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The National Science Foundation's Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program is intended to increase significantly the number of domestic students receiving doctoral degrees in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with special emphasis on those population groups underrepresented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). In addition, AGEP is particularly interested in increasing the number of minorities who will enter the professoriate in these disciplines. Specific objectives of the AGEP program are (1) to develop and implement innovative models for recruiting, mentoring, and retaining minority students in STEM doctoral programs, and (2) to develop effective strategies for identifying and supporting underrepresented minorities who want to pursue academic careers.

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Mount Sinai Summer Program

posted Jan 19, 2012 1:38 PM by PROMISE: Maryland's AGEP
The Summer Program
The Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students invites current undergraduate, master and doctoral degree students or recent graduates to participate in an exciting and unique international exchange program. Interns will work on research projects under the guidance of prominent international scientists in one of six countries in Latin America, Europe or Africa.
Before interns travel to their assigned countries, they receive one week of Orientation at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
Eligibility Criteria
¨ Minorities underrepresented in the sciences: African Americans, Hispanic/ Latinos, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Rural Appalachians. No exceptions will be made .
¨U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals or permanent residents.
¨ Enrolled in or recently graduated from BA, BS, MA, MPH, PhD, MD or other Master's or doctoral programs.
¨ Available to travel for 10-12 full consecutive weeks to the program.
¨ Required to write a research report.
¨Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in current institution.
¨Available for Orientation Week in New York City during June 4-8, 2012.
Benefits
¨ Round trip and housing expenses to attend Orientation Week in New York City and for travel to/ lodging in host country.
¨ Emergency health insurance while in host country.
¨ Monthly stipend of between $1,000 - $1,900, depending on level of education attained.
How to Apply
Application instructions are available for download at the Program’s
Website:http://www.mssm.edu/ExchangeSummerProgram
Completed applications, along with the respective attachments, must be received by January 27, 2012. Late applications will not be accepted.
Complete application package should include:
¨ Completed Application Form
¨ Current Resume
¨ Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts
¨ Personal Statement (1 Page Max)
¨ Statement of Past Research Experience(1 Page Max)
¨ Statement of Past Travel Experience (1 Page Max)
¨ Two professional letters of recommendation
¨ OPTIONAL: One page description of original research you would like to conduct in host country

Please e-mail the completed application form to the e-mail address below, using "International Training Program" in the e-mail's subject line. No telephone calls please.
ITPApplications@mssm.edu

Finalist should be available for phone/ Skype interview.
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Application instructions are available for download at the Program’s
Website, http://www.mssm.edu/ExchangeSummerProgram