Congdon School of Health Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research

Job Title: Congdon School of Health Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SuRF)

Supervisor: Matthew Kuennen, PhD

Starting Rate of Pay: Stipend

Length of Time: Semester Only (Summer 2024)

Program Description: The Congdon School of Health Sciences – Summer Research Fellowship (CSHS-SuRF) is a highly competitive program that pairs undergraduate researchers with faculty in the Congdon School of Health Sciences to perform summer research. Fellows receive free campus housing and a meal plan for program duration, along with a summer stipend. This student-centered research program focuses on the development of critical research skills in students who are preparing for future graduate studies, professional positions, and/or other areas of collaboration within the health sciences.

Job Description: This program was open to all HPU undergraduate students. Students were provided with specific instructions on how to complete the application process. Following a competitive application cycle, 23 students were notified of their acceptance into the program. This job description is provided as means for students that were selected for inclusion in this program to complete their compensation paperwork through the HPU Business Office. The SuRF program runs from June 3 through July 27, 2024.

Job Location/ Hours Required: The candidate will perform most/all job duties on the High Point University campus or as designated by their research mentor. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, this position requires up to 40 hours of in-person or remote contact time per week.

Responsibilities:

As designated by your research mentor

Required Qualifications:

Must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA

Be in good standing with the university

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