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Four Directions Summer Research Program

Sponsor

Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital

Title

FOUR DIRECTIONS
SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM

Contact

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Four Directions Summer Research Program
c/o Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers
Attn:  Elena Muench
1620 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02120

phone: 617.525.7644     
e-mail:  FourDirections@partners.org  
url: www.fdsrp.org

Availability

June 14 - August 6, 2010

Eligibility

Undergraduate/graduate Native American students interested in medicine or biomedical research. Selection criteria will focus on student's motivation, maturity, and willingness to succeed beyond usual expectations. Must have completed freshman year of college by program start date.

Information

An opportunity to conduct basic science research with Harvard faculty and to network with peers, colleagues. No previous research experience required though introductory biology is recommended. Applicants from rural colleges, community colleges, and adult learners encouraged to apply. Application on website. Notification by April 1st.

Benefits/Award

Airfare; Transportation; Lodging; Stipend to cover food and incidents.  No fees.

Deadline

Postmark deadline is February 19, 2010

Required Documentation

Complete Application, includes written responses to questions; Minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation, we strongly recommend that you provide two (2) letters of recommendation to ensure that qualifications are well described - one to address relationship to Native community and one to address academic performance.


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