LBRN Summer Research Program Application Page

Louisiana Biomedical Research Network Research Programs sponsored by College of Basic Sciences, LSU and The National Institutes of Health
The Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network Program, is hosting nine week research opportunities for eligible faculty and students, both graduate and undergrad in the Biological and Computational Sciences. Those interested in working on projects at the interface between the biological and computational sciences are encouraged to apply to this program. Work will be done in established laboratories, with interaction among scientists and peers. Of special focus will be providing research opportunities to faculty and students from primarily undergraduate institutes in the state of Louisiana.
Summer Program Application Procedure
Faculty: The completed Application Form. Collaboration agreement from prospective Laboratory PI/PIs. A brief research proposal in NIH format which should include the following forms: Face Page 1 and 2, Form Page 4 including a Budget Justification (NIH Continuation page), Biosketch, Resources, Checklist and Personal Data (LBRN Faculty Summer Proposal), and a 5-page Research Plan (separate MS Word document). These forms may be found in pdf or MS Word format at the NIH website http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html. Please note that if the application does not contain all requested forms it will be incomplete and will not warrant consideration for review. All documents should be emailed to : dpham3@lsu.edu Prospective Faculty Mentor List (click to view) Application deadline is February 13, 2008.
Graduate Students: The completed Application Form. Statement of Interest. The statement should include: How this program will enhance your graduate research, What you plan to do with your science future. Two letters of recommendation: one from a member of your graduate committee, one from your PI or PIs of the laboratory that you plan to work in (on department or college letterhead). A brief 1-2 page outline of your graduate research. All documents should be emailed to : dpham3@lsu.edu Prospective Graduate Student Mentor List (click to view) Application deadline is February 13, 2008.
Undergraduate Students: The completed Application Form. Statement of Interest. The statement should include: Why you should be chosen for the program, What life experiences you have had that could contribute to a laboratory group, and what you plan to do with your science future. Three letters of recommendation from college faculty members, two of whom are in science (on department or college letterhead). An official copy of your current college transcript -- to be sent by your college directly to the LBRN Program Office in 131 Life Sciences Bldg. All documents should be emailed to : dpham3@lsu.edu Prospective Undergraduate Student Mentor List (click to view) Summer 2008 Program dates are June 2 through August 1, 2008. Application deadline is February 13, 2008.
Contact Information Questions? Try our Frequently Asked Questions page. (FAQ ) Questions other than acceptance to the program should be addressed to: Ms. Dung Pham Louisiana Biomedical Research Network LSU Biological Sciences 131 Life Sciences Bldg Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Phone: 225-578-1848 Fax: 225-578-2597 Email: dpham3@lsu.edu

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