DRIVE in Research Pipeline: URM and FLI Student Mentorship Summer 2022
Sponsored by
Stanford Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)
Funding Type:
Stipend
Open To:
Sophomore
Junior
Summer
Applications closed
Applications closed on January 31, 2022
Approximate Offer Date:
Thursday, March 31, 2022
MCHRI is pleased to announce the 2nd annual DRIVE (Diversity, Respect, and Inclusion are Vital for Excellence) in Research Pipeline Award program which aims to improve the diversity of the research workforce underrepresented in maternal and child health-related research while supporting mentorship and training. Diversity in research is a key component of innovation. It enhances the creative process by bringing to the table new concepts and points of view and contributes to a culture of transformative scholarship. This award provides a stipend to underrepresented minorities (URM) and first- generation and/or low income (FLI) Stanford undergraduate students currently enrolled in their sophomore year to work with established investigators on maternal and child health related research projects over the summer.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Eligibility is limited to Stanford URM and FLI undergraduate student in their sophomore year interested in biomedical research and interested in working with Stanford faculty during the summer of 2022.
Students must be available for 8-10 weeks from June 20, 2022 through August 26, 2022.