Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY

Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program

June 8- August 8, 2006

Want to spend the summer doing top notch research?
Want to spend the summer at a medical school?
Are you currently a sophomore or junior?
Are you a member of a minority that is underrepresented in medicine?

If YOU answered YES to the above questions, request an application form, essay form and Faculty Recommendation Form (see contact below) so you can participate in the Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program (MSSROP).

MSSROP will provide you with nine weeks of research experience in conducting biomedical research (click here to see some previous project topics). Students participating in the program will conduct research under the direction of a faculty member at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Research assignments will be made based upon availabiity of research opportunities and according to the mutural interests of the faculty sponsors and student participants.

In addition to research training, you will participate in a special seminar/lecture series. Our goal is to introduce students to the broad research environment of a major academic medical center as well as provide you with training in a specific field of biomedical investigation.

Participants will have the opportunity to interact not only with the faculty member directing the research, but also with the graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows working at the site. Frequent meetings with other program participants along with one or more of the faculty sponsors will be scheduled as well as weekly seminars, workshops and lectures.

At the end of the 9 week period, each student will present her or his work to other students and the faculty sponsors. Each student will also be expected to write a report concerning the research work conducted and its relation to other work in progress at her or his site.

Participants will be invited to all Graduate School functions. A picnic, barbecue and special social events will be scheduled specifically for participants. Smaller group social interactions will occur within research laboratories and with other program participants. The Office of Minority Student Affairs will serve as a Student Affairs Office.

DATES: June 8 -August 8, 2006

STIPEND: $2,500

HOUSING: Available at no cost to students not able to commute

MEALS: Students are responsible for meals and other expenses. Meals may be prepared in the residences or purchased at the college or hospital cafeterias.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Students are responsible for health insurance coverage

TRANSPORTATION: Limited travel reimbursement for students living outside the New York Metropolitan area

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program is designed for undergraduate students who are members of historically underrepresented racial and cultural groups (African American, Latino, Native American Indians), and who have a strong interest in a research career in biomedical or biological sciences.

At time of application - either a sophomore or junior; completed one year of biology AND chemistry with laboratory; science grade point average of at least 3.0. Admission will be based on the applicant's academic record, including prior research experience, an essay and a letter of recommendation from the applicant's faculty advisor or research supervisor. Intent to pursue a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree and prior research experience are desirable.

APPLICATION COMPONENTS: Application, Essay Form, official college transcript, one letter of recommendation & Faculty Recommendation Form..

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
1. Completed application and essay should be sent to:
Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program
Office of Diversity Enhancement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue, B205
Bronx, New York 10461

2. Official college transcript from each college you have attended should be sent directly from your college to the following address (note that this address is slightly different from the application/essay address above)

Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program
Office of Diversity Enhancement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue, Room 205 Belfer
Bronx, New York 10461

3. Letter of Recommendation and Faculty Recommendation Form (signed by Faculty Advisor or Research Advisor) should be sent directly to the following address (note that this address is slightly different from the application/essay address above)

Minority Student Summer Research Opportunity Program
Office of Diversity Enhancement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue, Room 205 Belfer
Bronx, New York 10461

DEADLINE for Application and Supporting Documents: March 1, 2006

CONTACT TO OBTAIN APPLICATION FORM, ESSAY FORM and FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM:
Office of Diversity Enhancement
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue, Room 205 Belfer
Bronx, New York 10461
phone: 718-430-3091 (Ms. Nilda I. Soto)
fax: 718-430-8825