Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences
136 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
Building Diversity in Biomedical Sciences (BDBS) Summer Research Program for Undergraduates
Year Program Started: 1990
Max. Participants/Year: 19-20
Application Deadline: February 15
Program Timeframe: early June to mid August (10 weeks)
Academic Level Targeted: college
Racial/Ethnic Focus: African American, Native American, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, Pacific Islander
Type of Program: research, internship/fellowship, mentoring
Program Attributes: non-credit, housing provided, transportation provided, books/supplies provided, stipend provided, mentors/advisors provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (must have successfully completed at least one year of college), disadvantaged status (individuals who are members of economically disadvantaged families and disabled persons), U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biochemistry, biology, bio (cellular), bio (molecular), epidemiology, genetics, pre-medicine, pharmacology, public health, science (biomed), science (health), microbiology, experimental therapeutics and neuroscience
Additional Comments: This program is open to students interested in pursuing future PhD or MD/PhD studies in biomedical sciences.
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