The Darby Children’s Research Institute at MUSC is offering a summer scholarship opportunity for students interested in performing pediatric basic science or clinical science research.
The Opportunity: The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship supports students in the Research Institute’s Summer Scholars Fellowship. Students accepted into the program will spend summer 2023 working in state-of-the-art laboratories with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students spanning multiple disciplines in childhood health and disease.
The Benefits: Scholars will receive lab training and lead their own project, specific to an area of childhood health or disease, and be funded with their own stipend.
- The student Fellow will also receive a $4,000 stipend with an additional $1,000 for consumable lab supplies
Great fit For: Science and public health majors / Aspiring clinical researchers / Future pediatric practitioners / All grade-levels welcome
Next Steps: Submit any questions to Jasmine Ballentine (ballentj@musc.edu). Ready to apply? Read below for specific instructions on how to apply (deadline is Feb. 1).
The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship for the Darby Children’s Research Institute Summer Program
PURPOSE
The purpose of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to perform pediatric clinical and basic science research.
OVERVIEW
The Darby Children's Research Institute (DCRI) is the research arm of the Department of Pediatrics and the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina. The DCRI is comprised of basic and physician scientists working together with a common goal to perform impactful science that can be translated for the wellness of children’s health. The DCRI is composed of state-of- the-art laboratories with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students spanning multiple disciplines in childhood health and disease.
The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment in a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations.
Information on the DCRI and areas of research can be found at the following link: https://dcri.musc.edu
ELIGIBILITY
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate accredited US college or university institution.
Must be able to physically work in a designated lab for an 8-week program.
KEY DATES
Applications due: February 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm EST
Applicants will be notified of awards: March 1, 2023
Award Period: June 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023
AWARD AMOUNT
$4,000 stipend for the student fellow / $1,000 for consumable lab supplies
APPLICATION FORM AND DOCUMENTS
Document
- Font Type and Size: Arial, 11pt.
- Page Margins: No less than 0.5” on all sides
- Document Type: Single PDF file
Required Documents/Files
Cover letter – Include what peeks your interests in pediatric research either basic or clinical. Do you have a particular area of interest? Are you interested in a particular DCRI researcher from the information provided on the DCRI website or publications? (1 page)
Personal and Scientific Background (1-2 pages) – Please describe your educational background in science, why you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, and how this would enhance or further your career goals?
Resume or CV
Letter of Recommendation (1 letter minimum)
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Combine all documents into a single PDF file
Email to Jasmine Ballentine (ballentj@musc.edu), Subject Line: DCRI Summer Fellowship Program
QUESTIONS
Please address questions to Jasmine Ballentine at ballentj@musc.edu