Research Opportunities for Current Students
Program to Accelerate Academic Careers in Research (PACERS)
PACERS is a 6-week summer program that provides current SUNY Downstate medical school students with research methodology skills. The program is designed for students who are interested in developing an academic career that focuses on addressing health research.
Transition to Academic Careers (TRACS)
TRACS provides a one-year paid research training program focused on advancing health
research. TRACS scholars participate in on-going research under the guidance of a
research mentor.
TRACS is designed to strengthen research capacity in medical, graduate, and select
postbaccalaureate students as they transition to the next level of their careers in
biomedicine or public health. The goal is to provide students with rigorous research
training and opportunities to contribute to scientific publications and strengthen
their applications for residency or post-doctoral training.
TRACS is open to undergraduate students applying for pre-doctoral programs who are seeking to take a gap year as well as pre-doctoral students (e.g students enrolled in DrPH, MD, PhD or DNP programs) taking a research year.
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Student Research Internship in Data Exploration Studies (S.T.R.I.D.E.S)
Downstate STRIDES is a structured research experience for students who are interested in addressing and advancing health through basic science, clinical or educational research. Students have an opportunity to work with a research mentor, enhance their research skills, and network with health profession students.
Program Highlights:
- Competitive stipend contingent on availability of funding
- Mentorship from SUNY Downstate faculty
- Career development and networking faculty