Pathways to Research Program

A summer research training opportunity from the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is now accepting applications from undergraduate students. CTSI’s PReP program gives students the opportunity to gain critical skills, conduct research with a mentor, present their findings, and build camaraderie with fellow students. Applications accepted until February 9.

More about PReP (for undergraduate students): https://ctsi.umn.edu/training/students/pathways-research-program-prep

Program Details

• 12 week, full-time paid internship ($600/wk).
• Program Timeline: 1st week of June – the 3rd week of August.
• Gain knowledge, skills, and experience in translational science through a mentored research project. With input and oversight by the faculty mentor, scholars will work on a project related to the mentor’s ongoing translational research program.
• Thought provoking weekly career development seminars.
• Topic examples: The Translational Science Spectrum, Developing a Translational Mindset, Scientific Presentation and Poster Design, Strategic Networking for Scientists, Research Ethics, Community Based Participatory Research, Imposter Syndrome, Near Peer and Research Career Panels, Mentoring Relationships.*
• Near peer mentoring.
• Cohort of mixed disciplines and educational levels (undergraduate and early doctoral students).
• Network and cohort building activities including a campus scavenger hunt, mentor-mentee social, ice cream social, mid-program lunch, alumni & career panels, and CTSI wide science symposium.*
• Final poster presentation at CTSI Translational Science Symposium and Poster Session in September.
• Opportunities for travel funds to participate in national and international scientific meetings are awarded on a competitive basis at the final symposium and poster session.