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DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | February 21, 2006 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | June 29, 2009 |
| Award Number: | 0552060 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Sally O'Connor
DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure BIO Directorate for Biological Sciences |
| Start Date: | March 15, 2006 |
| End Date: | February 28, 2010 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $0.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $344,014.00 |
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1033 MASSACHUSETTS AVE STE 3 CAMBRIDGE MA US 02138-5366 (617)495-5501 |
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25 SHATTUCK ST BOSTON MA US 02115-6027 |
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| NSF Program(s): | RSCH EXPER FOR UNDERGRAD SITES |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.074 |
ABSTRACT
This REU Site in Cellular and Molecular Biology is hosted by the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard University. Ten students will be accepted in the 10-week summer program and provided research projects in molecular biology, cellular biology and/or microbiology. The objectives are to: (a) increase knowledge of basic biological research (b) develop students' interest in pursuing biological science research careers: (c) enhance related skills necessary for success; and (d) provide post-program advising and networking. Participants are recruited from a nation-wide pool, with particular emphasis on students who are interested in careers in research and members of under-represented minority groups. In addition to their research projects, students participate in weekly student-faculty research discussions at which they teach each other about their projects, and in a weekly career development series which covers such topics as choosing graduate programs, completing successful applications, and interviewing. Special skills sessions are also provided. Students participate in a peer advising/mentoring program with current graduate students and are provided additional opportunities to meet other research faculty and graduate students in both academic and social settings. Students receive a stipend, housing on the Medical School campus, travel to and from the program, and emergency illness and accident health insurance. Several mechanisms of formative and summative evaluation are employed. After participation in the REU summer, program alumni receive twice-yearly newsletters, contact information about each other, and open access to continued advising and counseling by the program director, their individual research advisors, and their peer mentors. More information is available at www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintro.html, or by contacting SHURP@hms.harvard.edu or 617 432-4980.
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