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(MIDARP) Minority Institutions' Drug Abuse Research Development Program

Sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse

Program Description

Under the Minority Institutions' Drug Abuse Research Program, research grants are provided to develop the capacity of minority institutions and their faculty, staff, and students. The grants enable minority institutions to conduct rigorous drug abuse research in all areas of research supported by the NIDA including neuroscience, behavioral, clinical, social science, public health, biological, HIV/AIDS, and health service areas. This program is designed to broaden the scientific knowledge base in drug abuse in those areas where minority institutions may have particular interest, knowledge, and commitment. Students receive an hourly wage while participating in advanced research in a state of the art facility.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Limited positions are available for students as Research Aides.  Eligible students must be U.S. citizens, or permanent residents, from groups underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders,).  Undergraduate participants should have completed basic coursework in a major related to biomedical or behavioral science, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and/or show other evidence of exceptional scientific interest and talent.  Students will be required to show documented proof of their eligibility (i.e. proof of citizenship/residency, transcripts).  Applicants must be students of SUNY College at Old Westbury.

Application

Applications may be downloaded here or you may request an application by phone, mail, or fax (see our contact page). Please be sure to follow all instructions carefully.

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Career Opportunities in Research (COR) Honors Undergraduate Research Training Program

Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health

Program Description

COR Honors Undergraduate Research Training Award, offered by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is intended to assist institutions with substantial enrollment of racial/ethnic minority students, in training greater numbers of scientists as teachers and researchers in areas of research related to mental health. This program provides aid to minority institutions to develop strong curricula and research training capabilities in the biobehavioral sciences. Graduates of this program should be able to compete successfully for entry into graduate programs leading to the PhD degree. Student trainees receive a yearly stipend and training as research assistants on individual research projects while participating in advanced research in a state of the art facility.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Eligible students must be from groups underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders,).  Trainee candidates must be outstanding students who are in their third or fourth year in a science degree program at SUNY College at Old Westbury and have a 3.0 grade point average (on a scale of 4 points). Students must also be citizens or have been admitted lawfully to the US for permanent residence, and must have in their possession an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-155 or some other legal evidence of admission for permanent residence) at the time of appointment to the training program.

Application

Applications may be downloaded here or you may request an application by phone, mail, or fax (see our contact page). Please be sure to follow all instructions carefully.

You will need to view and print this form. 

High School Honors Research Program

Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health

Program Description

The High School Honors Research Program program is designed to provide support for research experiences for underrepresented minorities, which includes African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Pacific Islanders, and others determined by their institution to be from groups currently underrepresented in health-related research. Students receive support during their participation in the research projects, full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year.  Duration in the program is usually two years.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Eligible students must be from groups underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian/Pacific Islanders,).  Trainee candidates must be outstanding students who are interested in biomedical or behavioral research and capable of the extra demand of performing research in addition to their normal academic responsibilities. Students must also be citizens or have been admitted lawfully to the US for permanent residence, and must have in their possession an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-155 or some other legal evidence of admission for permanent residence) at the time of appointment to the program.

Application

Applications may be downloaded here or you may request an application by phone, mail, or fax (see our contact page). Please be sure to follow all instructions carefully.

You will need to view and print this form.