Summer Research Program Information
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Institution:
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Harvard School of Public Health
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Division:
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Division of Biological Sciences
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Program:
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Summer Internships in Biological Sciences in Public Health
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Academic Area(s):
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Medical & Life Sciences (Biology, General Medical & Life Sciences), Research projects focus on biological science questions that are important to the prevention of disease. Disease areas include infections (tuberculosis, malaria, Chagas disease), 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
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Academic Eligibility:
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sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors
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Other Academic Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in public health, specifically laboratory research.Rising juniors and seniors; Applicants must be from an underrepresented group in graduate research; must have a basic science background and have taken several classes beyond intro level courses;
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Underrepresented Groups:
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Underrepresented In Science Encouraged, Minorities Encouraged, Women 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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Beg-Feb
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GPA Minimum:
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3.0
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Duration:
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8 weeks
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Stipend:
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Yes
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Travel:
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Yes
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Housing:
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Yes
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Other benefits:
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$3,500 Stipend; $500 meal allowance
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Website:
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http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences/undergraduate-summer-internship-program/
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Contact Name:
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Tom Brazda
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Contact Title:
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BPH Program Coordinator
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Phone #:
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Email:
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bph@hsph.harvard.edu
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City:
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Boston
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State:
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Massachusetts
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ZIP:
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02115
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