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Travel Fellowships to RNA 2012
RNA 2012 will be held from May 29th through June 3rd in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
As in past years, the RNA Society has funds available to provide travel fellowships in support of researchers who otherwise would not be able to attend the meeting for financial reasons. This year we have budgeted $30,000 for this purpose, but we are also soliciting additional support from corporate sponsors, so more funds may be available later. In most cases the fellowships will be made in the form of reduced or waived registration fees, although it is possible that some contribution toward travel costs could be made in addition to the fee waiver. Travel reimbursement, if awarded, will be presented in the form of a check from the RNA Society either during or after the close of the conference (keep your travel receipts; they will be required to receive reimbursement!).
Please note:
Previous awardees are not eligible to receive a fellowship. No more than one fellowship per research group will be granted. Fellowships are restricted to RNA Society members. Abstracts submitted with the travel fellowship application will NOT be entered into the conference registration system. You will need to make a separate conference registration, followed by a separate abstract submission once you have registered for the conference.
The application deadline for travel fellowships is February 29th. The conference organizers will review your request, and decisions will be communicated by email no later than March 7th. Registration and abstracts must then be submitted by March 11th to be considered for an oral presentation, or by March 31st to meet the poster-only early registration deadline.
Questions can be addressed to travel@rnasociety.org.
Call for Applications: Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program
Application, Recommendations, and Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2012
Caltech's Amgen Scholars program provides students the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and bio-technical related fields under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. The program offers students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. a great opportunity to experience the research process.
Amgen Scholarships may be offered in the following fields: biochemistry • bioengineering • bioinformatics • chemical and biomolecular engineering • biopsychology • biotechnology • chemistry • immunology • medical pharmacology • microbiology • molecular genetics • molecular medicine • molecular pharmacology • molecular, cell, and developmental biology • neurobiology • neuroscience • pathology • physiological psychology • physiological science • statistics • toxicology
The Amgen Scholars program is modeled on the grant-seeking process:
Students collaborate with potential mentors to define and develop a project Applicants write research proposals for their projects A faculty committee reviews the proposals and recommends awards Students carry out the work over a 10-week period in the summer, mid-June to late August At the conclusion of the program, they submit a technical paper and give an oral presentation at Seminar Day, a symposium modeled on a professional technical meeting
Eligibility Statement Amgen Scholars must
Be sophomores (with at least 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college course work), juniors, or non-graduating seniors attending 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 Not be under any disciplinary sanction Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents Have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Students who have been an Amgen Scholar, at any U.S. site, are not eligible. Please consider applying through the Caltech SURF program.
Requirements Upon receiving an Amgen Scholarship, students sign an agreement to fulfill the following requirements:
To conduct their research from June 18 - August 24, 2012 To devote full effort to conducting the Amgen Scholars project (Scholars are strongly discouraged from taking courses or holding a job) To submit two progress reports signed by their mentors To attend the mid-summer Amgen Scholars conference To submit an abstract of their project To submit a written technical report approved by the mentor To give an oral presentation on one of the scheduled seminar day symposia To attend weekly Amgen Scholar meetings To fully participate in Amgen Scholar assessment efforts To abide by Caltech's Honor Code
Compensation Students receive a $5,500 stipend for the ten-week period. For information on payroll tax issues, please contact sfp@caltech.edu and we will forward your question to the Amgen Scholars payroll coordinator.
Stipend payments will be distributed in equal installments near the first business day in July and August.
Students will also receive a $1500 room and $1200 board allowance, and non-Caltech students will receive reimbursements for their travel to and from Pasadena.
Funding Amgen Scholar stipends are funded from a generous grant from the Amgen Foundation. Mentors pay all research-related costs and provide space.
Amgen Scholar Summer Activities To enrich the research experience, Amgen Scholars may participate in the following activities:
Amgen Scholars weekly lunch meetings to bring participants together for discussions, special programs, and to meet faculty Weekly seminars by Caltech faculty—lunch is provided A professional development series on developing a research career, graduate school admissions, and other topics of interest to future researchers Social and cultural activities Weekly small student-faculty dinners Special field trips
Housing Non-Caltech Amgen Scholars will live in Caltech housing during the ten-week summer period, and they can move into rooms on the first day of the summer program.
General Inquiries amgenscholars@caltech.edu 626.395.2885
Call for Applications From Undergraduates: Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program at the Institute for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Program: May 29th- August 4th, 2012 Application Deadline: February 15th, 2012
The Institute for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites junior and senior undergraduate students interested in research careers in the biological sciences to participate in the Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (IBS-SRP). As part of the program, students do full-time research for 10 weeks with a faculty member in one of eight disciplinary areas:
Biochemistry/Biophysics Bioenergy Cellular and Molecular Biology Computational Biology & Biostatistics Ecology, Plants, and Environmental Systems Molecular & Environmental Toxicology Neurobiology Virology
The eight disciplinary areas are connected through a seminar series highlighting major themes in biology, science writing, preparation for graduate school, and biological sciences careers. The major themes are:
• evolution • pathways and transformations of energy and matter in biological systems • information flow, exchange and storage in biological systems • structure and function • systems biology
At the end of the program, students give an oral presentation of their research results and write a final research report that is published in a program journal.
Eligibility
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents between their sophomore and senior years who have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and strong interest in a career in biological research. Students who are African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander OR who are from low-income homes OR who are the first in their family to attend college OR who attend small liberal arts institutions without broad research facilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
All application materials are due on February 15, 2012!
Financial Support
There are no fees or tuition costs. The program provides a $5,250 stipend, full support for travel, housing, health insurance (if needed), and a partial food allowance. Students also have access to campus libraries and facilities. Research Areas
The range of biological research areas in which students may participate is quite extensive. Applicants are encouraged to learn about faculty doing research in their areas of interest, and identify their top choices for potential mentors in the application.
Selection and Placement
Selection and laboratory placement of students will take place in January, February, and March. Applicants who are not placed will be notified by the end of April.
Contact
Program Coordinator Brian Asen ibs@biology.wisc.edu (608) 262-5267 Program Director Dr. Janet Branchaw
Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program on Networked Ventures for Collaborative Biological Discovery at Wadsworth Center
The Wadsworth Center participates in summer research experiences for undergraduates. Students are selected from colleges across the country to work for 10 weeks (from early June through mid-August) on independent research projects in the laboratories of Wadsworth scientists.
The focus of the 2012 Wadsworth Center’s summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is “Networked Ventures for Collaborative Biological Discovery”. The primary objective of this program is to provide cutting-edge research experiences in collaborative scientific discovery to undergraduate students, including underrepresented minorities, to help them gain insight into how scientific research is conducted.
Students can choose either a traditional, single-mentored research project, or a networked collaborative project.
In these collaborative projects, two students are networked together with one or two mentors to tackle a common research problem. The diverse range of projects covers molecular genetics, cell biology, neuroscience, and structural, as well as, computational biology. All of these are pursued within a close-knit environment that will provide a uniquely enriching research training opportunity for undergraduates. The strength of this program is clearly delineated by the robust external research funding of mentors and the intellectual achievements and peer-reviewed publications of REU students and mentors.
Application Process
Ensure Eligibility Applicants are sought who are undergraduates majoring either in a natural or basic science (biology, chemistry, computational modeling, genetics, mathematics), who will have completed their first, second or third year of study by the summer, and who are interested in attending graduate school with the goal of pursuing a career in science. Students graduating May 2012 are not eligible. If you meet these eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply to the program.
Send the following materials to reu@wadworth.org
In addition to the on-line application, interested students should submit directly to the Summer Undergraduate Research Program: i) a resumé, ii) official college transcripts, iii) two letters of recommendation from faculty members, and iv) a one-page summary stating both their field of interest and why they wish to participate in the Wadsworth Center's REU program. The resumé and summary statement may be submitted together as an attached pdf or word file. Recommendations from faculty or mentors may also be submitted directly to the online site.
Applications are encouraged from students attending colleges with limited research opportunities and from students who are members of groups underrepresented in the sciences, such as women, racial minorities, veterans, and the physically challenged, and who are first in their family to attend college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and upon acceptance will receive a stipend of $4800, plus paid on-campus housing, and travel to Albany.
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Wadsworth Center, Room E-275 Empire State Plaza, Box 509 Albany, NY 12201-0509 Phone: (518) 473-6961 e-mail: reu@wadsworth.org
On-line applications for the 2012 Research Experience are now being accepted, applications will continue through Monday, March 5, 2012.
Students from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences, as outlined above, are encouraged to apply.
Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Cell and Molecular Visualization at Brandeis University
Brandeis University seeks qualified applicants for an NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in the Biological Sciences for a 10-week period (May 30 - August 3, 2012). Stipends of $5,000, plus housing costs and meal allowances will be awarded to each participant. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents and should have completed their sophomore or junior year of study and be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university. We especially welcome applications from students of under-represented groups in science, or who come from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds (for example, first-generation college students), or who come from academic institutions with limited resources for research, or who are students with disabilities (ie. a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities).
Selected students will be matched with a faculty researcher, from over 50 in the biological sciences, who will mentor the student through an independent research project using modern cell and molecular visualization techniques.
Students will participate in weekly lunch seminars, which will include faculty research presentations, ethics discussions and professional development activities such as panel discussion with students and postdoctoral fellows from the Greater Boston area concerning careers in medicine, biotechnology and research. Students will develop a written synopsis of their summer work, with feedback and editing, and they will participate in a capstone symposium including poster presentations.
Applications and all supporting materials are due February 15, 2012.
Please apply online. In addition to completing the online form, you must send each of the following to Jessica Maryott (jmaryott@brandeis.edu):
A complete transcript, including fall semester grades of the current year. Recommendation letters from two faculty members. A waiver form for recommendations. Please complete the form, sign, and (ideally) scan and email it to jmaryott@brandeis.edu.
Please send the transcript, recommendation letters and waiver form to Jessica Maryott (jmaryott@brandeis.edu) via email if possible. If these documents can not be digitalized, you may send them to Jessica Maryott, Brandeis University, 415 South St. MS 008; Waltham, MA 02454.
ALL of the above and this application must be RECEIVED by February 15th, 2012. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Please plan accordingly.
If you have any problems with this form, questions about the application process or want confirmation that your application is complete, please contact Jessica by email ( jmaryott@brandeis.edu) or telephone (781-736-3100).
Additional information may be found at the website http://www.bio.brandeis.edu, including faculty research interests and potential projects.
Call for Applications: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program at Boston University
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Boston University is designed to promote access to graduate education for talented undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences: African-American, Hispanic, Native American/Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian/Polynesian. The SURF Program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF-REU; NE-AGEP), the Department of Defense (ASSURE), and Boston University.
The SURF Program is open to non-BU students who are rising juniors or rising seniors, and wish to conduct research in the sciences, technology, or engineering. The program consists of ten weeks of full-time research in a Boston University lab, mentored by a BU faculty member. Most SURF research projects are in areas related to Biology and Neuroscience. On-campus housing, a stipend, weekly enrichment activities, social events, and an October weekend trip to present findings at the Boston University Undergraduate Research Symposium are also included.
The application deadline for the summer 2012 SURF program is February 15, 2012, and the 2012 SURF program dates will be 6/4/12 to 8/10/12. Please read the application instructions carefully before applying to the SURF program: you will need to fill out an application, provide a transcript, and ask two professors to submit letters of recommendation. Feel free to contact the UROP office if you would like more information (urop@bu.edu; 617-353-2020).
Boston University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program takes place over 10 weeks each summer. It consists of the following:
Full-time research with a BU faculty member (approximately 40 hours per week) Weekly seminars on topics related to career preparation and current research Weekly informal meetings Final presentation on your summer research Participation in BU’s fall Undergraduate Research Symposium All participants receive the following:
A $4500 stipend A $600 supplies allowance Up to $550 in travel expenses Housing in a BU apartment-style dorm Travel & lodging during the weekend of the October Undergraduate Research Symposium
Each summer, 10-20 outstanding students conduct full-time research in a BU lab. Normally, 2-3 positions are reserved for Boston University students, who act as peer mentors to the other participants. All remaining positions are offered to students from other colleges and universities, particularly those without plentiful research opportunities. SURF is designed to encourage graduate education in the sciences for talented undergraduate students, especially those from minority groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences: African-American, Hispanic, Native American/Native Alaskan, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian/Polynesian, Asian (excluding Asian Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, and Thai).
The SURF program is open to students who are conducting research in the following areas:
Biology Chemistry Psychology Engineering Computer science
Unfortunately, humanities and the social sciences are not supported by the SURF program.
SURF is sponsored by the Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, the National Science Foundation NSF-REU Program, the Department of Defense ASSURE program, and the Northeast Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate. Collectively, institutions in the Northeast Alliance are working to increase access to their graduate programs for underrepresented minority students.
Requirements for application are as follows:
Rising Junior or Rising Senior ONLY US Citizen or Permanent Resident Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above Online application, two letters of recommendation, and official transcript
The application deadline for Summer 2012 will be February 15th, 2012.
Program Dates for Summer 2012 are June 4th to August 10th.
Call for Applications: Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Xavier University of Louisiana
The Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Xavier University of Louisiana is a ten-week program for students interested in obtaining first research experiences in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students will learn basic research skills and participate in ongoing research projects with both faculty and peer mentors. In addition, students will gain experience presenting their research in a variety of formats, culminating with a poster session at the end of the program.
Xavier University of Louisiana, a predominantly undergraduate institution located in New Orleans, is the only Historically Black and Catholic University in the western hemisphere. However, students of all backgrounds* are encouraged to apply. Xavier graduates the most African American students in the nation with baccalaureate degrees in physics, chemistry and the biological sciences, and is a great place to be a scientist!
The mission of Xavier states: “The ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.”
*Per NSF rules, participants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
The goal of this REU site is to provide first research opportunities for eight students per year, and prior research experience is not expected. Students who are currently in their freshman or sophomore year are especially encouraged to apply. Students will be selected based on their potential to become researchers, as well as how well the student’s interests match available projects. The target GPA for applicants who are currently freshmen is 3.5 on a 4-point scale, and 3.0 for current sophomores and juniors. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, per NSF rules.
In Summer 2012, the program dates are May 28 - August 3. Students are expected to attend the full session.
Students will be paid $5,100 for the ten-week session ($12.75 hourly, 40 hours/week). As needed, students will receive financial support for travel to New Orleans, on-campus housing and the meal plan.
Schedule for Summer 2012 program (subject to change) Prior to May 28: Students discuss project with mentors, and do background reading May 27: Arrive in New Orleans May 28-June 1: Program orientation Workshops on: safety, library skills, lab notebooks, scientific ethics Begin research projects August 1: Poster session August 3: End of program
Applicants must submit an application form and have two recommendations submitted on their behalf, preferably from an instructor who knows the student well, such as a laboratory instructor (one graduate student instructor is OK). Students must also indicate which research projects they would be interested in working on. Applications submitted by February 15 will receive priority. However, applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Applications may be submitted electronically or may be mailed to:
REU Center for Undergraduate Research Xavier University of Louisiana 1 Drexel Drive New Orleans LA 70125 Phone: (504) 520-5252 Fax: (504) 520-7875 e-mail: CUR@xula.edu
Applications will be reviewed by committee, and students will be contacted by e-mail regarding the status of their application.
Contact us Questions about the program? Please contact either
Gwen Williams, XU CUR administrative assistant (504) 520-5066 GWillia9@xula.edu
or
Dr. Kathleen Morgan, Associate Director, XU CUR (504) 520-5252 KMMorgan@xula.edu
Call for Applications: National Science Foundation-Sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Program in Prokaryotic Biology at the University of Georgia in Athens
Exciting projects will address diverse topics in Prokaryotic Biology. Please join our program and enjoy the first-rate UGA research and recreational facilities.Participants will each receive a $4,500 stipend in addition to a $500 food allowance for the summer. Housing and most travel costs will also be covered. Students will stay in air-conditioned dorms on campus.
The Microbiology Department of the University of Georgia in Athens (UGA) will provide an intensive, 9 week hands-on laboratory research program for 10 undergraduates this summer.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the program (REU Site: Research in Prokaryotic Biology) will run from May 28 to July 27, 2012. Students from institutions with limited research opportunities in Microbiology, minorities, and deaf/hard-of-hearing students are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations and Support Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Participants.
REU participants will conduct independent projects with supervision. A wide variety of research topics will address the diverse functions of bacteria and archaea. State-of-the art techniques will be used in interdisciplinary approaches that combine knowledge from the fields of Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Ecology.
Participants will be able to take advantage of the excellent research and recreational facilities at UGA.
Participants must be undergraduates (cannot have graduated before the program begins) who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.
For full consideration, have all application materials submitted by February 22,2012.
Program information may be obtained from Monica Matheson Ph#: (706) 542-2688 email: reumibo@uga.edu
Contact Info: The NSF REU Program Microbiology Department The University of Georgia 527 Biological Sciences Athens, GA 30602-2605
Call for Applications: Naional Science Foundation-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates in Genomics and Computational Biology at the University of Georgia
Program Format: Hands-on research in Genomics and Computational Biology will bring participants recruited nationally from underrepresented groups to the University of Georgia campus for 10 weeks in the Summer of 2012.
The first weeks involve lab safety training, learning to keep a lab notebook, participating in a sequence of group Genomics labs in the mornings, Computational labs in the afternoons, and Genomics lectures that will correspond with both the Genomics & Computational Biology labs. Group posters from these labs will be prepared by the participants and presented at the ending poster session.
The balance of the ten weeks will be spent in individual labs developing an independent research project in partnership with a faculty mentor. Individual posters will be completed, and there will be a poster session at the conclusion of the 10 week program.
Work with the individual faculty mentors can continue during the coming academic year and eventually result in a publishable work. Three participants from the 2003 program had their posters accepted at the Bioinformatics Meeting at Georgia Tech Nov. 12-14, 2003.
Weekly seminars are held with the potential faculty mentors for the individual lab section of the program giving a brief review of their work. From these talks the participants will request the areas they would like to do research in during the individual portion of the program.
The program will begin on May 23, 2012 and end on July 27. Participants will be expected to participate in research at least 40 hours per week. Students may not enroll in classes or hold outside employment during the program. All participants are expected to stay for the full 10 weeks.
Participants are encouraged to take their personal poster/Power Point presentation back to their institution either to use at student seminars, other professional meetings during the year or to complete an undergraduate or honors thesis.
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students who have either graduated or recently completed all requirements for their degree are not eligible.
Application Process A completed (all parts) application should be mailed (Jonathan Arnold, Genetics Dept., C308B Life Sciences Bldg., UGA, Athens, GA 30602 or e-mailed to arnold@uga.edu and received by March 1, 2012. A complete application includes:
1. The Application Form (may be submitted online or via PDF version). 2. Two letters of academic recommendation. 3. One personal recommendation letter. 4. A current transcript.
We expect to notify applicants who are accepted into the program by mid March 2012, and either an acceptance or a decline of the offer will be expected within a week of the invitation.
Each participant will receive a $5,000 stipend toward food and expenses, travel money up to the program limit, a shared dorm room on the same floor with the NSF funded REU programs in Physics and Microbiology, free transportation on campus, lab safety training and preparation to work in any type scientific lab.
Any questions? Contact: Jonathan Arnold, Program Coordinator E-mail: arnold@uga.edu Phone: 706/542-1449 Mailing Address: C308B Life Sciences Bldg., Genetics Dept., University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
A joint program of Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University and the University of Georgia
Call for Applications: Summer Undergraduate Research in Biology at Pepperdine University
In the summer of 2012, the biology faculty at Pepperdine University will conduct a summer research program from May 14 – July 28, 2012, geared specifically to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in biological research, science education, environmental science, or biotechnology. The program will begin with a 14-day research orientation workshop, May 14 - May 27. During the workshop, students will be introduced to the uses and limitations of specific research tools and techniques. The workshop will culminate with a visit to the James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve near Idyllwild, California, where students will present their summer project proposals. Over the remainder of the summer, students will pursue individual research projects under the direction of faculty, and visiting scientists will hold special research seminars in each research area. The research program will conclude with a student research symposium in late July.
Students may elect to study in one of six areas and are selected on the basis of their reasons for wanting to do research, academic credentials, and teacher recommendations. Depending on faculty participation, which varies from year to year, students may be accepted to do research in a second or third choice of preference. Students must complete the online application form as well as provide a brief essay stating the reason(s) why you wish to participate in the program, college transcript(s), and one letter of recommendation from a science faculty member who is familiar with your academic of research work. Applicants are expected to have completed one year of biology prior to the summer program and must be classified as undergraduate students (NSF requirement). Applications are due Wednesday, February 15, 2012, and notification of acceptance will be made on or before Friday, April 6, 2012. Those selected for the research program receive a stipend for the period of May 14 - July 28 and on-campus housing is provided.
All students must be free from other responsibilities by May 14, 2012, so they can participate in the required research orientation workshop. The workshop is offered as a one-unit (CR/NC) upper-division course, and the workshop (including course credit) is offered free of charge for students in the research program. Please contact Dr. Jay Brewster, Natural Science Division, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90263-4321 (jay.brewster@pepperdine.edu) for more information.
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