•  Building and Fire Research 
• Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology 
• Chemical Science and Technology
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• NIST Center for Neutron Research 
• Physics

The student application form should indicate in which laboratory he/she is most interested. The applications will be considered by the student’s first choice, then second choice and finally by all programs, with consideration of the student’s preferences and research interests.SURFing is a partnership, supported by NIST, NSF, and the participating colleges/universities. We anticipate providing meaningful research opportunities for approximately 25 SURFers in the Physics Laboratory (PL) and the Materials Science & Engineering & NIST Center for Neutron Research Laboratories, and 10-15 in each of the other Laboratories. The NIST facilities are located just outside Washington, DC.The SURF Program is anticipated to run between May 26 – August 7, 2009.Further information for individual Laboratories can be found through the website http://www.surf.nist.gov/respr.htm. The Application Package is available here: http://www.surf.nist.gov/app.htm. You will find a list of frequently asked questions here: http://www.surf.nist.gov/faqs.htm.Important note for NYU Applicants: Applications for participation in the SURF program are only accepted from colleges or universities, and not from individual students.  Please email Dr. Ruth Shoemaker Wood, Assistant Dean for Students (ruth.wood@nyu.edu) by Monday, Feb. 2 if you intend to apply for this program.  A complete application should be submitted electronically to Dr. Wood (including letters of recommendation from faculty which should be emailed directly to Dr. Wood) by Monday, February 9.Ruth Shoemaker Wood, Ph.D.Assistant Dean for StudentsNew York UniversityCollege of Arts and Science100 Washington Square East, 909B, New York, New York 10003 212.998.8131 (office) 212.995.4545 (fax)

Call for Applications (NOTE JANUARY 15, 2009 APPLICATION DEADLINE)

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington is now accepting applications for the Post-Bachelor Fellowship Program for the Fall 2009 cohort.

The Post-Bachelor Fellowship (PBF) Program provides a unique opportunity for recent college graduates with strong quantitative skills to train with faculty and senior researchers on a variety of global heath projects. The PBF program combines advanced on-the-job training and mentoring, and provides the option of pursuing a fully-funded Masters of Public Health (MPH). Through research, training workshops, coursework and field experience in developing countries, the PBF program aims to produce the next generation of scholars and leaders in global health measurement and evaluation.
The majority of the graduates of the PBF program pursue academic or professional careers in global health. The PBF program equips them with knowledge of current global health challenges, aptitude in applying and developing sophisticated analytical methods, and an appreciation of the critical role of sound evidence in health policy making.

Through close mentorship and advising, PBFs develop strong analytic skills and receive
in-depth exposure to the quantitative methods used in global health research. Fellows train in every aspect of these projects, including building statistical models, writing statistical code, analyzing large datasets, and preparing presentations for conferences and manuscripts for publication.

The PBF Program involves a minimum of a two-year commitment commencing with training and orientation in early September.  PBFs have the option of pursuing a fully-funded MPH in Global Health, starting in the second year of the fellowship. Fellows receive a salary of $35,004 and are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. There is no retirement package included with this appointment.

Applicants who are also considering pursuing an MD must be able to make a minimum of a two-year commitment to the PBF program. International students graduating from U.S. Institutions must have a complete 12 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) time available on their student (F1) visa to be considered.

Fellowship Application Information

Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and proven quantitative and analytical skills. High academic potential and a strong interest in pursuing academic or professional careers related to global health. No background in global health or related field is required.

Application Requirements:

The following non-returnable materials must be submitted by January 15, 2009:

* Resume (2 page limit)
* Official copy of academic transcript
* One letter of reference from a professor/professional familiar with your coursework or research
* Brief personal statement (500 word max.) on how your skills, experience and long term career goals contribute to your candidacy.

How to submit your application:

Complete applications can be mailed to:

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
University of Washington
Attn: PBF program
2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98121

Resumes and personal statements may be emailed to: pbfs@healthmetricsandevaluation.org

Applications will only be considered once all materials have been received.

Application Review and Selection Process

All submitted application materials for the Fall 2009 cohort will be reviewed by a team of faculty, senior researchers and the Education and Training Office at IHME. Notification will be made in February to those selected to interview for the program. These candidates will interview, either in person or via telephone, in March. Fellowships will be awarded by March 31st.

More information about the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation can be found at:

http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/

For more information about the PBF program email: pbfs@healthmetricsandevaluation.org

“It’s different at Einstein!”                PhD or MD/PhD Programs

*      Cross disciplinary graduate education – no need to select a specific laboratory or area of research before entering the program
*      Annual stipend and full tuition remission – for all PhD and MD/PhD students for all the years of their training; no teaching responsibilities
*      Integrated bench-to-bedside training in the MD/PhD program [NIH-supported Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)]
*      Individualized curriculum and thesis advisory committees
*      Collaborative research at the cutting edge – more than $170 million in federal grants
*      More than 1000 graduates (PhD and MD/PhD) now in positions in academia, industry, clinical medicine, and all areas of science

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Einstein – 9 weeks of summer research

*      On campus housing (included) plus a stipend of $3000
*      Weekly faculty research seminars
*      Career workshop
*      Social activities and NYC trips

Salvatore Calabro of Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences will be at the New York University Graduate & Professional School Fair on Wednesday, September 24, 2008,  from 3-7pm in the Kimmel Center for University Life, to talk about opportunities for PhD,  MD/PhD, and Summer Research in the biomedical sciences.

See attached document for details. 

St. Francis College (NY) is pleased to host the 2008 Northeast Regional Meeting of the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). The conference is dedicated to expanding the horizons of science in many ways. At its core, NOBCChE is dedicated to promoting an increased interest among minority communities in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering. However, this conference is aimed at expanding the mission and will include presentations in other fields such as Physics, Biology and Mathematics. Likewise, the conference is not just open to minorities but seeks to bring together scientists and students from all ethnicities and cultures.

NBCChE 2008 Northeast Regional Meeting

Eli Lilly & Company is sponsoring a program to provide funding for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral women chemists to travel to scientific meetings in 2009 to present their research. The full award announcement, with specifics and details on how to apply, is attached.

• ACS Women Chemists Committee Travel Awards – Application

Steve has an extraordinary history of working with undergraduates on projects that lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as undergraduate research theses. If you know of any academically strong students who would be interested in working with Steve, please let Professor Scicchitano know. Professor Scicchitano can be reached at das2[AT]nyu.edu.

The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Academics announces a program that will support summer research opportunities of up to 25 undergraduate students. The selected students will have the opportunity to get involved in cutting-edge research with Poly faculty. The summer research internships will run for 10 weeks, June 16 – August 18 2008. The internships consist of a weekly stipend of $375 for the student ($3,750 for 10 weeks). Students who are interested in the program should submit the attached application form and a description of their objectives and goals, to Chrystanyaa Brown (cbrown@poly.edu) by May 1, 2008. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted via email.

The range of research projects in which students may participate in is quite extensive. Applicants are encouraged to learn about faculty doing research in their areas of interest and coordinate with their faculty summer research advisors. Partial listing of on-going research projects is attached.

Eligibility:
Eligible students must be a Polytechnic or NYU undergraduate student with at least 32 credits earned and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.

Attached Documents:

• Application for 2008 Summer Research Program
• Research Topics for Summer 2008

Deadline for this opportunity: Monday, April 7, 2008

The Chemistry Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Chem-SURF) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), provides a unique 10-week summer

research opportunity for undergraduates to become fully immersed in a wide

range of exciting, cutting-edge specialized and interdisciplinary research

projects. With a goal of helping students gain the skills and confidence to

become independent researchers and make better career decisions, the

experience focuses on intensive and direct contact with a large number of

faculty and their graduate students through a series of pre-research

lectures, hands-on projects, weekly seminars and workshops, industry field

trips, and social activities.

Participants will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of

challenging and original research projects that explore a diverse and

exciting range of topics in chemical biology, chemical physics, and

analytical, atmospheric, bioinorganic, bioorganic, theoretical, inorganic,

organic, physical, and polymer chemistry.

The Chem-SURF Program is committed to promoting diversity within the fields

of science and engineering. Women, underrepresented minorities, and

individuals from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds are

especially encouraged to apply. Community College students, who are

transferring to a 4-year institution next year, are also encouraged to

apply.

Applications can be submitted online at the Chem-SURF Web site:

http://www.urop.uci.edu/chem-surf.html

Program E-mail address: urop@uci.edu

Deadline to submit application: Monday, April 7, 2008

Deadline to submit supplemental documents: Monday, April 14, 2008

Program Dates: June 22 – August 30, 2008

Program Benefits: $3,500 stipend, unique on-campus housing, and travel

allowance.

2008 “Junior Summer Abroad” Research Program in Europe for Undergraduate
U.S. Students

Come and experience one of the best research experiences of your life!
During this 8-week study abroad program, you will be exposed to
international research, education and culture. In addition, you will be
working in an experienced, collaborative research team to develop and
apply algorithms and software for simulating reactions with organic
materials that involve transitions between electronic states. Applicants
should have at least two years of undergraduate study, preferably
majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or computer science; or a
related discipline such as chemical engineering or materials science,
with an interest in chemistry. If you have an enthusiasm for learning
new science, we will help you to become familiar with this exciting area
of complex systems research that is becoming more important in the
global environment.

We offer:

8 weeks in Europe: June 30 – August 22
$2,000 stipend, housing, food and transportation costs paid
extensive contact with graduate student mentors and professors
training in cyberinfrastructure
arranged tours and outings
participation in a concluding workshop
To qualify, the candidate:

must be a United States citizen
have at least two years of undergraduate study, preferably majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or computer science; or a related discipline such as chemical engineering or materials science, with an interest in chemistry.
Completed application must be submitted by February 29, 2008
For more information or to apply for this opportunity, contact Bill Hase
(bill.hase@ttu.edu), John Tully (john.tully@yale.edu) or Theresa Windus
(theresa@fi.ameslab.gov) or visit our website at
http://pire-europe.chem.ttu.edu/pire/junior_summer_abroad.htm.

Michael Hubbard
michael.hubbard@orau.org
Group Manager
Science Education Programs
ORAU
P.O. Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
865-576-3937 (o)
865-241-5220 (fax)
www.orau.org/see