Thanks to Prof.  Jack Caravanos for sharing this announcement:

 

From: "Claudio, Luz" <[log in to unmask]>

Subject: Announcing: International Exchange Program for Minority Students: Application Deadline January 31, 2014

Date: November 19, 2013 1:12:14 PM EST



Dear Friends and Colleagues,

 

**Please forward widely to all who may be interested and qualify for this great internship program for international research.  **

 

The Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students is an internship program that selects the best minority students for fully-paid international research internships.  Selected students are matched with an international mentor and conduct research in any of various topics. Research projects can include many different disciplines such as public health, epidemiology, cell biology, community-based research or biostatistics.  The International Exchange Program emphasizes collaboration and the exchange of scientific and cultural knowledge in an atmosphere of support for diversity.

 

Who can apply:  Students must be minorities underrepresented in science and medicine.   Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral students and recent graduates (people who graduated no more than 18 months prior to participating in the program.  Minimum GPA of 3.0. 

 

Benefits:

• All paid travel expenses to attend Orientation Week in New York City (first week of June)

·         All expenses paid to and from host country for 10-12 weeks (June to August).  Participating research institutions are located in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Ireland, South Africa or Spain. 

 •Emergency health coverage during their international travel

 •Monthly stipend of between $1,000 - $1,900, depending on level of training

 

How to Apply:  For instructions on how to apply, click on the link below or follow the instructions in the enclosed attachment.  Deadline is January 31, 2014.

 

 

 

Dr. Luz Claudio, Chief

Division of International Health

Tenured Professor of Preventive Medicine

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1057

New York, NY 10029-6574

 

Tel: 212 824 7043 (Research Fellow, Jeanette Stingone, PhD)

Tel: 212 824 7054 (Direct)

Fax: 212 996 0407

Skype: luzclaudio

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Luz Claudio

Tenured Professor

Chief of the Division of International Health

Department of Preventive Medicine

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1057

New York, NY 10029-6574

 

Tel: 212 824 7043 (Research Fellow, Jeanette Stingone, PhD)

Tel: 212 824 7054 (Direct)

Fax: 212 996 0407

Skype: luzclaudio

 

 

 

 

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