Biomedical Research Training Program for
Individuals from Underrepresented Groups
(Undergraduate Students) 
The NHLBI established the Biomedical Research Training Program
for Individuals from Underrepresented Groups (BRTPUG) to offer
opportunities for underrepresented undergraduate students
and post-baccalaureate individuals to receive training in
fundamental biomedical sciences and clinical research disciplines.
The purpose of the program is to enhance career opportunities
in biomedical and behavioral research, including clinical
and laboratory medicine, epidemiology, and biostatistics as
applied to the etiology and treatment of heart, blood vessel,
lung, and blood diseases.
BRTPUG offers each participant the opportunity to work closely
with leading research scientists in the Division of Intramural
Research and extramural scientists in the Division of Prevention
and Population Sciences. The program provides students with
hands-on training in a research environment, which will prepare
them to continue their studies and advance their careers in
clinical and basic research.
The program supports students enrolled full-time in an accredited
undergraduate institution; or recently completed post-baccalaureates,
who have completed academic training in course work relevant
to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research. Applicants
must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or science
course GPA of 3.3 or better on a 4.0 scale, or 4.3 or better
on a 5.0 scale, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The trainee's appointment is a one-time appointment of 6 (2
summers) to 24 months over a 2 year period beginning the summer
of selection. Each trainee is assigned to a mentor who is
responsible for designing a carefully planned training program.
BRTPUG Web links:
BRTPUG
Program Announcement
Current Stipend Scale for Undergraduates: See
Table 5 "Student IRTA Stipend Levels for All Areas"
Who is eligible? Underrepresented undergraduate
students and post-baccalaureate individuals planning to pursue
advanced degrees in the biomedical and behavioral sciences
and meeting all other program criteria.
The opportunities? Research training in
the NHLBI intramural or extramural program
Duration of support? Summers or academic
year
Where? Research training in NHLBI intramural
or extramural program in Bethesda, Maryland
Applications due?
For placements beginning in June of the calendar year or summer
opportunities, NHLBI strongly encourages applicants to submit
your application by January 15.
For Post-Baccalaureate 1-2 year research internships beginning
in July-September of the calendar year, applications should
be submitted by March 1.
The NHLBI strongly encourages early submission of applications
for both summer and Post-Baccalaureate research opportunities.
How to apply: To apply, please use the NHLBI
on-line application.
- Dr. Helena O. Mishoe
Office of Research Training and Minority Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 9180, MSC 7913
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7913
Phone: (301) 451-5081
FAX: (301) 480-0862
Email: mishoeh@nhlbi.nih.gov
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