Research
National Institute of Health (NIH)- offers an innovative program to support the career development of the next generation of biomedical health researchers. Our service-connected scholarship program, the Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds(UGSP), target students who are committed to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Deadline for application is february28, 2006, also visit http://ugsp.info.nih.gov
DePauw University, Computer Science- This national Science Foundation sponsored program is designed to provide talented undergraduate institutions with the opportunity to collaborate on a research project in Computer Science. The program begins on May 30, through August 3, 2007. The eight students that are selected will receive a $4,000.00 stipend for the summer and the possibility of travel allowance. Deadline is March 14, 2007. Visit http://www.depauw.edu/univ/reu for further information. (updated 1-24-07)
Boston University present education and training program prepares the complete social worker, an individual who is ready to effect changed with individuals, families, group and communities. While each students is immersed in a broad base of knowledge and skills, they have the opportunity to choose a major method concentration in Clinical Social Work Practice (with individuals, families, and groups) or Macro Social Work Practice (community organization, human services management, and social planning). Web site-http:/www.bu.edu/ssw or contact Admission at 617-353-3765.
Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program for Undergraduates- The Center for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin- Madison invites undergraduate students interested in exploring research in the biological sciences to participate in its Summer Research Program in Biology. For 10 weeks, participants work full time with UW- Madison faculty and researchers in state of the art research facilities. In addition to their individual research experience, students participate in workshops on research topics of interest, ethics , career choices, and preparation for the GRE. At the end of the program, students orally present their research at a symposium, and publish written reports of their work on a program journal. Along with their educational experience, students also have the opportunity to explore UW- Madison and the city of Madison. For more information contact Janet Branchaw- branchaw@wisc.edu, 608-262-1182. Online application at http:/www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/index.html Deadline is March 1, 2006.
Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP) Helps Committed underrepresented minority and disadvantaged college students prepare for application to medical school and for medical education. Over the past decade, over 10,000 students who have participated have gone on to medical school. The Columbia University College of Physicians and surgeons MMEP features: A free, six week summer program at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Students are housed on the Health sciences campus, and receive a stipend. For more information visit their Web site- at http:/www.aamc.org/students/minorities/mmep or call their
toll free number: (877) 310-MMEP.
The National Research Council (NRC) administers competitive postdoctoral and senior research awards on behalf of 35 U.S. government research agencies with facilities at over 120 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Awardees have the opportunity to conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory, devote full-time effort to research and publication, access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise, and collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at federal research laboratories. For detailed information, please visit http://www.national-academies.org/rap
The American Bar Foundation Summer Research Fellowships in Law and Social Science for Minority Undergraduate Students is designed to introduce students to the rewards and demands of a research-oriented career in the field of law and social science. Applications will be considered only from sophomores and juniors, that is, students who have completed at least the sophomore year and who have not received a bachelor's degree by the time the fellowship begins. The detailed information about this program and the application materials are available at the Web site-http://www.abf-sociolegal.org
DePauw University is hosting a National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Computer Science program during the summer. The detailed information is found at http://www.depauw.edu/univ/reu/reuhp.htm
Hope College is hosting an NSF sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates program for the summer. The program involves six students who will work in pairs with faculty on projects in modeling and applied linear algebra for eight weeks. The detailed information about the program and the applications are available at http//www.math.hope.edu
Hope College Undergraduate Research Experience in Physics and Engineering. Students selected for the program will receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 10-week program and travel reimbursement. Successful applicants must be registered at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution and must be US citizens or permanent residents. Students that have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year are encouraged to apply. Deadline is March 5, 2007. For more information contact physics@hope.edu or visit: www.hope.edu/research
The University of Minnesota McNair Scholars Program is a graduate school preparation program designed to help low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented college students develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue doctoral education. Please complete by Febraury 15, 2007 and send by mail to: TRiO Programs , University of Minnesota, 220 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455
