Welcome to the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MHIRT) Program at Christian Brothers University.

NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2011!!

Summer 2011 applications are due earlier than in years past.  All application materials must be submitted electronically by December 17th, 2010!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

• The MHIRT Program at CBU provides international research training opportunities to qualified undergraduate, graduate, and medical students from socially or economically disadvantaged groups who have been historically underrepresented biomedical and behavioral research careers.

• This program offers research sites in Brazil, Uganda, and Thailand.  Students spend 10 weeks during the summer at their designated international research site.  CBU has partnered with leading scientists and universities in these countries who serve as research mentors for MHIRT students.

• MHIRT students engage in research related to: biomedical science, behavioral science, environmental science, carnivore conservation, and/or public health. 

• MHIRT is a paid internship.  All expenses relative to travel, room and board, preparation, and workshops are paid.  In addition, students receive a monthly stipend.

• This program has been continuously funded since 2000 by the Fogarty International Center and the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health.

• The Mid-South Coalition For Minority International Research consists of the lead institution, Christian Brothers University, and the following participating universities: LeMoyne Owen College, Rhodes College, Tennessee State University, and  University of Memphis.

• Preference is given to students from participating schools within the Coalition and from the Mid-South Region; however, any US citizen or permanent resident may apply.

• The application deadline is Friday, December 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM. All applications materials must be e-mailed to Julia Hanebrink (jhanebri@cbu.edu).