Harvard University:
Harvard University offers a Summer Honors Research Program in biomedical sciences -- a ten week summer program which is offered to students underrepresented in the sciences (with expenses paid). You can find more information at www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html
(Posted September 26, 2003)

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University of Pittsburgh:
The Pittsburgh Medical Scientist Training Program, jointly sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, offers a 10-week summer research and professional development program for underrepresented minority students in careers as physician scientists. The program is designed for students in their freshman, sophomore or junior years of college.

Students receive intensive research laboratory experience and abundant mentorship. Every effort is made to match minority students with biomedical researchers in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: Medical Robotics, Transplantation Immunology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Informatics, and much more. Each student is also paired with a current MSTP student.

In addition, students participate in a variety of career development programs, scientific seminars, and specific career enhancement opportunities including preparation for national examinations. By the end of the summer, students are in a position to create a research poster for presentation at the MSTP retreat as well as at a national conference. Social activities are included in the program to help build a network of peers with similar career paths.

Students receive a stipend of $3,500 for the ten-week period plus round trip airfare. This stipend provides students with a comfortable budget to live in Pittsburgh. All students must have medical insurance for the duration of the program, and since they will be working with human materials, are encouraged to be vaccinated for hepatitis B.

The program is for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and is limited to minority groups underrepresented in the biomedical sciences, including African Americans, Alaskan Native, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Puerto Rican Mainlanders. The application includes a personal statement, transcript and 2 letters of recommendation each including a coversheet. Application materials are available online at www.mdphd.pitt.edu .

Application deadline: February 1

For more information and application, please contact:
University of Pittsburgh
MSTP
526 Scaife Hall
3550 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Telephone: (412) 648-2324
FAX: (412) 648-2185
E-mail: mdphd2@medschool.pitt.edu
Web site: www.mdphd.pitt.edu
(Posted October 2, 2003)

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The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is accepting applications for its fellowship programs in the microbiological sciences for undergraduate and graduate students.

ASM offers the following fellowships:

The Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) allows students to conduct research in the summer with an ASM member faculty mentor at their home institution and present the results at the ASM General Meeting the following year. The fellowship requires a joint application from both the student and faculty mentor. Application are available online at www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319 <http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4319>. The deadline to apply for the fellowship is February 1, 2004

The Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) provides an opportunity for underrepresented minority students to participate in research projects at selected institutions through out the U.S. and gain experience presenting the results of their research at the ASM General Meeting the following year. Applications are available online at <http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4322> . The deadline to apply for the fellowship is February 1, 2004

The Robert D. Watkins Minority Graduate Fellowship aims at increasing the number of underrepresented minorities completing doctoral degrees in the microbiological sciences. Applications are available online at www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=6278 <http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=6278>. The deadline to apply for the fellowship is May 1, 2004.

Please forward this information to faculty and students who would be interested in any of the opportunities outlined.

Thank you.

Mary Nyingi
Coordinator - Student Fellowship Programs
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Tel: 202/942-9283
Fax: 202/942-9329
(Posted December 2, 2003)

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The SURF program is for college students who are currently sophomores and juniors and are seriously considering research careers. The interest in this program has risen dramatically over the past few years. In 2003, we received about 800 applications and filled 83 positions. Due to this high demand, we have implemented a Web-based, on-line application which can be found at www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html .

Some of the hallmarks of research and Ph.D. training at Mayo include:

• $4,000 stipend for 10 weeks
• Seminar and career advising designed specifically for college students
• Easy access to the most modern and sophisticated instrumentation and methodologies
• Close working relationships among over 150 independent research groups
• Cohesion of research focused on important biomedical problems

For more information about graduate studies and the summer program, go to www.mayo.edu/mgs , or contact Dr. L. James Maher, III, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, maher.james@mayo.edu .

(Posted December 2, 2003)

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Rising junior and senior science majors who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the biomedical sciences will be able to sample the exciting research opportunities at Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Bowman Gray Campus, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. During the eight-week experience, which runs from June 2 through July 30, 2004, students will be exposed to basic lab skills, techniques, and technology used in biomedical research, data collection, and documentation. In addition, students will obtain an inside preview of career opportunities in scientific research and graduate education.

Participants will receive:

• At least $1,600 monthly
• Free housing on the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University
• Transportation between Bowman Gray Campus and Reynolda Campus

Applications are available from the website www.wfu.edu/graduate (click on the SROP icon found in the right hand column.) Application materials must be received by Wednesday, February 11, 2004. Applicants shall be notified by March 10.

For additional information, contact:
Wake Forest University
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Sciences
Bowman Gray Campus
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1001
Telephone: (336) 716-4303 or 1-800-GET-GRAD
e-mail: bggrad@wfubmc.edu

(posted December 3, 2003)

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Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Buffalo, NY)

Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Buffalo, NY) will offer its 52^nd Summer Research Participation in Science Program for High School and College Juniors.