Applicants to the 2009 NINR Summer Genetics Institute (SGI) must submit a hard copy of their application to:

Summer Genetics Institute

Division of Intramural Research

National Institute of Nursing Research

National Institutes of Health

10 Center Drive, Rm. 2-1339

Bethesda, MD 20892-1507

Applications should be sent via USPS, FEDEX, UPS or other courier service. All applications must be postmarked no later than: March 2, 2009. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Eligibility Requirements
Graduate students, faculty in schools of nursing, and advanced practice nurses who are citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
 

INSTRUCTIONS

The following information must be included in your application in the order listed below:

1.      A statement of research or practice goals. Please include a description of why you are interested in attending the SGI, how you plan to use the SGI training opportunity to advance your research career, and how you plan to use the information and skills acquired during the SGI at your home institution and in your professional career. Limit: 1 page.

2.      An abstract of a proposed research study. This abstract will be developed into a grant proposal during the SGI. Limit: 1 page.

3.      A curriculum vitae (CV). Your CV should include your full name, statement that you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. (include Alien Registration Number), both your home and work contact information (addresses, phone numbers, including cell phone if available, and e-mail addresses); educational background, including degrees, certifications and credentials; work experience; publications; research studies; research presentations; and honors and awards.

4.      Three letters of recommendation. The individuals who provide letters of recommendation should be able to comment on your academic, clinical, and/or research abilities, leadership skills, and potential for contributing to nursing science. These individuals should seal their letters in an envelope and return to the applicant. The applicant should submit all three sealed letters of recommendation with the application packet.

5.      A letter of support from your employer or, if you are a graduate student, a faculty member. This letter should verify that you are able to participate in the SGI and that you will not have work, clinical, or academic responsibilities during the full two-month program. Include the letter of support with your application.

Your name and the page number must appear on each page of your application.

The following information should be requested and sent directly to NINR:

An official transcript for your most recent degree. Current graduate students should also submit a transcript from their current program. Official transcripts should be mailed from the university to:

Summer Genetics Institute

Division of Intramural Research

National Institute of Nursing Research

National Institutes of Health

10 Center Drive, Rm. 2-1339

Bethesda, MD 20892-1507

All applicants will be notified of selection decisions by the end of March 2009.

For questions about the SGI, please contact:

E-mail: ninrsgi@mail.nih.gov
Phone: (202) 255-6922

Burden Disclosure Statement

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 6 hours, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: NIH, Project Clearance Branch, 6705 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7974, Bethesda, MD 20892-7974, ATTN: PRA (0925-0486). Do not return your completed SGI application to this address.

OMB Approval No. 0925-0299, Expiration Date: 8/31/2009