ASM's Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF)

Title:

Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) - formerly ASM Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Research Fields:

Microbiology, Biology

Institution:

The American Society for Microbiology

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Start Date:

 

Length:

10-12 weeks

Contact:

Tiffani Fonseca at 202/942-9283 or tfonseca@asmusa.org

 

sMicrobiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Education Board
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-942-9283/Fax: 202-942-9329
fellowships-careerinformation@asmusa.org

Eligibility:
  • Eligible student candidates for the fellowship must be from groups that have been determined by the applicant's institution to be underrepresented in the microbiological sciences. The ASM encourages institutions to identify individuals that have been historically underrepresented, and remain underrepresented today in the microbiological sciences nationally. These groups include African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders.

    In addition, applicants must also:

     

    • Be U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
    • Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2008-2009 academic year at an accredited U.S. institution
    • Be either freshmen with college level research experience, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who will not graduate before the completion date of the summer program
    • Be members of an underrepresented group in microbiology
    • Have taken introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and preferably microbiology prior to submission of the application
    • Have strong interests in obtaining a Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in the microbiological sciences, and
    • Have lab research experience.

     

Application deadline:

February 1, 2008

Application Requirements:

 The program requires a joint application from both the student and a faculty mentor. The faculty mentor must be an ASM member and willing to serve as the applicant's mentor for the duration of the research experience.

Online application: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=asmusa-u

Student applicants should be able to demonstrate:

  • Academic achievement,
  • Relevant career objectives,
  • Potential contribution to overall project outcome,
  • Personal motivation to participate in the program, and
  • Achievement in previous research experiences.

Compensation:

 The program provides a total funding of up to $5,850.
  • Up to $3,500 for student stipend
  • Up to $850 for student lodging
  • Up to $500 for roundtrip travel to the host institution (if applicable) 
  • Two-year ASM student membership
  • Up to $1,000 in travel support to attend 2009 ASM General Meeting.

Travel support will be provided for students who will present the results of their research project at the 2009 ASM General Meeting. Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting.

Web Site:

http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4322

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