The DIVRO program offers each participant the opportunity to work closely with leading research scientists in the Division of Intramural Research and provides hands-on training in a research environment that will prepare them to continue their studies and advance their careers in basic and clinical research. Interns typically work 8-12 weeks at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD or at the Twinbrook facility at Fishers Lane in Rockville, MD. Internships may begin between mid-May and the beginning of July. They will also attend seminars and workshops hosted by the NEI and by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE).

DIVRO supports students who are sixteen and older who are enrolled at least half-time in high school or in an accredited U.S. college or university and have completed course work relevant to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or science course GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. DIVRO interns are required to present at the NIH Summer Intern Poster Day on August 9, 2012.

The Summer Research Program in Genomics (SRPG)

For undergrads interested in cutting edge research, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program in Nanotechnology at UMass might be for you.  The ten week lab-and-learning experience will give you a head start on a career that is truly at the forefront of knowledge--nanotechnology!

- May 28 - August 4, 2012

- Free housing in our newest dorms

- Free travel to and from campus

- Competitive stipend

- Application deadline is Feb 29, 2012

Every year, the President’s Commission for Women (PCW) recognizes a faculty or staff member on campus who has directly contributed to promoting women’s issues and/or eliminating gender inequality. Nominations are available and are awaiting you to nominate that awesome someone on campus. This is your chance to tell someone, “thanks for the work you’ve been doing… it hasn’t gone unnoticed!”

Nominations have been attached to this post. For additional information feel free to contact Dawn Stoute (co-chair of the PCW) at dstoute@umbc.edu.

Nominations are due January 23^rd.

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is located on the National Mall in the heart of Washington DC. The program runs from May 29 to August 3, 2012. Students selected will receive a stipend of $5,000 and housing at a local university. A relocation allowance may also be available.

Previous research experience is not required, and we encourage applications from ethnic minorities and members of other underrepresented groups.

The program dates for NHRE 2012 are May 29 – August 3, 2012. To apply, download and complete the Application form linked below and follow its instructions. Applicants must arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to NHRE@si.edu, along with copies of all college transcripts; unofficial electronic versions of transcripts are acceptable.

All application materials must be received by February 1, 2012.
Applicants will be notified of their status via email by April 2.