Opportunities for Students

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Research Institute for Undergraduates Disaster Research Center University of Delaware

The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware is again offering a Summer Research Institute for undergraduate students to provide hands-on research training and mentoring on the social science aspects of disasters. Each summer, ten students from a wide variety of social science disciplines are selected to participate in the nine-week Summer Institute. All transportation and lodging expenses are covered for the student participants, who also receive a generous stipend for the summer. All students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall, 2007, are invited to apply. Students who are underrepresented in graduate schools–minority students, women, students from poorer regions of the country, and students from institutions with limited graduate programs are especially encouraged to apply. The application deadline is February 1 and students will be notified of their acceptance into the program by March 1. Program details, guidelines, and application materials can be found online at: http://www.udel.edu/DRC/REU. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and the U.S. Department of Defense.

2007 National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse Summer Research Training Institute University of Houston Office for Drug & Social Policy Research June 4-13, 2007

This training institute is designed to train promising graduate students in drug research methods. It aims to increase each student's knowledge of drug research issues, promote interest in, and professional commitment to Hispanic drug abuse, and to guide every student in the production of a publishable manuscript on Hispanic-focused drug research. The institute also aims to foster mentoring relationships between students and leading Hispanic drug abuse researchers. Selected students will attend a multidisciplinary 8-day training, taught by NIDA-funded scientists, revolving around a series of lectures and workshops on Hispanics and drug research. On the final day of the training, students will present a two-page abstract of a proposed research project. Each fellow will be required to submit a paper of publication quality on this same project to the University of Houston, Office for Drug & Social Policy Research within the next 12 months of completing the program. A minimum of 10 NHSN fellowships are available. Ten additional students may attend if selected, but must cover their own expenses. Information on costs may be obtained from NHSN Summer Research Training Institute. Applicants currently must be advanced graduate students in good academic standing who have an interest in drug abuse issues among Hispanics. Preference will be given to students who have previous research experience and knowledge of the Hispanic population. To apply submit via postal mail or e-mail the following: 1) application form; 2) a 500-word essay describing yourself, how you would benefit from participating in this institute and in a career on Hispanic drug research; 3) your application packet must include a résumé, listing your social security number, current address and e-mail, phone number, computer skills, and research software with which you are familiar; 4) two letters of recommendation, and 5) official transcripts from your currently enrolled institution or last completed degree. To download the application form visit: http://www.uh.edu/odspr/NHSN% 20Folder/NHSN%20Application%20Formv2.doc. All applications must be received by February 28, 2007. Applicants will be notified of award decisions by April 2, 2007. Please mail your applications to: NHSN Summer Research Training Institute Office for Drug & Social Policy Research University of Houston 237 Social Work Building Houston, Texas 77204-4013 Attn: Mr. Evelio Escamilla. For more information contact Evelio Salinas Escamilla at the above address or by phone at (713)743-8345 or email .