The objective of this proposal is to encourage disadvantaged high school students to pursue education and careers in the health sciences. This will be accomplished by a program providing hands-on research experience during the summer in a laboratory under the direction and mentorship of an Institute faculty member, and enrichment experiences to increase the students' enthusiasm for science and familiarity with career opportunities. In addition, science teachers will have an opportunity to pursue research projects that expose them to modern concepts and laboratory techniques that can help them implement new scientific activities in the classroom.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
5R25RR010836-03
Application #
2669138
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (05))
Project Start
1996-03-18
Project End
2000-02-29
Budget Start
1998-03-01
Budget End
2000-02-29
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Department
Type
DUNS #
005436803
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92037
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