Undergraduate Biomedical Research Program Application- Creighton University
The HS-MACA/CPHHE Undergraduate Biomedical Research Program enhances college science education and increases the number of underrepresented minority students who are interested and qualified to pursue careers in the biomedical sciences through conducting kinesthetic laboratory research in various biomedical fields. Students are paired with Creighton University faculty and researchers to conduct ongoing research under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
Program Description
Program Duration: Eight (8) weeks
Program Timeline: June 8, 2020 – July 31, 2020
Monetary Stipend: $1,750
Continuous Education: Six (6) Friday Health Disparities Training Sessions
Presentation: Colloquium (Oral and Poster Presentations) on August 2, 2019
Career Field/Social Outings: College World Series Home Run Derby, Mid Program Dinner, Omaha Jazz on the Green, and Juneteenth Parade
Mentor Research Focus Areas: Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Public Health APPLY HERE
Eligibility
Students are required to have the following qualifications to participate:
A student must have a 3.0 or better grade average
Sophomore, Junior, Senior college academic standing at time of application
Copy of college academic transcripts (unofficial or official)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Living arrangement within the Omaha area for program duration - no accommodations are provided.
If you have any questions about requirements or documents, please contact us at cphhe@creighton.edu.
Application Closing Date: February 3, 2020
Notice of Interview: February 24, 2020
Interviews: March 2, 2020 – March 13, 2020
Acceptance Notice: March 30, 2020
SRI Program Begins: June 8, 2020
SRI Colloquium and End: July 31, 2020