CHORI Summer Student Research Program
FUNDED OPPORTUNITIES

Available Programs:

CHORI SUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM
SHORT TERM TRAINING TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN HEALTH-RELATED
RESEARCH
The objective of the CHORI Summer Student Research Program is to provide short-term training opportunities for undergraduate, medical and student health professionals. The goal is to provide research opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, racial and ethnic minorities, and others who are underrepresented in this field (e.g., individuals with disabilities). The Program provides the students with a research training experience to stimulate interest in pursuing a career in biomedical, clinical and behavioral research in a friendly and nurturing environment.

2012 CHORI/DDCF SUMMER CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR UNDER-REPRESENTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The objective of the CHORI Summer Research Program is to provide summer research training opportunities for High School students. The goal is to provide clinical research opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, racial and ethnic minorities, and others who are underrepresented in this field (e.g., individuals with disabilities). The Program provides the students with a research training experience to stimulate interest in pursuing a career in biomedical, clinical and behavioral research in a friendly and nurturing environment.

Elizabeth Nash Foundation Cystic Fibrosis SUMMER
RESEARCH Award
The objective of the Elizabeth Nash Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Summer Research Award is to provide short-term research training opportunities in the specific area of Cystic Fibrosis at the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland. The program is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students. The goal is to identify students who have a strong interest in pursuing research in Cystic Fibrosis. The program provides the students with a research training experience to stimulate interest in biomedical and/or clinical research in a friendly and nurturing environment.

The awardee will be paired with a scientist involved in cystic fibrosis research who will guide them through their research projects. The program is based on a structured curriculum, including participation in weekly seminars and a one-day Research Symposium.

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CHORI SUMMER STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM
SHORT TERM TRAINING TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN HEALTH-RELATED
RESEARCH

How to Apply

Students should submit the following:

1. Completed application form.
2. A list of undergraduate courses taken and grades received (a non-official transcript is acceptable).
3. A brief (one page maximum) essay describing why you are interested in participating in the Program.
4. Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your interests, abilities, and/or career goals; the letters must address these issues.  Students are encouraged to check with their references to make sure these letters are delivered prior to the application deadline.  Applications without two letters of recommendation will not be considered (letter may be included with application in a sealed envelope or mailed separately).  All letters must be signed and on institutional letterhead.
5. A resume.
6. Please note: You are expected to work full-time for 9 weeks (June 7, 2012 – August 10, 2012). If you will be missing any time during this period, please submit a plan detailing how you will make up the time missed, signed and approved by your mentor.

The application must be received (at the address below) by 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2012

Award announcements will be made via email after April 15, 2012

Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute
Attention: Summer Student Research Program
5700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94609

Click here to download a PDF copy of the current CHORI Summer Student poster

Click here to download the application

Note: This application has been prepared will fillable fields so that you can download and type in the fields. If you are not able, you make print the blank and write or type directly of the form.

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2012 CHORI/DDCF SUMMER CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR UNDER-REPRESENTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The awardees will:

• Be paired with a mentor who will guide them through a research project
• Work 240 hours over a period of 6- to 9 weeks (June 7, 2012 – August 10, 2012) and attend an orientation session
• Receive a stipend of $2500

Eligibility:

• Be in good standing with an interest in science and provide evidence of academic excellence
• Be in their junior or senior years of High School (as of Aug 2012), with at least one year in math and biology.
• In addition, t he applicant must satisfy one of the criteria for students representing under-represented backgrounds as stated in the application form (provide link)

Selection of Candidates:
A selection committee will meet and review all applications. The criteria for selection of awardees will include potential, enthusiasm, career goals and ability (demonstrated by courses taken, grades, and letters of recommendation), and contents of the applicant’s essay.
Selected students will be notified after April15, 2012 via e-mail.

How to Apply:

Students should submit the following:

• Completed application form
• Official Transcript
• On a separate sheet of paper, please write an essay of 500 words or less that addresses the following topics:
•  Community and/or outreach activities you have participated in and/or organized independently or with any other organization.
• The reasons why you want to participate in the CHORI Summer Student Research Program
• The goals you hope to achieve through this program.
• Two letters of recommendation are required.  At least one teacher, and a counselor or school official can write letters.  They should address the applicant’s educational achievements and potential to succeed.  The letters of recommendation may be sent with the application in a sealed envelope or separately, however no application will be considered until all items are received.  All letters must be signed and on letterhead.

The application must be received (at the address below) by 5:00 p.m. PST on February 2, 2012.

Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute
Attention: Summer Student Research Program
5700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94609

Click here to download a PDF copy of the current CHORI / DDCFt poster

Click here to download the CHORI / DDCF Summer Clincial Research Program for Underrepresented High School Students - Application

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Elizabeth Nash Foundation Cystic Fibrosis SUMMER
RESEARCH Award

Funding
The awardee will be provided a one-time stipend of $2,500 for the 9-week period.
Out of state students may be eligible for a travel/housing stipend.

Duration
June 7, 2012 to August 11, 2012

To qualify:

• The candidate should have a strong interest and commitment to research in cystic fibrosis with a good academic standing
• The applicant should be a High School senior going into College/University or an Undergraduate  student

• Students from families or with friends affected by cystic fibrosis are encouraged to apply Students must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residency (i.e., in possession of the Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551 or I-151) at the time of appointment.  Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.

Selection of Candidates
A selection committee will meet and review all applications. Criteria for selection of the candidate will include commitment to research in cystic fibrosis, potential, enthusiasm, career goals and ability (based on the written essay and demonstrated by courses taken, grades, and letters of recommendation). The selected student will be notified via e-mail.

How to Apply:

Students should submit the following:

1. Completed application form
2. A list of undergraduate courses taken and grades received
3. A brief (one page maximum) essay describing why the candidate would like to carry out cystic fibrosis research).
4. Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your interests, abilities, and/or career goals.  Students are encouraged to check to make sure these letters are delivered prior to the application deadline (letter should be included with application in a sealed envelope).
5. A resume

The application deadline has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on May 15th, 2012. Notifications will be sent out on May 16th.
The applications can be mailed or hand delivered to our front security desk.

ATTN: CHORI Summer Research Program
Elizabeth Nash Foundation Cystic Fibrosis SUMMER RESEARCH Award
Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute
5700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94609

Click here to download a pdf version of the Nash Poster

Click here to download the appication

For further information on the Elizabeth Nash Foundation go to: http://www.elizabethnashfoundation.org

PLEASE CONTACT: Debroah Ellen with any questions or comments concerning our program, (510) 450-7674 summerstudentprogram@chori.org

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Revised: Thursday, April 5, 2012 8:42 AM