Contact:

Gayle R. Slaughter, Ph.D. Program Director

SMART Program

Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza, N204K

Houston, TX 77030

713-798-5915

E-mail: smart-program@bcm.tmc.edu

Web site: www.bcm.tmc.edu/smart/

Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants who graduate before or during the program will not be eligible. No previous research experience is required, except of current freshmen.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2005

Features/Benefits: The Program offers student-mentor pairing with Baylor scientists from basic science and clinical research departments, specially designed seminar programs, career counseling, GRE prep course, and social and cultural activities. A $4000 salary (before taxes) is provided for participants. Dormitory housing, at a reasonable cost, is located adjacent to the Baylor complex.

Contact:

The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center
Office of Community Relations
Galleria Village Bldg.
1716 Briarcrest Dr., Suite 326
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 862-4065
E-mail (program director): htbosquez@tamu.edu
Web site: medicine.tamu.edu/sprogram/Bridge.htm

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; have a good overall GPA; have completed at least four semesters of undergraduate coursework (55-60 hours). Eligibility may require disadvantaged status.

Application Deadline: March 28, 2003

Features/Benefits: Participants will be offered an intensive academic program of study to reinforce knowledge of the sciences and to enhance the skills of reading, writing, and studying. They will refine test-taking skills in preparation for the MCAT. Clinical experiences will be provided, as well as mock interviews and workshops. Housing and meals are provided on the University's campus.

Contact:

Eligibility: All applicants should have completed at least two years of undergraduate study, including organic chemistry.

Application Deadline: March 3, 2004

Features/Benefits: The program provides an opportunity for students, who think they are interested in biomedical research, the opportunity to obtain first-hand experience in the research laboratory and to interact with the graduate students and faculty. The program is accompanied by a weekly seminar series, and undergraduate course credit may be arranged. A $3000 stipend is provided. Participants must make their own travel arrangements. Students are responsible for arranging their own housing. Assistance in finding off campus housing is available.

Contact:

Jimmie Pope, Program Coordinator

The University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston

Office of Education Access and Equity

Summer Research Program

6431 Fannin, JJL-450

Houston, TX 77030

713-500-5334

Web site: (application) www.med.uth.tmc.edu/srp/

E-mail: summerresearch@uth.tmc.edu

Eligibility: Students enrolled in any accredited U.S. college or university during 2000, must be a least a sophomore at the time of application, overall GPA 3.0 and completed at least 12 hours in a science discipline. Foreign students enrolled at a U.S. university/college are eligible to apply to this program. See the web site for requirements.

Application Deadline: February 13, 2005

Features/Benefits: Students will gain hands-on experience in the areas of biomedical research under the supervision of faculty sponsors of their choice from the medical, dental, nursing, and public health schools. There is a $2500 stipend. Housing, at a reasonable cost, is located next to the UTTHSC-H Medical and Dental Schools.

The Summer Medical and Dental Education Programs (SMDEP) , a six week summer enrichment program funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation under the direction of The Association of American Medical Colleges and The American Dental Education Association , is designed to provide clinical exposure and academic enrichment for first-year and sophomore undergraduates interested in careers in medicine or dentistry. For contact information, eligibility, program features/benefits and application please visit the SMDEP web site. The application deadline is March 1, 2006.

Contact:

Office of the Dean

Southwestern Graduate School

The Univeristy of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

5323 Harry Hines Blvd.

Dallas, TX 75390-9004

Email: SURF@utsouthwestern.edu

Web Site (application): www.utsouthwestern.edu/SURF

Objective: To provide an intensive research training experience that leads to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological sciences. Fellows will pursue individual research projects under the direction of a member of the graduate school faculty. Lectures and seminars by faculty members will supplement the research experience.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a naturan science degree program at the undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year. Selection criteria include grades, experience, and letters of recommendation

Finances: Fellowships are awarded coming with $3,500 (or $4750 if housing is required) for the 10 week duration of the program.

Contact:

Ms. Anna M. Uriegas
Department of Biochemistry. MSC 7760
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
E-mail: uriegas@uthscsa.edu

Website: http://B-SURE.uthscsa.edu
Phone: (210) 567-3769
Fax: (210) 567-6595

Eligibility: Applicants must have sophomore or junior standing at the time of application and major in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Engineering.

Application Deadline: May 13 , 2005

Features/Benefits: Applicants may choose research opportunities in Biochemistry, Cellular and Structural Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Radiology.

There is a stipend of $3000 plus a housing and travel allowance for non-local residents.