SDSU/CIRM Stem Cell Internship Program Overview
Program Overview
The SDSU/CIRM (California Institute for Regenerative Medicine) Bridges to Stem Cell Research Program is a government funded program developed to encourage participation of both undergraduate and graduate students in the field of regenerative medicine. Through this program students will obtain hands-on experience in performing techniques used in state of the art stem cell research. These experiences will encourage and prepare students from the diverse population at SDSU to enter the growing field of stem cell research.
During the program the SCIP Fellow will be guided by research mentors from both institutions. They will also receive intense training in stem-cell research techniques from a stem cell biologist, in order to prepare them for their internship year. The capstone experience for students will be a research report, for undergraduates, or a research thesis, for graduate students.
The program is open to both senior undergraduate students and first year Master's level graduate students pursuing a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or other relevant health or natural science. Students wishing to participate should have taken the Stem Cell Biology course at SDSU, hold an overall GPA of at least 3.0, and have experienced two semesters of research training at SDSU.
Internship Overiew
All Students will Participate in the Following:
- A two week short-course, at TSRI, which provides specific experience in stem cell research techniques
- A twelve month internship at one of the following host institutions: The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The Sanford/Burnham Institute for Medical Research (BIMR), Stemgent, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) or University of California at San Diego (UCSD)
- The CIRM Stem Cell Colloquium, which includes all SCIP Fellows and the home and host-institute mentors
A Seminar/Symposium Series that Includes:
- SDSU Student Research Symposium in Spring semester
- Stem Cells on the Mesa in Fall semester
- Weekly seminar attendance at SDSU or host site
- CIRM Bridges meeting in Summer
The SDSU/CIRM Stem Cell Internship Program (SCIP) will promote collaboration between the student's home institution, SDSU, and the host institutions: S/BMRI, TSRI, UCSD and Stemgent, through student/faculty interactions from all. These interactions will happen through a number of venues, including monthly colloquiums, research seminars and a twelve month internship for each SCIP Fellow, which includes a $2500/mth. stipend.
Coursework will Include:
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Undergraduate Students
- Up to 12 units of special study/li>
- Up to 3 units of stem cell biology course or other elective
- One unit of Ethics in Scientific Research
- Prepare a final research paper reporting on the research carried out at the host institute.
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Graduate Students
- Up to 6 units of research/special studies credit each semester
- Up to 3 units of stem cell biology course or other elective
- One unit of Ethics in Scientific Research
- Carry out a third year of research at the home lab at SDSU in order to complete and defend thesis.
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All Interns
- Will earn a monthly stipend of $2500/month during the internship year
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be enrolled full-time in a B.S. degree program in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or other relevant or natural science field at SDSU, when the internship begins;
- Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0;
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript that shows an overall GPA of at least 3.0;
- Provide a resume of relevant work experience, including duties (see sample resume on this page);
- Experience will impact his/her career goals and proceed future benefits for the California Stem Cell Initiative in particular and for society in general;
- Have two letters of recommendation from faculty sent to the committee; if possible, one should be your faculty research mentor who can address your intellectual and personal suitability for the program
- Have taken a Molecular Biology lab course
- Have taken the Stem Cell Biology lecture course
- Have carried out at least two semesters of prior research
Application
Submit Application by November 21, 2011» Download Application
» Download Sample Résumé
E-Mail
skaiser@sciences.sdsu.edu
Mail or Drop-Off
Attn: SDSU/CIRM Selection Committee
SDSU/CIRM Internship Program, GMCS 611
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182-1016
