Introduction:
The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine, offering exceptional opportunities for collaborations between basic scientists and physicians. The goals of the Wells Center are to increase knowledge of the causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases, to develop innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment of childhood diseases, and to provide an outstanding training environment for medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows. Areas of pediatric research include immune disorders, blood-related and heart diseases, lung development, and cancer and growth disorders.*
Program Format/Goals:
Students will be paired with individual faculty in one of 34 laboratories. The summer research project will be defined in consultation with this faculty. A number of seminars and research-related laboratory and center meetings are held each week. Students and their mentors are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings. Students are also strongly encouraged to attend other academic events that involve the Wells Center faculty (e.g., combined seminar series, seminars of faculty candidates, Weekly Basic Science Research Forum and Pediatric Faculty Research Seminar Series). Interns are required to make a presentation at the completion of the internship.
Eligibility:
Undergraduate and Graduate students in a science major. Preference will be given to college undergraduate and graduate students, but high school students (seniors) may also apply. Per Environmental Health and Safety guidelines, persons must be 18 years of age to work in the laboratories.
Housing and Transportation:
Students are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.
Stipend: $2,500
Abstracts: Click here to see the 2009 Summer Internship Program Abstracts.
Duration: 10 weeks (June 7, 2010 to August 13, 2010).
Requirements:
- Completed application form (on-line submission will be available mid-December 2009)
- Resume (submitted on-line with application)
- 2 letters of recommendation
Application Timeline:
Online applications will be accepted from December 31, 2009, to March 12, 2010. All required materials must be received in our office by March 12, 2010, for the application to be considered complete.
