APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

FOUR DIRECTIONS SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM

Creating Leaders in Indigenous Health Care

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Deadline to Apply: January 3rd, 2025

The Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP) is a unique summer research opportunity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) for undergraduate rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a commitment to the health of Native American communities. Students engage in a basic science research project under the direction of a Faculty Mentor.


  • Eight-week research experience. Students work with their lab mentors to submit an abstract of their summer research and share their research findings during a final research presentation day.


  • Clinical shadowing. Students will shadow clinicians for half a day across a wide range of disciplines at Brigham and Women’s Hospital


  • Talking Circle. The Talking Circle is a traditional aspect of Native American culture, where students meet weekly with Program Directors and mentors to discuss various topics.


  • Professional and Career Development Workshops.


  • Social & Networking Events


FDSRP covers students' travel costs to and from Boston, housing free of charge, and a research stipend.


If you would like additional program features and application guidelines, you can visit our website. To apply to our summer 2025 program, click Here.


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"An enlightening experience that made me look at the field of research in an entirely different way. I am grateful for the kindness and stellar teaching of my lab, as well as the supportive and inspiring friends that I have met. I know this experience will continue to guide me in my journey ahead in medicine." - FDSRP Participant  

 
 

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