Summer Research and Academic Enrichment Training Program (RACE)

The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine supports basic and clinical research directed to the causes, prevention and treatment for cardiovascular, pulmonary and hematological diseases.  Summer research training opportunities in these areas are available at UTMB School of Medicine for talented, under-represented minority undergraduate and medical students.  Each student will work closely with a NIH funded faculty member of University of Texas Medical Branch on an exciting research project directed to these specific areas.  In order to bolster the already short supply of minority biomedical researchers, we believe that by providing this opportunity, underrepresented students may become interested in pursuing a career in medical or biomedical research.  All trainees will participate in scientific seminars, workshops, or clinical conferences that will be held throughout the summer.  At the conclusion of the program, each student will present their research at a scientific symposium held on campus.

LOCATION:  Galveston, Texas - Fifty miles south of Houston on the Gulf of Mexico

Dates:  10 Weeks, June 2 - August 8, 2008 (Undergraduate Students)
                8 Weeks, May 5 - June 27, 2008 (UTMB Medical Students)

STIPENDS:  Undergraduate Students - $4,100 will be provided to cover living expenses such as housing, room and board. Travel allowance will be provided for participants.
Medical Students - $3,462 will be paid over the eight weeks of the program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

      Undergraduate Students

      - A legal residence within the United States or Citizenship

      - Minimum GPA of 3.0

      - Completed Application Form (see link below)

      - College Transcripts

      - Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Click here for Undergraduate RACE Application

      UTMB Medical Students

      - Completed Application Form (see link below)

      - Medical School Transcript

      - Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

      - *Completed Registration Form

Click here for Medical Student RACE Application

*The form can also be obtained from Driana Urbina in the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions Suite G.210 Ashbel Smith Building, or from Carol Cromie in Enrollment Services Suite 1.206 Ashbel Smith Building.

NEW Application Deadline:  All application materials must be received by March 1, 2008.

ADDRESS:       Special Programs – RACE

Office of Student Affairs and Admissions

The University of Texas Medical Branch

301 University Blvd.

Galveston, TX  77555-1307

CONTACT:

Lisa D. Cain, Ph.D.

Director, Medical School Enrichment Programs

(409) 772-1212

ldcain@utmb.edu

Jeffrey P. Rabek, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

   and Admissions

(409) 772-6026

jrabek@utmb.edu