Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to Receive
Competitive Wages & Gain Valuable Research Experience
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Advisors and Campus Partners,
Iowa Biosciences Academy (IBA) is seeking underrepresented and/or disadvantaged students interested in bioscience research to apply for paid opportunities for the Fall 2021! We would encourage eligible*, talented undergraduates who you are advising to apply for admission to our program.
IBA is a NIH grant funded program that supports underrepresented and disadvantaged undergraduate students committed to pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD to develop knowledge, interventions or technology that will improve human health. With a strong demand for for these types of researchers, the IBA program will prepare these students for admission to a Ph.D. program and ultimately, a career in the biosciences.
Who can apply?
- Juniors or Seniors (must be able to participate for 2 full semesters)
- Must be enrolled in a qualified program (for complete list click here)
- Interest in a research career and committed to pursuing a pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD
- Hold at least a 3.0GPA
- Must identify as one of the following (for complete list of qualifications click here)
- Underrepresented Minority*
- Disabled
- Disadvantaged background
Please share with students interested in joining our amazing community of students, faculty and staff!
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* Eligible students must identify as a member of an underrepresented group in STEM. This includes underrepresented racial and ethnic groups (African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Americans, Natives of the US Pacific Islands, individuals with disabilities, first gens, rural or economically disadvantaged students)
