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Harvard Catalyst Visiting Research Internship Program In USA, 2016

Applications are invited for Harvard Catalyst Visiting Research Internship Program for the year 2016. Interns must be first and second year medical students, particularly underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged individuals, in good standing from accredited U.S. medical schools are eligible to apply. The Visiting Research Internship program is a paid internship. Transportation is reimbursed up to $400 toward the cost of traveling to and from Boston. Internship application deadline is December 18, 2015.

Field of Internship: It enriches medical student’s interest in research and health related careers, particularly careers in clinical/translational research: research that transforms scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical, or populations studies into clinical or population-based applications to improve health.
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider:
Harvard Catalyst is supported by a grant from the National Center for Research Resources, part of the National Institutes of Health, and commitments from several of its partner organizations.
Internship can be taken at: Boston (USA)

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Eligibility: Eligible participants are: first and second year medical students, particularly underrepresented minority and/or disadvantaged individuals, in good standing from accredited U.S. medical schools. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Noncitizen Nationals or Permanent Residents of U.S.

Internship Open for International Students: U.S. Citizens or U.S. Noncitizen Nationals or Permanent Residents of U.S. are eligible to apply for this internship programme (individuals in good standing from accredited U.S. medical schools).

Is this paid internship? Yes, the Visiting Research Internship Program is a paid internship. Transportation is reimbursed up to $400 toward the cost of traveling to and from Boston.

Internship Description: The Visiting Research Internship Program (VRIP) is an eight-week mentored, summer research program designed to enrich medical students’ interest in research and healthrelated careers, particularly careers in clinical/translational research: research that transforms scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical, or populations studies into clinical or population-based applications to improve health.* In addition to a mentored clinical/translational research experience, VRIP students participate in weekly seminars with Harvard faculty focusing on topics such as research methodology, health disparities, ethics, and career paths. VRIP students also have the opportunity to participate in offerings of other Harvard Medical School programs such as career development seminars and networking dinners.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Internship Duration: The eight-week, Visiting Research Internship Program begins June 6, 2016 and runs through July 29, 2016.

Notification: Notification of 2016 VRIP participants will be announced on February 19, 2016.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit: a completed application form, statement of purpose, short answer questions, resume/curriculum vitae, official transcript, and two letters of recommendation. To receive an application, contact Danyellé Thorpe, Program Coordinator, at 617.432.1892 or email pfdd_dcp-at-hms.harvard.edu.

Internship Application Deadline: Internship application deadline is December 18, 2015.

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