27th ANNUAL SUMMER RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP
The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics at the
University of Kentucky College of Medicine announces the availability of a
research training program for outstanding high school students with a strong
interest in science. A Fellowship Stipend of $1,500 will be paid for the 8 week
period beginning Monday, June 11, 2012 and ending on Friday, August 3, 2012.
The student will work in the laboratory under the supervision of a qualified
investigator on a project of mutual interest. The training session will also consist
of assigned readings and participation in laboratory discussions of other related
research topics. This program affords the opportunity of gaining extensive state
of the art training in an area of interest in a university research setting. General
areas of interest include: cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology,
molecular genetics, mechanisms of pathogenesis, neurosciences and others.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by June 1 and have
taken chemistry. In addition, the student should have completed a
science course with a laboratory (preferably chemistry).
All
students with a strong interest in science who meet these criteria
are strongly urged to apply.
Application: Each application should consist of:
1) Completed application form
2) 2 letters of recommendation - one from a teacher who taught the
student in a laboratory course, and one personal reference.
3) Personal written statement from the student which includes
a description of a)future career goals, b)why you would like
to participate in this program and c)what you hope to achieve by
participating in the program.
Selection:
Finalists will be selected on the basis of the above information and
contacted to schedule personal interviews with the selection
committee. Final awards will be based on the results of this
interview.
Send To:
(Application and letters of recommendation)
Ms. Kate Fresca
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
University of Kentucky
800 Rose Street Room MS-409
Lexington, KY 40536-0298
kfres1@uky.edu
Deadline: All materials must be postmarked no later then April 30, 2012
Notification of Awards: Recipients should be notified by May 11, 2012
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
STUDENT;
Full Name:
__________________________________________________
Home Address:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone Number:
______________________________________________
E-mail Address:
_______________________________________________
Date of Birth:
_______________________________________________
High School:
_______________________________________________
Grade Entering
FALL, 2012:
________________________________________________
If chosen, do you have daily transportation to and from the University of
Kentucky? Yes_______
No______
Are you a United States Citizen
YES_________
NO________
If NO, are your parents currently in the United States on an international VISA
YES ______
NO___________What TYPE__________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN:
Full Name:
____________________________________________________
Home Address:
______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Phone:
Home:
________________________________________________
Office:
________________________________________________
"I have read the announcement concerning this fellowship and have agreed to
allow my child to participate in the program, if selected."
Signature of Parent or Guardian
______________________________________
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1.
2.
What is your current cumulative grade point average?
What was your high school grade point average for your:
(Indicate if this includes advanced placement courses)
lst year ____________________
2nd year ____________________
3rd year ____________________ (if applicable)
4th year _____________________(if applicable)
3.
What science and math courses have you taken or now taking? Where
available, what was your final grade in these courses?
4.
Have you received any special awards or honors either from school or
other activities?
5.
What school-sponsored activities have you been involved in other than
course work?
6.
What community, social or athletic activities (outside of school) have you
been involved in?
7.
What hobbies or other activities do you participate in?
8.
Are you interested in a particular area of biology in which you would like to
do research? What factors contributed to your interest in this area? Why?