SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

PROGRAM

SUPPORTED BY GRANT # 5P20GM103430-13 FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL

MEDICAL SCIENCES OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?

• To gain valuable research experience

• To prepare for a research career in the biomedical sciences

• To learn about the opportunities available to you at the end of your undergraduate education

Industrial Facilities Tour

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESEARCH AREAS THAT ARE AVAILABLE?

• Toxicology (study of poisons)

• Cell & Molecular Biology (molecular basis of life)

• Medicinal Chemistry (study of drug action at the chemical level)

• Pathology (study of diseases)

• Pharmacognosy (isolation of drugs from natural sources)

• Pharmacology (mechanisms of drug action)

• Genomics (study of an organism’s entire genome)

• Proteomics (large-scale study of proteins)

WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING WILL I RECEIVE?

• An individual research project will be mentored by a faculty member

• Hands-on use of state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation

• Group instruction is provided in scientific ethics, laboratory safety, laboratory notebook keeping, and presentation of research results

SURF STUDENT

WHAT KIND OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT DOES THE PROGRAM PROVIDE?

• A stipend of $4,000 will be given to those who complete the 10-week program

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?

• You must be either a US Citizen or have Permanent Resident status

• Applicants must be enrolled at a RI institution of higher education or be a RI resident

• It is recommended that applicants complete at least 2 years of study as a science major by the beginning of the program

WOMEN & MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO

APPLY!

2012 SURF CONFERENCE

HOW DO I APPLY?

• Visit our website to apply

• The application deadline for this year’s program is March 1, 2013!

WHAT DO FORMER PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM?

“The best part of the program is that it is hands-on. I learned many laboratory techniques that allowed me to successfully complete my project. The mentors were truly outstanding, helping to ensure that my research experience was all I had hoped for. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in science!” – Mike Hanley, formerly of the University of Rhode Island. Currently working on his Ph.D. at Tufts University

“My experience working in the lab was completely unlike any other job I have ever had. I couldn’t have expected all of the professors and researchers to take me under their wing the way they did. I was given a high degree of autonomy and a variety of work that never left me feeling bored. I would surely take part in the program again and would highly recommend it to anyone considering a career in science.” – Jonathan Costa, formerly of CCRI. Currently enrolled full-time at the University of Rhode Island

USE YOUR SUMMER TO LAUNCH YOUR RESEARCH CAREER…..

…..with the Rhode Island Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. If you are an undergraduate student with research interests in the biomedical sciences, chances are we have an opportunity for you!

A short commitment of 10 weeks during the summer can pay dividends for the rest of your life.

Please speak with Jeff Ulricksen, the RI-INBRE Program Assistant, to learn about summer research opportunities at the University of Rhode Island for the summer of 2013. Find the right opportunity and apply immediately.

OUR CAREER BUILDING ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE…

…seminars by leaders in academia and industry that will provide tips and strategies for selecting and applying for graduate schools as well as career options and advice.

Workshops encompassing scientific ethics, scientific notebook keeping, and creating a scientific poster led by faculty members with expertise and experience in each topic.

A Research Conference where you will be given the opportunity to present the findings of your summer research project to your peers, faculty members, and administrators from various institutions throughout Rhode Island.