Minority Health Disparities Summer Research Opportunities Program (University of Arizona)
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Deadline: |
February 1, 2013 |
Start Date: |
Not Specified |
Duration: |
10 weeks |
Location: |
Tucson, AZ (University of Arizona) |
Area of Interest: |
 Arts Biomedical Sciences Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Sciences Humanities Physical Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences Other: |
Category: |
Education |
Description: |
The objective of the program is to help prepare, motivate, and support students who aspire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who conducts research in the biomedical sciences (particularly pulmonary, heart and vascular, and blood diseases and disorders) in which they have a specific interest, participate in weekly seminars offered by UA faculty on health issues disproportionately affecting minority populations, attend weekly workshops on graduate school preparation and presentation skill development, attend a GRE Prep Workshop, and present their work at the University of Arizona's end of summer research symposium. |
Benefits: |
$4,000 stipend, round-trip airfaire provided to Tucson from anywhere within the US and Puerto Rico, six units of upper division research credit, and housing at University of Arizona. |
Major(s): |
Biological Sciences |
GPA: |
3.0 |
Year In School at start of program: |
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior |
Employment Eligibility: |
Has Citizenship Has Permanent Residence Has Work Permit Other: Member of group traditionally underrepresented in biomedical careers |
Required |
Resume Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other: Official Transcripts |
Contact: |
Ms. Stephanie Adamson |
Program Website: |
http://grad.arizona.edu/mhd |
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