2008 NIH Summer Research Program/Summer Undergrad Research Experience (SURE)
2008 NIH Summer Research to Increase Diversity Among Biomedical Researchers AND Summer Undergrad Research Experience (SURE)
The NIH program is restricted to under-represented, disadvantaged and disabled students ONLY . Students may apply from any racial or ethnic group.
Ten Week Program - June 2nd - August 8th, 2008
2007 NIH and Howard Hughes Institute Summer Research Fellows University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester
Program details for both NIH and SURE Programs: Participants must be undergraduates over 18 years old.
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Restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents
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Approximate number of participants (NIH 25, SURE 10) 35
Required to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate program
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March 16, 2008 application deadline.
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Travel allowance to/from Worcester up to $500
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Participants are required to stay in arranged housing
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Stipend $4000 for ten weeks
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Immunization Records and Physical Examination (within last 12 months) required
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Social Security Number Required
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Final Abstracts Required
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Participation in final poster session required
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Required start date on June 2nd 2008 Yes
Must participate the entire 10 weeks
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Proof of health insurance is required
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Required attendance at all seminars, lectures, group discussions, luncheon lectures, socializers and field trips.
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For more information contact:
Karen J. Zirpola
Program Coordinator
Phone: 508- 856-5033
Toll free: 877- 395-3149
E-mail: summer.research@umassmed.edu
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