Sheila Kennison from Oklahoma State University writes:
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding our summer research
experience for undergraduates again in summer 2012. The goal of this
program is to provide 12 undergraduate students with an in-depth, hands-on
research experience focused on the biological basis of animal and human
behavior. Students will be trained in the application of the scientific
method to develop hypotheses, design and conduct research studies involving
either animal or human subjects. Students will also be trained in the
responsible conduct of research. Students will be mentored by full-time,
Ph.D.-level faculty members who are tenured/tenure-track faculty with strong
programs of research. Students selected for the program will be expected to
devote at least 40 hours a week for research; thus, it is not possible to be
enrolled in courses or other activities during the program.
Program dates: June 2, 2012-July 29, 2012
Application deadline: February 1, 2012
To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is
currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Each student will reside in
a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student) and receive $500 per week to
cover food and other living expenses. Students will receive a $500 travel
stipend to pay for their travel to and from campus and a $500 additional
stipend, if students present research at an academic conference.
Information about how to submit an application is available at
http://psychology.okstate.edu/faculty/kennison/osunsfreu.htm.
We especially welcome applications from students from underrepresented
groups, including first generation college students and students from rural
areas.
