Cancer Research Internship for NMSU Graduate Students
Graduate students at New Mexico State University are invited to apply to conduct cancer research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington in the Division of Public Health Sciences, which include faculty with expertise in epidemiology, cancer prevention, health disparities, health economics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, and other population science disciplines. A sample of Hutchinson Center research projects and faculty interests can be found at http://www.fhcrc.org/science/phs/. The Hutchinson Center has an international reputation for its pioneering research in biological sciences, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, cancer prevention, epidemiology, and biostatistics.
About the Cancer Research Internship for NMSU Graduate Students
This program has been designed to provide experience and mentorship for graduate students interested in public health aspects of cancer research. Accepted students and mentors will design a project tailored to the student's interests. Two paid positions will be available for the program that will run from Monday, June 14th through Saturday, August 14th 2010. Students must be able to commit to this entire period in order to participate.
In addition to completing a research project, students will also participate in a variety of research and educational activities throughout the summer. Students are invited to present their research findings during a final poster presentation and may also have an opportunity to present their research at a national conference.
Compensation, Travel, and Housing
The Hutchinson Center will provide a $4000 stipend for participation in the Cancer Research Field Experience for Graduate Students.
The program will also pay partial travel costs to and from Seattle (up to $450). Students may communicate their air travel preferences to the FHCRC project coordinator, who will pre-purchase airfare upon request. If the cost of airfare is less than $450, the program will reimburse students for the cost of one checked bag per flight and/or ground transportation to and from the airport. A receipt denoting the cost of these items is required for reimbursement. Students who drive to Seattle are asked to denote the total number of miles driven in order to receive mileage reimbursement (up to $450).
Interns are responsible for their housing and food expenses. Housing for the nine-week session is available at the University of Washington's Stevens Court for approximately $1300. This residential facility has clusters of four single-occupancy bedrooms that surround a living room, bathroom, and kitchen. Housing applications for Stevens Court will be sent to students who are selected to participate in the Cancer Research Internship in early March. Students are also welcome to make their own housing arrangements. A quarterly pass for regional Metro transportation (buses) may be purchased for $45.00.
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at NMSU, such as, but not limited to: Public Health, Social Work, Physical Anthropology, Psychology, Physiology, Statistics, and Computer Science;
- *Underrepresented or minority student; and
- Strong academic background
*This includes racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in health sciences, persons with disabilities, and persons raised in economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
How to Apply
Students interested in applying to participate in the Cancer Research Field Experience may do so by completing and submitting an application. Completed applications are due on February 1, 2010. Notification of acceptance will occur in early March.
For More Information
If you have questions or would like more information about the Cancer Research Field Experience for MPH students, please contact Dr. Maxine Linial at: mlinial@fhcrc.org or Dr. Steve Schwartz at: sschwart@fhcrc.org.
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