2007 MHD Scholars

The University of Arizona Graduate College is offering summer research opportunities focusing on health issues that affect minority communities in a disproportionate manner, e.g., diabetes, cancer, AIDs, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other diseases.

American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander undergraduates between their junior and senior years in majors leading to biomedical careers will engage in specific research projects at the University of Arizona under the supervision of faculty conducting research on minority health issues. You will also present your research at the Summer Colloquium attended by faculty, graduate students, family and friends.

The research objectives of the program are substantial and will require your full-time commitment. You will be expected to work on your research project for a total of 35 hours a week and attend required workshops and seminars to enable you to become highly competitive for graduate school.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• Of American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent (i.e., groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical careers)
• US citizens or permanent residents
• Major in fields leading to biomedical careers, (i.e. Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Nutritional Sciences, etc.)
• Have completed a minimum of 75 semester units toward your bachelor's degree
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Be interested in pursuing graduate education in a biomedical field

Program Attributes

• June through August (10 weeks)
• Students will receive a stipend of $4,000
• Round-trip airfare is provided to Tucson from anywhere within the United States and Puerto Rico
• Six units of upper division research credit
• Housing will be available at the University of Arizona residence halls