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SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

The UM Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) offers outstanding undergraduates underrepresented in their field of study the opportunity to conduct intensive research across a variety of disciplines. The goal is to prepare students for advanced studies in a Ph.D. - granting program.

Applicants must:

U.S. citizens or permanent resident
Members of groups historically underrepresented in their fields of study
Have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Have matriculated into an undergraduate institution demonstrating completion of at least two years at that institution prior to the summer program. High school students with advanced placement or college credits are not eligible.
Be entering their junior or senior year in college and not scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which they participate
Have an interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the Rackham Graduate Programs. Please note that this does not include programs leading to professional degrees, e.g. Medical School (MD), Law School (JD), or Business School (MBA).
Have a genuine interest in research and university teaching as a career
Have personal medical/health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program
Complete an on-line application and submit all supporting documentation before February 10, 2006

Website: <http://www.rackham.umich.edu/Recruitment/srop.html>

PUBLIC POLICY

BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Kaiser Family Foundation's Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, American Indian/AlaskaNative, and Asian/Pacific Islander college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., during which time the Scholars are placed in Congressional offices in order to learn first-hand how health policy is developed and implemented. Through the nine-week program (May 23- July 28,2006), Scholars will learn about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to gaining experience in a Congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to enhance their knowledge of health care issues. Upon completion of the session, Scholars write and present a health policy research memo. Scholars receive approximately $7,000 in support, which includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare, and lodging. While in Washington, D.C., Scholars reside at Howard University. Applications must be received by January 9, 2006.
Website: <http://www.kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm>

SCIENCE

SUMMER RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

The UCSF Summer Research Training Program (SRTP) provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct research in the biological, biomedical, and behavioral sciences. Through this comprehensive 9-week summer experience, the SRTP strives to prepare students for graduate study and a research career in the health sciences. Participant benefits includes: $3,000 stipend; travel funds to/from San Francisco; dormitory-style housing; optional GRE prep course. Sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors, seniors who will NOT be enrolling in graduate study in Fall 2006, and Master's students are eligible. Application must be received by February 1, 2006. Website: <http://saawww.ucsf.edu/srtp>.

HOWARD HUGHES RESEARCH FELLOWS

The Howard Hughes Research Fellows Program for rising sophomores is now in its 16th year. The program is designed to encourage students who are interested in research careers in the biological and biomedical sciences, from genetics and genomics to field biology and environmental cience. Students are given the opportunity to explore their interests in greater depth than their first-year science courses might have allowed by providing an 8-week research laboratory mentorship on campus.

Participants receive a $3,300 stipend and housing on central campus. This year the program will be held from June 5 - July 28. Applications will be accepted from first-year students who matriculated in Trinity College or the Pratt School of Engineering in Fall 2005 and who have taken or are enrolled in at least one course in the biological or chemical sciences.We especially welcome applications from women and members of minority groups traditionally underrepresented in science careers. The application deadline is Friday, February 20, 2006.

For more information or to apply, visit http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/resfel/.

If you have any questions about the Research Fellows Program, please call 684-6066 or email deborah.wahl@duke.edu.