Contact: Biomedical Careers Program
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Med School
675 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: (732) 223-2144
Web: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/education/educational_programs/premedical_programs.htm
New York
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, NY
Description: Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers several clinical and research summer opportunities for Prehealth students.
Web: http://www.aecom.yu.edu/admissions/page.aspx?id=3080&ekmensel=186_submenu_0_link_22
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY
Description:The Graduate Studies Program at the Albany Medical College is offering three research programs for undergraduates interested in furthering their training in science, and in exploring career options in research. Programs are available during the summer in which students will have their own research project, be advised by a faculty mentor who will provide guidance and insight, and will be able to take advantage of a variety of Enrichment Activities designed to illuminate the profession of a researcher in the biomedical sciences. Stipends are available for these summer opportunities on a competitive basis.
All three programs use a common application which can be downloaded from this link: http://www.amc.edu/Academic/GraduateStudies/documents/SummerTrainingApplication2008final.pdf
Duration: 10 Weeks
Eligibility: Programs are for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Contact: Questions for all of these programs should be directed to Jean Cornwell or Dr. Thomas Andersen, Office of Graduate Studies, Albany Medical College, (518) 262-5253
Email:graduate-studies@mail.amc.edu or anderst@mail.amc.edu
Bellevue Hospital Center
New York, NY
Description: Project Health Care is a program centered around the Department of Emergency. It exposes students to a variety of experiences and fosters knowledge about careers in health care. Participants are expected to participate in CPR, first aid and self-defense classes and perform certain tasks and assist the medical staff.
Eligibility: Annually, the program accepts up to 30 students from the Northeast who must work 22 hours per week. Applications from motivated college students with a strong interest in health care and a willingness to participate in all aspects of healthcare (medicine, physician assistants, clinical psychologist, and clinical social workers) are encouraged.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: early February
Phone: (212) 562-3041
Web: http://www.med.nyu.edu/emergency/electives/college/proj_healthcare/
Bellevue Hospital Center
New York, NY
Summer Internship Opportunity with the Department of Psychiatry
Description: Interns will be intimately involved in various facets of patient care, including but not limited to co-facilitating groups, attending team meetings, conducting collateral contacts, initiating community outreach and assisting with concrete services. In addition to the invaluable learning experience that comes from working directly with patients, interns will have the opportunity to attend weekly training seminars focusing on the different areas of mental health.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in being part of an interdisciplinary team serving severely and persistently mentally ill patients. Must be willing to commit to a 9am-5pm schedule, Monday thru Friday.
Duration: 2 months
Contact: Pam Klatman
Phone: (212) 562-3041
Email: Pamela.klatman@bellevue.nychhc.org
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Long Island, NY
Description: Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) - formerly known as ERULF - allows students to work with members of the scientific staff and gain research experience in areas of chemistry, physics, engineering, biology, nuclear medicine, applied mathematics, high and low energy particle accelerators, and science writing. Housing, travel expenses and stipend will be provided.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a 2.5 or higher science GPA. Must be rising seniors with a 3.0 or better gpa.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: May 20
Contact: Catherine Osiecki / Mel Morris
Phone: (631) 344-3054
Web: http://www.bnl.gov/education/programs/suli.asp
Chinatown Health Clinic
New York, NY
Description: Project AHEAD (Asian Health Education and Development) is a program focusing on community health, specific needs of Asian American communities, and issues related to healthcare in the US. Program also includes seminars, community health project and field observations. Program is 35 hours per week.
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students or high school seniors with interest in health or allied health careers and an interest in and some knowledge of Asian American communities.
Duration: 8 weeks (June 20 – August 12)
Deadline: Postmarked February 28
Contact: Jennifer Lee, Program Coordinator
Project AHEAD
268 Canal St.
New York, NY, 10013
Phone: (212) 379-6988
Fax: (212) 379-6936
Email: JLee@cbwchc.org
Web: http://www.cbwchc.org/job/ahead/ahead.html
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Description: The Summer Undergraduate Research Program provides students instruction in the techniques of molecular biology. Approximately 20 students from around the work are accepted to the program each summer. Students work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects in the mentor’s field of expertise, specifically in areas of cancer biology, neurobiology, plant biology, cell biology, genetics, molecular and structural biology or computational biology.
Eligibility: Preference is given to students entering their sophomore or junior year in college. Selection is not based on high grades but rather the program is looking for students who can demonstrate through practical experience, a strong enthusiasm for biological sciences and scholarly research.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Undergraduate Research Program
Watson School of Biological Sciences
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
One Bungtown Road
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Phone: (516) 367-6890
Email: urapadmin@cshl.org
Web: http://www.cshl.edu/URP/
Columbia College Department of Biology
New York, NY
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURF) is for Columbia undergraduates only!! SURF allows students to work in a laboratory within the Biology department on main campus or in a lab at the Health Sciences campus. This is a full-time experience and includes a research seminar where SURF students get together to present their own research. The experience culminates with a symposium and poster presentation held at the beginning of the next spring semester. Participants receive a stipend of $3500.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: Accepted beginning January 1.
Contact: Dr. Alice Heicklen
Department of Biological Sciences
744 Mudd
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 854-5952
Email: SURF@columbia.edu
ah2289@columbia.edu
Web: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/surf/
Columbia University/Barnard College
New York , NY
Description: The Amgen Scholars’ Program is a summer research program for a select group of motivated undergraduate students. Students will work full-time in a research lab and receive a $4,000 stipend and housing. All Amgen Scholars will participate in a conference in California sponsored by the Amgen Foundation.
Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents who are currently a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior at a four-year college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico or other US territory.
Duration: 10 weeks, beginning the Tuesday after Memorial Day.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted from January 1, until 5pm on February 9th, 2007. Fall 2006 grades should be included in the transcripts.
Contact: Dr. Alice Heicklen
Email: amgen@biology.columbia.edu
Web: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/amgen/
Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
New York, NY
Description: Each student will conduct graduate-level research under the supervision of a Columbia University faculty mentor. Students will develop a discipline-appropriate summer research agenda in collaboration with their faculty mentor. Many will develop a project out of on-going research, working in collaboration with faculty and graduate students. Others will design an independent study project for which their faculty mentor will provide supervision. All students are required to present their work at a scholarly symposium. In addition to conducting research in their chosen field, students will meet as a group for a seminar series.
Eligibility: Traditionally underrepresented groups, specifically, but not limited to, African American, Puerto Rican, Mexican American, and Native Americans, are encouraged to apply.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: Applications available in January; Deadline to be determined.
Contact: Office of Minority Affairs
109A Low Memorial Library
New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 854-3791
Email: gsasoma@columbia.edu
Web: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/gsas/sub/pstudents/oma/summer-research/index.html
Columbia University
New York, NY
Description: Internship in Building Community (IBC) IBC affords students the opportunity to participate in an extended program devoted to developing the interpersonal skills necessary to build communities. There is a two-week Seminar led by professionals in the field of community building and a four-week Practicum where students serve as resident advisors and program assistants for Columbia’s Summer Program for High School Students and are responsible for creating a cohesive, lively, respectful student body. Interns receive a stipend of $1,000 paid in two installments (mid-program and conclusion).
Eligibility: Applicants must be registered undergraduate or graduate students for fall 2005. Only those students who evince a strong interest in and capacity for community building are accepted. Students interested in pursuing careers in teaching, social work, business, and other fields that call for effective educators, managers, and supervisors are encouraged to apply. International students must be eligible for employment in the US.
Duration: 6 weeks (June 19 – July 29)
Deadline: April 1, 2005 (rolling)
Contact: Internship in Building Community
303 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4110
New York, NY 10027-6902
Email: ce-info@columbia.edu
Web: http://www.ce.columbia.edu/ibc
Cornell University Graduate School
New York, NY
Description: The ACCESS Summer Research Program is designed to awaken and foster an interest in biomedical research and education. Students will gain hands-on research experience under the guidance of a faculty member. Subsidized housing, travel funds and a stipend of $3,500 will be provided.
Eligibility: Open to underrepresented minority college students who have successfully completed their freshman, sophomore, or juniors years in college and are interested in earning a PhD degree. Must also be a US citizen or have permanent visa status. Preference is given to students with a gpa of 3.0 or above.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Francoise Freyre, Assistant Dean
Joan and Sanford Weill Graduate School of
Medical Sciences of Cornell University
Room 412
445 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 746-6120
Web: http://biomedsci.cornell.edu/graduate_school/html/14805.cfm
Franklin Hospital Medical Center
Valley Stream, NY
Description: : Started in the summer of 1965, the Summer Scientific Work Program (SSWP) at Franklin Hospital was designed to help college students decide whether or not a career in medicine is right for them. Students have the chance to observe and ask questions in order to learn more about the medical field. Accepted students rotate through various departments in order to gain a well rounded experience of the hospital. Some of these departments include the Operating Room, Emergency Room, Radiology, Geriatrics, Laboratory, Psychiatry as well as the Rehabilitation Unit. Participants also have numerous opportunities to go on rounds with doctors, observe physicians in their private offices and attend hospital conferences.
Eligibility: This program is for college sophomores, juniors and seniors only.
Duration: 4 Weeks
Contact: Iklonsky@nshs.edu
Web: http://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=1808&oTopID=1808&PLinkID=58
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY
Description: A summer volunteer program exposing students to both clinical and research areas.
Eligibility: All undergraduates are welcome to apply.
Application Procedure: Students must apply in person in the Volunteer Services Department. They will accept applications for the Summer Program starting in early January – please call to inquire about exact date. They will continue to accept applications until all spots are filled (usually less than a week). Office is open for applications from 8:30 –12:00pm and is located on 2nd floor of the Main Building of LI Jewish Medical Center Room C202.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: See above application procedures
Contact: Elise Harris, Director
Volunteer Services
270-05 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Phone: (718) 470-7090
Masonic Medical Research Laboratory
Utica, NY
Description: The Summer Fellowship Program, initiated in 1960, provides an opportunity for students of biology, physiology, molecular biology, chemistry, medicine and other life sciences to participate in research under staff guidance. The program is designed to educate, instill scientific curiosity and guide our youth in making their career decisions. The program is open to undergraduate, graduate and medical students as well as to exceptionally talented gifted high school students.
Eligibility: Students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate coursework in the biosciences will be given priority for the program. Exceptionally talented gifted high school students will also be considered for the program. The selection is made by a committee consisting of the preceptors participating in the program and will be based on the application material, i.e. school transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Duration: 10 weeks
Stipend: Stipends may be provided to students on a need basis. The number of stipend positions is limited by the availability of support for the program provided through grants from state and federal agencies, as well as foundations and local business concerns.
Deadline: March 1
Web: http://www.mmrl.edu/summerfellow.asp
Contact: Tel. 1-315-735-2217
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Description: Students in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) have the opportunity to obtain hands-on research experience in cutting edge laboratories; interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students; attend a weekly luncheon/seminar series of presentations by faculty; attend skills/development workshops to hone presentation skills, interview skills, etc.; attend and present at works-in-progress sessions with the cohort of SURP students; present their research at a special poster session at the end of the program.
Eligibility: We invite applications from undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are contemplating a career in biomedically related sciences. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and should have completed at least college-level general biology and/or introductory chemistry.
Duration: 10 weeks
Stipend: $3000
Deadline: February 1
Web: http://www.sloankettering.edu/gerstner/html/54513.cfm
Contact: surp@sloankettering.edu
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is designed to give the undergraduate student a brief look into the life of a graduate student. Looking for students who are interested in research and are contemplating graduate study (PhD, MD/PhD, or MD) in an area of Biomedical Sciences. Stipend of $2,500 and housing are provided.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a minimum gpa of 3.0.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Graduate School of Biological Sciences
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
1 Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1022
New York, NY 10029-6574
Phone: (212)241-6546
Email: grads@mssm.edu
Web: http://www.mssm.edu/gradschool/surp/index.shtml
New York City Department of Health
New York, NY
Description: Health Research Training Program enables students to participate in a project under the direct supervision of an experienced public health professional. There is also a weekly series of seminars and field trips, which provide exposure to different aspects of public health. Most students volunteer, however, financial support s available through college work/study. There are limited award funds available based on need and merit. Out of town students must arrange for their own housing.
Eligibility: Open to all college undergraduates or graduate and professional school students in medicine, public health, health education, laboratory sciences, etc.
Duration: 10 –12 weeks
Deadline: March 15
Contact: Daniel R. Vasgird, PhD, Director
Health Research Training Program
The City of New York, Dept of Health
346 Broadway, Room 707A, CN 65
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 442-3380
Web: http://home2.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hrtp/hrtp.shtml
New York Presbyterian Hospital
White Plains, NY
Description: The practicum combines structured, staff-supervised patient assignments, professionally conducted seminars and lectures, giving students an opportunity to explore the disciplines of a university-based psychiatric hospital. This is a non-salaried program.
Eligibility: College students interested in social work, psychiatry, medicine, recreational therapy, nursing research, psychology, and hospital administration are invited to apply. Eligibility determined by demonstrated academic ability and a required personal interview.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: March 15
Contact: Diane A. Clark
Director of Volunteer Services Department
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Westchester Campus
21 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: (914) 997-5780
NYU School of Medicine- Sackler Institute
New York, NY
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a multi-faceted program including hands on research on a project directed by senior. faculty; exposure to the practice of medicine at a major teaching hospital by individual physician mentors; participation in professional and career seminars. Trainees will receive a stipend of $3,000, round trip travel expenses to NYC and housing.
Eligibility: The program is designed for mature, well-qualified undergraduates who have completed their sophomore or junior year of college. The selection of students will be made considering their academic record, previous research experience, and letters of recommendation from faculty advisors. Significant importance will be given to their commitment to a career in biomedical research.
Duration: June 6 – August 5
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Debra E. Stalk, Coordinator
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
NYU School of Medicine
550 First Avenue, SLH
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 263-5649
Web: http://www.med.nyu.edu/sackler/programs/summer.html
The Picower Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, NY
Description: This summer research program provides modern research facilities equipped for chemical, biochemical and biological studies at the molecular, cellular, and whole organism levels. Interns get hands-on laboratory experience in a highly interactive environment to confront a variety of long-standing health problems including; inflammation, HIV, cardiovascular disease, cancer, aging, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and arthritis. There is a stipend of $200 per week. Interns are responsible for their own housing.
Eligibility: Sophomores and juniors majoring in science who are looking for a challenging experience in biomedical research are eligible to apply.
Duration: 12 weeks
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Summer Program Coordinator
The Picower Institute for Medical Research
350 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
Phone: (516) 365-5090
Princeton University
Princeton, NY
Description: Each summer, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Department of Molecular Biology, and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics provide Summer Undergraduate Research Program students intensive laboratory research experiences to a select group of undergraduates chosen from a nationwide pool. Each student joins a world-class research group – headed by a Faculty member – and carries out an original research project. Participants are immersed in a culture of close collaboration with other undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, and thereby experience first-hand what it is like to be a scientist.
Eligibility: Students whose participation will add to the diversity of researchers in the sciences, or whose interests lie at the boundary between biology and the computational sciences including physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering, or who are from institutions that do not have large research programs are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, or foreign undergraduates attending a US educational institution.
Duration: 9 weeks
Stipend: $3000
Deadline: February 1
Contact: agammie@princeton.edu
Web: http://www.molbio2.princeton.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=321&Itemid=272#_For_Visiting_Students
Rockefeller University
New York, NY
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program is designed to provide a laboratory research experience at Rockefeller for highly motivated college students majoring in biology or chemistry. Each year fifteen outstanding college juniors and occasional sophomores are chosen . Students’ interests are matched with available positions. Students receive a stipend of $2500 and on-campus housing for those who cannot commute.
Eligibility: College sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Office of Graduate Studies
The Rockefeller University
1230 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021-6399
Phone: (212) 327-8086
Email: surf@rockvax.rockefeller.edu
Web: http://www.rockefeller.edu/SURF/overview.php
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY
Description: Research Participation in Science enables participants to become involved in scientific research through a project where they are in daily contact with senior scientists and work under the direct supervision of a graduate program faculty member. Selected participants receive a $3000 stipend plus room and board.
Eligibility: Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with current junior standing.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Dr. Arthur M. Michalek, Ph.D.
Director of Educational Affairs
Research Participation Program in Science
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
Phone: 1-800 Roswell ext 8134
Email: mary.wisnicki@roswellpark.org
Web: http://www.roswellpark.org/files/1_2_1/Education/2008SummerProgramPoster.pdf
Sloan Kettering Institute
New York, NY
Description: The Sloan-Kettering Institute sponsors a summer research internship program for a small number of select undergraduate students. The program offers a stipend of $3000. Housing is not provided. At the conclusion of the program, a poster session is held where each student is asked to present their study.
Eligibility: Eligible candidates are US citizens/permanent residents enrolled at undergraduate institutions why by reason of their culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, work and life experiences, skills and interests, would bring diversity to graduate study in the biological and biomedical sciences. Applicants should have min. 3.0 gpa and completed general biology and/or chemistry.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: gradstudies@sloankettering.edu
Web: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/10150.cfm
St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital
New York, NY
Description: The Academic Associate Program is a clinical research assistant program in the Emergency Department of the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Duties include an active role in 7 current ongoing clinical research projects ranging from controlled trials of medication to observational cohort studies to various others. Opportunities for high-level involvement in specific research projects are available to motivated, reliable, interested individuals in addition to baseline commitment. Observation of emergency department procedures, resuscitations, and general care is an integrated part of the experience. Introduces students to the foundations, goals, and basic interpretation of clinical research, particularly in the emergency setting, and should dovetail with the knowledge acquired working as an Academic Associate. At the conclusion of one semester of service, the program director will write a letter of support for a health professional school.
Duration: 8-hour a week commitment – two 4-hour shifts
Deadline: All volunteers must attend the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt volunteer orientation held once each semester.
Contact: Jen McCosker or Revekka Niyazova
Email: jlm108@columbia.edu or rn2032@columbia.edu
Web: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/aap/
Steamboat Foundation Summer Scholar
New York, NY
Description: Steamboat Foundation offers a truly unique work experience to exceptional students who might not otherwise have access to influential leaders in their chosen field of interest. The selected Steamboat Scholar will work closely with a Columbia College alumnus, Dr. David Altchek, Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Under the direction of Dr. Altchek, the Steamboat Scholar will participate in ongoing research, clinical evaluations and observation in the operating room. The Scholar will be assigned a project at the beginning of the summer for presentation at the end of the internship.
The Steamboat Foundation will award a $12,000 grant to the selected Steamboat Scholar for the 10 week period, payable in installments over that period. Scholars are subject to the applicable sponsor’s company employee rules.
Eligibility: At the time of application candidate must be a third year undergraduate with demonstrated financial need (must be receiving need based Columbia grant monies). The candidate must also have the support and highest recommendation of Columbia University.
Duration: June 1 – August 15
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Megan Rigney
Office of Pre-Professional Advising
Columbia University
101 Carman Hall
New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 854-8819
Email: mr2168@columbia.edu
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
Description: Summer Research Program gives students the opportunity to perform basic and clinical research. Each student will receive a $2500 stipend.
Eligibility: The Downstate Summer Research Program is offered to full-time students enrolled in appropriate programs at their home institutions. Admission is competitive; only students in good academic standing will be considered.
Duration: 8 weeks
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Denise Sheares
Director of Admissions
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Graduate School, Box 41
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
718-270-2738
FAX: 718-270-3378
Email: dsheares@downstate.edu
Web: http://www.downstate.edu/grad/fellowship.html
SUNY Upstate Medical College
Syracuse, NY
Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program matches students with participating biomedical faculty members. Each student will receive a $3000 stipend, plus housing.
Eligibility: All applicants must be undergraduate students in good academic standing who have completed their junior year and are majors in chemistry, biology or a related field, and are interested in a career in biomedical research.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Dr. Mark Schmidt, Director
Dept of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
750 E. Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: (315) 464-4538
Email: gradstud@mail.upstate.edu
Web: http://www.upstate.edu/grad/summer.shtml
SUNY State College of Optometry
New York, NY
Description: Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is designed to expose students to clinical observations, optometric orientation, site visits, and group sessions on optometry school and learning skills seminars. Students will learn to develop and present a research project. Students will be given a stipend of $250 a day to defray the cost of transportation and lunch. Books and supplies will be provided free of charge.
Eligibility: Underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students who are State residents of New York and currently attending an accredited college or university are eligible. Preference is given to sophomores and juniors in high academic standing and other students are considered if there are unfilled slots.
Duration: 2 weeks May 22 –June 3
Deadline: Application forms available in CSTEP office
Contact: Carlos A. Restrepo
CSTEP Coordinator, or
Edward R. Johnston, O.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
CSTEP Director
SUNY State College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 938-5505
Fax: (212) 938-5504
EMail:restrepo@sunyopt.edu
Web: http://www.sunyopt.edu/prospective/cstep.shtml
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Rochester, NY
Description: Summer Research Fellowship Program (SURF) provides research experiences with a faculty member engaged in ongoing research. Program will also include weekly seminars, workshops, and opportunities for observation of clinical activities. Stipends are available university housing will be provided.
Eligibility: Undergraduate minority students who have completed at least two years of college with science background.
Duration: 9 weeks
Deadline: February 25
Contact: Gladys Pedraza-Burgos, MS Co-Director
The Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 601
Rochester, New York 14642
Phone: (716) 275-2928
Email: gladys_pedrazaburgos@urmc.rochester.edu
Web: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/education/cached/surf.cfm
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY
Description: Strong Children’s Research Center Summer Training Program funds student scholarship program for students who plan to pursue a medical education and a biomedical research career. The research will revolve around pediatrics research relevant to childhood diseases and developmental biology. The stipend is $275 a week and housing for qualified applicants is also available.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students must have completed their junior year and be seriously considering a career in research.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 18
Contact: Debbie Schulmerich
Strong Children’s Research Center
URMC, Department of Pediatrics
601 Elmwood Avenue, PO Box 777
Rochester, NY 14642
Email: scrc@urmc.rochester.edu
Web: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/SCRC/sumprogs.htm
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY
Description: Graduate Education in the Biomedical Sciences (GEBS) Summer Undergraduate Research Program is a program designed for to provide summer undergraduate research opportunities for those interested in biomedical research – especially those considering PhD or MD/PhD. A stipend of $300 a week will be awarded as well as housing for those eligible.
Eligibility: All undergraduate students, both at the University of Rochester and elsewhere, are eligible. Preference will be given to students a GPA of at least 3.0. Preference will also be given to students with an interest in obtaining the Ph.D. degree or entering a combined M.D./Ph.D program.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Ms. Linda Lipani
GSO Summer Research
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 316-S
Rochester, NY 14642
Phone: (585) 275-4522
Email: Linda_Lipani@urmc.rochester.edu
Web: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/gebs/summer.htm
Wadsworth Center
Albany, NY
Description: The Wadsworth Center participates in the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students work on independent research projects in the laboratories of Wadsworth scientists. Students engage in research in a wide range of biological disciplines. A stipend of $3400 will be provided with housing.
Eligibility: Students must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants are sought who are majoring in a natural science, computer science or mathematics and who are interested in attending graduate school in the sciences. Preference is given to students who come from undergraduate institutions without research opportunities.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Department of Biomedical Sciences
Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Wadsworth Center C-236
Empire State Plaza, Box 509
Albany, NY 12201-0509
Phone: (518)473-7553
Email: reu@wadsworth.org
Web: http://www.wadsworth.org/educate/undergrd.htm
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York, NY
Description: Gateways to the Laboratory Program will enable students to test and develop their interest in pursuing a combined MD/PhD while gaining hands on research experience. The program will include weekly seminars, hospital rounds, and discussions of career opportunities from a clinical perspective. Students will also learn how to apply for MD/PhD, study tips for MCAT, tips for writing a scientific CV, mock interviews etc. Housing will be provided at subsidized cost and students will receive stipend of $3900.
Eligibility: Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of a minority or under-represented group in scientific and medical professions; rising sophomores or juniors with a 3.0 GPA, having an interest in MD/PhD degree.
Duration: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Program Manager
Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering
Gateways to the Laboratory Program
1300 York Avenue, Room D-115
New York, NY 10021-4896
Email: mdphd@med.cornell.edu
Web: http://www.med.cornell.edu/mdphd/summerprogram/
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Description: The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program for Premedical Minority Students is designed to give participants deeper insights into the wide range of options that exist for minority physicians. Through the experiences of laboratory or clinical research, classroom lectures, seminars on public health issues, practical discussions by physicians from different specialties, and observations of hospital care, the college students gain a clearer picture of both the demands and opportunities they will encounter in medicine. Students receive a $140/week cost of living allowance and are housed rent-free in the dormitory but are required to pay for meals and living expenses.
Eligibility: Program is designed for underrepresented minority premed students who preferably have already taken biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. Preference is given to students with a grade point average of 3.0 and above.
Duration: 7 weeks
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Bruce Ballard, MD, Associate Dean
Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College
Of Cornell University
445 East 69th Street, Rm. 110
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 746-1057
Web: http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs/pdf/minor.pdf
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