Medical/Science Internship For College
Students During the School Year
Program Name Roxbury Community CollegeBiological Sciences - STEM Division
Address
Phone
Email
Contact
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Comments
1234 Columbus Avenue
Boston MA-02120
(617)-5415317 Ext:5362
tkhudairi@rcc.mass.edu
Tala Khudairi, PhD
all academic sessions
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education
For Credit
Biology, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, PrePharmacology, Science (biomed)
This is an Associate of Arts Degree program.
Program Name Western New England UniversityBiomedical Engineering
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield MA-01119
(413)-7821618
http://www.wne.edu
judy.cezeaux@wne.edu
Judy L. Cezeaux, PhD
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Research
For Credit
Engineering, Engineering (biomed), Pre-Medicine
Program Name Tufts University-Biomedical
Engineering
Address
Web
Director
Biomedical Engineering Department
4 Colby Street
Medford MA-02155
http://engineering.tufts.edu/bme
David L. Kaplan, PhD
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Keleigh Sanford
(617)-6272580
bme@tufts.edu
unlimited
September - May
College, Professional School, Medical School,
Graduate School, Postdoctoral School, Retraining
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Research
For Credit, Financial aid provided, Stipend
provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Biophysics, Biotechnology, Education (health,
science), Engineering, Engineering (biomed), PreMedicine, Physics, Science (biomed),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics, biomechanics,
medical imaging, ergonomics, and medical
informatics
Program Name Brigham and Women's HospitalBiomedical Informatics Research
Training
Address
Web
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Decision Systems Group/Center for EvidenceBased Imaging
75 Francis Street
Boston MA-02115
http://www.dsg.harvard.edu
Ronilda Lacson, MD, PhD
(617)-5258231
rlacson@dsg.harvard.edu
2
varies
summer or part-time during the year
College, Professional School, Medical School,
Graduate School, Postdoctoral School, Retraining
any racial/ethnic group
Research
Non-Credit, Mentors/advisors provided
Science (computer, mathematical), Science (health),
imaging informatics
GPA/academic standing (3.0 or higher)
Program Name Boston University School of
Medicine-Biomedical Laboratory
and Clinical Sciences Certificate
Program
Address
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
801 Albany Street - S4
Boston MA-02118
http://www.bu.edu/biotech
cphilli@bu.edu
Patty Kellogg
(617)-6385623
biomed@bu.edu
no limit
rolling admission
students take 16 undergraduate credits for one of
two certificates
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education
For Credit
Biotechnology, clinical research
class year (students with 2 to 4 years of college)
Two certificates are offered: Biotechnology and
Clinical Research. Successful completion of a 16credit undergraduate certificate can also be applied
towards a bachelor's of science.
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Program Name Harvard Medical School-Biomedical
Science Careers Program
Address
Web
Director
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
c/o
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston MA-02115-5818
http://www.bscp.org
Joan Y. Reede, MD,MPH,MBA
Lise D. Kaye
(617)-4320552
lise_kaye@hms.harvard.edu
ongoing
grades 6-8, grades 9-12, College, Professional
School, Medical School, Graduate School,
Postdoctoral School
African American, Native American, Mexican
American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Education, Counseling, Mentoring,
Career/academic planning
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
Non-Credit, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors
provided
Biology, Pre-Medicine, Medicine, Public Health,
Science (biomed)
area of residence (New England), disadvantaged
status (underrepresented), GPA/academic standing
(good academic standing)
The BSCP provides a forum for organizations to
work together to increase the representation of
minorities in biomedical and other science-related
careers. BSCP initiatives include: biennial student
conferences for high school to postdoctoral level;
workshops for college and high school students;
career development series for physicians in
postdoctoral training, junior faculty, and fellows
(clinical and research); Explorations for middle
school students; and the New England Science
Symposium for college to postdoctoral level.
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Program Name Boston University School of
Medicine-BioScience Academy
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
801 Albany Street - S4
Boston MA-02119
(617)-6386363
http://www.bu.edu/biosci
biosci@bu.edu
Connie Phillips, MA, MPH
25
mid July
September - May
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Career/academic planning, job
placement
For Credit, Books/supplies provided, Financial aid
provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors
provided
Biotechnology
class year (associate degree or higher), area of
residence (greater Boston residence), professional
exprience in STEM and unemployed
BioScience Academy is a nine-month, full-time,
day, educational, and career training program in
biotechnology for post-secondary students. The
program offers twelve free Boston University
credits for qualified students.
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Program Brigham and Women's Hospital-Medical Career
Name
Exploration Program
Address
Office for Sponsored Staff and Volunteer Services
75 Francis Street ASBII, L1, Suite 100
Boston MA-02115
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/About_BWH/volunteer/MCEP.aspx?sub=0
sbaileyjames@partners.org
Shelita Bailey
Christopher Vogel
(617)-7325998
Web
Email
Director
Contact
Contact
Phone
Application open
Deadline
Program
140 hours with a minimum of a ninth-month service commitment
Timeframe
Academic
College, post-graduate
Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic any racial/ethnic group
Focus
Type of
volunteer, career exploration
Program
Program
Non-Credit, Meals Provided
Attributes
Disciplines N/A
Targeted
Acceptance two letters of recommendation, CORI & health clearance, training, orientation
Requirements & interview
Comments The program is designed to give college and post-graduate students interested in
a medical career an opportunity to gain exposure to the hospital environment
and to assist them making informed career decisions.
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Program Name University of Massachusetts at
Boston-Ronald E. McNair PostBaccalaureate Achievement
Address
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Science Building, 2nd Floor, Room 60-A
Boston MA-02125-3393
http://www.mcnair.umb.edu
millicent.riggins@umb.edu
Millicent V. Riggins
(617)-2875780
mcnair@umb.edu
32
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
rolling admission
October - September
College
African American, Asian American/Pacific
Islander, Native American, Mexican American,
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Education, Research, Internship/fellowship,
Counseling, Mentoring, Career/academic planning,
prepare students for doctoral programs
Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided, tutoring
provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing,
Physics, Psychology, Science (computer,
mathematical), anthropology, geography, earth
science, mathematics
matriculation at this school (Univesity of
Massachusetts, Boston), disadvantaged status (from
underrepresented population, or first-generation and
low-income college student), student must be in
their first undergraduate program and have potential
for graduate studies
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Program
Name
Salem State University Secondary
Program in Teaching High School
Biology
Address
352 Lafayette Street - Department of Biology
Salem MA-01970
(978)-5426236
http://www.salemstate.edu/academics/schools/biology.php
mfregeau@salemstate.edu
Mildred Hoover, PhD
(978)-5426236
mhoover@salemstate.edu
15
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Program
Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
Focus
Type of Program
Program
Attributes
Disciplines
Targeted
academic year
College, post-baccalaureate
any racial/ethnic group, handicapped
Education
For Credit, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors
provided
Biology, Education
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
matriculation at this school (Salem State College), class
year (college students, post-baccalaureates, and grade 11
or 12), GPA/academic standing (high school diploma or
GED)
This program (biology/major and education/minor) is
available for undergraduates and post-baccalaureates.
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Program Name Roxbury Community CollegeSTEM Scholars Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
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Acceptance
Requirements
1234 Columbus Avenue
Roxbury Crossing MA-02120
(617)-9337412
http://www.rcc.mass.edu
cdiggs@rcc.mass.edu
Charles D. Diggs
35
rolling admissions
September - May
College
African American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Education, Internship/fellowship, Counseling,
Mentoring, Career/academic planning
For Credit, Meals Provided, Counseling provided,
Mentors/advisors provided
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering,
Science (computer, mathematical)
matriculation at this school, disadvantaged status
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Program
Name
University of Massachusetts at DartmouthSteps Toward Abstract Reasoning and
Thinking (START)
Address
Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth MA-02747
http://www.umassd.edu/collegenow/aboutcn/startprogram.cfm
Anne Boisvert
(508)-9998702
aboisvert@umassd.edu
25
Web
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
May
Deadline
Program
September - May
Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
Focus
Type of Program
Program
Attributes
Disciplines
Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education
Mentors/advisors provided
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, computer science,
mathematics
matriculation at this school, class year (freshman in college),
disadvantaged status (ethnic minority or female)
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Program Name The Education Cooperative (TEC)
Internship Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
1112 High Street
P.O. Box 186
Dedham MA-02027
(781)-3262473 Ext:122
http://www.tec-coop.org
ssigel@tec-coop.org
Sherri Sigel
open
ongoing
College, grades 11-12
any racial/ethnic group
internship and college explorations
Mentors/advisors provided, students may receive
credit, college recommendation letters, and job
references
Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Science (biomed)
matriculation at this school (collaborative of 14
school systems, others if space available), class year
(grades 11 through college), interest- and talentbased
Since 1982, The Education Cooperative (TEC) has
been providing high school students with this
unique opportunity to explore future career
directions through an innovative internship
program. We place students who have completed
two years of high school in 60-hour unpaid
internships during the academic year or the
summer. The program provides students with firsthand experience in specific business, professional,
and vocational settings. Under the guidance of an
on-site sponsor and personal internship coordinator,
students develop decision-making skills; work in a
professional environment; and gain work
experience that can be included in resume.
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Program Name Brandeis University-Transitional
Year Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
415 South Street, MS 001
Waltham MA-02454
(781)-7363470
http://www.brandeis.edu/acserv/typ
typ@brandeis.edu
Talia Abrahams
(781)-7363467
typ@brandeis.edu
20
March 1
late August - May
College, college preparation for high school
graduates
African American, Asian American/Pacific
Islander, Native American, Mexican American,
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Education, Counseling, Mentoring,
Career/academic planning, college preparation
For Credit, Non-Credit, Books/supplies provided,
Financial aid provided, Counseling provided,
Mentors/advisors provided
Science (computer, mathematical), interest in
liberal arts education, humanities, creative arts,
social sciences, and life sciences
class year (high school diploma or GED), U.S.
citizens or permanent residents
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Program Name Genzyme a Sanofi CompanyUniversity Relations - Job Openings
Address
Web
Email
Director
Contact Phone
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
500 Kendall Street
Cambridge MA-02142
http://www.genzyme.com
annette.kranepool@genzyme.com
Annette Kranepool
(617)-3267002 X-23542
varies year to year
varies by rotation
two co-op rotations; one summer internship rotation
College, Professional School, Medical School,
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Comments
Graduate School, Postdoctoral School
any racial/ethnic group
Internship/fellowship, post-graduate PharmD
fellowships
Salary provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Biotechnology, Chemistry,
Economics, Epidemiology, Pre-Engineering,
Engineering, Engineering (biomed), Genetics, PreMedicine, Medicine, Pathology, Pre-Pharmacology,
Pharmacology, Public Health, Science (biomed),
Science (computer, mathematical), Science
(environmental health), Science (health),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics,
Our University Relations Program provides a
valuable learning experience that supports students'
academic education, development, and career goals.
Genzyme students develop the skills needed to
succeed through short-term work assignments,
professional development workshops, and
networking with Genzyme employees. While we do
offer individual internships throughout the year,
there are three main rotations to our student
positions for undergraduate and graduate students
from business careers to science. Co-op positions
are six months in duration: January-June and JulyDecember. Our summer internship positions range
from May/June - August/September depending on
students' academic schedules.
Medical/Science Summer Internship For
College Students
UMASS BOSTON- Research Experiences for Undergraduates
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Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Boston
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation
This program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to:
Carry out independent research project in biology
Work closely with a faculty advisor and research group
Develop laboratory skills
Explore issues of science ethics
Exchange ideas with students and faculty at weekly seminars
Participate in field trips in and around Boston Harbor
Take field trip to Nantucket Field Station
Program Dates:
June 3 to August 9, 2013
Location:
The campus is south of downtown on a peninsula extending into scenic Boston Harbor
Stipend:
Participants receive a stipend of $5,000 for the 10-week period, plus a room and board
allowance of $2,600. Students can also apply for reimbursement for travel expenses.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and must be enrolling in college for the
fall of 2013. Students who will graduate by June 2013 are not eligible to apply. Applicants should have
completed at least one semester of college-level biology.
Research Topics: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Bacterial cell cycle and signal transduction
Biodiversity and ecoinformatics
Cell signaling in Drosophila
Chemical interactions among bacteria
Control of cellular organization
Evolution in the deep sea
Evolutionary biology
Gene expression
Genome organization and molecular evolution
Growth control in plants
Marine microbial and ecosystem ecology
Mechanisms of gene regulation
Pollutants in aquatic systems
Population ecology and demography
Alexa MacPherson, REU Program Assistant
Dept. of Biology
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
Telephone: 617.287.6600
Email: alexa.macpherson@umb.edu
Hampton University Abroad Research Opportunity
The Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program takes a group of selected
students to research sites abroad to participate in on-going research programs in natural products and
environmental health. Three sites have been established for this program on the continent of Africa: the
University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Egerton University in Njoro, Kenya, and University of Beninin
Benin City, Nigeria. The students engage in scientific research in an environment that promotes different
ways of thinking, expands the concept of teamwork, provides exposure to new and unique areas of
research, and promotes global cooperation in science. The participants receive an intensive summer
research experience working with materials and in an environment quite different from what they are
used to in the United States. The activity begins with an early search for interested students in the fall
term when applications are disseminated and announcements are made. The selection process is carried
out in early spring. Applicants are screened to make sure that they meet the requirements established by
NIH and Hampton University. Other selection criteria put into consideration personal interests,
motivation, future career goals, and willingness to spend practically all summer in Africa. The selected
students and faculty attend a two-day pre-departure orientation workshop at Hampton University. Upon
arrival at the research sites abroad, the participants engage in a two-day on-site orientation to introduce
them to local language, culture, educational, political, and historical issues. The participants are then
assigned to research teams, often consisting of two-to-three local graduate students and faculty members.
The students’ research in natural products typically involves a plant part: root, stem bark, or seeds,
which they investigate through an established protocol to isolate chemical compounds. Environmental
health projects are centered on assessment and protection of source water. Water related epidemiological
studies are also conducted, including the impacts of pesticides and pesticide use practices. The experience
abroad culminates in a presentation that each participant makes before a local audience. All participants
are expected to prepare a final research report. The IRT program has been a profound opportunity for
the participants to be exposed to unique scientific experiences, learn to transcend cultural and
disciplinary insularities, learn how to solve real and complicated scientific problems, learn about
problems of the developing world, and get a different outlook on life. The program participants have
been recruited from over twenty-five universities across the nation.
Program contact: Dr. Isai T. Urasa
MHIRT Program Director
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
757.727.5396
isai.urasa@hamptonu.edu
The New England Primate Research Center, Harvard Medical School
will offer a Summer Training Program for a small number of qualified pre-baccalaureate students during June,
July and August of 2013. Positions will be available for students in each of the following areas:
Neuroscience, Genetics, Behavioral Biology, Immunology, Microbiology/Virology, Comparative Pathology,
Primate Medicine
The Center is located on a 140-acre wooded campus in Southborough, Massachusetts, 25 miles from Boston.
Students will be responsible for their own housing arrangements and transportation to and from the Center as
these will not be provided by the Center (public transportation not available). Successful candidates will receive
$12.50 per hour (based on a 35-hour week) for a maximum of three months. Candidates interested in applying
to this Program must be a matriculated undergraduate student and have completed at least one year of college
by May of 2013. Candidates should send a letter containing an outline of their career goals, a transcript or
record of their academic achievement and letters of recommendation from two faculty members of your college
or university.
E-mail Outline and Letters of Recommendation to mneprc_summerprogram@hms.harvard.edu
Send Official Transcripts to
Summer Pre-Baccalaureate Program
Attn: Jane FitzPatrick
New England Primate Research Center
Harvard Medical School
One Pine Hill Drive, P.O. Box 9102
Southborough, Massachusetts 01772-9102
Harvard MIRT Abroad Research Opportunity
is a national program designed to encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in biomedical and
behavioral science research careers. The program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students to
do research work overseas. MIRT is funded by The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
(NIMHD) of the National Institutes of Health. The Harvard School of Public Health MIRT Program builds on
established linkages with academic institutions throughout the developing world, including in Zimbabwe,
Ethiopia, Vietnam, Thailand, Republic of Georgia, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, and Australia. Students spend
8-12 weeks (beginning mid-June) at the foreign research site.
Harvard Public Health
This intensive 9 week laboratory-based biological research program is for undergraduates during the summer
following their sophomore or junior years. The program goal is to expose college students to the rewards of
laboratory research directed toward solving important public health problems. Interns apply state-of-the art
technology in their own research projects under the direction of a Harvard faculty member. Research projects
focus on biological science questions that are important to the prevention of disease. Disease areas include
infections (TB, Chagas disease, and Malaria), cancer, lung diseases, multifactorial, multigenic and common
diseases of aging, diabetes, obesity, etc. Scientific approaches include regulation of cell growth and gene
regulation, cellular metabolism, DNA modification, cellular signaling, structure-function analyses, etc.
Program Dates: The 2013 Summer Program runs Sunday, June 9 – Saturday, August 10, 2013.
Eligibility
To qualify for this program, applicants must:
 Be from an underrepresented group in graduate research, which includes: first generation college
students; students from an economically disadvantaged background as defined by the U.S. Department of
Education students from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented, such as: blacks or AfricanAmericans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians and other
Pacific Islanders;
 have a GPA of 3.0 or above;
 have a basic science background and have taken several classes beyond intro level courses;
 have a demonstrated interest in public health, specifically laboratory research.
Financial support over the course of 9 weeks includes a stipend of $3,600, a travel allowance of up to $500 and
free dormitory housing.
The Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students invites current
undergraduate to participate in an exciting and unique international exchange program. Interns will work on
research projects under the guidance of prominent international scientists in one of six countries in Latin
America, Europe or Africa. Before interns travel to their assigned countries, they receive one week of
underrepresented in the sciences: African Americans, Hispanic/ Latinos, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives,
Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Rural Appalachians. Students are required have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
in current institution, travel for 10-12 full consecutive weeks to the program, and write a research report.
Benefits includes:
Round trip and housing expenses to attend
Orientation Week in New York City and for travel to/ lodging in host country.
end of between $1,000 - $1,900, depending on level of education attained.
MHIRT San Deigo State University is an international research experience that prepares students
for a career in biomedical research. The long-term objective of MHIRT is to increase the number of
underrepresented minority faculty in biomedical sciences. Students on the SDSU/UCSD/University of
Minnesota-Duluth MHIRT Program conduct biomedical research at an international site all over the world for
up to three months.
On MHIRT students must complete two written projects:
1) Scientific Research Paper
2) A Paper on Cultural Observations of Scientific Ethics in the International Country.
What does MHIRT cover?
 Students receive 4,100 as Stipends, Foreign Living Expenses, Tuition, fees, insurance, & Trainingrelated Research Supplies:
Students are to use the checks received from the MHIRT program to pay for expenses, especially housing.
Students must pay for their housing arrangements directly with the checks from this program.
Trips includes:
PERU / ECUADOR:
 Topic: "Ethnobotany Field School"
MHIRT Trainees travel to Trujillo and Chiclayo, Peru to perform ethnobotanical research. They also
attend a scientific conference on conservation and biodiversity in Loja, Ecuador before their return to the
United States. Our MHIRT-Peru program has been on-going for several years.
In addition to their individual research projects, students on the MIHRT project in Peru are trained to do
the following:
o collect plants in the field and local markets, dry and prepare herbarium specimens, identify the
plants scientifically, conduct field work with traditional healers on plant uses, digitally
photograph plant specimens, develop systematic databases, explore ways to do simple
phytochemical testing in the field
 For more information about this program please contact: Dr. Rainer Bussmann
rbussmann@natureandculture.org
GHANA:
 Topic: The Use of Ethnobotany to Treat Diabetes
MHIRT trainees travel to Ghana to perform research on diabetes using ethnobotany methods.
In addition to their individual research projects, students on the MHIRT project in Ghana are trained to
do the following:
o gather the supplies and equipment needed to perform organic chemistry studies in a remote
location, extract critical elements from plants, use silica gel chromatography, alkaloid detection,
and HPLC methodology
 For more information about this program please contact: Dr. Estralita Martin
esmartin@sciences.sdsu.edu
Past Sites and Research Have Included...
 Cancer Research at the University of Oxford, U.K.
 Cardiac Cell Studies at the University of Padua, Italy
 Motor Control Studies at the University of Kuopio, Finland
 AIDS Field Studies in South Africa
 Studies on Domestic Violence in Mexicali and Monterrey, Mexico
 Field Ecology Studies in Baja California, Mexico
 Studies of the function of bacterial recombinase in DNA replication in Sydney, Australia
 HIV-I research in Rome, Italy
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HIV and KSHV research in Uganda
The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
School of Public Health is offering research training opportunities to minority undergraduate students
who have an interest in the areas of nutrition, tropical infectious diseases, reproductive health and/or sexually
transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS or chronic disease. As a recipient of one of these competitively awarded
training positions, you will have the unique experience of helping others while you learn in Burkina Faso,
Ghana, Guatemala, Jamaica, or Kenya. Participating undergraduates and health professions students will
spend 12 weeks (usually mid May- August) at their foreign training sites under the guidance of a UAB
supervisor and a foreign mentor.
Traineeship Includes:
 Monthly stipend, Living allowance, Travel expenses, Research expenses
By developing language skills through complete language immersion RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN
 Nutrition, Tropical & Infectious Diseases, Reproductive Health, Sexually Transmitted Infections &
HIV/AIDS
The University of California, Irvine, Minority Science Programs (MSP) program offers
international research training opportunities to qualified undergraduate students who are from health disparities
populations and/or are underrepresented in basic science, biomedical, clinical or behavioral health research
career fields. MHIRT provides international research training for the purpose of:
Broadening the research efforts and scientific training of undergraduate, graduate students from health
disparities populations to encompass international health issues.
MHIRT participants receive research training during the summer and participate in original data collection at
prestigious international research institutions in Spain, United Kingdom and Mexico.
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be from health disparities groups that are underrepresented in basic science, clinical,
biomedical or behavioral health research. Nationally, these groups include African Americans, Hispanic
Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and rural
Appalachians. Selected participants will have a demonstrated interest to pursue biomedical and behavioral
research careers that will contribute ultimately to the elimination of health disparities in the U.S and between
populations living in developing countries and the U.S.
Applicants should have previous research experience, training in Safety and Ethics in Research, including
human subjects research, animal research, laboratory health, safety and chemical and biological hazards. To
fulfill this requirement, students should have taken a Safety and Ethics in Research course at their respected
institution in their transcripts or a letter of recommendation.
Undergraduates should have completed approximately two years of coursework in a major related to biomedical
or behavioral science, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and/or show other evidence of exceptional scientific interest and
talent. Previous undergraduate research experience is highly recommended before entering the MHIRT
program.
Students participating in MHIRT receive training in one of the following areas:
1) Biomedical Sciences at King's College London
2) Genetics at Cavanilles Institute, Valencia, Spain.
3) Molecular Biology and Virology at Centro de Biologia Molecular 'Severo Ochoa', Madrid-Spain
The training period at the foreign site must be 10 weeks, during July, August and September. Participants must
adhere to the 10-week training because of the duration of projects and group travel. MHIRT funding includes,
 Round-trip airfare, room and board at the foreign site and summer stipend of $2,500 for undergraduates
In addition, UCI students are expected to orally present their findings at the MSP Undergraduate Research
Symposium at UCI and at selected national conferences throughout the academic year.
UMASS Boston- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
This program offers undergraduate students in any college throughout the country the opportunity to:
Carry out independent research project in biology, Work closely with a faculty advisor and research group,
Develop laboratory skills, Explore issues of science ethics, Exchange ideas with students and faculty at weekly
seminars, Participate in field trips in and around Boston Harbor, Take field trip to Nantucket Field Station
Program Dates: June 3 to August 9, 2013
Location: The campus is south of downtown on a peninsula extending into scenic Boston Harbor
Stipend: Participants receive a stipend of $5,000 for the 10-week period, plus a room and board allowance of
$2,600. Students can also apply for reimbursement for travel expenses.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolling in college for the fall of 2013. Applicants should have completed at
least one semester of college-level biology. Under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Research Topics: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Bacterial cell cycle and signal transduction, Biodiversity and ecoinformatics, Chemical interactions among
bacteria, Control of cellular organization, Evolutionary biology, Gene expression, Genome organization and
molecular evolution, Mechanisms of gene regulation, Pollutants in aquatic systems
How to Apply:
Contact : Alexa MacPherson,
REU Program Assistant
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
Telephone: 617.287.6600
Email: alexa.macpherson@umb.edu
The Summer Medical & Dental Education Program (SMDEP) At 11 Medical
School Around the Country.
To increase the number of highly qualified medical school applicants from minority groups that were
underrepresented in medicine—primarily African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians. SMDEP
supported six medical schools in offering a free, six-week medical school preparatory program. Over the years,
SMDEP’s intensive academic preparation program expanded to 11 campuses. In addition, the program
broadened its initial focus on specific minority groups to include students who were from rural areas,
economically disadvantaged, and came from groups that have historically received substandard health care
regardless of their racial or ethnic background.The SMDEP program offers students a variety of academic and
career experiences that will support their dental and medical school career preparation.
 Academic enrichment in the basic sciences and quantitative topics
 Learning-Skills Development-including study skills and methods of individual and group learning
 Clinical exposure through small-group clinical rotations and full-group clinician seminars. This is limited
to 5% of program time for all the sites
 Career development, including the exploration of the medical and dental careers, other health professions
and an individualized education plan to identify other appropriate enrichment activities
 Financial planning workshop and health policy seminars
All the housing costs and most meals are covered by the program. Scholars are provided with a $600 stipend,
which is typically distributed at the midway and at the end of the program. Some program sites offer travel
assistance awards. The Program also provides a needs-based scholarship for travel to and from the program site.
Program site includes:
Case Western Reserve University Schools Of Medicine & Dental Medicine
Program Dates: June 8- July 19, 2013
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and College of Dental Medicine
Program Dates: June 14 - July 27, 2013
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA School of Dentistry
Program Dates: June 23rd -August 3, 2013
Duke University School of Medicine
Program Dates: June 8- July 20, 2013
Howard University Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Dentistry and Medicine
Program Dates: June 2-July 13, 2013
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Program Dates: June 3- July 12, 2013
The University of Texas School of Dentistry and Medical School at Houston
Program Dates: May 27- July 3, 2013
University of Louisville Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Program Dates: June 2- July 12, 2013
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Program Dates: June 8-July 19, 2013
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Program Dates: June 1- July 13, 2013
University of Washington Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Program Dates: June 23 - August 3, 2013
Yale University School of Medicine
Program Dates: June 15- July 26, 2013
To be eligible for SMDEP, an applicant must:
 be currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college & have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
For more information looks it up at http://www.smdep.org/
Program Name Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth NH-INBRE Summer
Undergraduate Research
Fellowships (iSURF)
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
iSURF, Vail Building, Room 805
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Hanover NH-03755
(603)-6501932
http://www.nhinbre.org
info@nhinbre.org
Charles Wise
8
early February
ten weeks (summer)
College
any racial/ethnic group
Research
Non-Credit, Meals Provided, Housing Provided,
Transportation provided, Stipend provided,
Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided,
social events
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Program Name
Organization
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular),
microbiology, and immunology
area of residence (attends school or is a permanent
resident in a INBRE state), GPA/academic standing
(transcript), letters of recommendation
Broad Institute Summer Research Program in
Genomics
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
7 Cambridge Center
Room 7022
Cambridge MA-02142
(617)-7147000
http://www.broadinstitute.org/diversity
diversity@broadinstitute.org
Eboney J. Smith, EdM
10-12
early February
summer (nine weeks)
College
African American, Native American, Mexican
American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Research, Internship/fellowship
Housing Provided, Transportation provided,
Stipend provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Biophysics, Biotechnology,
Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering (biomed),
Genetics, Physics, Science (biomed), Science
(computer, mathematical),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics
class year (must be enrolled in a four-year college
for the fall), GPA/academic standing (3.0), strong
letter of recommendation, interest in Genomic
research
Students participate in original scientific research,
scientific seminars with Broad faculty, graduate
school preparation workshops, a scientific
communication course, a journal club, and weekly
informal discussions on success in science and
career/professional development.
Program Name Tufts University-Sackler School of
Graduate Biomedical Sciences-
Building Diversity in Biomedical
Sciences (BDBS) Summer Research
Program for Undergraduates
Address
Web
Email
Director
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
Program
Name
136 Harrison Avenue
Boston MA-02111
http://sackler.tufts.edu/Admissions/Apply-to-NonDegree-Programs
laura.liscum@tufts.edu
Laura Liscum
Kellie Melchin
(617)-6366767
kellie.melchin@tufts.edu
19-20
February 15
early-June to mid-August (10 weeks)
College
African American, Native American, Mexican
American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, Pacific
Islander
Research, Internship/fellowship, Mentoring
Non-Credit, Housing Provided, Transportation
provided, Books/supplies provided, Stipend
provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Epidemiology, Genetics, PreMedicine, Pharmacology, Public Health, Science
(biomed), Science (health), microbiology,
experimental therapautics and neuroscience
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
This program open to students interested in
pursuing future PhD or MD/PhD studies in
Biomedical Sciences.
Harvard Medical School-Department of
Genetics Center for Causal Consequences of
Variation (CCV)
Address
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, NRB 238
Phone
Boston MA-02115
(617)-4325742
Web
http://ccv.med.harvard.edu/diversity_summer_internships.htm
Email
ahs@genetics.med.harvard.edu
Contact
Alexander B. Hernandez-Siegel
Maximum
5-7
Participants/Year
Application
March
Deadline
Program
June - August
Timeframe
Academic Level College
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Native
Focus
American, latino/hispanic
Type of Program Research, Internship/fellowship
Program
Stipend provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors
Attributes
provided, GRE test prep course
Disciplines
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular),
Targeted
Biotechnology, Engineering (biomed), Genetics, Science
(biomed), Science (computer, mathematical),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics
Acceptance
class year (2nd, 3rd and 4th years), area of residence (nationRequirements
wide), GPA/academic standing (3.0 GPA or above), must be
U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Program Name Harvard Medical School-CFHUF
Leadership Forum
Address
Web
Director
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
The Mongan Commonwealth Fund/Harvard
University Fellowship Program
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston MA-02115-5818
http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu
Joan Y. Reede, MD,MPH,MBA
Ying Wang
(617)-4322313
ying_wang@hms.harvard.edu
75-100
College, Professional School, Medical School,
Graduate School, Postdoctoral School
any racial/ethnic group
Education
Non-Credit
Program Name University of Massachusetts at
Dartmouth-College Now Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth MA-02747
(508)-9998705
http://www.umassd.edu
aboisvert@umassd.edu
Anne Boisvert
125
February 1
September - May
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Counseling, Career/academic planning
Non-Credit, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors
provided
N/A
area of residence (Massachusetts), disadvantaged
status (no less than 55% low-income and/or firstgeneration college students ), no less than 50%
ethnic minority, 20% ESL, and 8% students with
disabilities
"College Now Program" offers a conditional
acceptance to educationally disadvantaged students
who reside in the state of Massachusetts. Students
receive academic and personal support throughout
their academic career.
Program Name Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer
Center- CURE (Continuing
Umbrella of Research Experiences)
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
CURE Program
450 Brookline Avenue, BP344
Boston MA-02215
(617)-6323244
http://www.cancerdisparities.com
iecd@partners.org
Karen Burns White
late February
one summer to two years
grades 9-12, College
African American, Asian American/Pacific
Islander, Native American, Mexican American,
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, Native Alaskan,
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
Native Hawaiian
Education, Research, Mentoring
Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided,
Mentors/advisors provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Biophysics, Epidemiology, Nursing,
Physics, Science (biomed), Science (environmental
health), Science (social, behavioral), Science
(health), Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics
matriculation at this school (Massachusetts school),
class year (grades 10-12 and undergraduates), area
of residence (Massachusetts), GPA/academic
standing
The CURE Program introduces students from
underrepresented minority populations to the world
of cancer research by placing them in real research
settings where students get hands-on experience not
found in any classroom. By participating in this
program at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, a
National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer
center with over 1,000 researchers across seven
Harvard-affiliated institutions, students will learn
from experts who are devoted to preventing,
treating, and curing cancer.
Program Name Harvard Medical School & Brigham
and Women's Hospital- Four
Directions Summer Research
Program (FDSRP)
Address
Web
Email
Director
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
BWH/Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers
1620 Tremont Street, 3-014.04
Boston MA-02115
http://www.fdsrp.org/
FourDirections@partners.org
Thomas D. Sequist, MD
Elena Muench
(617)-5257646
FourDirections@partners.org
10-12
mid-February
June - August (eight weeks)
College
Native American
Research, Counseling, Mentoring, Career/academic
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
planning
Non-Credit, Housing Provided, Transportation
provided, Stipend provided, Mentors/advisors
provided, health insurance
Biochemistry, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular),
Genetics, Nutrition, Science (biomed), Science
(health)
Must be involved with the Native American
community.
Program Name Harvard Stem Cell Institute
Internship Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
Holyoke Center Suite 727W
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA-02138
(617)-4964050
http://www.hsci.harvard.edu
willie_lensch@harvard.edu
Maureen Herrmann, EdM
(617)-4966647
maureen_herrmann@harvard.edu
35
February 27
June - August (10 weeks)
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Research, Internship/fellowship,
Mentoring, Career/academic planning
Stipend provided, Mentors/advisors provided,
seminars and classes provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Biotechnology, Science (biomed),
Science (health)
matriculation at this school (matriculation at an
accredited US or international university), class
year (should not have graduated from
undergraduate studies before start of program)
This program represents an exciting opportunity for
undergraduates to gain hands-on experience in stem
cell research while working in a Harvard Stem Cell
Institute (HSCI) laboratory under the supervision of
an experienced researcher.
Program Name Harvard-MIT Health Sciences &
Technolog- i2b2 Summer Institute
in Bioinformatics & Integrative
Genomics
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
MIT E25-518
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA-02139
(617)-5254465
http://web.mit.edu/hstsummer
bigsummer@mit.edu
Susanne E. Churchill, PhD
14
January 31
June - August (9 weeks)
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Research, Career/academic planning
Non-Credit, Housing Provided, Stipend provided,
Mentors/advisors provided
Genetics, Science (computer, mathematical),
genomics, bioinformatics
class year (2nd, 3rd & 4th), GPA/academic
standing, coursework/prior research experience
Program Name Joslin Diabetes Center Summer
Research Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
One Joslin Place
Boston MA-02215
(617)-3094386
http://summerstudent.joslinresearch.org
summerstudent@joslin.harvard.edu
M. Patti, MD & G. Musen, PhD
12
end of January
summer (eight to twelve weeks)
College, Medical School, Graduate School
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Research
Non-Credit, Stipend provided, seminars provided
Biochemistry, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular),
Epidemiology, Genetics, Public Health, Science
(biomed), Science (social, behavioral),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics
class year (completed at least one quarter of current
degree program), area of residence (U.S. resident),
enrolled in a degree program at a college,
university, graduate school, or medical school
This summer program exposes undergraduate and
graduate/medical students to basic, clinical, and
epidemiological research related to diabetes. It is
intended for students considering careers in basic
research, academic medicine, or clinical medicine.
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
Program Name MIT Summer Research Program
(MSRP)
Address
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Program
Name
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 3-138
Cambridge MA-02139-4307
http://web.mit.edu/msrp
msrp@mit.edu
Monica Orta
(617)-2534846
msrp@mit.edu
40-50
February
summer (nine weeks)
College
any racial/ethnic group, African American, Native
American, Mexican American, Puerto Rican
Research, Internship/fellowship
Housing Provided, Transportation provided,
Stipend provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Biophysics, Biotechnology,
Chemistry, Epidemiology, Pre-Engineering,
Engineering, Engineering (biomed), Genetics,
Physics, Science (biomed), Science (computer,
mathematical), Science (environmental health),
Science (social, behavioral), Science (health),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics
class year (college sophomore or junior),
GPA/academic standing (3.5)
Project Success-Harvard Medical School
Address
Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston MA-02115-5818
(617)-4324634
http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/k12/programs/index.html
sheila_nutt@hms.harvard.edu
Sheila Nutt, EdD
20
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
February
Deadline
Program
June - August (8 weeks)
Timeframe
Academic Level grades 9-12, College
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
any racial/ethnic group, particularly African-American,
Focus
Hispanic, and Native American students
Type of Program Research, Mentoring, Career/academic planning
Program
Non-Credit, Books/supplies provided, Salary provided,
Attributes
Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Disciplines
biomedical, biotechnology, and health-related careers
Targeted
Acceptance
class year (11th and 12th graders and college students), area
Requirements
of residence (Boston and Cambridge), disadvantaged status,
GPA/academic standing (2.7 or better), minimum age:16
Comments
Project Success: Opening the Door to Biomedical Careers is
a program exclusively for Boston and Cambridge high
school students, particularly minority and/or disadvantaged
students, to participate in paid, mentored, summer research
internships at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated
institutions. The program is augmented by seminars and
workshops given by faculty and administrators, site visits,
and career counseling. Students must be accepted while in
grade 11 or 12 to participate in the college component of
Project Success.
Program Name Mount Desert Island Biological
Laborator- Research Experience for
Undergraduates
Address
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
P.O. Box 35
Old Bar Harbor Road
Salisbury Cove ME-04672
http://www.mdibl.org/undergraduate_students.php
mmckernan@mdibl.org
Judi Medlin
(207)-2889880 X-102
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
jmedlin@mdibl.org
10-12/year
January
June - August
College
any racial/ethnic group
Internship/fellowship
Non-Credit, Meals Provided, Housing Provided,
Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided,
Stipend provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular),
Bio (Molecular), Genetics, Science (biomed),
Science (environmental health), functional
genomics, bioinformatics, marine species
class year (graduating seniors are not eligible), area
of residence (U.S. citizens), one semester of
college-level biology
Program
Name
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical ResearchScientific Summer Internship Program
Address
200 Technology Square, 9th Floor
Office of Education, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge MA-02139
http://www.nibr.com/careers
future.talent@novartis.com
Andrea Reynolds
(617)-8718000
future.talent@novartis.com
30 to 40
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
December 31
Deadline
Program
9-12 weeks in summer
Timeframe
Academic Level College, Graduate School
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
any racial/ethnic group
Focus
Type of Program Internship/fellowship
Program
Salary provided, Mentors/advisors provided, housing provided to
Attributes
a select number of interns based on financial needs
Disciplines
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
Targeted
(Molecular), Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
Epidemiology, Engineering (biomed), Genetics, Pre-Medicine,
Acceptance
Requirements
Pathology, Pharmacology, Science (biomed), Science (computer,
mathematical), Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics, Veterinary
Science
GPA/academic standing
Program
Name
Harvard Catalyst-Summer Clinical and
Translational Research Program
Address
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston MA-02115
http://www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/Catalyst/CollegeStudents.html
Rachel Milliron
(617)-4321892
rachel_milliron@hms.harvard.edu
10
Web
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
January
Deadline
Program
June-August
Timeframe
Academic Level College
Targeted
Type of Program Research, Internship/fellowship, Counseling, Mentoring,
Career/academic planning
Program
Housing Provided, Salary provided, Counseling provided,
Attributes
Mentors/advisors provided, travel reimbursement
Disciplines
Pre-Medicine, Science (biomed)
Targeted
Acceptance
class year (sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
Requirements
Program Name University of Massachusetts Medical
School-Summer Enrichment
Program (SEP)
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Department of Outreach Programs, S3-104
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester MA-01655-0132
(877)-3953149 Ext:2
http://www.umassmed.edu/sep
outreach.programs@umassmed.edu
Madeline B. Rivera
(877)-3953149 X-2
outreach.programs@umassmed.edu
10
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
March 15
May (four weeks)
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Internship/fellowship, Counseling,
Mentoring, Career/academic planning
For Credit, Non-Credit, Housing Provided,
Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided,
Financial aid provided, academic enrichment
courses, stipend provided upon completion
N/A
class year (college sophomores and juniors), area of
residence (Massachusetts residents or students who
attend a Massachusetts University), disadvantaged
status (economically and/or academically
disadvantaged, U.S. citizen or permanent resident),
minimum of eight credit hours of organic chemistry
recommended
The goals of the Summer Enrichment Program
(SEP) is to help participants improve their
qualifications and competitive standing for
admission to professionals, graduate and/or medical
school. The program includes enrichment activities
to enhance participants’ academic and
communication skills. Sessions include the
professional school application process with
emphasis on medical school admissions and
financing professional school.
Program Name University of Vermont- Summer
Enrichment Scholars Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
ALANA Student Center
Blundell House, Redstone Campus
Burlington VT-05405
(802)-6561250
http://www.uvm.edu/~asc
kkempdel@uvm.edu
Khristian Kemp-DeLisser
20
mid May
summer (five-six weeks)
College
African American, Asian American/Pacific
Islander, Native American, Mexican American,
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, first generation instate college students
Education
For Credit, Meals Provided, Housing Provided,
Books/supplies provided, Counseling provided,
Mentors/advisors provided, part-time employment
N/A
matriculation at this school
This five- to six-week program sponsored by the
ALANA Student Center is designed to provide
incoming students of color and in-state firstgeneration college students with an intensive
introduction to college courses and to university
life.
Program
Name
Harvard Medical School- Summer
Honors Undergraduate Research
Program
Address
Division of Medical Sciences
260 Longwood Avenue, Room 432
Boston MA-02115
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html
SHURP@hms.harvard.edu
KeyAnna Schmiedl
(617)-4324980
SHURP@hms.harvard.edu
25
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
Deadline
Program
Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
Focus
Type of Program
Program
Attributes
Disciplines
Targeted
Acceptance
February 1
summer (ten weeks)
College
African American, Native American, Mexican American,
Puerto Rican, Pacific Islander
Education, Research, Mentoring, Career/academic
planning
Non-Credit, Transportation provided, Books/supplies
provided, Stipend provided, some meals, health insurance
(if necessary)
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular),
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering (biomed),
Genetics, Pathology, Science (biomed)
class year (after sophomore or junior year), letters of
Requirements
Comments
recommendation, good grades in recent science courses,
previous research experience
This program is primarily intended for students who are
seriously considering careers in biological or biomedical
research and who have had some previous research
experience. It is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent
residents.
Program Name Biogen Idec-Summer Internship
Program
Address
Web
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
133 Boston Post Road
Weston MA-02493
http://www.biogenidec.com
Tara Daly Place
(781)-4641763
tara.place@biogenidec.com
end of April
May through September
College, Graduate School
any racial/ethnic group
Research, drug developmet, biotechnology
Salary provided
Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular),
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering (biomed),
Genetics, Pharmacology, Science (computer,
mathematical), Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics,
Veterinary Science, immunology, neurology
Please visit Biogen Idec's Web site for submittal
requirements and procedures.
Candidates should possess one year or more of
college coursework, a 3.2 GPA and have at least
two laboratory courses in any of the following:
biology, biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry,
immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and
organic chemistry. The majority of our paid
internships are located in Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
Program
Name
Harvard School of Public Health Department of Biostatistics-Summer
Program in Quantitative Sciences
Address
655 Huntington Avenue
Building II, 4th floor
Boston MA-02115
(617)-4324902
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biostats/diversity/summer
betensky@hsph.harvard.edu
Catherine Haskell, MA
(617)-4323175
biostat_diversity@hsph.harvard.edu
12
February 15
June (30 days)
College
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Research, Internship/fellowship
Non-Credit, Housing Provided, Transportation
provided, Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided,
Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Disciplines Targeted Epidemiology, Public Health, Science (social,
behavioral), Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics, social
determinants of health, health disparities
Acceptance
disadvantaged status (minority students, firstRequirements
generation, low-income, and disabled students)
Program
Name
Massachusetts General Hospital-Summer
Research Trainee Program (SRTP)
Address
Multicultural Affairs Office
55 Fruit Street, Bulfinch 123
Boston MA-02114
(617)-7243832
http://www.massgeneral.org/education/internship.aspx?id=5
mao@partners.org
Multicultural Affairs Office
(617)-7243830
mao@partners.org
15
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
March
Deadline
Program
summer (mid-June through mid-August)
Timeframe
Academic Level College, Medical School, Graduate School, postTargeted
baccalaureate
Racial/Ethnic
African American, Native American, Mexican American,
Focus
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Type of Program Education, Research, Internship/fellowship, Counseling,
Program
Attributes
Disciplines
Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Mentoring, Career/academic planning
Non-Credit, Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided,
Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Science (biomed)
class year (college juniors and seniors; first- and secondyear medical school students)
Program
Name
Children's Hospital Boston- Summer Student Research
Program in Newborn Medicine
Address
Division of Newborn Medicine
300 Longwood Avenue, Enders 961
Boston MA-02115
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1930/mainpageS1930P14.html
danae.razze@childrens.harvard.edu
Leslie Pomponi
(617)-9192356
leslie.pomponi@childrens.harvard.edu
varies
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Program
8-12 weeks June - September, Monday - Friday
Timeframe
Academic Level College, Medical School, dental school
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
any racial/ethnic group
Focus
Type of Program Education, Research, Mentoring
Program
Mentors/advisors provided, stipends available for qualified students
Attributes
Disciplines
Bio (Molecular), Education (health, science), Epidemiology, Medicine, Science
Targeted
(biomed)
Comments
This Program provides undergraduate students with an intensive laboratory and
clinical research experience under the guidance of Faculty and Fellow mentors.
Students who enroll in the Program select a mentor and an area of study from a list
of participating Newborn Medicine Faculty and Fellows and their areas of research
interest.
Research
Summer Program students conduct work on a clinical, epidemiologic, or basic
science research project. Areas of study include developmental biology (vascular
biology, nervous system development, molecular genetics), clinical research, and
epidemiology/public health policy. The mentor guides the student through a summer
long experiment, at the end of which, the student is required to provide a summary
of research that includes a hypothesis, methods, and results.
Clinical Exposure
As a supplement to the research experience, students are given the opportunity to
observe the HPN's health care teams care for patients in the newborn nurseries,
labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care units, and infant follow-up clinic at
Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center.
Conferences
In addition to laboratory experience, students have the opportunity to attend weekly
conferences. The conferences cover topics in Newborn Medicine in the areas of
Basic Science and Clinical Correlation, Newborn Epidemiology, and the topics
presented at the Newborn Medicine Research Seminar.
Clinical Case Presentations/Bedside-to-Bench Rounds
These are held weekly and are prepared by the students under the guidance of
Faculty or Fellow mentors. This highly interactive tutorial is designed to provide
students with insight into how basic, applied, or epidemiological research can be
used to enhance our understanding of complex clinical problems
Funding: The stipends are provided for the eight-week period, and are paid biweekly. Students are encouraged to apply independently for funding. Better chance
of getting in if find own funding.
Program
Name
Brigham and Women's HospitalSummer Training in Academic
Research and Scholarship (STARS)
Program
Address
Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
1620 Tremont Street, BC 3-014
Boston MA-02120
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/cfdd/omc/stars.aspx
bwhstars@partners.org
Elena Muench
(617)-5257646
bwhstars@partners.org
10 -15
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application
Deadline
Program
Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic
Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines
Targeted
Acceptance
late January
June - August (8 weeks)
College, Medical School
African American, Native American, Mexican
American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Internship/fellowship
Non-Credit, Housing Provided, Transportation provided,
Stipend provided, Mentors/advisors provided, health
insurance
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular),
Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pre-Medicine, Medicine,
Science (biomed), Science (health)
class year (undergraduate junior or senior, or first-year
Requirements
medical student)
Program Name Rhode Island IDeA Network of
Biomedical Research ExcellenceSummer Undergraduate Research
Fellowship Program
Address
Web
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island
41 Lower College Road
Kingston RI-02881
http://www.uri.edu/inbre/
Jeffrey N. Ulricksen
(401)-8749288
riinbre@etal.uri.edu
16
March (first Friday)
end of May to mid-August (10 weeks)
College
African American, Asian American/Pacific
Islander, Native American, Mexican American,
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Internship/fellowship
Non-Credit, Housing Provided, Stipend provided,
Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Biotechnology, Chemistry, PrePharmacology, Pharmacology, Science (biomed),
Science (environmental health), Science (health)
class year (two years of college-level science
courses)
The goals of the program are to expose
undergraduate students to laboratory research and to
the opportunities for careers in biomedical research.
The program runs for ten weeks each summer and
includes three major components: (1) The first and
most important component involves a hands-on
research project with a faculty member where the
student is exposed to contemporary methods and
problems in biomedical research. (2) The second
component of the program includes a series of
workshops, group instruction, and demonstrations
of some of the equipment in the Centralized
Research Core Facility at the University. (3) The
third component includes a lecture series in which
the students are exposed to a wide variety of
education and career options.
Program Name University of Massachusetts Medical
School- Summer Undergraduate
Research Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester MA-01655
(508)-8562444
http://www.umassmed.edu/summer/
summer.research@umassmed.edu
Karen J. Zirpola-Miller
(877)-3953149
summer.research@umassmed.edu
33
March 15
May - August
College
see comments below
Research, Career/academic planning
Salary provided, travel and housing allowance
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Science (biomed)
area of residence (must be a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident and at least 18 years of age),
disadvantaged status, GPA/academic standing
(good), 30 hours of college credit (including
organic chemistry)
All participants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent
resident, and at least eighteen years of age. Other
criteria: (1) member of a racial or ethnic group
underrepresented in biomedical research (African
American, Native American [Hawaiian and
Alaskan], and Hispanic/Latino; (2) family meets
criteria for disadvantaged (economic or
educational) status; (3) presently receive
accommodations under the Americans with
Disabilities Act; (4) any other student can apply
without restrictions under the SURE funding
provided by University of Massachusetts Office of
Research.
Program Name Tufts University-Tufts Summer
Session
Address
419 Boston Avenue
Medford MA-02155
Web
Email
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Comments
http://www.ase.tufts.edu/tuftsSummerStudy
summer@tufts.edu
Program Coordinator
(617)-6272000
summer@tufts.edu
varies
May - August
College, Professional School, Graduate School
any racial/ethnic group
Education, Research, Internship/fellowship,
Career/academic planning, enrichment
For Credit, Non-Credit, Financial aid provided
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular),
Chemistry, Economics, Education (health, science),
Education, Epidemiology, Pre-Engineering,
Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Physics, Psychology,
Public Health, Science (computer, mathematical),
Science (environmental health), Science (social,
behavioral), Science (health),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics
A meal plan is available for purchase and oncampus housing is available upon application.
Program Name University of Massachusetts Medical
School UMMS Recruitment
Address
Web
Email
Director
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Department of Outreach Programs, S3-104
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester MA-01655-0132
http://www.umassmed.edu/summer
outreach.programs@umassmed.edu
Deborah Harmon Hines, PhD
Robert Layne, MEd
(877)-3953149 Ext: 2
outreach.programs@umassmed.edu
75
March 15
May - August
grades 9-12, College
students underrepresented in the biomedical
research, biotechnology and health professions
Counseling, Career/academic planning
Non-Credit
Biotechnology, Medicine, Science (biomed), allied
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
health and research
disadvantaged status (educationally/economically
disadvantaged)
Recruitment at the Office of School Services at
University of Massachusetts Medical School
provides a continuum of support for all students
associated with the University of Massachusetts
Medical School through Pre-Matriculation
Programs for K-12 and undergraduate students and
Matriculation Services for our students and
graduates.
Program Name Harvard School of Public HealthUndergraduate Summer Internship
Program
Address
Web
Director
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
665 Huntington Avenue, Building 2-111/113
Boston MA-02115-6018
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences
Marianne Wessling-Resnick, PhD
(617)-4324397
BPH@hsph.harvard.edu
8
Early February
Summer (nine or ten weeks)
College
underrepresented students in science
Internship/fellowship, Mentoring, Career/academic
planning
Non-Credit, Housing Provided, Transportation
provided, Stipend provided, Counseling provided,
Mentors/advisors provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio
(Molecular), Biophysics, Pre-Medicine, Nutrition,
Pathology, Public Health, Science (biomed),
Science (computer, mathematical), Science
(environmental health), Science (health)
class year (rising college junior or senior in the fall
term), disadvantaged status (underrepresented,
financially disadvantaged, and first-generation
college students), GPA/academic standing (B or
better in science courses), aspiring to a career in
biomedical research or interested in graduate study
in molecular biology
We look for academic strengths in science and
mathematics as well as career goals in biomedical
research as PhD or MD/PhD.
Program Name Woods Hole Diversity InitiativeWoods Hole Partnership Education
Program
Address
Phone
Web
Email
Contact
Maximum
Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Comments
166 Water Street
Woods Hole MA-02543
(508)-4952318
http://www.woodsholediversity.org/pep
ambrose.jearld@noaa.gov
Ambrose Jearld, PhD
16
mid February
June - August
College
African American, Asian American/Pacific
Islander, Native American, Mexican American,
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Internship/fellowship
For Credit, Meals Provided, Housing Provided,
Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided,
Stipend provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
(environmental health),
Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics, oceanography,
geosciences
Preference given to students who will be juniors
and seniors, and who have some previous
undergraduate work in oceanography, biology,
and/or environmental science.
In addition, this website have hundreds of summer internship
all over the country for college students. Most provide housing
and a stipend for the summer, so please check it out.
http://people.rit.edu/gtfsbi/Symp/premed.htm
One or Two Day Event for College Student
Program Name
Harvard Medical School-Biomedical
Science Careers Program-Skills
Workshops for College and High
School Students
Address
c/o
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston MA-02115-5818
http://www.bscp.org
Lise D. Kaye
(617)-4320552
lise_kaye@hms.harvard.edu
400
varies
one day
grades 9-12, College
African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander,
Native American, Mexican American, Puerto Rican,
Other Hispanic
Counseling, Career/academic planning
Non-Credit, Counseling provided
N/A
class year (high school sophomores, juniors, and
seniors; and college students), area of residence
(New England area), disadvantaged status
This program, co-sponsored by Harvard Medical
School Office for Diversity and Community
Partnership and the Biomedical Science Careers
Program (BSCP), is designed for college students
and high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It
provides them with information and guidance in
areas such as application process for college and
medical/graduate/professional schools, interviewing
skills, and financial planning. A session for
parents/caregivers is also offered.
Web
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Maximum Participants/Year
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance Requirements
Comments

Program Name Biomedical Science Careers Student
Conference
Address
Web
Director
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
c/o Harvard Medical School
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd floor
Boston MA-02115-5818
http://www.bscp.org
Joan Y. Reede, MD,MPH,MBA
Lise D. Kaye
(617)-4320552
lise_kaye@hms.harvard.edu
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Acceptance
Requirements
Comments
previous December
two days
grades 9-12, College, Professional School, Medical
School, Graduate School, Postdoctoral School,
dental school, community college, postbaccalaureate students
African American, Native American, Mexican
American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Counseling, Mentoring, Career/academic planning
Non-Credit, Meals Provided, Counseling provided,
Mentors/advisors provided
all science-related fields
area of residence (New England area and beyond),
disadvantaged status, pre-registration required but
no registration fee
There are two objectives of the biennial Biomedical
Science Careers Student Conference. The primary
objective is to provide postdoctoral fellows;
medical, dental, graduate, college and community
college students; post-baccalaureates; and high
school seniors and juniors with an opportunity to
network with advisors/role models from the basic
and clinical sciences, medicine, public health,
academic administration, and biotechnology. These
advisors/role models encourage students to
complete advanced studies and provide concrete
advice and information on available resources,
professional opportunities, and career paths in
biomedical and other science-related fields. The
second objective is to enable students to meet,
inspire, and network with one another.
Program Name Harvard Medical School- New
England Science Symposium
Address
Web
Contact
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Application Deadline
Program Timeframe
Academic Level
Targeted
Racial/Ethnic Focus
Office for Diversity and Community Partnership
164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston MA-02115-5818
http://www.newenglandsciencesymposium.org
Lise D. Kaye
(617)-4320552
lise_kaye@hms.harvard.edu
varies
one day
College, Medical School, Graduate School,
Postdoctoral School, dental school, community
college students, and post-baccalaureates
African American, Asian American/Pacific
Type of Program
Program Attributes
Disciplines Targeted
Comments
Islander, Native American, Mexican American,
Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic
Education, Career/academic planning, scientific
research presentations, and networking
Non-Credit, Counseling provided
N/A
This symposium, co-sponsored by Harvard Medical
School Office for Diversity and Community
Partnership and the Biomedical Science Careers
Program (BSCP), provides a forum for postdoctoral
fellows; medical, dental and graduate students;
post-baccalaureates; college and community college
students (particularly for African-American,
Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska
Native individuals) to share their biomedical and
health-related research activities through oral or
poster presentations, to engage in discussions
related to career development in the sciences, to
exchange ideas and to expand their professional
networks .