Washington University in St. Louis | Cardiovascular Research Summer Program
Posted: November 15, 2023
Start: May 28, 2024
Location: Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
The Washington University Cardiovascular Research Summer Program (WashU CardS) is designed to encourage undergraduate students from academic institutions with limited research opportunities, to participate in cardiovascular research. Fellows will enjoy a rewarding summer research experience at one of the nation’s top universities.
From May 28 – August 2, 2024, students will be immersed in rigorous research skill training (e.g., critical thinking, literature reviews and bench skills, like histology, PCR, ECG, microscopy, image analysis, etc.) and cutting-edge and stimulating projects that advance the state-of-the-art in cardiovascular research. The AHA/WashU CardS program will also provide the support, training, and experiences students need to improve oral and written communication skills and prepare for graduate studies and careers in fighting heart disease and stroke. Each student will be matched to and supported by a faculty mentor and a bench mentor for the immersive research experience.
Students will be selected for their motivation, specific research focus and relevance of work to cardiovascular biology. Prior research experience is not necessary.
Program Features
- Immersive mentored research experience
- Mini-course on cardiac physiology and research skills
- Career talks and career shadowing opportunities
- Weekly social activities
- Closing symposium
Eligibility
- To be eligible for this program, an undergraduate student must be classified as junior or senior academic status at the time of award activation, or may complete the fellowship immediately following graduation.
- Student must be enrolled full-time or a recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program at a four-year college or university.
- A student who was previously supported by an American Heart Association (AHA) student fellowship may apply for an additional fellowship in a subsequent year. However, a student who has been supported by two AHA undergraduate fellowships is no longer eligible to apply.
- At the time of application, student must be a United States citizen, or foreign national holding a student, exchange or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, or TN. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status requires additional AHA approval to apply.
- Students are not required to reside in the U.S. for any period of time before being supported by any American Heart Association funding.
- Students may not hold funds from AHA Scholarships in Cardiovascular Disease given by AHA Professional Councils at the same time as they are supported by an AHA Institutional Award for Undergraduate Student Training.
Required Application Materials
- Complete the online application and submit it with the following required documents.
- Unofficial transcript
- One-page personal statement that describes your general interests, your background and interests, and your objective for the summer
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two references (at least one of these must be from a faculty member at student’s current institution).
Support
- Preparation for graduate school
- $6,000 stipend
- Travel support to attend a national conference to present summer research results
- Cohort building opportunities between REU programs
- Networking opportunities!
Key Dates
- Application deadline: February 1, 2024
- Site Dates: May 28 - August 2
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