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MARC/MBRS/CAMP
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IMSD UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) formally known as the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program, provides participating
students with the opportunity to receive an in-depth experience
in the academic and experimental aspects of biological research.
Funded through the National Institutes of Health, the program consists
of a laboratory-training program during the summer and laboratory
research projects during the academic year. Graduates of the program
have been able to enroll in a wide variety of graduate programs,
internships, and professional schools.
SUMMER
INSTITUTE
Starting with an eight-week summer workshop, MBRS students receive
an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of laboratory
research. Under the guidance of biology and chemistry faculty, students
develop their expertise in areas that are basic to their successful
participation in a research laboratory.
CONTINUING RESEARCH
During the academic year, after successfully completing the
summer program, students have the opportunity to work in participating
faculty member laboratories where they assist in new or on-going
research. Course credit can be arranged by approval of faculty.
A yearly national symposium allows students the opportunity to present
their research to faculty and students from other schools across
the nation.
IMSD AWARD
An hourly-based salary with a maximum of $3000 during the summer and $400/month during the school year.
-Research Supply Allowance
-Travel to Conferences
-GRE Prep Course
-Travel to Graduate Schools
-Placement in a UCSC Research Lab
-Program Support for Graduate School Applications
**Students are responsible for their room
and board costs during the summer
ELIGIBILITY
-Must be currently enrolled as a full time undergraduate UCSC student or an accepted transfer student
-Show successful completion of or must be currently enrolled in the following course work: Biology 20A,B,C; Chemistry 1A,B, Chemistry 108A,B, or 112A and Math 11A,B or Math 19A,B. (Chemistry majors need not have completed Biology 20A,B,C, or 20L)
-Some upper-division biology or chemistry course work experience is desirable, but not required
-Must be pursuing a graduate degree after your BA or BS degree
-Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident eligible for work in the U.S.
-Must submit the application packet by the application deadline
***Underrepresented students and those who have overcome socioeconomic hardships are strongly encouraged to apply.***
APPLICATIONS
Applications for the MBRS program will be available beginning December 1, 2007.
Vist our application page for more information
DUE DATE MARCH 28th, 2008.
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