Principal Investigator Eric Lander
Project Website http://www.broad.mit.edu/diversity/
The Broad Institute is committed to increasing the number of scientists from diverse backgrounds in the field of genomics. The Diversity Initiative in Genomic Medicine was launched in 2003 under a grant from the National Institutes of Health, and includes programs designed to attract minority students through hands-on research at the pre-baccalaureate, undergraduate and postdoctoral levels.
(1) The Summer Research Program in Genomics (SRPG) -- SRPG is a nine-week undergraduate research program designed for students with an interest in genomics and a commitment to research. Students spend the summer in a laboratory at the Broad Institute, engaged in rigorous scientific research under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers.
(2) Minority Introduction to Engineering, and Science at MIT (MITES) -- MITES is six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program that introduces high school seniors to engineering and science. Students interested in genomics take part in a hands-on lab course sequencing DNA and studying disease genetics.
(3) Broad Medical Fellowship Program -- Broad Medical Fellows will take part in an eight-week summer program, where they will work on an original research project in genomic medicine.
(4) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program -- The Broad Institute offers three-year postdoctoral training in genomics through a fellowship program that prepares the candidate for a successful research career.
(5) Visiting Faculty Program -- The visiting faculty program at the Broad provides scientists the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge genomics research.