Short-Term Training Program for Minority Undergraduate Students in Biomedical Sciences
funded by
Institute of Digestive, Diabetes, and Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
June 9 - August 14, 2008
| Goals: | To provide qualified minority undergraduate students an opportunity for research experiences in nutritional, digestive, endocrine, and kidney-related diseases by working with qualified mentors at Colorado State University, in order to attract these students to research careers and to increase the pool of accomplished minority biomedical investigators. All of the mentors are doing research closely if not directly related to the mission of the NIDDK. |
| Eligibility: | Minority undergraduate students interested in pursuing a research/science career. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must have completed relevant course work in the life sciences and be enrolled in undergraduate study after completion of the summer program. |
| Application Deadline: | February 29, 2008 or earlier |
| Number of Traineeships: | 5 |
| Stipend: | $3,500.00 |
| Travel/Housing: | Up to $1,000.00 |
| Duration: | Approximately 2 months (June 9 through August 14, 2008) |
| Program: | A 2-month research training program mentored by a funded researcher and associated laboratory personnel, post-doctoral students, and graduate students. Participation in workshops and seminars (related to the research experience and future graduate study) are required. |
| To Apply: | Complete the application form (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required) and submit it by mail, along with a copy of your University/College transcripts, to either address listed below. Please have two letters of recommendation sent to the same address. Applications must be received before February 29, 2008 or earlier. |
| For more information, or to submit an application: | |
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Dr. Greg Florant, Program Director
Department of Biology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 Phone: (970) 491-7627 Fax: (970) 491-0649 florant@lamar.colostate.edu |
Dr. Matthew Hickey, Assistant Director
Department of Health & Exercise Science Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 Phone: (970) 491-5727 Matthew.Hickey@ColoState.EDU |