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2008 CHORI Summer Student Research Program
FUNDED AND VOLUNTEER (UNFUNDED) OPPORTUNITIES

Please note that CHORI welcomes all eligible students into the Summer Research Program. Each and every student who is accepted into the program has the same curriculum regardless of their funding status. Everyone who is accepted either through a program with funding listed below, or through volunteer (unfunded) positions are equally a part of the CHORI Summer Student Research Program.

Funded Opportunities:
Please note that deadlines for applications vary with each funding agency.

  • NIH Program to Increase Diversity:
    For Undergraduate, Medical, Post baccalaureate, Nursing, and Health Professional Students
    The NIH/NHLBI Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research is designed to promote diversity in undergraduate and health professional student populations by providing short term research education support to stimulate career development in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, sleep disorders and other related fields. The goal of this funded program is to provide research opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, racial and ethnic minorities and others who are underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral research (e.g. individuals with disabilities) that will significantly contribute to a diverse research workforce in the future. More detailed description is provided in the application forms.
  • Elizabeth Nash Foundation
    For Undergraduate and High School students
    In partnership with the Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute the Elizabeth Nash Foundation has a strong interest in supporting a short-term research training opportunity in the specific area of Cystic Fibrosis. The goal is to identify students who have a strong personal interest in pursuing research in Cystic Fibrosis. More detailed description is provided in the application forms.
  • American Heart Association
    For Undergraduate and Medical Students
    CHRCO/CHORI host students funded by the American Heart Association Undergraduate and Medical Student Research Program to carry out cardiovascular-related research.  The students will be paired with a lab supervisor (or equivalent for medical students). The American Heart Association will process the applications and select the candidates. Please contact the CHORI Summer Research Program Co-Director Dr. V. Narayanaswami if you are applying for this award. More detailed program description and downloadable Application forms and Poster may be obtained from the web links below.
  • American Pediatric Society & Society for Pediatric Research
    For Medical Students
    CHRCO/CHORI host students funded by the American Pediatric Society & Society for Pediatric Research to carry out research related to pediatrics. Students selected to the program by the American Pediatric Society are able to choose or are assigned a CHORI/CHRCO lab that is currently registered with the American Pediatric Society. Click HERE for a list of all the labs associated with this program and check for CHRCO or CHORI investigators. The American Pediatric Society will process the applications and select the candidates. Please contact the CHORI Summer Research Program Director and/or the Co-Director (Dr. Bertram Lubin or Dr. V. Narayanaswami) if you are applying for this award. More detailed program description and downloadable Application forms may be obtained from the web link below.

Volunteer (Unfunded) Opportunities:

  • CHORI Volunteer Positions
    For High School, Undergraduate and Medical Students
    CHORI welcomes any and all students who are not interested in, or are not eligible for, funded positions and who would like to volunteer during the CHORI Summer Research Program. More detailed description is provided in the poster and application links below.

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