Student Information

Program Description

The SBRP is a research-intensive program that provides the foundational skills needed to succeed as a graduate or professional student. The program consists of nine weeks of laboratory experience at the Brody School of Medicine, one of its affiliated Institutes, or one of the basic science departments on the main campus of East Carolina University. The program includes all the necessary laboratory specific biological and chemical safety training modules required for each participant, which may include animal handling and a blood borne pathogen training course. The career development portion of the curriculum incorporates a health/science career symposium and a series of seminars and workshops preparing the applicants to apply to graduate or professional school. Finally, the participants will present their research at the Poster Session at the conclusion of the program.

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to:

  • Expose undergraduates to research and career development activities in order to prepare them to compete for positions in graduate or medical programs
  • Recruit the top students to apply/enroll in graduate and medical programs at BSOM.

Housing and Stipend

  • Each participant will receive a living expense stipend of $3,500 (before taxes)
  • On campus housing is offered at no cost to participants

Prerequisites

Students must have received a passing grade in college level General Biology, General Chemistry, Algebra and English Composition (or comparable courses) to participate in the SBRP.

Who is eligible to apply?

  • All undergraduates from any accredited institution whether at the community college or 4-year college level are eligible to apply for this program.
  • The applicant needs to be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the time of application and for the duration of the summer program (no gap year).
  • Students on a valid VISA are eligible to apply.

Application Submission

The SBRP application will open Nov. 15, 2024 and close Feb. 14, 2025.

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The complete application packet must include the following items for full consideration by the Admissions Committee:

  • Completed Summer Biomedical Research Program Application
  • Undergraduate Transcript (submit electronically)
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation (submit electronically with recommender contact information)

Questions regarding the SBRP may be directed to: Dr. Srinivas Sriramula at Brody_SBRP@ecu.edu.