Virginia Commonwealth University: STEP-UP and VCU Alliance

(sophomores and juniors)

1. EBRO is a new research program at VCU sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Short-Term Educator Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP); biomedical, behavioral, clinical or social science research. For more information and to apply: http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2008.

2. VCU Alliance program: undergraduate sophomores and juniors from racial or ethnic minority or disadvantaged backgrounds; research project in a VCU lab. The deadline for this program is April 15, 2008. To apply please follow the link below and click on "common application".  For more information about these and other programs, please visit: http://www.vcuhealthsciences.vcu.edu/sassdss/programs/summerresearch.html

Eastern Virginia Medical School/

Children's Hospital  of the King's Daughters

Department of Pediatrics Summer Scholars Program

A mentored research program; rising college juniors and seniors; medical, biomedical, public health, or behavioral research.

The 9 ½ -week summer program offers students the opportunity to conduct a pre-selected research project from start to finish and present project outcomes to the scientific community. Formal classroom training and personalized application in research design, implementation, and publication make this summer experience a must for anyone considering a career in research.

Fact Sheet | Application

NOTE:  ALL application materials must be received by February 15, 2008 - no exceptions.   Students will be notified of their standing by March 21, 2008.