National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) through the Office of Minority Health Research Coordination (OMHRC) is accepting applications for the Diversity Summer Research Training Program (DSRTP).
We hope to welcome summer interns to our NIH campuses. Please visit the DSRTP website periodically for the latest information on the summer programs for 2023.
The overall goal of this program is to build and sustain a biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social science research pipeline focused on NIDDK mission areas. The NIDDK Diversity Summer Program is particularly interested in increasing students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals diagnosed with a disability and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups: African American, Hispanic American, American Indian, Alaska native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders.
Applicants must:
- Be an Undergraduate student who have completed at least 1 year at an accredited institution
- Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Have personal medical/health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program
- Be a U.S. Citizen, or permanent resident status
- Reside outside of the Washington-Metropolitan area
Program Highlights
Independent research in a NIH laboratory;
Weekly research and career development seminars;
Summer seminar series where senior NIH investigators discuss the latest developments in biomedical research.
Poster presentation
Will be required to attend courses in Ethics in Research and Lab Safety.
Students will be paired with post baccalaureates or postdoctoral fellows for informal guidance.
Bi-weekly informal meetings with OMHRC staff.
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate students who have completed at least 1 year at an accredited institution
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident status
Minimum of 3.0 GPA
Health Insurance coverage
Reside outside of the Washington-Metropolitan area
Provisions
Student Participation Allowance. Amount determined by Student Education Level prior to starting at NIH.
Small stipend supplement may be provided to cover cost of living expenses in Maryland or Arizona.
Travel expenses to Bethesda, Maryland or Phoenix, Arizona (up to $700)
Location and Duration
10 weeks, starting May 30 through August 4, 2023.
Bethesda, Maryland or Phoenix, Arizona
Application and Procedure
The DSRTP is a Subprogram of the NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) and uses the same application site.DSRTP must be selected in Section 9 of the SIP application form to be considered for this program. We ask that you do NOT contact investigators prior to being selected.
Click DSRTP Application Process to find out about how to apply.
Complete NIH SIP on-line application, (select DSRTP in Section 9 of SIP application) to be considered for the program.
Click Program Highlights to find out about Stipend and Travel expenses.
Email Ms. Winnie Martinez, Winnie.Martinez@nih.gov if you intend to apply
Application Deadline: February 1, 2023