SPUR Application 2021

NINDS R25 - Summer Physiology Undergradute Researcher Program (SPUR)
Objective:

This ten week research program is designed for highly motivated college undergraduate students with a keen interest in pursuing graduate school to earn a PhD and research careers in biomedical science. The Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology offers an exciting and diverse array of research areas, geared toward understanding the cellular and molecular underpinnings of human physiology. We seek to understand how these factors influence whole organism physiology using a number of novel model systems and cutting edge technologies.

Program Dates: June 1, 2021 - August 6, 2021

Application Deadline: March 5, 2021
Financial Assistance:

SPUR students will receive $4,000 to assist in the cost of lodging, meals, and other expenses.
On-campus housing is not available at UT Health; however, there are several extended stay hotels and other options nearby.

NINDS R25 - SPUR 2021 Application Requirements

Eligibility:
-Must be a student in an undergraduate science degree program (U.S. institutions only).
-Must have successfully completed one year in an undergraduate degree program to include at least general biology and/or introductory chemistry.
-Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

***UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES, STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND UNDERPRIVILEGED BACKGROUNDS WITH A STRONG DESIRE TO PURSUE PHD/MD-PHD ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Application Requirements:
-Completed application form.
-Transcripts (official and/or unofficial to reflect courses taken and in progress).
-Two letters of reference from sources that are familiar with your academic capabilities and scientific knowledge. Recommenders can email letters to davilat3@uthscsa.edu.
-Please write a brief essay (500 words total) explaining why you are applying for this program. Please include:
- A personal statement describing your career goals, how the program will help you move toward those goals, any experience you have had in a lab setting.
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Housing

On campus housing is not available, however housing location guidance will be provided.
Will you need housing if accepted into program? *

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If yes, are you interested in sharing a room with another SPUR student? *

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Have you ever participated in a summer research program? If yes, please include information in your research statement. *

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How did you hear about the SPUR summer program? *
List three faculty whose lab you would be interested in joining (in your order of preference). Faculty must be selected from the following link : https://physiology.uthscsa.edu/faculty/. *

Acknowledgement
I have read the SPUR application requirements and I fully understand the requirements, stipend, and program start and end dates. *

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