Good afternoon,
We are now accepting applications for the 2025 NIH-sponsored Diversity in Addiction Research Training (DART) Summer Research Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). We would greatly appreciate if you could share the information below with any of your students who may be interested in applying. Attached is a flyer with information about the program that can be sent to your students.
This 10-week research training opportunity is open to medical, graduate, and undergraduate students. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. DART trainees are matched with a research faculty mentor who will guide them on a research project. Students present at the Annual DART Summer Research Day at the end of the summer program.
There is an in-person full-time option as well as a virtual part-time option for participating in the program. In-person fellows will receive a $5,000 stipend and virtual fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend that will be divided into three payments throughout the 10-week program.
DART trainees benefit from:
- Mentorship from experts in addiction research
- Experience in various types of research, including clinical trials, basic science studies, neuroimaging, brain stimulation, pharmacotherapy, co-occurring psychiatric conditions
- Training though didactic seminar series, the DART Journal Club, and professional development panels
- Working with faculty and near peer mentors, with opportunities to later serve as a near peer mentor
- Professional networking in research and the field of addiction
The deadline to apply is February 1, 2025.
For more information, visit our website.
To apply for the in-person or virtual program please click HERE.
For questions, contact Ms. Amanda De La Cruz, DART Summer Program Coordinator.
The DART Team
The Diversity in Addiction Research Training (DART) Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is directed by Dr. Sudie Back & Dr. Kathleen Brady and co-directed by Dr. Sarah Book, Dr. Kelly Barth, & Dr. Colleen Halliday. Hailey Britt is the Program Coordinator and Residents/FLEX Lead and Amanda De La Cruz is the Program Coordinator and Summer Lead.
Best,
Amanda
Amanda De La Cruz, B.S.
Diversity in Addiction Research Training (DART)
Program Coordinator
Addiction Sciences Division
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-4009 | delacram@musc.edu
