Injury Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site
In partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accepting applications for 10-week paid summer research internships for undergraduate students. CIRP is a leading multi-disciplinary center engaged in collaborative cross-discipline research implementing real world applications. The Injury Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site program (sponsored by the National Science Foundation) provides underrepresented students with mentorship and hands-on research experience in the fields of engineering, behavioral science, education, population science and statistics as applied to pediatric injury science (i.e., prevention of injury; secondary prevention post-injury/traumatic stress). Each student works with a CIRP mentor on an assigned project and also attends formal workshops, meetings, field trips, seminars, and social events.
Please note:
The deadline for submitting applications was January 31, 2012. CIRP is no longer accepting new applications for the 2012 REU program.
2012 REU Injury Science Site Program Description Objectives and Goals (pdf)
2012 REU Research Project Descriptions (pdf)
NOTE: Please identify your top two projects from this list and indicate the project number and title on the REU Application Cover Sheet.
Student Eligibility:
Students must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible to apply:
- 3.0 GPA
- 1 math and 1 science course completed
- 1 year college completed
- Anticipated graduation after 8/17/2012
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Financial Support Provided by the REU Site:
- Stipend: Each student will be paid a stipend of $4,800 for the 10 week program.
- Travel: Each student will be able to request up to $300 in reimbursement for travel to and from Philadelphia for the program or to a conference to present their research.
- Housing: Each student enrolled in the program is eligible to receive housing (as arranged by CIRP) in dorms on the campus of The University of Pennsylvania. Housing provided is within walking distance of CIRP.
- Research Competition: An additional $1,000 will be set aside for a research competition. The two winning students will each be awarded $500 to travel to a conference to present research findings.
Important Deadlines:
- Accepting Applications: WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 REU PROGRAM
- Application review and interviews (in-person or by phone): February 1 through February 29, 2012
- Applicants notified of selection for program: March 1, 2012
- Program dates: June 11, 2012 - August 17, 2012
Tips for Applying to the Injury Science REU Site (pdf)
Required Application Materials:
The following materials are required to apply (applications missing any of these materials will not be reviewed):
- Application Cover Sheet
- Transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted))
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- One academic letter of recommendation is required.
- The other may be an academic or a personal recommendation.
- Letters of recommendation may be included either in the applicant's materials or be submitted directly to fletchert@email.chop.edu by the recommender.
- Essay: An essay of 500 words or less addressing the following:
- Which REU project(s) are you most interested in? Why?
- What are your goals for the internship?
- How has your past experience prepared you for your preferred REU project?
Submitting Applications:
Please send all completed application materials (in one email) to Teena Fletcher, Resource Coordinator at fletchert@email.chop.edu. Applications may also be faxed to Teena Fletcher at 215-590-5425.
Questions? Contact Us:
Carol Murray
REU Site Project Coordinator
267-426-1235
murrayca@email.chop.edu