MBRS-RISE PROGRAM RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS for PRE-Phd STUDENTS

MBRS-RISE PROGRAM RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS for Pre-PhD STUDENTS

Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) – Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and

the National Institutes of Health

The RISE program is a student development program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health for minority-serving institutions. The long-range goal of the Cal Poly Pomona RISE program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who complete Ph.D. degrees in biomedical and related disciplines. The RISE Program is comprised of 3 inter-related programs, each serving a distinct population of Cal Poly Students.

RISE Invitational / RISE Intensive-Undergrad / RISE Intensive-Graduate
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors / Juniors, Seniors / Master’s students
6weeks in Summer, plus research activities during following academic year / First summer: 10 weeks of researchat Cal Poly Pomona; Second summer: 8-10 weeks of research at RO1 university plus two academic years doing research
Summer - $10/hr x 40hrs of work/wk x 6 wks = $2400/student maximum
Academic Year - $10/hr x 10hrs of work/wk x 39 wks= $3900/student maximum / Summer - $12/hr x 40hrs of work/wk x 10 wks = $4800/student maximum
Academic Year - $12/hr x 16hrs of work/wk x 39 wks= $7488/student maximum / Summer - $14/hr x 40hrs of work/wk x 10 wks = $5600/student maximum
Academic Year - $14/hr x 16hrs of work x 39 wks= $8736/student maximum
Students will engage in skill-building activities that will help thembe successful in their academic coursework, begin to build their laboratory experience, and learn about biomedical careers. / Program will lay the foundation needed for a student to be successful as a biomedical researcher. Refine academic skills, with a strong emphasis on the development of oral & written skills, and understanding of scientific literature, culminating in acceptance into a biomedical-related PhD program / Concentrated effort on novel research experience in a productive biomedical research laboratory, with a strong emphasis on the development of oral & written skills, and understanding of scientific literature,culminating in a MS degree and acceptance into a biomedical-related PhD program.

Research projects (summer: 40hr/wk for 6 wks; academic year: 10hr/week for 39wks)
Workshop activities
Lectures/discussions in areas of biomedical research
Laboratory experiments with emphasis on research techniques
Weekly meeting with Invitation Coordinator
Academic advising
Research seminars
Family inclusion activities

Research projects (summer: 40hr/wk for undergraduates and graduates; academic year: 16hr/week for undergraduates for 39 wks, 16hr/week for graduates for 39 wks)
GRE preparation workshops
Poster & oral presentation workshops
Journal clubs
Grant and manuscript writing training
Completion of PhD program applications
Research seminars
Students will work on an independent research project, developing the laboratory skills, background knowledge, discipline, and persistence needed to obtain meaningful results that can be presented at a scientific meeting as either a poster or oral presentation, or possibly a scientific publication
Family inclusion activities

CAL POLY MBRS-RISE PROGRAM RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS for Pre-PhD STUDENTS in the BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

RISE Program Eligibility and Application Requirements

Full-time minority student (African American, Hispanic, Native Indian, US Pacific Islander) who is a U.S citizen or has a permanent Visa,considering or seeking to pursue a PhD degree in the biomedical or related sciences, with a Science GPA of 2.8 (preferably 3.0 in the last 80-90 units or better) are invited to apply to one of the three RISE subprograms. Applicants should send the completed application form, their personal essay explaining their qualifications and why they are interested in the Program, a copy of their complete official or unofficial transcripts (pdf format), along with two letters of recommendation electronically to Dr. Jill Adler-Moore, Dept of Biological Sciences () and to Airan Jansen (). A brief description of each subprogram and financial support provided by the grant can be found in the information given above.

Please indicate the program you are applying for.

RISE Invitation
(sophomore, junior or senior)
Applications open: January 16, 2017
Deadline: March 20, 2017 / RISE Intensive-Undergraduate
(juniors, seniors)
Applications open: January 16, 2017
Deadline: March 20, 2017 / RISE Intensive-Graduate
(Master’s Students)
Applications open: January 16, 2017
Deadline: March 20, 2017

Note: Students on a pre-medical track (MD) arenoteligible for this program, as indicated by the National Institutes of Health.

Applicant Information

Name:

Bronco ID:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email:

U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident

Gender: Female Male

Are you a member of any of the following groups underrepresented in the biomedical sciences?

African American

American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native

Hispanic/ Latino

U.S Pacific Islander

None

Are you a first generation college student in your family? Yes No

RISE Intensive-Undergraduate Program Applicants only

Major: Minor:

Current Overall grade point average: Science GPA(last 80-90 units):___

Your current class standing: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Number of units completed:

Cal Poly student exclusively Transfer student to Cal Poly from:

RISE Intensive-Graduate Program Applicants only

College/University from which you earned your Bachelor’s degree:

Institution Address:

Overall GPA:

Science GPA:

Major: Minor:

Date of Master’s degree graduation or expected date of graduation:

Current Overall GPA:

Current Science GPA:

Have you taken the GRE? Yes No - If yes, when?

GRE Verbal score: GRE Quantitative score:

GRE Writing score:

Have you already applied to the Graduate Program at Cal Poly Pomona? Yes No

If yes, do you have a sponsor/mentor?

Achievements and Activities (for RISE Undergraduate Intensive and RISE Graduate Intensive)

1)Please list academic achievements, honors, and awards (Please number items)

2)Please list activities, clubs, organizations and leadership (Please number items):

3)Personal Statement: Academic and Career Informationfor RISE Undergraduate Intensive and RISE Graduate Intensive)

The MBRS-RISE program’s purpose is to facilitate the advancement of underrepresented minority students seeking to obtain a PhD in biomedical or related sciences. The selection committee seeks a description of your qualifications for the Program, career plans, your goals for advanced degrees and research and the appropriateness of this program to help you achieve your objectives. Attach typed written page using single-spaced, 12-point font. Do not exceed 1 page.

Describe to the program selection committee what your long-term career goal is and what educational plans you have to pursue this career?
Have you had any research experience in the past? If so, please provide a brief description.
Why do you want to participate in the MBRS-RISE program(s) and how will your participation increase the representation of underrepresented individuals in biomedical research?
Please discuss any other relevant information that you feel the selection committee should take into consideration when assessing your application, including disadvantages or hardships that you have overcome, professional achievements worthy of mention, etc.

4)Letters of Recommendation

Please have two letters of recommendation sent by email to the Program Director, listed below. Letters should be from a science faculty member, investigator or employer who is qualified to comment on your potential for success in the MBRS-RISE program.

Checking the boxes below, typing your name and the date will be considered your digital signature.

 I hereby certify and declare that all of the above information is true.

 If selected, I will participate in all associated MBRS-RISE activities, including but not limited to workshops, meetings, journal clubs, laboratory research, professional development activities, and evaluation activities designed to assess program effectiveness and my own educational progress.

 I recognize that I have waived access to the letters of recommendation in my file.

 I recognize that the MBRS-RISE program will track my progress following completion of the program to investigate the impact of these programs on my subsequent academic and career development.

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SignatureDate

Application Checklist - Incomplete applications will not be considered

-Application form

-Personal Statement

-All College Level Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)

-Two letters of recommendation (sent directly by email to Program Director)

Return Completed Electronic Application Packet To:

Dr. Jill Adler-Moore, MBRS-RISE Program Director

Department of Biological Sciences

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona