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Student Summer Research Fellowship
June 28 - July 9, 2010
(no program July 5)
Do you like life science?
Are you interested in learning more about biomedical research and biotech careers?
Student Research Fellows, a new program funded by the National Institutes of Health,
supports 10-12 students (especially those from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science) in a 2-week paid summer fellowship. Students visit a broad variety of research institutions throughout the Seattle area and learn how new medical treatments are developed.
Download Program Flyer
2010 Important Dates
April 10 - Applications Due
April 30 - Applicants Notified of Status
May 11, 4-6pm - Student/Parent Orientation Meeting
June 28-July 9 - Program (no program July 5)
Program Goals
Our goals are to:
• increase student understanding of how biomedical research is conducted; from exploration and discovery to testing and analysis • increase student awareness of how ethical considerations play a role in research; including the ethical guidelines that govern research
• promote awareness of science careers
• promote awareness of the unique challenges faced by scientists from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science
• build a supportive community of students, science educators, and scientists
• provide staff and mentorship support for students to conduct their own Student Bio Expo project during the school year
Student Research Fellows Application
Applications are due April 10, 2010
Complete the online contact information form.
Mail in your essay questions as directed on the form.
Ask your registrar to mail in your transcript, and your teacher to mail in the recommendation.
Who should apply?
If you will be a Sophomore or Junior in the 2010-2011 school year and have an interest in science, you should apply.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended, although students with lower grades and strong teacher recommendations will also be considered.
We especially encourage students from backgrounds traditionally under-represented in science to apply (African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American students, and students who are the first in their immediate family to plan to attend college).
When and where will the program be held?
Program Orientation Meeting: May 11, 2010, 4-6pm
Summer Program: June 28-July 9, 2010, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4pm in Seattle-area research institutions (no program July 5)
2010 School Year Follow-Up: May 2011, exact date/location TBD
Does it cost money?
No, all expenses will be paid. When you complete the Summer Program, you will receive a stipend of $350 for 2 weeks. An additional $50 will be provided once you finish your school year Student Bio Expo project.
What is the application process?
You must be nominated by your science teacher for this program, so ask them if
they will nominate you! Teachers from selected schools may nominate up to 5
students each. You must submit an application form and a transcript.
Because we are offering a small pilot program, we are currently focusing primarily on schools with whom we have established partnerships. However, we will consider other applications on a case by case basis.
What are my responsibilities?
You need to commit to all 9 days of the Summer Program and 2 other meetings.
You must also complete a project for the 2011 Student Bio Expo.
Contact:
Jeanne Chowning, MS
Director of Education
Phone: 206-957-3337 x303
E-mail: jchowning@nwabr.org
 
This program is made possible by Collaborations to Understand Research and Ethics, a Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research
Resources at the National Institutes of Health.
NWABR is a 501(c)3 organization. All contributions
are tax deductible.
Copyright 1999-2009 Northwest Association
for Biomedical Research.
All rights reserved.
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