The Haumana 'O Pasifika Program
The Haumana 'O Pasifika Program is designed to encourage and enable research and career development opportunities for undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in improving the health of Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (NHPI). We aim to train future members of the scientific & medical community. Selected applicants will be paired with scientific mentors and cultural mentors who are leaders in the field or community, respectively.
We have initiated paid research internship programs that will provide research opportunities, clinical shadowing experience, career development opportunities, and community outreach involvement. Haumana Scholars will attend weekly seminars in order to: 1) increase exposure to the breadth of the scientific research community; 2) enhance career development and networking opportunities and; 3) enhance the trainee's skills in scientific communication
The Haumana O' Pasifika Program offers a 10-week, paid summer research program for undergraduate students and recent graduates.
- Travel to and from Salt Lake City and housing at the University of Utah are provided.
- Select applicants will have opportunities to attend a national conference
- Download a program flyer and share our summer internship program with any interested parties.
- If you are interested in this opportunity, or if you are already involved in a research project, please reach out to Haumana.program@utah.edu
How to Apply
To apply, please submit applications by email to haumana.program@umail.utah.edu. Applications should include:
- A brief (1/2-1 page) statement of interest describing you, your career aspirations, and what you would hope to learn from a summer research activity.
- A resume, curriculum vitae, or biosketch describing any past training and any relevant scientific coursework. Please include your current year of study, undergraduate program, and GPA.
Two letters of recommendation can be sent by the applicant or straight to haumana.program@umail.utah.edu. Letters of recommendation may come from a teacher, employer, or mentor outside of school who knows you well.
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