Paid Summer REU in Solving Minority Health Disparities

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Title: Social Network Analysis for Solving Minority Health Disparities

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Minority Health Disparities Initiative (MHDI) administers the Minority Health Disparities REU, which is an interdisciplinary program aimed at conducting cutting edge social and behavioral research into understanding and reducing health disparities and in diversifying minority health researchers.

Participating students work with faculty mentors in a variety of social and behavioral science disciplines to support health research. All projects are on-going, but the work specific to the summer research program will be completed within the 10-week timeframe. At the conclusion of the program, participants will present their research at the Summer Research Symposium poster session.

The program runs from June 4 ( Travel to the site) - August 9 (Leave the site)

Priority deadline: FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Regular deadline: MARCH 1, 2017

Benefits include:

Competitive stipend: $5,000

Suite-style room and meal plan

Travel expenses to and from Lincoln

Campus parking and/or bus pass

Full access to the Campus Recreation Center and campus library system

Wireless internet access

Those who are studying in these fields are encouraged to apply:

Sociology

Psychology

Media and Communication Studies

Public Health

Political Sciences

Anthropology

Child, Youth, and Family Studies

Educational Psychology

Ethnic Studies

Nutrition

HAPP

Mathematics and Statistics

Other health related fields

For help with polishing your application and/or personal statements please contact Janet McGlynn, mcglynn@umbc.edu