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The Program
The ASM Undergraduate Research Capstone Program (UR-Capstone) is the successor program to the ASM-Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, formerly the Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship program from several years ago.
The goal of this program is to “fulfill the later stages of undergraduate professional development” for underrepresented minority students (URM). This program seeks to enhance the presentation skills of students after their research experiences. The ASM Undergraduate Research Capstone Program (UR-Capstone) will focus on enhancing presentations and networking skills, and provide students with resources to transition to disciplinary scientific meetings.
Prospective applicants must have conducted research in microbiology prior to applying to the UR-Capstone.
Application Process
Prospective applicants must:
- Have participated in an undergraduate summer research program at a U.S. based institution
- Submit a research abstract for presentation to the 2013 ASM General Meeting
Note: For more details on abstract submissions to the ASM General Meeting, please visit: http://gm.asm.org/index.php/scientific-program/abstracts.
Selected students will:
- Present the research at a national meeting
- Attend the Presentation Institute before the ASM General Meeting, to enhance their chances of furthering their graduate/professional training
Eligibility
Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.
Applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizen or Permanent U.S. resident
- Be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate student during the 2012-2013 academic years. (Freshmen with college level research experience, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who will not graduate before the completion date of the summer program)
- Be a member of an underrepresented group in microbiology (Eligible candidates must be from groups that have been determined by the applicant's institution to be underrepresented in the microbiological sciences. The ASM encourages institutions to identify individuals that have been historically underrepresented, and remain underrepresented today in the microbiological sciences nationally. These groups include African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders.)
- Be willing to conduct summer research in the microbiological sciences at a sponsoring U.S host institution (summer host mentor is not required to be an ASM member, but recommended)
- Have a strong interest in obtaining a research career and post-graduate training in research within the microbiological sciences
- Be accepted to present a poster or oral presentation at the 2013 ASM General Meeting
Note: Students cannot be a previous recipient of a UR-Capstone award
Funding
The UR-Capstone program is supported by funds provided by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
The awards package includes:
- Up to $1500 travel support will be provided for students who will attend the ASM Presentation Institute and present the results of their research project at the 2013 ASM General Meeting. Travel support will cover airfare, hotel accommodations, and the ASM General Meeting registration
- Travel funds are contingent upon acceptance of an abstract for the ASM General Meeting
- Two-year ASM student membership
Criteria for Selection
Student applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Achievement with previous research experiences or independent projects
- Commitment to research
- Career goals as a research scientist
- Personal motivation to participate in the program
- Leadership skills
- Involvement in activities that serve the needs of underrepresented groups.
Deadline
December 15th
Application
The online application is currently unavailable.
For more information, contact:
ASM Undergraduate Research Capstone Program (UR-Capstone)
Education Board
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-942-9283/Fax: 202-942-9329
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