Faculty-Led Authentic Research w88 slot (FLARE)

Application deadline: February 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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If you are new to w88 slot and have little to no previous lab w88 slot w88 slot, but wish to gain a mentored research w88 slot, consider applying to the Faculty-Led Authentic Research w88 slot (FLARE).

This program is designed for undergraduate students, who are not ready to apply for the traditional Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), but wish to gain a mentored, authentic research w88 slot (open to students at the College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State University, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College and Western Nevada College).

The program will last approximately five weeks and will involve a mentored research w88 slot in a lab at the University of Nevada, Reno; Nevada State University; or Truckee Meadows Community College. This program includes responsible conduct of research training and exposure to various labs and careers! Dorm housing (at the University of w88 slot, Reno only) will be provided for out of area students and each student selected for a FLARE fellowship will receive ,000 in compensation as a student worker for their w88 slot period.

w88 slot guidelines

  • Research projects will begin in early June and include 5-weeks of full-time research and educational w88 slot.
  • Students will be assigned to a faculty mentor on campus who will lead you through an authentic research w88 slot.
  • w88 slot are required to attend an orientation which includes a required laboratory safety class, as well as seminars and tours.
  • Students are required to attend a series of seminars and workshops focused on assisting students planning to pursuing biomedical w88 slot careers.

Eligibility

w88 slot must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

  • U.S. citizenship or have a valid employment authorization document (EAD) permitting w88 slot to work in the U.S. (DACA students are eligible).
  • Continuing student enrolled in classes for the upcoming fall semester.
  • 2.0 minimum GPA
  • Undergraduates enrolled at NSU, CSN, GBC, TMCC or WNC
  • Priority is given to underrepresented/educationally disadvantaged w88 slot

w88 slot dates are dependent on lab placement.

Acceptance of this award may impact a student's income level to a degree that could affect eligibility for student loans and other scholarship/fellowship opportunities. If an applicant has any concerns in this area, it is the student's duty to consult with a campus financial aid advisor. The University does not provide tax advice. If w88 slot have questions about possible tax liabilities, please refer to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Before w88 slot begin your application

Please read this information carefully before applying!

  • Once w88 slot begin the online FLARE application, w88 slot can save it and go back to it to add information.
  • w88 slot will need the name and email for your mentor. The application will automatically send them a link to the reference form to fill out. All references need to be submitted directly by the mentor by the application deadline. Your references will not receive the link to the reference form until your application is fully submitted. Please be sure to allow enough time for your references to complete the reference form. If your reference does not receive the link, please contact Christy Song and she will send them a link directly. If w88 slot list your own email in the mentor recommendation section, your application will not be considered.
  • Before you begin, you must have w88 slot, project proposal (if applicable) and unofficial transcript in a single PDF format to upload.

Uploads

Applicants must write and submit a personal statement. The personal statement should be no longer than 2 pages, 12pt font, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman or Arial, and double-spaced.

w88 slot should:

  • Describe your educational journey (w88 slot may include some personal accomplishments or setbacks, fun facts or hobbies too!)
  • Describe your w88 slot background thus far, and also include what your w88 slot interests are and why
  • Describe any expectations you may have about this program, and the type of w88 slot you hope to gain by the end of the program

Submit w88 slot application here by February 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Please contact Christy Song at cmsong@unr.edu with questions.