Summer Research Scholars Program

Purpose

The ECU School of Dental Medicine provides selected dental students in each incoming class with unique, in-depth research experiences through the Summer Scholars Research Program. Accordingly, dental students are introduced to evidence-based decision-making by participating in the research process. This program allows incoming dental students to conduct research under the close mentorship of faculty investigators from the SoDM and other Health Sciences schools, colleges, institutes, and centers. The objective of the program is to provide School of Dental Medicine students with the tools they will need to develop and answer questions through research.

The program trains students to identify research questions, design a research study that sufficiently answers the specific question, analyze and interpret data in a meaningful way, and effectively present the results for the broadest possible impact. Students will discuss and receive regular feedback regarding their projects and learn how to create an abstract and poster presentation from their original work.

Dates of the Program

The Summer Scholars Research Program starts annually around June 1 and continues through mid-August with the beginning of the fall term.

Application Process

  1. Incoming students must apply to the program and are selected on the basis of enthusiasm and goals. Previous research experience is not a requirement.
  2. Students are asked to submit their CV and a letter expressing their desire for the program.
  3. Selected Research Scholars are matched with faculty mentors and receive funding for their project along with a summer stipend.
  4. The deadline for applying to the Summer Research Scholars Program is March 31st.

End of the Program

Research Scholars are required to present a poster of their project at the ECU Brody School of Medicine Research Day and the SoDM Celebration of Research and Scholarship (CORAS) at the end of their program.

Training Check-off List

Scholars are required to complete the following trainings and forms.  Upon completion, submit a copy of the certificate to the Office Manager for records.

    1. CITI Training
    2. HIPAA Training
    3. Bloodborne Pathogen and Tuberculosis Refresher Quiz Upon completion of the slide show take the quiz.
    4. Lab Tour – David Beamer, Clinical Research Specialist
    5. Code of Conduct – Standard Procedures