Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program
Sponsoring Institution
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityApplication Deadline
March 1, 2004Dates of Internship
June 14-August 10, 2004Stipend
$2,500; free housing to students not able to commute; limited travel reimbursement for students living outside the New York Metropolitan area. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MEALS, HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND OTHER INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.Synopsis
The MINORITY STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (MSSROP) is designed for undergraduate students who historically have been underrepresented in medicine (African American, Mainland Puerto Rican, Native American Indian, and Latino/Hispanic) who have a strong interest in a research career in biomedical or biological sciences.The program welcomes applications from college students that meet the following criteria: at the time of application are either a sophomore or a junior, have taken at least one year of biology AND general chemistry with laboratory, and have at least a 2.5 science grade point average. Admission will be based on the applicant's academic record, including prior research experience, an essay and a letter of recommendation from the applicant's faculty advisior or research supervisor. Intent to pursue a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree and prior research experience are desirable.
The program provides nine weeks of experience and participation in biomedical research. Students participating in the program will conduct research under the direction of a faculty member. Research assignments will be made based upon availability of research opportunities and according to the mutual interests of the faculty sponsors and student participants.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact not only with the faculty member directing the research, but also with the graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows working at the site. Frequent meetings with other program participants along with one or more of the faculty sponsors will be scheduled as well as weekly seminars, workshops, and lectures.
At the end of the 9-week period, program students will have the opportunity to present their work to their peers and faculty at a poster session. Each student will also be expected to write a report concerning the research work conducted and its relation to other work in progress at his/her site.
Contact
Nilda I. SotoAddress
Office of Minority Student Affairs
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue, B205
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: (718) 430-3091
Fax: (718) 430-8825
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