BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience proposals now accepted
February 6, 2018
Proposals for summer 2018 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience awards are now being
accepted. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. Awardees will be notified
in mid-March. The overarching goal of BLaST is to enhance undergraduate training and
mentoring in biomedical research through increased diversity of students, increased
integration of research and teaching, and enhanced integration of rural campuses into
a cohesive biomedical community in Alaska.Current and prospective UAF undergraduate students from all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds are invited to apply. To be eligible for a BLaST URE, students must:
- have an interest in biomedical or One Health research
- have a faculty mentor at their campus
- have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- be a U.S. citizen, U.S. non-citizen national or permanent resident;
- be enrolled in an academic degree program in a biomedical field
- be full time student and enrolled at UAF, UAS or Ilisagvik College
The BLaST URE award is up to $5,000 during summer 2018. Awards can be budgeted for research supplies and services, travel, and student salary (hourly compensation for a maximum of 40 hours per week). To be eligible for salary (hourly compensation) or travel funding, please visit our website. Proposal requirements include:
- A description of the biomedical and One Health relevance of your project (200 words).
- An essay describing your project which should include specific aims, significance of project, innovation, approach, and mentoring plan (500-800 words).
- A budget with itemized total projected expenses up to $5000.
To apply and to download the PDF versions to prepare your proposal prior to submitting, please visit http://alaska.edu/blast/blast-undergraduate-resea/. An ad hoc BLaST committee will review the applications.
BLaST is supported by the NIH with the linked awards TL4GM118992, RL5GM118990, UL1GM118991. The NIH encourages institutions to enhance the participation of individuals from groups identified as underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences. For a complete description of the NIH’s interest in diversity see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-15-053.html.
If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment for help with your application, please contact us at blast.uaf@alaska.edu or 907-474-5111.