Biomedical Research Training Program for Individuals from Underrepresented Groups

Biomedical Research Training Program for Individuals from Underrepresented Groups

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has established a Biomedical Research Training Program for Individuals of Underrepresented Groups (BRTPUG) that offers un paralleled opportunities for post baccalaureate individuals to receive training in fundamental biomedical sciences. The purpose of the BRTPUG is to enhance career opportunities in biomedical sciences for post baccalaureate individuals who are planning to apply to graduate or professional school. The research training will take place in NHLBI intramural program in Bethesda, Maryland.

For Post-Baccalaureate individuals, 1-2 year research internships begin in June-September of the calendar year. A complete application package including three letters of reference (at least one must be from a research mentor) must be submitted by January 15.

Application Deadline: January 25, 2016

More information: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/training/programs/biomed-trans-underrepresented-groups.htm

Pending NSF approval, Vanderbilt University will host 12 students for the next LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate Program beginning in Fall 2015. Students will benefit from customized curriculum, research training, and one-on-one mentoring to prepare them for a successful transition to the PhD. Students who submit a pre-application by the deadline will be personally contacted and invited to submit a full application by the March 15 deadline. Vanderbilt offers a full range of doctoral programs in engineering and science fields. We are an institution devoted to the highest standards of doctoral education and research, and we are committed to the goals of the LSAMP and the Bridge to the Doctorate, as detailed in these two recent Nature articles describing our innovative admissions and mentoring methods: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gradschool/bridge/Nature_FVBridge_Grit.pdf 

Case Western Reserve University Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

10 weeks hands-on research in areas such as biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, social events, weekly seminars. Stipend: $3,500, Housing: provided; travel allowance provided.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at UT Southwestern's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is an intensive summer research training experience designed for college students who are preparing for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. careers in biomedical research. Fellows spend 10 weeks (beginning in early June and ending mid-August) pursuing individual research projects in the laboratories of Graduate School faculty members.

The Heart, Lung and Blood Summer Research Program is designed to engage 12 diverse undergraduates and 8 medical students in state-of-the art biomedical research in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological and sleep disorders research.

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  Weekly seminars on state of the art in cardiovascular research.
  
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  Weekly seminars providing advice on applying to medical school/graduate school/networking/presentation skills/library research/networking
  
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  Social activities
  

Undergraduate Students – February 16, 2015

Medical Students – March 2, 2015
More information: http://casemed.case.edu/gradprog/summer.cfm
Program Contacts:

Monica Montano, PhD- Director (monica.montano@case.edu)

Joseph Williams, MPA – Coordinator (jxw26@case.edu)

Malana Bey, HLB Program Administrator (216-368-5655, malana.bey@case.edu)

10 weeks full time research on biomedical and psychosocial research relating to pediatric disorders, weekly project meetings. Stipend: contact program manager.

Since 1989, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU) has conducted a six-week summer enrollment program designed to assist capable and highly motivated minority students in preparing for a career in medicine and in dentistry. The free Case Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is designed to enrich students who are completing their freshman or sophomore year of college and are considering professional careers in medicine and dentistry. SMDEP targets students from communities that are historically underrepresented in medicine and dentistry: African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and others who are economically disadvantaged. All are welcome to apply.