2017JJ VANCE MEMORIAL SUMMER INTERNSHIP

INBIOLOGICAL and COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES

JOHN P. HUSSMAN INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN GENOMICS

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Details:

The JJ Vance Memorial Summer Internship in Biological and Computational Sciences is a paid internship awarded tojuniors in good standing from high schools in South Florida. The recipients of the internship will participate in an exciting and challenging eight week research course at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.A Metro-rail, parking pass, or bus pass will be provided for the eight week period.After the application deadline, finalists will be selected for in-person interviews before offers are made.

Requirements for Eligibility:

♦ Must excel in the biological and/or computational sciences.

♦ Must be eligible to work in the US. Proof of eligibility required at interview date.

♦ Must have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one AP or honors science course.

♦ Interns must be presentand on time for the duration of the 8 week internship (dates below) which will take place at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine campus.

♦ At the end of the 8week period, interns must give a shortoral presentation describing their work over the summer at a research luncheon attended by faculty, staff, friends, family, and fellow interns.

Application Checklist:

Please provide the following for a complete application:

♦Completed application questions (page 2)

♦High school transcript

♦Twoletters of recommendation from teachers,additional letters are not permitted

(1must be from a science teacher)

Please have letters sent to from the teacher’s school e-mail, -or-

by mail sealed and signed to: JJ Vance Internship,1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB 326 (M860), Miami, FL 33136.

E-mail submission is preferred. Please ensure they include your full name within their letter.

♦Personal Statement Essay (1single-spaced page, 12 point Arial font, 1 inch margins) describing career goals and why this program in summer research will be important to you.

♦Please ensure all application materials include your name on them.

♦Please submit this application by email (preferred) to:

,or by mail to: JJ Vance Internship,1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB 326 (M860),Miami, FL 33136

Key Dates:

  • Application deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2017
  • Internship Duration:Monday, June 19, 2017 to Friday, August 11, 2017

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

(This is not the personal statement essay. That is a separate part of the application).

Name
High School
Home Address
Email Address
Phone Number
Mother’s/Guardian’s Name
Father’s Name/Guardian’s Name
Student’s age at the time of requested summer internship
How did you hear about this program?

Question 1 (500 word limit)

Are you interested in pursuing a career in math or science? What would you like to do?

Question 2 (250 word limit)

Have you had any previous research based laboratory or computing experience? If yes, please explain:

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