Summer Research Program Information
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Institution:
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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Division:
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Program:
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Short-term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)
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Academic Area(s):
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Medical & Life Sciences (General Medical & Life Sciences, Medical Sciences), Core areas of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases and nutrition; kidney, urologic and hematologic diseases.
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Academic Eligibility:
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undergraduate, high school
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Other Academic Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicants must also meet one or more of the following criteria:
Come from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in biomedical sciences on a national basis
Have been diagnosed with a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities
Be the first generation in their family to graduate from a four-year college or university and/or come from a disadvantaged background as defined by annual family income
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Underrepresented Groups:
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Underrepresented In Science Encouraged, Minorities Encouraged, Students With Disabilities Encouraged, Socially/Financially Disadvanted Students Encouraged
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US Citizen:
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Yes
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Permanent Resident:
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Yes
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Deadline:
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End-Jan
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GPA Minimum:
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3.0
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Duration:
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8-10 weeks
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Stipend:
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Yes
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Other benefits:
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interns can do research at an institution and laboratory of their choice throughout the country
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Website:
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http://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/process/diversity/research-and-training-for-students/short-term-research-experience-underrepresented-persons/Pages/default.aspx
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Contact Name:
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Rob Rivers, Ph.D.
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Contact Title:
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Phone #:
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301-443-8415
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Email:
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niddkstepup@mail.nih.gov
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City:
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various locations across the US
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