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Looking for a summer research experience? Paid summer research fellowships are available for undergraduate students who will be juniors or seniors by the fall semester. Selected students will work on a project relevant to human health in a laboratory of a faculty member at either the University of Arkansas, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, or the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Students with an undergraduate science major (e.g., biology, chemistry) should apply for a fellowship in Biomedical Research. The Biomedical Research fellowships are designed for students with a solid background in science who wish to be part of an ongoing research project, develop their technical skills and are interested in pursuing a research career.
Students with an undergraduate major in computer sciences, mathematics or a related discipline are encouraged to apply for a fellowship in Bioinformatics. The Bioinformatics fellowships are designed for students who are interested in learning more about how to apply their mathematics and/or computer skills to biomedical research problems and who are considering advanced training in the rapidly growing discipline of bioinformatics/computational biology.
Specifics of the Undergraduate Student Mentoring Program
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Fellowships are available annually
for
Arkansas undergraduate students 
who
will be juniors or seniors in fall semester majoring in science, (e.g.
biology & chemistry), math
and computer science for research experiences in laboratories at
the three lead INBRE institutions: UAF,
UALR and UAMS.
· A fellowship is provided and includes a stipend of $3,200 ($320/week for 10 weeks), research supply budget up to $2,200 and a living allowance up to $2,000, along with full university privileges for the participants at each campus including use of the library, computer laboratories, and recreational facilities.
· Travel costs can be associated with a visit to either an industrial research facility or a national laboratory, and can provide a base of funding for the participant to attend a national or regional scientific meeting in the year following his/her summer research experience.
· A major goal of the INBRE Summer Student Research Fellowship Program is to involve Arkansas students from groups traditionally underrepresented in science in a stimulating research experience.
· Participating students will prepare a paper in journal format (Student Fellow Manuscript Guidelines) and a poster presentation for Research Day.
Student Requirements
To be considered for the program, students should: be enrolled in an undergraduate institution of higher education in Arkansas, who will be juniors or seniors in fall 2006, interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria for the fellowship will include the student's GPA and faculty recommendations from the applicant’s home institution. Preference will be given to those whose career plans include pursuing graduate work in biomedical research, including the area of bioinformatics.
Application Instructions
Undergraduate students should complete a "Student Application Form" and submit either to the address on the application or apply online by February 24, 2006. To guarantee consideration, complete applications including all faculty recommendations must be received by the February 24, 2006 deadline.
Students are to select their first and second choice of the campus where they would like to do their summer fellowship, along with their top three choices of mentors at each of the two campuses. Students will be placed at one of the two campuses they indicate according to availability of mentors. Every effort will be made to match students to a mentor of their choice. However, keep in mind that occasions do arise when this is not possible. Students who are enrolled at one of the lead institutions may apply for a fellowship at a campus other than their home campus. Selected students will not be placed with mentors from their home institution.
Applications will be reviewed by an ad hoc committee of the Steering Committee. Selection criteria for the fellowship will include the student’s GPA, faculty recommendations from the applicant’s home institution, and evidence for inclination toward a career in research. Students selected to participate in the program will be notified in early April.
Dates of 2008 Program
Start Date: May 19, 2008
End Date: July 25, 2008
Research Day: July 24, 2008 (tentative date)
Student Application Online Form
Student Application Form (PDF)
Student Application Form (Word)
Summer mentored research program applications due February 22, 2008.
Outreach Program Brochure (PDF)
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Additional Undergraduate Summer Research Programs in Arkansas
Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education is proud to sponsor the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). This fellowship can provide up to $2,650 for undergraduate research projects in any discipline. Information concerning the fellowship and a promotional brochure can be found at <http://www.arkansashighered.com/SURF/SURF.htm>.
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UAMS, Dept of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
http://www.uams.edu/biochem/summer_research/default.asp
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UAMS, Dept of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
http://www.uams.edu/pharmtox/surf/
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UAF, Dept of
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
http://www.uark.edu/depts/cheminfo/uarkchem/undergraduate/reu/index.html
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National Center for Toxicological Research
Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)
Deadline for applications is approximately the first week of March,
http://www.fda.gov/nctr/overview/special.htm
Outside of Arkansas
NIH-NSF
Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institutes (BBSI) Program
BBSI Programs have been established at nine universities. The Summer
Institutes are open to junior/senior undergraduates and, in most cases,
first-year graduate students from the host university or other
institution.
http://bbsi.eeicom.com/
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Updated 04/03/2008
The Arkansas INBRE is Supported by a grant from the
National Institutes of Health
and the
National Center
for Research Resources (P20 RR-16460).
Please contact Caroline Miller Robinson regarding questions or comments about this site or our program. For more information about the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences visit http://www.uams.edu.
