Preprofessional Opportunities

University of New Mexico - Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Program

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico
Deadline: Early February

Eligibility

To qualify, students must: have a minimum 3.0 GPA; be an enrolled undergraduate at the time of the program and a graduation date no earlier than the December following the program; currently attending a college or university in the United States; be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card holder)

Description

The Undergraduate Pipeline Network Summer Research Experience at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center seeks to cultivate students' interest in research while helping them attain skills needed to apply for and succeed in post-baccalaureate education. The program provides the opportunity for students to choose from several areas of research at the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center. The program period covers 10 weeks in the summer and scholars participate in the program a minimum of 40 hours per week. Tentative program dates are May 31 through August 4.

 
Each scholar is mentored during the program by a faculty member. In addition, scholars will have regular contact with a graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, medical resident, clinical fellow, or research staff member during the entire period of their program. Additionally, each scholar has a research project that provides the student with sufficient opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to conduct independent research. Scholars will present their research project to the scientific community during the program’s competitive poster symposium.

The UPN Program awards each scholar a summer experience package to cover a stipend, activity fees and some meals. 
 
While there are no definitive quantitative requirements, they are looking for highly-qualified students with an interest in:
  • Infectious Disease & Immunity
  • Brain & Behavioral Neurosciences
  • Cancer Biology
  • Environmental Toxicology & Pharmacology
  • Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease
  • Community Based/Health Disparities