NIH Reporter #5R25DK101398-13

Grant Opportunity: Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine Renewal

This opportunity seeks to renew the Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM) for undergraduate students, managed by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health - Program Scope: - Delivery of a mentored, hands-on summer research experience in kidney and urology medicine for undergraduates - Research projects mentored by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital - Weekly curriculum covering kidney biology, physiology, pathology, and clinical observation - Opportunities for students to present research at national symposia - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on mentorship, career development, and networking to foster sustained interest in nephrology and urology - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors; this is a grant for program delivery, not procurement of goods - No product part numbers, quantities, or OEMs are specified, as this is a service-based educational program

Description

This is a renewal application for the Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine (HSRPKM) which provides a hands-on experience for talented undergraduate students to establish and build upon their interest in kidney and urology research. The program offers an intensive, hypothesis-driven, mentored research experience with projects mentored by investigators at several hospitals. Students participate in a weekly core curriculum covering kidney biology, physiology, pathology, and related topics, and present their work at a national symposium. The program includes mentorship, career development, and networking to sustain interest in nephrology and urology.

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