Member InstitutionsBrooklyn College

Brown University

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Claflin University

Columbia University

Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Dillard University

Harvard University

Heritage University

Howard University

Hunter College

Johns Hopkins University

Montana State University

Morehouse College

Morgan State University

New York University

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

The Leadership Alliance

Summer Research Early Identification Program

Box 1963Providence, RI 02912401-863-1474www.theleadershipalliance.org

SR-EIPSummer Research Early Identification ProgramA research experience designed for undergraduates interested in applying to PhD or MD-PhD programs.

Princeton University

Spelman College

Stanford University

Tougaloo College

Tufts University

University of Chicago

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Miami

University of Pennsylvania

University of Puerto Rico

University of South Florida

University of Virginia

Vanderbilt University

Washington University in St. Louis

Xavier University of Louisiana

Yale UniversityApplied MathematicsComputer ScienceEducation

EngineeringHumanitiesLife SciencesMathematics

Physical Sciences PsychologySocial Sciences

The Leadership Alliance

National SymposiumResearch Conference July 24–26, 2020

• Present your research at a national conference

• Connect with peers, graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and research professionals who are a part of the Leadership Alliance Community

• Hear practical advice about applying to and thriving in doctoral programs

• Learn about diverse research careers available to you

• Meet with deans and representatives from prospective graduate schools

The Leadership Alliance is a national consortium of leading research and teaching colleges and universities. The mission of the Alliance is to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business and the public sector.

www.TheLeadershipAlliance.org

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the entire application is received by February 1, 2020.

Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must currently be enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the U.S. or its territories, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All applicants must:

• Be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better

• Demonstrate a committed interest to pursue graduate study toward a PhD or MD-PhD

• Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program

• Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status at the time of application

Note: The SR-EIP is not designed for students pursuing professional training for careers in the practice of law, business administration, clinical medicine, clinical psychology or the allied health professions.

How to ApplyInterested students must complete the SR-EIP Online Application available at www.theleadershipalliance.org. The application deadline is February 1, 2020. The application requires:

1. Biographical and academic information

2. Current resume information

3. Statement of purpose

4. Two letters of recommendation

5. Transcripts* Cambridge and Boston† Medford and Boston

• Includes Neuroscience & Behavioral Genetics

∆ Weill Cornell Graduate School and Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC

≈ Computational Biology only

^ Physics, Astrophysics and Earth Sciences

∑ Molecular Engineering only

B Bioengineering

C Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Research Sites

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B R O W N U N I V E R S I T Y , P R O V I D E N C E , R I X X X X X X X X

C O L U M B I A U N I V E R S I T Y , N E W Y O R K , N Y X X X X X X

C O R N E L L U N I V E R S I T Y , I T H A C A , N Y X

D A R T M O U T H C O L L E G E , H A N O V E R , N H X X X X X X X

H A R V A R D U N I V E R S I T Y , C A M B R I D G E , M A X * ≈C X X B X X * X X X

H O W A R D U N I V E R S I T Y , W A S H I N G T O N , D C X X X X X X X

J O H N S H O P K I N S U N I V E R S I T Y , B A L T I M O R E , M D X X X X

M O N T A N A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y , B O Z E M A N , M T X X

N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y , N E W Y O R K , N Y X X

P R I N C E T O N U N I V E R S I T Y , P R I N C E T O N , N J X •

S T A N F O R D U N I V E R S I T Y , S T A N F O R D , C A X X X X X X ^ X X

T U F T S U N I V E R S I T Y , M E D F O R D , M A X X X X † X

U N I V E R S I T Y O F C H I C A G O , C H I C A G O , I L X X X ∑ X X X X X X

U N I V E R S I T Y O F C O L O R A D O B O U L D E R , C O X X X X • X X

U N I V E R S I T Y O F M A R Y L A N D , B A L T I M O R E C O U N T Y X X X X

U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I A M I , C O R A L G A B L E S , F L X X X X X

U N I V E R S I T Y O F P E N N S Y L V A N I A , P H I L A D E L P H I A , P A X X X X X X X X X

U N I V E R S I T Y O F V I R G I N I A , C H A R L O T T E S V I L L E , V A X X X X X X X X X X

V A N D E R B I L T U N I V E R S I T Y , N A S H V I L L E , T N X X X X X X X X X

W A S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y I N S T . L O U I S , M O X

W E I L L C O R N E L L , N E W Y O R K , N Y X ≈ X ∆

Y A L E U N I V E R S I T Y , N E W H A V E N , C T X X X X X X X X X

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Summer Research- Early Identification Program

SR-EIP Overview • Conduct 8–10 weeks of paid, scholarly research at one of 20+

Leadership Alliance member institutions with the guidance of a research mentor

• Participate in research seminars and professional development workshops throughout the duration of the program

• Present at the Leadership Alliance National Symposium with over 400 undergraduate researchers

Research opportunities are available in these areas: • Applied Mathematics

• Computer Science

• Education

• Engineering

• Humanities

• Life Sciences

• Mathematics

• Physical Sciences

• Psychology

• Social Sciences

Participants in the SR-EIP join a community of scholars, and

receive ongoing mentorship and professional develop-

ment through graduate school and beyond.

More than a summer program

What makes us unique?

Applications are due February 1, 2020

5,000+

students supported

to date55%

of SR-EIP Participants enroll

in graduate school

3 research

sites with one application