The Amgen Scholars program provides an 8-10 week summer research program in biotechnology fields (broadly defined). Applicants should be sophomores or juniors, planning on pursuing a PhD or MD-PhD and pursue biotechnology research.
The application deadline is February 1, 2024. Applicants should review program site eligibility carefully; regional programs—US, Canada, Asia, Europe, and Australia—have specific citizenship requirements. More information, including eligibility requirements and application instructions, is available at the Amgen Scholars website, http://amgenscholars.com.
he 2024-2025 application for the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) is now available online. Application final submission is due January 17, 2024.
The DOE CSGF provides financial support for students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering (science and engineering track). The program also funds doctoral candidates in applied mathematics, statistics or computer science who are pursuing research that will contribute to more effective use of emerging high-performance systems (mathematics and computer science track).
Benefits:
Full payment of tuition, mandatory fees, and student-only health insurance
$45,000 annual stipend
$1,000 per year academic allowance
12-week practicum at a DOE national laboratory
Annual fellows conference in Washington, D.C.
Renewable up to four years
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents
Senior undergraduates, first-year graduate students, or those matriculating into graduate school for fall 2024
Students must be planning full-time, uninterrupted study pursuing a Ph.D. at a U.S. accredited university
Geriatric Psychiatry Department at McLean Hospital is seeking student visitors for three research labs: The Technology and Aging Lab, The Geriatric Psychiatry Research Program, and the Mood and Cognition in the Aging Lab.
This internship is geared towards students who are actively enrolled in an undergraduate programand are interested in gaining clinical and research experience. Student Visitors are primarily responsible for assisting with lab related procedures that include but are not limited to data entry, patient escort, transcription, and literature review compositions.
Internship Lab Placement Options:
The Technology and Aging Lab, directed by Dr. Ipsit Vahia, investigates the applications of technological interventions to enhance clinical care across the lifespan. Current research focuses on the application of electronic media into psychotherapy, wearables to track symptom changes from medication adjustments in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), applications of virtual reality to enhance mindfulness in older adults with mood disorders, AI-based phenotyping for mood disorders and monitoring of medication side effects for patients involved in clinical trials for ADRD/MCI, and augmented reality to supplement activities of daily living (ADLs) for patients with ADRD/MCI.
The Geriatric Psychiatry Research Program, directed by Dr. Ipsit Vahia, addresses cutting edge research questions in the areas of dementia and mood disorders using new neuroimaging techniques, clinicopathological correlations, and other study methods. Current studies include a number of Industry-Sponsored Alzheimer’s Disease clinical drug trials, longitudinal analyses of older adults with depression and bipolar disorder, and Investigator-Initiated clinical trials focused on treatment interventions for behavioral symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and neuroimaging studies.
The Mood and Cognition in the Aging Lab, directed by Dr. Sara Weisenbach, investigates how problems such as cognitive dysfunction and depression symptomatology relate to the ability to regulate emotions during late middle and older age. Participants take part in an interview to gather information about medical and psychiatric history, a physical exam and blood draw, cognitive testing, a functional MRI scan, and questionnaires. Some parts of this study can be performed virtually, and we are enrolling patients at Stony Brook University who are unable to attend in-person visits at this time due to the pandemic. The overall aim of this study is to use the knowledge that we gain from this study to develop better interventions for emotion dysregulation and depression in older people. We are enrolling participants with and without a history of depression.
If you have any questions about the position, please refer to our FAQ table at the end of this document. For lab specific questions, refer to the contact information listed below:
Contact Rebecca Dickinson at rdickinson@mclean.harvard.edu
Contact Rosain Ozonsi at rozonsi@mclean.harvard.edu
Contact Jeremy Marciaz at jmaciarz@mclean.harvard.edu
Due to high volume of applications, emails with application materials will not be reviewed. Please use the application portal to formally apply.
Responsibilities may include: – Assisting with study procedures – Pre-screening potential study candidates – Data entry and database management – Literature reviews as needed – Assisting investigators with presentation and manuscript preparations – Any other duties assigned
Qualifications of strong candidate: – Strong desire and willingness to learn – Interest in research, medicine, psychiatry, clinical psychology, neuroscience, biology, or psychology – Actively enrolled in an undergraduate research program – Experience interacting w/ patients – Previous research experience preferred – Proficient computer skills – Ability to work in-person at McLean Hospital preferred
NIH-Penn Advanced Scholars in Immunology Graduate Partnership Program: The future of biomedical research demands exceptional immunologists, and this program is dedicated to creating the next generation of leaders in the field. Through a unique collaboration between NIH and the University of Pennsylvania, students admitted to the University of Pennsylvania Immunology Graduate Group can take advantage of unparalleled research resources and mentorship from scientific leaders at both institutions. With access to over 350 immunology laboratories, you can tailor your research to your specific interests. Explore this exceptional opportunity at Program Link: https://www.med.upenn.edu/nih-igg-partnership/program/#:~:text=The%20partnership%20between%20NIH%20and,selecting%20either%20Penn%20or%20NIH
NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program: This program is a beacon of excellence in the world of doctoral training for biomedical research. For outstanding students with an unwavering commitment to biomedical research, the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program is an accelerated and highly individualized doctoral journey. Students are mentored by two Investigators—one at NIH and another at the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge in the UK—to work on a joint internationally collaborative dissertation project. With a focus on research and minimal formal coursework, students can earn their doctoral degree in approximately four years. Explore it further at Program Link. https://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/
Accelerated MD/PhD Partnership Training Program: For students aspiring to be physician-scientists in basic and translational biomedical research, this program is a game-changer. Designed to foster innovation and interdisciplinary PhD partnerships combined with MD training, it offers an accelerated path to success. With access to the NIH Clinical Research Center and numerous collaboration options, you can be part of cutting-edge disease-based or basic science research. Whether you’re finishing your Bachelor’s, enrolled in medical school, or in the NIH Graduate Partnerships Program, this program offers opportunities for you. Dive into this exciting opportunity at Program Link: https://mdphd.gpp.nih.gov/
Are you a STEM student interested in a PhD? The Hertz Fellowship empowers the nation’s most promising doctoral students in science and technology to pursue research that best advances US security and economic vitality. Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding offering flexibility from the traditional constraints of graduate training and the independence to innovate. They join an influential network of peers, providing a unique engine for professional development and collaboration. (Eligible applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.)
The 2024 Hertz Fellowship application opens on Monday, August 14, 2023. Hertz is hosting an online information session for prospective applicants on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. eastern. Registration is required to attend.
