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Awards and Scholarships
American Association for Cancer Research-Gary J. Miller Undergraduate Prizes for Cancer and Cancer-Related Biomedical Research
For undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. First, second, and third place cash prizes for best student abstract/poster/poster presentation at AACR Annual Meeting’s Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition. First place winner must attend the next AACR Annual Meeting. Free registration for AACR 103nd Annual Meeting 2012, Mar. 31-Apr. 4, 2012, Chicago, IL, for all participants.
Deadline: Feb. 27
NIH—Undergraduate Scholarship Program
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to biomedical, behavioral and social science research careers at the NIH. Up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for one year, and can be renewed up to four years.
Requirements of the scholarship: 1) Ten-week Summer Laboratory Experience. 2) Employment at the NIH after Graduation--one year of full-time employment for each year of scholarship.
Apply: fall
Annual Biomedical Conference for Minority Students—Student Travel Award
For undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. $1,500 to cover registration, housing and travel (airfare and ground transportation) to conference to be held November 10-13, 2010, in Charlotte, NC.
Deadline: Sept. 10
American Academy of Neurology—Neuroscience Research Prize
For high school students in the United States doing original laboratory research. Four winners receive $1,000 all-expenses-paid trip for themselves and teacher to present work at AAN Annual Meeting.
Deadline: Nov. 1
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center—Undergraduate Prostate Cancer Epidemiology Summer Training Program
Brooklyn, NY
For all qualified applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities; preferred that students have completed the sophomore year of college. Ten-week summer training program designed for undergraduate students who have historically been underrepresented in the biomedical professions. Experience and participation in prostate cancer research.
Application: Oct. 2010, open until all slots filled
American Association for Cancer Research-Thomas J. Bardos Science Education Award for Undergraduate Students
For third-year undergraduate students, 17 students selected annually. A $1,500 yearly stipend to attend two consecutive AACR Annual Meetings: March 31-April 4, 2012, in Chicago, and April 6-10, 2013, in Washington, DC. Leftover funds can be used for school/lab projects, conference travel, etc. Apply online.
Deadline: Nov. 30
Microscopy Society of America—Undergraduate Research Scholarship
For students interested in pursuing microscopy as career or major research tool. Award maximum $3,000. Applicant should be sponsored by MSA member. Must supply abstract of research project.
Deadline: Dec. 31
American Foundation for Aging Research—Science Research Education Awards
For undergraduates who wish to conduct research related to aging or age-related disease, $500 for undergraduates or $1,000 GlaxoSmithKline award for students in North Carolina; renewable. Successful pre-applicants receive a full application. Must attend AFAR's next biannual on-line symposium and biennial GSK Foundation symposium in Raleigh, NC.
Deadline: rolling
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation—Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
For community college students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. Up to $30,000 per year, approximately 50 students selected annually. Must be nominated by the Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at your two-year institution: Students cannot apply directly to the Foundation. Each two-year college may nominate up to two students each year to be considered for the scholarship.
Deadline: Jan.
U.S.—Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
For those who will be college juniors and seniors in the 2010–2011 academic year—who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to four students.
Deadline: Jan.
DAAD New York—Undergraduate Scholarship
For second and third-year undergraduate students. Scholarships fund four to ten months of study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany, either as part of an organized study abroad program or an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.
Deadline: Jan. 31
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Summer Research Opportunities
2012 Introduction to Cancer Research Careers (ICRC) Program
National Cancer Institute
The ICRC is designed to encourage individuals from populations underrepresented in science and/or financially disadvantaged backgrounds to seek internship opportunities at the NCI. Successful ICRC applicants will take part in a two-day campus visit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, where they will have the opportunity to learn about the various scientist-in-training programs, participate in laboratory tours, interview for either a summer or post-baccalaureate (one-year) internship. Participants selected for internships receive a monthly stipend, round-trip travel and summer housing.
Applications due: Nov. 17
Supporting materials due: Nov. 21
Summer Program in Cancer Prevention Research
MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Cancer Prevention Research Training Program is now accepting applications for the 2012 Summer Program in Cancer Prevention Research. This NCI-R25E funded program is open to all undergraduate, graduate and medical students who are US citizens or permanent residents. Please visit the website for more information and application materials. The program takes place Monday, June 4 - Friday, August 10.
Application Deadline: February 27
University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program
This program is designed to provide traditionally under-represented undergraduate students with two consecutive summers of a 10-week research training and career development program to enhance their potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
Applications due: March 1
21st Annual University of Virginia Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP)
Ten-week summer research internships are available for qualified undergraduates considering a career in biomedical research. We provide a generous stipend, round-trip travel and housing to those accepted. Supported by peer-reviewed NIH grants and other extramural organizations, SRIP exposes a diverse group of students to current biomedical research. SRIP alumni have had great success at starting their research careers and many have enrolled in our graduate programs at UVA.
Applications due: February 17
American Society for Microbiology—Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship
For undergraduates from groups underrepresented in the microbiological sciences. Summer research placement with an ASM member, stipend, attendance at ASM Annual Meeting 2012. Apply online.
Deadline: Feb. 1
UCLA—Amgen Scholars Program
For college Sophomores (with 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college experience), Juniors and non-graduating Seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue their undergraduate experience), U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above, interested in pursuing a Ph.D. Summer research program: participate in research projects, attend scientific seminars (including a 3-day conference in Los Angeles), and work under some of the nation’s top academic scientists, June 19- Aug 26. $3500 Stipend, housing and some meals provided, a three-day Biotechnology Conference at UCLA, GRE test preparation, luncheons with faculty, workshops, scientific writing instruction, seminars, and poster presentations.
Deadline: Feb. 1
Drexel University College of Medicine—High School Summer Research Internship Program
For students from area high schools age sixteen or older, with interest in biomedical sciences, and eligible to work in the United States. Eight-week summer internship working with a mentor in a Drexel lab, $1,500 stipend.
Deadline: Feb. 5
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University--Modeling and Simulation in Systems Biology (MSSB)
For undergraduate students majoring in a mathematical or computational science, interested in biomathematics. Summer program 2011: May 31 - August 6. Includes scholarship reimbursement of $3,500, travel costs, on-campus housing and meals, access and use of the library, public transportation, social activities, scientific ethics workshop, workshops on giving presentations.
Deadline: Feb. 7
University of Oklahoma—Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program
For undergraduate students, summer undergraduate research, $3,000 stipend and housing provided. Apply online.
Deadline: Feb. 12
University of Pennsylvania—SUPERS@PENN
For rising college juniors and seniors. Ten-week summer program with a primary goal of attracting talented undergraduates to graduate programs leading to a Ph.D. with an emphasis on radiation biology, radiation physics and cancer imaging. Competitive stipend and free dormitory housing on campus at the University of Pennsylvania.
Deadline: Feb. 15
UCSD Medical Scientist Training Program--Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
This 8-week program is designed for motivated minority undergraduate students who have completed their sophomore or junior year toward a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and are interested in learning about a career in biomedicine and the medical sciences.
Deadline: Feb. 15
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)--Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)
The program exposes underrepresented and disadvantaged students to research in the NIDDK mission areas including diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, nutrition, obesity and digestive, liver, urologic, kidney, and hematologic diseases.
Deadline: Feb. 15
USF Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK)
Moffitt's SPARK program is a sponsored internship program for college undergraduates at the Moffitt Cancer Center on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Deadline: Feb. 15
UCSD--Summer Training Academy for Research in the Sciences (STARS)
Funded primarily by the National Science Foundation, through the Office of Graduate Studies, STARS offers exciting eight week summer research opportunities for underrepresented students in the sciences, engineering, and math. The academy provides research experience, GRE training and workshops in preparation for the challenges of doctoral programs.
Deadline: Feb. 25
Roswell Park Cancer Institute--Summer Research Experience
Applications are accepted from students who will have completed their junior year in high school (Class of 2012) and have demonstrated a high ability and interest in science. The program is held each summer for seven (7) weeks. Each student works on an independent research project under the guidance of RPCI scientific staff. All students present their research poster during a scientific conference held at the end of the program. Free tuition, $50 activity fee, dorm housing available for $800, meals not included. Application fee $10.
Deadline: Feb. 25
Moffitt Cancer Center—Projects LINK/ET (Leaders In New Knowledge/Emerging Technologies)
A year around research training program open to high school juniors/seniors and college undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in cancer research. Students must have a 3.5 GPA. Students are matched with a Moffitt scientist/mentor and expected to commit approximately 10-20 hours per week during the school year and full-time during the summer months. Attendance at educational/scientific lectures is required. A two-year commitment is required.
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute—Undergraduate Summer Fellowships in Cancer Research
For outstanding undergraduates interested in a career in biomedical research. Ten-week summer research assignment with faculty mentor. At the end of the summer experience, each student will prepare and deliver a poster describing his/her work in an organized "Poster Day" together with other summer cancer research fellows; $4,000 stipend.
Deadline: Mar. 1
Monmouth University School of Science—Summer Research Program
For undergraduates and M.S.-level graduate students, also for a limited number of high school students who have completed their junior year, or teams of high school students and teachers. Twelve-week collaborative research project with Monmouth faculty and staff, a variety of different studies available, on-campus housing available, approx. $9/hour.
Deadline: Mar. 1
University of Oklahoma—Native American Research Center for Health Program
For Native American undergraduate students to perform summer undergraduate research at OUHSC, $3,000 stipend and housing provided. Apply online.
Deadline: Mar. 12
University of Maryland School of Public Health—Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program
For traditionally under-represented sophomore or junior undergraduate students. 2 consecutive summers of a 10-week research training and career development program to enhance potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
Deadline: Mar. 14
Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine of Loma Linda University School of Medicine—Undergraduate Training Program (UTP) For undergraduate students between their sophomore and junior years. Summer biomedical research internship program 2011: June 13 to Aug. 5. Hands-on biomedical research training, mentoring by dedicated scientists, participation in scientific seminars and lectures, educational enrichment activities, presentation of a research poster in our Annual Health Disparities Research Symposium at the end of the program, and opportunities to attend national meetings to make scientific presentations. Participating students will be competitively compensated.
Deadline: Mar. 15
Oregon Health and Science University—Summer Equity Research Program
For college students interested in dentistry, medicine, or research. Eight to 10 week summer internship. Weekly seminars and meetings with fellow students and faculty to discuss ongoing projects, personal mentoring about individual career pathways from OHSU faculty. Paid stipend; housing is available for students who qualify.
Deadline: Mar. 21
Wistar Institute—High School Programs
For students 16 years of age or older, enrolled in a science course and with an interest in science-related fields of study, attending a Philadelphia School District high school, and eligible to work in the United States. Eight-week summer fellowship in biomedical research in a Wistar lab, 35 hours/week, up to $2,050 stipend.
Deadline: Mar. 26
Magee Women's Research Institute—Summer Internship Program for High School Students
For high school students eligible to work in the United States. Four-week summer internship in basic or clinical sciences related to women and infants’ health, $400 stipend.
Deadline: Mar. 31
Monell Chemical Senses Center—Monell Science Apprenticeship Program
For those who are currently enrolled in high school or college, eligible to work in the United States, with a strong interest in science and research. Up to seven weeks of research with a Monell scientist, weekly paid salary.
Deadline: please check website
University of Oklahoma—IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence Summer Research Program
For students from specific undergraduate campuses in Oklahoma: Northeastern State Univ., Langston Univ., Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ., the Univ. of Central Oklahoma, Cameron Univ., Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ., Panhandle State Univ., USAO, Rogers State Univ., East Central Univ., Northwestern Oklahoma State Univ., Oklahoma City Community College, Redlands Community College, Tulsa Community College, and Comanche Nation College. Summer undergraduate research, $5,000 stipend for housing, Mentor’s lab receives $2,200 for lab supplies.
Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative—High School Summer Internship
For junior and senior high school students interested in science, medicine, engineering. Five-week internship, meet faculty, tour facility, perform library research project and present results, act as counselor for middle school students.
Deadline: Apr. 1
Project: IMHOTEP Summer Program
Division of Science and Mathematics Public Health Sciences Institute, Morehouse College Public Health Sciences Institute (PHSI)
Project: IMHOTEP is designed for underrepresented minority students who are interested in pursuing careers in public health. The IMHOTEP program is an interdisciplinary research program that is open to students of all disciplines. Requirements: Applicant must be a junior, senior or recent graduate student with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or better. Dates of 10-week Program: May 23 - August 10. Location: Atlanta, GA; Cincinnati, OH; Hyattsville, MD; Morgantown, WV; Pittsburgh, PA; Spokane,WA; Anchorage, AK; and Washington, DC; additional national and various international locations to be determined. A financial stipend along with a travel and housing allowance will be provided.
For more information:
Morehouse College
Public Health Sciences Institute
Attn: Project: IMHOTEP
830 Westview Dr. S.W., Box 140088
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 215-2733
phsi@morehouse.edu
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2012
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital—Pediatric Oncology Education Program
For undergraduates interested in a cancer research career, U.S. citizens. Memphis, TN. Summer research program, generous stipend, housing for non-local students.
Apply: Sept. 1
NIH—Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
For those sixteen or older, eight-week research experience at the NIH, stipend. Highly competitive. Apply online.
Deadline: rolling, Nov.-Mar. Apply early!
NIH—National Cancer Institute Introduction to Cancer Research Careers Program
For those sixteen or older, all expense paid, two-day visit to the NIH, Bethesda, Maryland. Tour the facilities of the NCI and the NIH, listen to and network with research fellows, and potentially interview for a summer internship program (see above) internship with NCI Investigators.
Apply: Nov.
UNCF-Merck—Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
For African-American undergraduates in their junior year. Up to $35,000, which includes up to $25,000 towards tuition, room and board, and billable fees. Each UNCF-Merck Undergraduate Fellow will be mentored by a Merck scientist and will receive two Summer Research Internships (at a Merck research facility in Rahway, NJ, West Point, PA, or Boston, MA) with stipends totaling at least $10,000, if eligible. The recipient’s department may apply for a Department Grant of up to $10,000. Apply online.
Deadline: Dec. 1
NIH—National Cancer Institute—Werner H. Kirsten Student Intern Program
For high school seniors who attend Frederick, Carroll or Washington County Public School Systems; Saint John’s Catholic Prep (Frederick, MD); Frederick Christian Academy (Frederick, MD); Poolesville High School (Montgomery County, MD); Fairfield High School (Fairfield, PA) or Jefferson County Public School System (West Virginia). Eight-week summer internship, volunteering during school year, approx. $3,400 stipend.
Deadline: Dec. 8
J. Craig Venter Institute—Internship Program
For undergraduates or high school students who are age sixteen or by one month prior to the start of their internship and have preferably completed their junior year, have a 'B' average, and a strong interest in the selected career. Eight to 12-week internship in fall or spring semester (up to 20 hours/week) or summer (full-time) with an Institute mentor, $9.90/hour.
Deadline: Dec. 15 (spring); Feb. 16 (summer); Sept. 3 (fall)
UCSD--Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Pharmacology (PHARMACOLOGY SURF)
The Pharmacology Department at the UCSD School of Medicine offers a 10-week research and training program to undergraduate juniors who are interested in a career in basic research and in exploring Ph.D. training in the basic biomedical sciences.
Deadline: Jan. 27
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Post Baccalaureate Programs
Johns Hopkins Univ.— Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program
Deadline: starting Oct.
Virginia Tech—Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program
Deadline: Mar. 30
NIH—Post Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award
Deadline: rolling
NIH—NIH Academy
University of New Mexico—Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program
Deadline: rolling, with major intake in June
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