University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer Training and Research (UMSTAR)Program
Deadline: March 15, 2010
| Agency, School, Institution | University of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Location | College Park, MD |
| Type | Research |
| Term | Summer |
| Salary/Stipend | $$4,800 |
| Start Date | June 01, 2010 |
Description of Program
Elgibility
| Major | BiologyChemistry |
|---|---|
| Classification | (Sophomore)(Junior)(Senior) |
| Minimum GPA | 3 |
| US Citizenship Required | yes |
Requirements
- Citizen or permanent resident of the US;
- Enrolled full-time at a 4-year college or university;
- Currently a sophomores or junior
- Have not already completed a Bachelor’s degree;
- 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average;
- Come from under-represented minority groups, disadvantaged backgrounds, and/or have a disability
- Under-represented minority: African American or black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Pacific Islander
- Disadvantaged background: Family with annual income below established low-income thresholds. Must qualify for Federal disadvantage assistance or have received Loans for Disadvantaged Student Program, or received scholarships from the US DHHS under the Scholarship for Individuals with Exceptional Financial Need
- Disability: Physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
- Desire to pursue a PhD in biomedical or behavioral sciences;
- Willing to commit to the program for 2 consecutive summers.
Application Instructions
To apply for UM STAR, please submit:
- a letter of application
- must address:
- why they selected the UM STAR program
- their long-term career goals, especially with regard to graduate school and pursuing a PhD degree
- which three STAR program faculty mentors they have selected and why
- must address:
- official undergraduate transcript
- letters of reference from two university faculty members who are familiar with the applicant with one of these letters from a faculty member who has had the applicant in a behavioral, life, or biological sciences class.
Download the The Application Form and information about the One-Page Personal Statement
Entered: 2010-02-11 16:53:36, by gallonf
