NIH Neuroimaging Post-Bac Fellowship Program

The Advanced MRI Section in the Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD is seeking postbaccalaureate fellow candidates. The fellow will assist with everything from subject scheduling to data collection and analysis for an all-night EEG-fMRI sleep study. Candidates must be willing and able to work night shifts. The start date is flexible.

Requirements for application

• College graduates who received their bachelor's degree less than three years or master's degree less than six months prior to the date that they begin the program or students who have been accepted into graduate or professional school and have written permission to pursue one year of biomedical research at the NIH.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Candidates must intend to apply to graduate or professional school during their tenure at NIH.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work night shifts.

 Apply

Send your CV to Dante Picchioni, Ph.D. at dante.picchioni@nih.gov

For more information 

NIH Intramural Research Training Award

Laboratory Information

UVA Neurology Research Opportunity

A team of University of Virginia medical students, neurology residents, and faculty in neurology and biomedical engineering are working on a project aimed to develop algorithms to automate detection of neurologic deficits in patients with stroke. They have a multiple positions available for students interested in helping with various aspects of clinical research.

Clinical Research Assistant

This is a volunteer position that allows you to work directly with patients. As a clinical research assistant, you will be primarily responsible for data collection from patients and controls. Training will be provided on various aspects of clinical work such as interviewing and performing screens. Opportunities to work towards publications / grant writing are also possible. Several positions available. Time commitment can vary but students will be expected to commit at least 4-6 hours per week.

Research Coordinator

As a research coordinator you will help manage the daily operations of a large scale research project, participate in data collection/processing, grant writing, and have the opportunity to work towards publications. This is a paid position with a minimum requirement of 15 hours per work. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate doing a bridge year or undergraduate student taking classes "part-time". They are seeking at least a 6-month commitment (longer if desired) and availability primarily Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM with a flexible schedule to accommodate classes or other commitments.

If you are interested in applying for either position, please contact:

Mark McDonald, MD, PGY-4 at markmcdnld@gmail.com

Department of Neurology

University of Virginia Health System

UVA Undergraduate Research Launch Event - 4/29!

Sunday, April 29th

2:00 - 5:00 PM 

Lower Garden IX (near West Range)

This Sunday, UVA's undergraduate research journals are co-sponsoring a
Launch Event to distribute free copies of this year's issues! 

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend

+ there's free food!

Participating journals include

 The Oculus (interdisciplinary)

Spectra (engineering) 

Conflux (public health)

Movable Type (media studies)

Virginia Review of Politics (politics)

The Wilson Journal (international affairs) 

These journals contain some of the best undergraduate research on Grounds and can be a very useful resource for students interested in research opportunities, so please stop by!

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If you'd like to be featured in next year's issue of The Oculus, 

journal staff are currently accepting DMP papers, theses, and other research for
the spring submission cycle until May 6th. 

Submission Guidelines
Questions? uva.oculus@gmail.com

UNC Institute for Trauma Recovery: Research Bridge Year Opportunity

The University of North Carolina's Institute for Trauma Recovery is seeking highly talented baccalaureate or master's degree holders with an outstanding academic record and passion for research, to apply for a one year research funding opportunity sponsored by the federal government.

The goal of the Institute for Trauma Recovery is to advance understanding of the biological processes mediating recovery after trauma, and to use the latest scientific technology to develop individually tailored interventions that promote rapid recovery and prevent chronic symptom development. A primary responsibility of this individual will be to assist in the coordination of an ongoing large-scale prospective longitudinal study of sexual assault survivors. This may involve many skills and tasks, including

• Conducting telephone surveys with participants
• Tracking and monitoring participants through the studies
• Training remote sites in study procedures
• Maintaining daily/weekly communication with recruiting sites
• Completing mock patients
• Training new data collectors at recruiting sites

Other responsibilities will include working closely with a multidisciplinary research team to advance all studies in the research program. The duration of the program will be one year.

Eligibility

• Individuals with disabilities 
• Individuals from the following racial and ethnic groups, which have been shown to be underrepresented in biomedical research:
• African Americans
• Hispanic Americans
• Native Americans
• Alaskan Natives
• Hawaiian Natives
• Natives of the US Pacific Islands

• Demonstrated interest in and wish to pursue research training in health-related sciences such as biology, psychology, or neuroscience while applying for admission to graduate or medical school. 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 

To apply
Interested individuals should send their CV and a personal statement (500 words maximum), describing their background and reason for interest in applying for the position to katharine_ricks@med.unc.edu.

Information regarding the research group can be found here.
To learn more about this funding opportunity, and for eligibility details, please visit:

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-16-288.html 

Johns Hopkins Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant Position

Johns Hopkins University Department of Neurology is seeking an undergraduate Research Assistant to help execute one or more research studies aimed at identifying biomarkers for Parkinson disease and related disorders. The undergraduate Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Study Coordinators to help prepare for and conduct research study visits.

Location: Johns Hopkins Green Spring Station Campus, Lutherville, MD
Duration: June 2018 - August 2018
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hourly Rate: $12.00 - $16.00 (determined based on education level and experience)

Job Duties

• Administer 10-minute neuropsychological test
• Process biological specimens, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid
• Enter data into electronic database(s)
• Organize and file participant records
• Prepare and maintain study materials
• Manage and update inventories of biological specimens

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Related experience preferred

Successful applicants will be personable, detail-oriented, well organized, and dedicated to helping patients with diverse needs. Prospective applicants must demonstrate excellent time management skills by effectively prioritizing and working on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines. Applicants must also have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of the larger research team.

Please note
This position is located on a satellite campus of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in a northern suburb of Baltimore city. There is currently no shuttle service to this location from the other campuses, nor are there any public transportation options available that accomodate the position's working hours. Therefore, the candidate will need to have reliable access to a car for daily commuting to and from the Green Spring Station campus.

To apply, please email a curriculum vitae with cover letter to Ms. Catherine Bakker, M.S., Research Program Manager, at ccbakker@jhmi.edu.

UVA Multidisicplinary Research Journal, The Oculus, accepting submissions!

Want to be published? Conducting research you'd like to share with UVA? 

Submit your research to The Oculus,

UVA's multidisciplinary research journal! 

We accept DMP or Majors Theses, Course Papers, Independent Research, and more.

Research from any field, from Biology to Art History, is accepted. 

The submission deadline is Sunday, February 11th. 

Visit this link for guidelines or contact uva.oculus@gmail.com with questions. 

If you want to see last year's edition for examples of previously published papers, check out this link.

UVA Center for Wireless Health REU Program

The UVA Center for Wireless Health is seeking highly motivated applicants for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. The goal of this effort is to provide an intensive faculty-mentored, research experience over an eight-week period. Wireless Health is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that seeks to infuse wireless technologies in healthcare and medical research to improve patient care and quality of life while reducing healthcare costs. 

Program Dates: June 4 - July 27, 2018
Location: UVA, Charlottesville, VA
Application deadline: February 1, 2018
Online application: http://bit.ly/uvawirelesshealth

Questions: Contact Dr. Jasmine Crenshaw, wirelesshealthreu@virginia.edu  

Benefits: 

• $4,00 stipend
• On-campus living accomodations
• Travel expenses (up to $480)
• Faculty mentor
• Graduate school preparation
• Hands-on research experience

 

Get Money to Conduct Research

Community Based Undergraduate Research Grant Award Information Session
Tuesday, January 23rd
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Clemons Library, Room 204

Have an idea for a community-based research project? Come to this session to learn more about Community Based Undergraduate Research Grants (CBURG) and hear from Previous recipients. CBURG provides funding for students to design hands-on research projects in collaboration with community partners and faculty mentors. Come to this session to learn more and hear from previous recipients!

Double Hoo Information Session
Thursday, January 25th
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Special Collections Library, Byrd Morris Room (318)

Have an idea for a Double Hoo research project? Come to this session to learn more about the Double Hoo Research Grant. The grant supports pairs of undergraduate and graduate scholars seeking to pursue research together. The program is intended to encourage collaborative interaction between the undergraduate and graduate communities throughout the University. Awards of up to $6,000 are granted to undergraduate / graduate pairs to be shared between the two at their discretion and used within one year.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Hosted by the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, the SURF program provides a wide variety of summer research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine or biomedical research. Participants in this program work in an active research lab under the guidance of a biomedical science faculty member. The goal is to expose students to the challenges, excitement, and satisfaction of research.

• 7 weeks
• includes room and board
• living allowance
• 6 semester hours of biology credit from Ohio University
• potential for a guaranteed interview for the entering class at the medical school

Find detailed information, eligibility requirements, and application materials here

Application deadline: February 1, 2018

Summer Undergraduate Opportunities at UAB

Kidney Undergraduate Research Program (KURE)
The KURE participants engage in guided kidney-related research with a mentor and attend a variety of seminars and workshops over the course of the 8 week program. Aside from time in the lab, students will have professional development sessions and the opportunity to shadow some physicians in clinic. The KURE oral symposium, held at the close of the summer session is where students present their summer research. 

Preparation for Graduate & Medical Education (PARAdiGM)
The PARAdiGM program focuses on undergraduates from diverse and underrepresented minority backgrounds, and offers the opportunity to participate in the program for 2 summers. In addition to working in the laboratory of a faculty mentor with an actively funded biomedical research program, PARAdiGM participants will learn about careers in academic medical centers (AMCs) by shadowing clinician-investigators in their clinics, as well as on in-patient rounds. At the end of the first summer in the program, the students will write an abstract and participate in both a local and national poster presentation of their research results. The students will also receive instruction in essay writing, MCAT preparation, and critical career skills. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide undergraduate students with an understanding and appreciation of the biomedical research process so as to encourage them to pursue careers studying patients and their diseases after further postgraduate training in graduate and medical education. Previous research experience is not required in order to apply. The PARAdiGM program is especially useful for students who do not have local access to biomedical research and/or academic physician-scientist role models.

Summer in Biomedical Sciences (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program
This fellowship is intended to give talented undergraduate students the opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of intensive, hypothesis-drive laboratory research. This experience should help students make well-informed decisions about future career plans. Previous research experience is not required. The program especially welcomes applications from students who are interested in research as a potential career, including students interested in PhD and MD/PhD programs. Fifteen students are accepted per summer. Applicants to SIBS are expected to have completed at least their 2nd year of undergraduate coursework and have a 3.0 or higher grade point average, especially in science, math, and related areas.

Application deadline: February 15, 2018

Questions? Contact Robin Lorenz, MD/PhD, Associate Dean for Physician Scientist Development at rlorenz@uabmc.edu

EVMS Summer Scholars Program

May 21 - August 2, 2018

EVMS and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Norfolk, Virginia

 The Summer Scholars Program is a mentored research internship offered by the Department of Pediatrics of EVMS at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Open to college seniors (rising or graduating) and first or second-year graduate or medical students who are exploring potential careers in medical, biomedical, public health, or behavioral research. 

Students chosen for the program will conduct a pre-selected research project, from start to  finish, and present their project outcomes to the scientific community. Students are listed as co-investigators on their projects which are frequently published and presented on the national level. 

More information and application

Application deadline January 31, 2018

Summer Research Experience in Cognitive Aging

The UVA Cognitive Aging Lab is hiring research assistants to work full time ($12/hr) between May 21st - August 10, 2018.  Research assistants are responsible for

• recruiting potential participants
• administering different types of testing
• scoring the tests
• entering and maintaining data

Applicants for the position should be very responsible and conscientious and must have superior interpersonal skills as our research participants come from a wide range of backgrounds and ages. Please contact cogage@gmail.com to request an application and further information. 

Application deadline: February 2, 2018

UIC College of Pharmacy Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)

June 1st - August 9th, 2018 

The SURF program is for undergraduate students interested in biomedical research.

Research
SURF Fellows work on their research project in the lab of a faculty mentor (see available labs). Fellows attend relevant laboratory safety training and participate in lab meetings.

Mentoring
SURF fellows receive guidance from their faculty mentor, graduate students, postdocs, and the SURF leadership.

Career development activities
SURF fellows attend professional development seminars, visit Pfizer campus to learn about industrical pharmaceutical careers, tour the UIC research facilities, and participate in workshops on advanced scientific techniques. At the end of the summer, fellows present their research at the annual Mini Symposium.

Compensation
Fellows receive $3,000 over 10 weeks.

Eligibility

• 2nd or 3rd years majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistyr, or related field
• 3.2 GPA or higher
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Applicants interested in a future graduate program in research preferred

Application deadline: February 1, 2018
Application includes: 

• Form
• Personal statement
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation 

More information and application
Program contact: surf@uic.edu 

Summer Research Early Identification Program

SR-EIP is a research experience designed for undergraduates interested in applying to PhD or MD-PhD programs. Students work for 8-10 weeks in the summer under the guidance of a faculty or research mentor at a participating Leadership Alliance* institution. Through one-on-one collaborations, students gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. All participants make oral or poster presentations of their research at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium.

Students receive a stipend, and housing and travel expenses are covered by the host institutions.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must currently be enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the U.S. All applicants must:

• Be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or better
• Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD
• Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program
• Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status at the time of application.

*Note: The SR-EIP is not designed for students pursuing professional training for careers in the practice of law, business administration, clinical medicine, clinical psychology, or the allied health professions.

Application deadline: February 1, 2018
Application requires: 

• Biographic and academic information
• Resume
• Statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts

For more information and application, see this link. 

*The Leadership Alliance is a national consortium of leading research and teaching colleges, universities, and private industry. The mission of the Alliance is to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academic, business, and the public sector.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute Summer Scholars Program

June 4th - August 10th, 2018

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute Summer Scholars Program offers research experience, professional development, and formal training. Interns receive a $4,000 stipend and free housing is available at the University of Pennsylvania residence halls.

Eligibility
Full-time 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years are eligible provided they:

• Are currently enrolled full-time in a 4 year accredited college or university at the time of application
• Have a minimum 3.3 overall GPA
• Are interested in research related to child health and wellness
• Are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents

Application deadline: January 31, 2018
Application requires: application form, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, CV/resume

For more information and application instruction, see this link.

George Washington University Emergency Medicine Summer Internship

The Clinical Summer Research Internship Program at the George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Department's clinical research projects. Students are exposed to various research methods and fundamental elements of clinical medicine by spending time collecting data and enrolling eligible patients into the studies.

The program seeks outstanding undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, health sciences, clinical research, or other health-related fields. Summer research interns will work on studies that provide them with exposure to the spectrum of clinical research including data collection and entry, patient interaction, and utilization of innovative research methods employed in the Emergency Department. In addition to collecting data, summer research interns will be exposed to the process of designing research studies including issues of human subject protection, data analysis, and publication.

Program requirements

• Applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing at least 1 year of university-level education
• Currently matriculated in a college or university
• Undergraduate students, pre-medical students, post-baccalaureate students, medical students, and graduate students are welcome to apply
• Good academic standing
• Strong interest in clinical research and pursuing studies in a health-related field

Application Process
Application opens: November 7, 2017
Application closes: January 21, 2018 at 11:59pm

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.

Questions?  
Contact Paige Kulie, MPH, Clinical Research Supervisor at emedresearchsummerinternship@gmail.com

Marshall University - Summer Research Internship for Minority Students in Biomedical Sciences

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is offering the Summer Research Internship for Minority Students (SRIMS) for its tenth year!

The SRIMS program begins May 29th, 2018 and includes 9 weeks of graduate-level research in the field of biomedical sciences. Participants receive formal research training while expanding their learning experience through workshops, seminars on current topics, mentoring, and use of state of-the-art core facilities.

• $3,000 stipend provided to each participant for the nine-week experience
• free room and board
• assistant with travel

Click here for more information, program eligibility, and application requirements.

Application deadline: February 9th

Quantitative Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (QSURE) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Overview
QSURE internship program is designed for exceptional undergraduate students with an aptitude in quantitative sciences and an interest in cancer and population health.  Students will participate in an individual research program and receive exposure to methods in biostatistics, epidemiology and health outcomes research.

Goal
The QSURE program aims to provide a hands-on research experience to undergraduates with an aptitude for and interest in quantitative sciences in cancer. By conducting research in biostatistics, epidemiology or health outcomes research, students will advance their quantitative skills and knowledge, as well as their understanding of options for graduate study and careers in these areas.

Important Dates
January 5th - Application deadline
February 15th - Notification of admission
June 4th - Start QSURE internship
July 25th - Final student presentations
July 27th - End of QSURE internship

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must

• Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student with an expected graduation after December 2018
• Be authorized to work in the US
• Have at least one semester of college-level statistics
• Be in good academic standing

Competitive applicants will have

• A keen interest in cancer and population health
• Experience or aptitude in data analysis 
• A strong academic record
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Application requirements

• Resume
• Statement of interest (~500 words)
• Letter of good academic standing from Dean, College Counselor, or equivalent
• Letter of recommendation from Professor or equivalent

See this link for more information and application

2018 Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program

Overview

Applications for the 2018 Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program are now being accepted. Applications are due February 1. Access the application here. Some highlights of the program include its unique blended learning and virtual mentoring format. Find out more about the program here. Finally, many students who participate in the program have incredible outcome. More information about that is located here.

 

Eligibility Information

1. You must be a 1st or  2nd year students at the time of applying
2. You must be an underrepresented minority student or student with a disability
3. You must be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident
4. You must be interested in pursuing combined MD-PhD degrees after college

Additional Information

For more details about the Gateways to the Laboratory Program, check out the “Tri-I Pod” podcast which is available on iTunes! Especially check out episodes 3 and 4.

If you have any additional questions please contact the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program at mdphd@med.cornell.edu.

Medical College of Wisconsin Research Opportunity

May 30 - August 3, 2018

The Medical College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites you to explore your interests in biomedical sciences through a summer training experience as a research intern in the Diversity Summer Health-Related Research Education Program (DSHREP).

DSHREP is a competitive program designed to provide research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in biomedical science. Qualified students accepted into the program are "matched" with an established faculty investigator(s) to participate in research project(s) addressing the causes, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary and hematological diseases. Check out the following video:

Application Deadline February 1 2018 at 6 PM EST
Apply here: https://mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eV4T4POOttTg7kh

 

Questions?
Contact the Office of Student Inclusion and Academic Enrichment (studentdiversity@mcw.edu)