2012 SUMMER BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (SBRP) for UNDERGRADUATES at Brody School of Medicine
Program Dates: May 29-July 27
INSTRUCTIONS
The SBRP is an intensive 8 week program that provides students with laboratory experience and an opportunity to participate in career development activities. Students will prepare a curriculum vitae for a mock graduate/medical school interview, receive one-on-one career counseling from Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) faculty and the students will also prepare and present a research poster at the end of the program. Students must commit to being present in the laboratory for a minimum of 40 hours per week (9 AM- 5PM). Each participant will receive a living expenses stipend of $2,400 (before taxes) and housing on the main campus of ECU.
All materials within your application packet become the property of the Summer Biomedical Research Program. These materials are held in confidence by the Vice Chairs of Diversity Initiatives (VCDI) and the appointed Admissions Committee.
Response to each item MUST BE TYPED. You may use more space than provided, if necessary.
It is your responsibility to keep us informed of any changes in your personal status.
Applications must be submitted electronically to vandrossr@ecu.edu by March 16, 2012, 5:00 PM. The complete application packet must include the following items for full consideration by the Admissions Committee:
_________ Completed Summer Biomedical Research Program Application
_________ Undergraduate Transcript (may be scanned and submitted electronically or requested through the BlackBoard site)
_________ 2 Letters of Recommendation (may be submitted electronically by the recommender)
Notification of admission decisions will be sent by April 27, 2012. To guarantee your appointment, student commitment is required 7 days after notification of acceptance to the program. Upon commitment, a description of BSOM faculty research projects will be mailed to you electronically so that you may rank your laboratory choices.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson at vandrossr@ecu.eduPERSONAL INFORMATION
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Current Status: ____ Freshman
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Grades in Pre-requisite Courses
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____ English CompositionEDUCATION
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Academic Honors
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Have you ever been suspended, dismissed or placed on probation while in college or university for academic or social reasons? If yes, use a separate sheet to explain.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
In chronological order list all of your community service experience since entering high school beginning with the most recent. Give a brief description of your responsibilities and indicate if work was paid.
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ESSAY
Please explain why you would like to conduct laboratory research and how you think this experience will help you in your career development (200- 250 words).
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