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Subject: Graduate Training Opportunity at the University of Tennessee
From: "Science Education Programs" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, October 15, 2010 2:47 pm
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Contact the Program Manager for more information about PEER.
Sekeenia Haynes, Ph.D.
(865) 974-5148; fax (865) 974-6306
Email: [log in to unmask]
The Program for Excellence & Equity in Research (PEER) at the University
of Tennessee is an NIH-funded traineeship program that facilitates
advanced research, mentoring, and professional enrichment activities for
doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
to enable each individual student to reach their full potential. Our
goal is to enhance the graduate student's academic experiences by
providing team-building endeavors and relevant and challenging academic
enrichment opportunities that promote excellence and sustain the desire
essential for career success.
There are many benefits to earning this distinguished PEER award (see
attached flyer) which includes a $25,000 salary, health insurance, and
paid tuition (also renewable for year 2 of graduate training). We are
currently accepting PEER applications (http://web.utk.edu/~peer
<http://web.utk.edu/~peer> ), and our programs in STEM disciplines are
also accepting applications for PhD students entering in the 2011-2012
academic year. Students accepted as PhD students in a wide variety of
departments are eligible for these awards: Biochemistry & Cellular &
Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Mathematics,
etc. Next fall 2011 we will offer PEER awards to 8 competitive and
accomplished students. The deadline for the PEER fellowship application
is February 1, 2011. The eligibility requirements are listed below.
Eligibility Requirements
*Gain admission into a PhD program in a STEM discipline at UTK
*Be a US citizen or permanent resident
*Be a Native American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, African American
and/or
*Have a physical or mental disability (i.e., hearing, visual,
mobility/orthopedic impairment.) and/or
*Come from a disadvantaged background and/or
*Female underrepresented in the chosen field of research training.
The PEER program offers students passionate about science a support
system that provides a balanced perspective on the profession, and tools
to persevere and enjoy life as a scientist. If this type of program
appeals to you, take a look at our website and take a moment to complete
the PEER application. You will also need to provide a letter describing
your goals for graduate education at the University of Tennessee, your
reason for having an interest in PEER, your statement of why you qualify
for support through this program and submit the application package to
the attention of Dr. Sekeenia Haynes, Program Manager.
Contact the Program Manager for more information about PEER.
Sekeenia Haynes, Ph.D.
PEER Program Manager
University of Tennessee
M407 Walters Life Science Bldg.
1414 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996-0830
(865) 974-5148; fax (865) 974-6306
Email: [log in to unmask]
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