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ASM's Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF)
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Title: |
Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF) - formerly ASM
Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship |
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Research Fields: |
Microbiology, Biology |
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Institution: |
The American Society for
Microbiology |
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Location: |
Washington, D.C. |
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Start Date: |
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Length: |
10-12 weeks |
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Contact: |
For more information,
contact:
Microbiology 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 |
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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 2009-2010 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.
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Application deadline: |
February 1, 2009 |
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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
- Achievement with previous research experiences or independent
projects
- Commitment to research
- Career goals as a research scientist
- Personal motivation to participate in the program
- Willingness to conduct summer research with an ASM member at
their home institution or at a sponsoring U.S institution
- Leadership skills
- Involvement in activities that serve the needs of
underrepresented groups.
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Compensation: |
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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 2010
ASM General Meeting.
Travel support will be provided for students who will
present the results of their research project at the
2010 ASM General Meeting. Travel funds are contingent
upon acceptance of an abstract for the General Meeting. |
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Web Site: |
http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4322 |
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Additional Notes: |
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