Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine
June 1st – August 1st
Program Description
The Harvard Summer
Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM) will offer a robust and
varied introduction to the world of nephrology for the undergraduate
college student who is considering a career in science
or medicine. The Program will primarily be a research-based experience
but will include a core curriculum that addresses the basic science and
clinical fundamentals and challenges in the field. The Program will span
the nephrology divisions of four Harvard-affiliated
hospitals – Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston’s Children’s Hospital (BCH) and
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
The program welcomes applicants from undergraduate college students that meet the following criteria at the time of application:
·
Currently enrolled in a degree granting program· Currently a US citizen or permanent resident (international students are not eligible)
· Must agree to complete full 8 weeks
Admission will be based
on the applicant’s academic record, including prior research, personal
statement and 2 letters of recommendation from the applicant’s faculty
advisor or research supervisor. Intent to
pursue a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree and prior research experience are
desirable, but not required.
The program provides
eight weeks of experience and participation in kidney research. Students
participating in the program will conduct research under the direction
of a primary investigator. Research assignments
will be made based upon availability of research opportunities and
according to the mutual interests of the faculty sponsors and student
participants.
Participants will have
the opportunity to interact not only with the faculty member directing
the research, but also with the graduate students and/or postdoctoral
fellows working at the site. Frequent meetings
with other program participants along with one or more of the faculty
sponsors will be scheduled as well as weekly seminars, workshops, and
lectures. At the end of the eight week period, program students will
have the opportunity to present their work to their
peers and faculty at a poster session. Students will be flown to
Nashville, TN for final presentation at a National symposium.
Stipend
Students will receive a $1000 stipend, which they are free to use towards personal use.
Housing
Campus styled housing
will be provided near the Longwood Medical in Boston area for the
benefit of the students at no cost to the students.
Meals
Meals may be prepared
in the campus dorm by the student or purchased at the campus dining
cafeteria, the hospital or site cafeterias and surrounding community.
Social Activities
Participants will be invited to attend special social events and ice breakingevents beginning May 31st on the day of on campus arrival and throughout the summer.
Application Procedure:
