The National Institute on Aging (NIA)is looking to bring in extremely motivated, highly qualified students from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about conducting biomedical research.  The NIA would like to encourage your students to apply to the SIP.  In the past, we have had students from your institution apply, be selected for the program and have had extremely successful summers with us. 

The deadline for applying is March 1, 2013!

The personal statement is one of the key elements to a successful application to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology).  Get some tips on how to write one at our workshop on Monday, December 10.  Details below:

Monday, December 10, 2012

12:00 - 12:50 p.m.

ACAD IV Rm. 207

SURF Personal Statement Workshops

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Program Description: Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environmentdevoted exclusively to biomedical research. The NIH consists of the 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1200 laboratories/research projects located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding area as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Hamilton, MT; Framingham, MA; and Detroit, MI.  NOTE: the number of positions in Phoenix, Hamilton, Framingham, and Detroit is limited.

Internships cover a minimum of eight weeks, with students generally arriving at the NIH in May or June. The NIH Institutes and the Office of Intramural Training & Education sponsor a wide range of summer activities including lectures featuring distinguished NIH investigators, career/professional development workshops, and Summer Poster Day.

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program

Genetics, Genomics & Development, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, and Biophysics, Cornell University

June 2 - August 9, 2013

Eligibility: Most students entering their junior and senior years majoring in the life sciences with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students with strong interest in gaining research experience in preparation for graduate study. Members of underrepresented minority groups, students with disabilities, and women are encouraged to apply. Participants in the REU program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students who will have completed the bachelor's degree by May of this academic year are not eligible for REU programs, but are invited to apply to the University's graduate programs (see http://mbg.cornell.edu/).

Compensation: The stipend will be $3,400. In addition to the stipend, housing in an on-campus residence hall with other REU students is provided, along with supplemental compensation for transportation while on campus. A travel budget to and from Ithaca is also provided. 

Application Procedure:

1. Please complete the application form below.  The application, including transcript and letters of recommendation, are due by January 15, 2013, with rolling admission until spaces are filled.

2. Please request two letters of recommendation from faculty members or employers familiar with your abilities, interests, and motivation towards research. Please include with your application the complete e-mail addresses and regular mail addresses of the individual providing the letter. Letters may be sent via regular mail to the address below, or by e-mail (preferred) to   MBG_REU@cornell.edu       

3.  Please send a copy (unofficial is fine) of your transcript either by e-mail or to the address below.

Cornell University Contact:

REU Program in the Life Sciences

c/o Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

107 Biotechnology Building

526 Campus Road

Ithaca, NY 14853-2703

Attn: Program Manager

The DOE Scholars Program offers unique opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.

The DOE Scholars Program presents you with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in your education.