Info Session Fact Sheet
Eligibility
These programs are open to US citizens or legal US residents. They serve CSULB undergraduate students in the Colleges of Health and Human Services, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Engineering who are interested in a career and a PhD in health-related research. You must have at least two years (Upper Division) or three years (Lower Division) remaining before you graduate to be eligible. All students that meet these requirements are invited to apply.
Benefits
· Mentored Research Experience
· Application Support for Advanced Degrees
· Professional Development - Workshops, Presentations, Research Courses
· Monthly Stipend or Hourly Salary
· Financed Conference Travel & Presentation Opportunities
· Priority Registration
· Research Supplies Funding
Mentor Directory
www.csulb.edu/building-infrastructure-leading-diversity/build-research-mentors
or bit.ly/csulbmentors
(Some faculty involved in MARC & RISE may not be on this list)
Applications
· Application is due Mar. 2, 2018 (Upper Division – BUILD, MARC & RISE)
· Application is due Mar. 23, 2018 (Lower Division – BUILD & RISE)
· Applications are available at: web.csulb.edu/build/apply
· Application Check List
o College Transcripts
o Degree Planner (Available at MyCSULB Account)
o Financial Aid Award Letter (Available at MyCSULB Account)
o Personal Statement & Research Interest Statement
§ 500-1000 words (Upper Division), 400-700 words (Lower Division)
o Faculty Recommendations
§ 2 Letters (Upper Division), 1 Letter (Lower Division)
List of Funded Research Training Programs
http://web.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/research/students/opportunities/index.html
or bit.ly/49erresearch
Research Curriculum Courses
· Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods (CLA 296, HHS 296)
· Introduction to Biomedical Research Methods (ENGR 496, NSCI 496)
o Introduction to the basic principles and analysis of research
· Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health Disparities (HHS 207)
o Meets General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences Human Diversity Requirement
o Exploring how research disciplines address health disparities among diverse populations.
· Scientific Research Communication (CLA 361, ENGR 361, HHS 361, NSCI 361)
o Meets General Education Capstone Writing Intensive Requirement
o Research literature, Writing reports, Data Collection and Archiving, Research Ethics
· Advanced Behavioral Research Methods (CLA 496, HHS 496)
· Advanced Biomedical Research Methods (ENGR 496, NSCI 496)
o Meets General Education Capstone Advanced Skill Requirement
o Research project design, Advanced data analysis, Grant writing
Questions
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