2010 Equity Summer Research Program
Deadline: March 09, 2010
| Agency, School, Institution | Oregon Health & Science University |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland,OR |
| Type | Enrichment |
| Term | Summer |
| Salary/Stipend | $9.00 hr |
| Start Date | June 21, 2010 |
Description of Program
- An exciting opportunity to spend 8 to 10 weeks working with faculty and graduate students in a research setting, learning new skills, and gaining experience.
- Weekly seminars and meetings with fellow students and faculty to discuss ongoing research.
- An opportunity to present a scientific oral presentation of your summer research project.
- Ongoing, personal mentoring about your individual career pathway from OHSU faculty .
- A paid stipend for all students during the program.
Elgibility
| Major | |
|---|---|
| Classification | (Freshman)(Sophomore)(Junior)(Senior) |
| Minimum GPA | 3 |
| US Citizenship Required | yes |
Requirements
- By the program starting date, eligible students will have completed at least one full year of college coursework.
- The most competitive applicants will have completed coursework in the basic sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, neuroscience, biopsychology) and mathematics.
- The program is only open to applicants who have experience social or economic disadvantages:
* Economically disadvantaged students are defined as individuals who come from a “low income family,” using low income levels specified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a guideline.
* Socially disadvantaged students come from an environment that may inhibit them from obtaining knowledge, skills or abilities required to enroll and successfully complete an undergraduate or graduate course of study that could lead to a career in the health sciences. This category includes but is not restricted to students whose parents did not attend or complete college.
Application Instructions
Go to www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversity and apply
Entered: 2010-02-26 09:33:10, by gallonf
