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12 Week Summer Research/Internship Opportunity In Biomedical Research - STEP-UP Program (5811 hits)

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY?

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health is pleased to announce the opening of the 2014 STEP-UP Program. The program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct biomedical research for 12 weeks in the summer in labs throughout the country.

STEP-UP Program Participants Receive:
  • Summer stipend of $3,500.
  • An opportunity to conduct biomedical research with leading research scientists throughout the U.S.
  • All expenses paid travel to the annual Research Symposium in Bethesda, Maryland.
  • Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.


Eligibility:
  • Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident.
  • Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university.
  • Have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), although exceptions may be granted
  • Have personal medical/health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program
  • Come from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities.


For additional information on the program and how to apply, visit : http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov/
or contact:

Delia L. Houseal, MPH
Scientific Program Specialist
Office of Minority Health Research Coordination
II Democracy Plaza
6707 Democracy Blvd., Room 904
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Phone: (301) 443-8415
FAX: (301) 594-9358
Email: niddkstepup@mail.nih.gov

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: November 15, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2014
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
Tuesday, January 14th 2014 at 3:40PM
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