C-BER Scholars Program

NASA Research Center for Bio-nanotechnology and Environmental Research

The NASA C-BER is a collaborative project between Texas Soutehrn University (Lead), University of Houston, Norfolk State University, Jackson State University, University of California Santa Cruz, Stanford University and Texas A & M University. The C-BER is supported with capital funds from NASA's Office of Higher Education. This Collaborative provides undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral research training for selected students who are seriously pursuing a career in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.  The NASA C-BER scholars program will expose undergraduate participants to current research and careers in the STEM fields throughout the year. The program includes a provision for students to attend a national meeting.  Students selected to this Program will receive a stipend.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
2. Be a sophomore or junior currently enrolled in Texas Southern University;
3. Be in good academic standing, making satisfactory progress towards graduation;
4. Commit to participate full time in the Program's 10-week summer research and subsequent events offered during the following school year (attend a scientific meeting, give presentations and attend designated seminars).

Interested students are encouraged to submit an application.  Application material may be acquired from and must be submitted to:

Hardcopy of all application materials must be typed or printed in black ink suitable for reproduction.

  The application consists of:

1. Completed application form
2. Current Transcript
3. Student's Personal Statement
4. 2 letters of Recommendation from a faculty member or employer
5.  

The Student's Personal Statement should be a one page essay, typed with 12pt font size , and with margins of at least 0.5 inches.  This Statement should address the student's research and career interests and goals.  Also it includes what the student perceives as her/his strongest qualities, experiences, and education for succeeding in this Program.  Finally, this must include a statement of the student's commitment to complete the Program and pursue a career in the STEM fields. 

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that Mrs. Butler receives all parts of the application before the application deadline.

Application Deadlines:  Monday, December 1, 2009; April 1, 2009; August 1, 2009.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of  NASA C-BER researchers and  NASA Technical committee members.  Finalists will be invited to an interview held on TSU campus.