Undergraduate Research Program

2013 Center for Health Equity (CHE) and Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Undergraduate Research Program

*RFA reissued on February 25 with expanded eligibility criteria*

The purpose of the Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is to provide promising students from populations under-represented in research with knowledge, skills, and experience in health care research. This summer program provides research training through a structured core curriculum, closely supervised research projects, clinical research seminars and participation in selected additional symposia and scientific meetings. The cornerstone of the research training program is the trainee’s participation in a research project. This will be under the direct supervision of faculty mentors who represent a cross-section of ongoing clinical and translational research in areas such as lab sciences, community health, survey, qualitative, and clinical. With input and oversight from the assigned faculty mentor, the trainee will design a mutually acceptable research training plan, according to his or her career interests and the ongoing research programs of the faculty mentor. URP scholars will have opportunities to present at local, regional and possibly national meetings.

This program is jointly administered by CTSI and the Center for Health Equity (CHE).

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Seeking applications from students enrolled at colleges and universities in Minnesota who are interested in health equity or minority health research
Stipend ~ $424/week for a full-time 10-12 weeks between June 1, 2013 and August 30, 2013 with a competitive option to continue paid research during the academic year.
Funding for travel to present at a scientific conference for outstanding projects.
Applications due by noon on Friday, March 29, 2013
Up to ten students will be selected.
All University of Minnesota undergraduate students are eligible regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Current URP Scholars

Co Duong, College of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Susan Everson-Rose, PhD, MPH

Nima Odowa, College of Liberal Arts
Mentor: Naty Lopez , PhD, MEd

Kendra Radtke, College of Biological Sciences
Mentor: James Cloyd , PharmD

Uyen Truong, College of Science and Engineering
Mentor: Brian Van Ness, PhD

Sara Cronquist, College of Liberal Arts
Mentor: Janet Thomas , PhD

Anthony Osifuye, College of Liberal Arts
Mentor: Kathleen Call , PhD

Danielle Swichtenberg, College of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Carol Peterson , PhD

John Tarnowski, College of Biological Sciences
Mentor: Julie Ross, PhD

Clinical and Translational Science Institute