STEP-UP Summer Internship Opportunity
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Posted By: Reginald Claremont on November 25, 2009 FEATURED Content STEP-UP Summer Internship in Biomedical Research The STEP-UP Summer Internship Program, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is an opportunity for underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students to participate in summer research in the areas of diabetes, nutrition, obesity, and digestive, kidney, and hematological diseases. The STEP-UP program supports students for ten full-time consecutive weeks of basic or clinical research with experienced faculty. The research experience begins on June 1, 2010 and is completed by August 8, 2010. The program culminates with an all expense paid trip to the Annual Undergraduate STEP-UP Conference in August 2010 in Atlanta, GA. Students will present their summer research to peers, mentors, and experts from the scientific community. Who is Eligible? Undergraduate students, including African American, Hispanic American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders, who have completed at least one year of college by June 1, 2010. Students must be U.S. Citizens, non-citizen nationals, or legal permanent residents. What does STEP-UP provide for me? - Student Participation Allowance of $4000 directly to you. - Research Training Orientation program in May 2010. - Travel expenses to the Annual Undergraduate Scientific Session and Research Presentations on August 4-7, 2010 in Atlanta, GA. - Students must arrange their own summer housing using the allowance provided. Housing is available at some STEP-UP coordinating institutions. Contact the Program Coordinators for additional information. Where would I do my internship? Your research project can be done in the laboratory or clinic of NIH-funded investigators nationwide. STEP-UP coordinators will work with you to identify a location where you would like to work and a project in a research area that interests you. Students are matched with a research mentor at the institution or location of their choice whenever possible. How do I apply? Applicants must complete and provide: 1. The on-line application at the STEP-UP website - http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov. Applications are available beginning November 15, 2009 and must be completed before February 15, 2010. The application requires a brief personal statement of research interests and career goals. 2. Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic abilities and accomplishments. Students should request Letters at least one month in advance of the application deadline. 3. An official college transcript. For more information and an application visit: http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov/ If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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