FUTURE-MINDS-QB Welcomes Applications for Doctoral Bridge Training in Biomedical Data Science and Quantitative Biology
FUTURE-MINDS-QB is an NIH-funded training program that bridges between master’s programs at Fisk University and doctoral programs at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Our doctoral bridge program is designed to nurture a diverse future generation of active minds specifically in the areas of biomedical data science and quantitative biology, where quantitative biology encompasses bioinformatics, computational biology, genomic biology, and biophysics.
We are now accepting applications from under-represented individuals for the two-year master's phase at Fisk University, seeking coursework, wrap-around professional development and mentoring for successful transition to the PhD at UIUC. At Fisk, master's students will acquire essential research and professional skills that prepare them for PhD study in biomedical data science or quantitative biology.
Applications are due by March 31, 2022, but we encourage early submission. Accepted trainees will receive an annual stipend, travel allowance, and full support for tuition & fees. US citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
Please submit your Cover Letter, CV, Personal Statement, and Transcripts online.
Doctoral Bridge program application website
Summer Research Training Opportunities at UIUC for Fisk Undergraduate Students
We invite current Sophomores at Fisk University to apply for summer research training opportunities at UIUC. Accepted trainees will be appointed as FUTURE-MINDS-QB Undergraduate Scholars and receive comprehensive research training either in the Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) or the Center for the Physics of Living Cells (CPLC) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Applications are due by February 28, 2022. Award includes summer stipend, travel, housing, and course materials.
IGB Track: The IGB program is a two-year, paid research opportunity that will prepare a small cohort of undergraduate students at Fisk University for graduate study in genomic biology. All Fellows will first complete a 5-week paid summer orientation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The second summer will involve full-time, paid research at UIUC followed by a final academic year dedicated to synthesizing research results and applying for graduate and professional programs. The IGB is dedicated to transformative research and technology in life sciences using team-based strategies to tackle grand societal challenges. See our website for more information: https://www.igb.illinois.edu and https://hpcbio.illinois.edu. Eligibility: Current sophomores majoring in biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, physics, computer science, data science or mathematics. Qualified first year students may also apply. Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents. For questions, please contact Prof. Jun Song at UIUC or Prof. Lei Qian at Fisk University.
CPLC Track: The CPLC program is a two-year, paid research opportunity that will prepare a small cohort of undergraduate students at Fisk University for graduate study in biological physics. All Bridge Fellows will first complete a 5-week summer orientation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The second summer will involve full-time, paid research at UIUC followed by a final academic year dedicated to synthesizing research results and applying for graduate and professional programs. The mission of the CPLC is to create a quantitative, predictive, and physics-based description of living systems. See our website for more information: https://cplc.illinois.edu Eligibility: Current sophomores majoring in physics, biophysics, chemistry, quantitative biology, engineering, or mathematics. Qualified first year students may also apply. Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents. For questions, please contact Prof. Jun Song at UIUC or Prof. Lei Qian at Fisk University.
Submit your application electronically here in January, 2022. Transcripts/GPA is required, as well as a personal statement describing your research interests, any relevant personal background information, and why you are interested in the program.
Application website will open in January, 2022.