2016 FDSRP Program Application
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
All 2015 Four Directions Summer Research Program Required Supporting Materials must received by our office by Monday, February 8, 2016.
Prepare & Submit Online Application
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Write your answers to the Essay Questions –
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In 250 words or less, please describe your involvement in the Native American Community. Please be sure to include any hobbies, cultural activities or volunteer work that may demonstrate your contribution to the lives of Native People.
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In 250 words or less, please describe your interest in medicine or biomedical research, including what your goals are and how you hope to benefit yourself and your people by participating in the Four Directions Summer Research Program.
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Please include a header on all pages with your last name. Upload your essays as Word Documents or PDF files. Please be sure your Word documents are saved as .doc files.
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Choose a Photo (2in x 2in) – jpg less than 1MB
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Choose 2 Letter of Recommendation Writers and collect their contact information
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Complete online application and upload each of your essays & photo
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Confirm Receipt of Confirmation Email from FourDirections@partners.org
Request your Required Supporting Materials and confirm they are to be received by our office by Monday, February 8, 2016:
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2 Letters of Recommendation – you must make these requests
Acceptable Methods of Submission for Required Supporting Materials:
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Fax:
(617) 264-5110
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Email:
FourDirections@partners.org
(Letters of Recommendation may be emailed ONLY by the letter writer)
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Physical Address:
Four Directions Summer Research Program
1620 Tremont Street, 3-014
Boston, MA, 02120
Questions?
FourDirections@partners.org
or
(617) 525-8356
Briefly describe the research project and your project duties:
Briefly describe the research project and your project duties:
Briefly describe the research project and your project duties:
Briefly describe the research project and your project duties:
Please describe your involvement in the Native American Community. Please be sure to include any hobbies, cultural activities or volunteer work that may demonstrate your contribution to the lives of Native People. (250 words or less)
Please include a header on all pages with your last name. Upload your essay as a Word Document or a PDF file. Please be sure your Word Doocument is saved as a .doc file.
Your response will not impact your chances of acceptance into the program.
In 150 words or less, please describe what you would like to gain from your research experience.
Please describe your interest in medicine or biomedical research, including what your goals are and how you hope to benefit yourself and your people by participating in the Four Directions Summer Research Program. (250 words or less)
Please include a header on all pages with your last name. Upload your essay as a Word Document or a PDF file. Please be sure your Word Doocument is saved as a .doc file.
We would like to receive letters of recommendation that can attest to 1) your relationship to Native American communities, and 2) your academic potential. These letters can come from a combination of community leaders, instructors, or counselors.
Please list the two (2) faculty individuals who will be submitting letters in support of your application.
You are responsible for requesting these letters of recommendation.
Letters of recommendation must be received by February 8, 2016 and addressed to:
Four Directions Summer Research Program
1620 Tremont Street, 3-014
Boston, MA, 02120
If you have additional questions please contact us via email at FourDirections@partners.org.
I attest that all information is true and understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of the content submitted will result in the rejection of my application and/or subsequent dismissal from the program.
I understand that the information contained in this application is confidential and will only be used by the Four Directions Summer Research Program for review and selection purposes.