Student Research Training Program

The Summer Student Research Training Program provides training for both undergraduate and graduate students in Health Sciences who wish to learn the rationale, design strategies, methods and other aspects of biomedical research as research assistants.

Research assistants engage in studies under the direct supervision of investigators who are members of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's faculty and staff. In addition to the educational benefits, research assistants are also compensated.

The summer 2009 program will run from Monday, June 1, 2009 to Friday, July 24, 2009. Research assistants will have the opportunity to present the results of their research in the form of a mandatory poster presentation on July 22, 2009.

In order to apply for the 2009 Student Research Training Program, you will need to complete a two step application process.  Only when both steps have been completed will your application and information be considered for the program.  The details are as follows:

Step 1: Read and follow the instructions presented on the “Student Application 2009” form (Word) attached to the right under Related Information. Print the form and fill out the required information in its entirety. Once completed, please return you’re your application as instructed on the form. Proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Please click on the "UPMC Job Listings" button below. You will be connected to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) job site. Follow the preceding bulleted instructions to view and apply to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Student Research Program.

• Click on the "Start My Job Search" button
• Click on the correct button which identifies your current UPMC status (future employee or current employee)
  
• Click on the “advanced search” link  under the keyword search box
• In the “Job Opening ID” field type the following number 1045849 and click “search”
• Proceed with the online application process.  Be sure to answer all questions in detail

Applications for the 2009 program will only be accepted if both steps are completed by March 6, 2009.

For Questions please contact Lisa Gensler, Administrative Manager at 412-692-5876.