NIH/CARE BISEP Biomedical Science Enrichment Program
(applicants should be UCLA students
in their freshman year)Information on Summer 2009 applications coming soon!Program Purpose
The BISEP program prepares students for upper division science coursework and undergraduate research. The program consists of a Biotechnology Laboratory, Advanced Writing Seminars, Journal Clubs, Laboratory visits, Seminars, and Workshops. Seminars include topics such as the nature of academic life, career opportunities in biomedical science, and applying to graduate school. Workshops provide practical information on such academic topics as how to write a personal statement, how to give a research presentation, and GRE test preparation. Students are given an opportunity to meet informally with UCLA faculty members and graduate students and to participate in many cultural and enrichment activities. Upon completion of the NIH/CARE Biomedical Summer Enrichment Program, participants will be prepared to commence undergraduate research. Program activities are specifically designed to support and to encourage students who intend to pursue careers in the biomedical sciences.Click HERE to visit last year's cohort!
Eligibility
Applicants should be students who have completed their freshmen year by June 2009 in a life science, chemistry or biochemistry major at UCLA (other majors are welcome to apply). This program is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health to increase the numbers of underrepresented students, namely Latino/a, Chicano/a, African American, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Pacific Islander (Micronesia, Polynesia) in research careers. Students interested in pursuing graduate degrees (Masters, Ph.D.) are strongly encouraged to apply.Program Expectations
Participants are required to complete the entire 6 week program. The expectations of the program are substantial and require full-time student commitment. Students may not be enrolled simultaneously in Summer School while participating in BISEP. Each participant must attend all required activities (formal and informal). At the end of the program, all participants are required to give a presentation and complete a program evaluation.Financial Support
Participants will receive $300 per week for the duration of the program. If needed, a 6-week summer parking permit can be purchased from UCLA Parking Services, and will be available in late April/early May on a first-come, first-served basis. Housing is not provided for participants in this program. However, many sublet opportunities are available each summer at apartments in Westwood
(see the Daily Bruin Sublet Guide spring quarter for details.)Submit your application to:
Applications for Summer 2009 coming soon!
URC/CARE
Attn: NIH/CARE Biomedical Science EnrichmentProgram
2121 Life Science Building
Box 951606
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1606Deadline
The deadline for receipt of all application materials and supporting documents for SUMMER 2009 is TBA . Some students may be invited to an interview in March. All students will be notified of their program status by mid-April.For more information and questions, please contact:
Frank Nevarez
URC/CARE Program Coordinator
2121 Life Science Building
310.206.2660 (phone)
310.267-2219 (fax)
frankn@lifesci.ucla.edu
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