Transdisciplinary Research Program for Undergraduates in Sustainable Urban Water Systems

Transdisciplinary Research Program for Undergraduates in Sustainable Urban Water Systems

Program Dates: May 27-July 29, 2020
Application Deadline: January 31, 2020
Application: https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/
 
Program Overview: Participants will be given the opportunity to perform cutting edge, transdisciplinary research of immediate relevance to people in urban areas. Students with different research interests - social sciences, natural sciences, engineering - will be placed with a team of mentors at institutions in urban areas across the nation. The program will start and end at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Co.

Students in the 2020 program will receive a participation stipend of $4,500, on-campus or nearby housing, and up to $400 to help defray the cost of food. Students also will receive a travel allowance up to $900 towards travel expenses associated with participating in the program, including travel to and from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, for the kick off and wrap up meetings, and travel to their research site.  

Questions can be directed to the new URP Coordinator Kevin Burgio burgiok@caryinstitute.org 

Summer Research Opportunity at Nebraska

The Nebraska Summer Research Program offers students an opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student at a Big Ten university. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits.

  

Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are encouraged to apply; however, due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card.)

 

Find the summer program home page here. Find the 2020 Summer Research Flyer here.  Nebraska is committed to quality mentoring and research projects and limit their summer offerings to active research labs and projects led by faculty who have established themselves as excellent undergraduate student mentors.

 

Research areas include Chemistry, Redox Biology, Biomedical Engineering, and more.  Students can apply for up to three different participating research groups. Priority review of applications begin Friday, February 1 and all applications are due by Friday, March 1.

 

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Summer Research Opportunity in Cardiovascular Research and Medicine

The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center announces that their 2020 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is now accepting applications. The SURF program provides full-time research opportunities at the University of Michigan for 30 talented undergraduate students interested in cardiovascular research and medicine. The program starts Tuesday, May 26, 2020 and ends the first week of August. 

They are looking for excellent undergraduate students interested in research, especially those that might be interested in pursuing biomedical research as a part of their long-term career plans.  To access the application, click here, or visit their website at https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf.

The application deadline is Friday, January 31, 2020.

For questions, please visit https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf or email FCVC-SURF@med.umich.edu.

Summer Research Opportunity

The University of Michigan Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center is pleased to announce our 2020 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is now accepting applications!  The SURF program provides full-time research opportunities at the University of Michigan for 30 talented undergraduate students interested in cardiovascular research and medicine. The program starts Tuesday, May 26, 2020 and ends the first week of August. 

Excellent undergraduate students interested in research, especially those that might be interested in pursuing biomedical research as a part of their long-term career plans can access the application, click here, or visit our website at https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf.

The application deadline is Friday, January 31, 2020.

We would like to thank the Frankel CVC Directors, American Heart Association, and Esperance Family Foundation for their continued financial support of this thriving program.

For questions, please visit https://tinyurl.com/fcvcsurf or email FCVC-SURF@med.umich.edu.

Summer Research Opportunity

At Nebraska, our Summer Research Program offers students an excellent opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student at a Big Ten university. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits.    Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are encouraged to apply; however, due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card.)   Find the 2020 programs here. We are committed to quality mentoring and research projects and limit our summer offerings to active research labs and projects led by faculty who have established themselves as excellent undergraduate student mentors.   Students can apply for up to three different research groups. Priority review of applications begin Friday, February 1 and all applications are due by Friday, March 1.

Summer Research Opportunity

RBI Summer Internship Program

Use the application form to assemble your application and choose from our faculty who can serve as summer mentors. Applications are due on February 15, 2020.

A hands-on, mentored research opportunities in RNA biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genomics, and bioinformatics.

The RNA Bioscience Initiative (RBI) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the Denver metro area offers a summer research internship program in the areas of RNA Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genomics, and Bioinformatics. Interns are matched with one of the faculty from the biomedical research departments on the campus, including researchers studying fundamental aspects of biology and the molecular bases of cancer, developmental biology, autoimmunity, and infectious disease. Undergraduate students with a strong interest in RNA research are encouraged to apply for this program. The program is especially intended for undergrads wishing to gain more research experience in advance of applying to graduate school. Applicants may designate three preferred potential mentors from RBI faculty or they may contact an RBI faculty member ahead of applying to pre-arrange an internship match (please note this on the application).

The RNA Bioscience Initiative was started with a $20 million award from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in 2016. The mission of the RBI is to create and expand a vibrant center of discovery and innovation in RNA research, diagnostics and therapy. Our goal is to provide a fluid pipeline from basic to clinical RNA research on our campus and beyond.

Important information:

• 10-week program, from early June through early August (start and end dates flexible). $4,000 stipend.
• Round-trip travel to Denver and housing are provided to our interns.
• Starting in Summer 2020, 50% of interns will be selected from SACNAS-affiliated students.
• Opportunities for hands-on research experience in the lab of a research mentor on one of a broad range of cutting-edge RNA research projects.
• An orientation day to the RNA Bioscience Initiative and Internship Program.
• Weekly RNA-related small group lunch seminars from core RBI faculty.
• Mentoring lunches with PhD students and postdocs affiliated with the RBI.
• A short oral presentation at the end of the project to develop science speaking skills.
• Spend the summer in Denver, CO, which offers a great balance of urban and outdoor activities.

Summer Research Opportunity

Applications are now open for the 

Laney Graduate School's Summer Opportunity for Academic Research program 

Apply by January 29, 2020

The LGS-SOAR Program (May 26 – July 31), is a 10-week residential summer program where research fellows conduct full-time research and are mentored by their Faculty Mentor and teams of postdocs, research technicians, librarians, graduate students, and other undergraduates. SOAR scholars receive a housing award for residence on the Emory campus and a stipend to support their full-time attention to research training and professional development. 

The program is unique in that all scholars will be from historically underrepresented ethnic and racial backgrounds in graduate education. If your applying scholar is financially sponsored by another funding mechanism or program please contact me so we can ensure all documentations are collected to ensure a smooth financial transition. 

The program is geared to introduce talented, potential Laney Graduate School Scholars to a vast skillset that includes: 

• Communicating research to a variety of audiences
• Problem solving
• Interpreting results
• Participating in novel research
• Navigating difficult ethical situations
• Network building
• Presenting their work (Symposium Style Capstone Experience)

Eligibility

Applicants must be on track to graduate between December 2020 and June 2023 and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Application

A complete application will include items such as a transcript, statement of purpose, application form, letter of support and more. For more information, visit our website. Questions about applications?  We have a PDF document with instructions.

 

Application deadline is January 29.

 

Questions?  Contact Associate Dean Amanda Marie James at laney.edge@emory.edu.

 

Amanda Marie James, PhD

Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement

Emory University, Laney Graduate School

Atlanta, GA 30322

amandamariejames@emory.edu

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