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
