Information About SIP
Program Highlights:
- Independent research in a NIH laboratory;
- Weekly research and career development seminars;
- Summer seminar series where senior NIH investigators
discuss the latest developments in biomedical research.
- Poster presentation
- Will be required to attend courses in Ethics in Research
and Lab Safety.
- Students will be paired with post baccalaureates or
postdoctoral fellows for informal guidance.
- Bi-weekly informal meetings with OMHRC staff.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students who have completed at least 1 year at
an accredited institution
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident status
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
Provisions:
- Student Participation Allowance ($2,500)
- Housing (This is a residential program. Students will share a
fully furnished apartment a short distance from the NIH campus.
Four students will be housed in a two-bedroom apartment and
two students will be housed in a one-bedroom apartment)
- Travel expenses to Bethesda, Maryland or Phoenix, Arizona (up
to $500)
Location and Duration:
- 10 weeks, starting in June through mid-August.
- Bethesda, Maryland or Phoenix, Arizona
Application Procedure:
- Complete the on-line application at http://SIP.niddk.nih.gov or
print and complete a paper copy.
- Include a copy of your curriculum vitae.
- For SIP, submit two letters of recommendation from faculty
members/advisors who can address your intellectual and
personal suitability for the Program.
- Personal Statement - Describe your research interest, career
goals, and reasons for applying to this program. Do not exceed
two pages; double-space.
- Official Transcript mailed directly from your school.
- Application Submission
Applications may be submitted electronically or via fax to:
Ms. Winnie Martinez, Program Analyst
OMHRC/NIDDK/NIH
Tel: 301-435-2988, Fax: 301-594-9358
Email:
martinezw@mail.nih.gov
Application Deadline: February 15
Submission of completed applications before the deadline is strongly encouraged.
