Undergraduate Engineering in Medical Research, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Research Opportunities

• five to six month on-site co-operative engineering positions in an international research group
• development of research skills, leadership and collaboration skills, and technical knowledge
• opportunity to enroll at local universities as a transient student while working on research project
• formal seminars on ethics, animal research, regulations, lab safety, grant-writing, research paper writing and project reviews
• regular participation in research team's group meetings and department seminars as well as attending clinic grand rounds
• potential to co-author one or more papers in journal style
• hourly salary while on-site; cash budget for supplies; travel assistance

(For in-depth program descriptions, please see the REU Handbook)

Current Research of BME Researchers

Former Student Projects

Eligibility Requirements

• citizen or permanent resident
• enrollment in an engineering discipline appropriate to the proposed research project
• preferred junior status
• at least one semester remaining after completion of the CCF on-site term
• grade point average in upper third of class
• initiative, drive and ability to benefit from the program
• ability to live in the Cleveland area during the on-site term
• applications from "teaching-oriented" institutions are highly encouraged

We have a commitment to recruit and admit under-represented students into our program

(For in-depth program descriptions, please see the REU Handbook)

Application Process

• print out the application form and submit it to us along with:
• official transcripts for all colleges and universities attended
• resume
• two letters of recommendation
• biographical essay including career goals, scientific background and reasons for applying to the program
• brief commentary on preferred CCF mentors and project area

(For in-depth program descriptions, please see the REU Handbook)

Selection Process

• Applications will be reviewed by participating researchers
• phone interview will follow
• finalists will be asked to develop a project outline with the propose CCF mentor
• final review
• applications will be continuously reviewed and offers will be extended four times per year

(For in-depth program descriptions, please see the REU Handbook)

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