Local and Highly Recommended Options

 

Please review every web site (or Google the organization and internship) to learn more about the current status of each program. Most of these are summer opportunities. 

 Good luck. Jo

 

 

 

University of Minnesota Research Experience for Undergraduates
in the Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences

http://www.cogsci.umn.edu/new/reu.shtml

 

This intensive ten-week program is open to up to 20 undergraduates (pending program funding) who plan to or are considering pursuing research-oriented graduate studies in the behavioral sciences, cognitive sciences, and mental health. The University of Minnesota offers students an ideal opportunity to explore their future options in an intellectually challenging and socially rewarding context. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the University of Minnesota.

Preference is given to students who will have completed their third year of college by the beginning of the program.

Deadline:  February 1

   

 

Bioinformatics Summer Institute at the University of Minnesota

 

http://www.bsi.umn.edu/program.shtml

 

The mission of the Bioinformatics Summer Institute at the University of Minnesota has been provide the highest possible quality undergraduate level education and research experiences in bioinformatics and computational biology, equipping the new generation of this burgeoning professional community with the tools for a successful career in bioinformatics

 

 

 

 

 Ronald E. McNair Program

The McNair program is available at five universities in Minnesota. If you are interested in McNair, you must explain to your liaison on campus that you are interested in pursuing a dual MD/PhD program. This is a research-based program for those who are interested in graduate school, not medical school. However, many MD pursuing students have applied for McNair program funds and received them.

The Ronald E. McNair Program prepares low-income, first-generation college students for graduate study. Services to program participants include academic counseling, tutoring, test preparation for the Graduate Record Exam, paid research internships, mentoring, advocacy, and help in applying to graduate schools, plus seminars to help prepare for graduate study.

 

http://www.augsburg.edu/mcnair/index.html    Augsburg

http://www.stthomas.edu/diversity/mcnair/default.html    St. Thomas

http://www.mnsu.edu/mcnair/aboutmsumcnair/eligibility.html  Mankato

http://www.stolaf.edu/services/mcnair/    St. Olaf

http://www.cehd.umn.edu/trio/mcnair/     U of M, TC

 

 

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Summer Research Internship Program


http://mplsheart.org

 

MHIF is seeking diverse pool of interns based on a combination of demonstrated academic performance, leadership and career aspirations in the field of cardiology and/or research. Internships are full-time, paid and last 10-12 weeks.

 

In order to be successful, students should be:

·         Enrolled in an accredited degree program in a health care or related discipline.

·         Intend to graduate by the end of the 2011-2012 academic year.

·         Have a GPA of 3.50 or above, as verified by a transcript.

·         Available to work a minimum of 400 hours (up to 40 hours/week).

 

Deadline:  February 1.

 

 

MAYO GRADUATE SCHOOL

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html

 

Eligibility: Must be a student currently in your sophomore or junior year of college with a GPA of 3.0 and seriously considering a medical research career as a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

 

Features/Benefits: The Program gives students the opportunity to preview the dynamic research opportunities available to Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students. Fellowship recipients can choose from a wide variety of areas in the biomedical sciences. Mayo laboratories have state-of-the-art facilities and create a rich academic environment for students with interests in basic science research. Appointees receive a fellowship award of $4000. Students are responsible for their own travel, housing and meals. Convenient housing cost approximately $75/week.

 

Deadline:  February 1

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP)

www.cbs.umn.edu/main/summer_research/

 

Eligibility: Students should have completed basic course work in chemistry, biology, and physics and should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher to be competitive. Underrepresented minority students are encouraged to apply.

 

Features/Benefits: LSSURP oversees and coordinates five different life sciences program: Biomedical Engineering, Ecology & the Environmental Sciences, NSF-REU in Molecular Biology, and NSF-REU in Neuroscience and Independent Research.

Participants will learn techniques and procedures for completion of an independent research project (laboratory or field), in a wide variety of areas, under the guidance of a faculty member. Stipends vary by program, but most are $350/week; housing available on campus; additional funds available for housing and/or travel costs.

 

Deadline:  February 15

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program (MSROP)

University of Minnesota Students Only

 

http://www.grad.umn.edu/outreach/research/MSROP/


Eligibility Requirements

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (that are enrolled for at least one additional semester after the summer program) majoring in the Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Education, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering are eligible to apply. Applicants must have completed at least 31 credits by the end of fall semester and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

 

We encourage applications from students who have been historically underrepresented in their discipline and from first-generation college students. Students may not enroll in intersession or summer school during the program.

 

Deadline:  March 1

 

 

http://www.smdep.org/

 

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)

 

is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

 

To be eligible for SMDEP, an applicant must:

·         be currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in college;

·         have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with 2.75 in the sciences;

·         be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa; and

·         not have previously participated in SMDEP.

·         Other factors considered in the admissions process include whether an applicant:

·         have a critical reading SAT score of at least 500, mathematics score of at least 400, and a writing score of at least 490 or an ACT score of at least 19;

·         identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in medicine and/or dentistry (as defined independently by each program site);

·         comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background;

·         has demonstrated interest in issues affecting underserved populations; and submits a compelling personal statement and strong letters of recommendation.

 

Each SMDEP site makes its admissions decisions on a "first come, first served" basis, therefore applying as early as possible increases your chance of being selected at your designated program site(s).

 

Students should contact their school's health professions advisor or career counselor for advice on choosing which summer to apply to SMDEP and for other information about a career in the health professions.