Avedisian Hall, University of Rhode Island
7 Greenhouse Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
Year Program Started: 2001
Max. Participants/Year: 16
Application Deadline: February 28
Program Timeframe: Late May to Late July or Early August
Academic Level Targeted: college
Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program: internship/fellowship
Program Attributes: stipend provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: matriculation at this school (Matriculating student enrolled in science majors), class year (Two years of college-level science courses are suggested)
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biochemistry, biology, bio (cellular), bio (molecular), biotechnology, chemistry, education (health, science), engineering (biomed), genetics, pre-pharmacology, pharmacology, science (biomed), science (environmental health)
Additional Comments: The goals of the program are to expose undergrad. students to laboratory research & to the opportunities for careers in biomedical research.The program runs for ten weeks each summer. The most important component is a hands-on research project with a faculty mentor, where the student is exposed to contemporary methods & problems in biomedical research. Additional activities include workshops on contemporary scientific issues, such as ethics or effective communication of science.
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