12 Week Summer Research/Internship Opportunity In Biomedical Research - STEP-UP Program

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY? The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health is pleased to announce the opening of the 2014 STEP-UP Program. The program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct biomedical research for 12 weeks in the summer in labs throughout the country. STEP-UP Program Participants Receive:

• Summer stipend of $3,500.
• An opportunity to conduct biomedical research with leading research scientists throughout the U.S.
• All expenses paid travel to the annual Research Symposium in Bethesda, Maryland.
• Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.

Eligibility:

• Be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident.
• Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university.
• Have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), although exceptions may be granted
• Have personal medical/health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program
• Come from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities.

For additional information on the program and how to apply, visit : http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov/ or contact: Delia L. Houseal, MPH Scientific Program Specialist Office of Minority Health Research Coordination II Democracy Plaza 6707 Democracy Blvd., Room 904 Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Phone: (301) 443-8415 FAX: (301) 594-9358 Email: niddkstepup@mail.nih.gov APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: November 15, 2013 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2014