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Diversity In Vision Research & Ophthalmology (DIVRO)

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The NEI is seeking exceptional candidates for its Diversity In Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) summer internship program.

The mission of the NEI is to conduct and support research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other vision disorders. Because we believe that a diverse group of scientists plays a crucial role in accomplishing this mission, NEI seeks to increase the number of African-American, Latino, and Native American scientists in vision research by promoting career development opportunities for science students interested in pursuing a career in research.

The DIVRO program offers each participant the opportunity to work closely with leading research scientists in the Division of Intramural Research and provides hands-on training in a research environment that will prepare them to continue their studies and advance their careers in basic and clinical research. Interns typically work 8-12 weeks at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD or at the Twinbrook facility at Fishers Lane in Rockville, MD. Internships may begin between mid-May and the beginning of July. They will also attend seminars and workshops hosted by the NEI and by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE).

DIVRO supports students who are sixteen and older who are enrolled at least half-time in high school or in an accredited U.S. college or university and have completed course work relevant to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or science course GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. DIVRO interns are required to present at the NIH Summer Intern Poster Day on August 8th, 2013.

Interested candidates must apply through the NIH Summer Internship Program and indicate the following information:

For Question #9 of the on-line application, Preferred Institute/Center (IC): National Eye Institute (NEI).

In your Cover Letter, please indicate your interest in the DIVRO program.

Annual Program Highlights

DIVRO Program 2012
DIVRO Program 2011

Information on summer internships and labs at NEI can be found at the NEI Summer Intern Program page. For more information about the DIVRO program, please contact:

Dr. Cesar Perez-Gonzalez, Ph.D.
cesarp@nei.nih.gov
Phone: 301-451-6763

Last Updated: January 2013



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